Civic-5D-06-ENG Service Manual

This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when itis sold.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing.Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any timewithout notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

Although this manual is applicable to both right-hand and left-hand drive models, the illustrations contained in thismanual mainly refer to the left-hand drive models.The illustrations of vehicles with diesel engine are noted by Diesel model, and these illustrations mainly refer to theright-hand drive models.

This owners manual covers all versions. Therefore, you may find descriptions of equipment and features that are noton your particular vehicle.

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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is toread this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls andconvenience items. Afterwards, keep this owners manual in your vehicle soyou can refer to it at any time.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual orthe separate service information booklet helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needsmaintenance, keep in mind that your dealers staff is specially trained inservicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicatedto your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions andconcerns.

Best wishes and happy motoring.

Symbols on labels attached to your vehicle are to remind you toread this owners manual for proper and safe operation of your vehicle.

As you read this manual, you willfind information that is preceded bya symbol. Thisinformation is intended to help youavoid damage to your vehicle, otherproperty, or the environment.

(On German type)Mounting the front licence plate:Mount the front licence plate tothe provided holder taking carethat the upper edge of the licenceplate does not project above theupper surface of the bumper.

Mounting the rear licence plate:Mount the rear licence plate to theback of the vehicle so that itslower edge is flush with the lowerend of the surface provided formounting.

Several other booklets explain the warranties that protect your new vehicle.Read the Service Book/warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand thecoverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.

Congratulations! Your selection was a wise investment. It will give you yearsof driving pleasure.

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Introduction

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Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.

To help you make informeddecisions about safety, we haveprovided operating procedures andother information on labels and inthis manual. This information alertsyou to potential hazards that couldhurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical orpossible to warn you about all thehazards associated with operating ormaintaining your vehicle. You mustuse your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,including:

on the vehicle.preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of

three signal words: , , or .These signal words mean:

such as Important Safety Reminders or ImportantSafety Precautions.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read itcarefully.

A Few Words About Safety

Safety LabelsSafety Messages

Safety Headings

Safety SectionInstructions

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you dont follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you dont follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you dont followinstructions.

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Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects.

Explains the purpose of eachinstrument panel indicator,message and symbol on the multi-information display and gauge,and how to use the controls on thedashboard and steering column.

What fuel to use, how to break-inyour new vehicle, and how to loadluggage and other cargo.

The proper way to start the engine,shift the transmission, and park;plus what you need to know ifyoure planning to tow a trailer.

The maintenance schedule showsyou when you need to take yourvehicle to the dealer. There is alsoa list of things to check andinstructions on how to check them.

Tips on cleaning and protectingyour vehicle.

This section covers severalproblems motorists sometimesexperience, and details how tohandle them.

ID numbers, dimensions,capacities, and technicalinformation.

Important information about theproper use and care of yourvehicles seat belts, an overview ofthe supplemental restraint system,and valuable information on howto protect children with childrestraints.

How to operate the heating andventilation system/climate controlsystem, the audio system, andother convenience features.

Contents

..........Your Vehicle at a Glance . 2

....Driver and Passenger Safety . 7

.....Instruments and Controls . 69

............................Features . 185

...................Before Driving . 297

..............................Driving . 315

......................Maintenance . 353

................Appearance Care . 423

Taking Care of the.......................Unexpected . 431

.........Technical Information . 485

................................Index . 499

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Your Vehicle at a Glance

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Left-hand drive type

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MIRROR CONTROLS

POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CLOCK

AUDIO SYSTEM

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

SUNSHADE SWITCHCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEM

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG(P.12, 28)

FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE HANDLE

PASSENGERSFRONT AIRBAG(P.12, 28)

(P.88)

BONNET RELEASEHANDLE

Vehicle without navigation system is shown.

i-SHIFT

(P.171)

(P.149)

(P.167)

(P.299)

(P.301)

(P.326) (P.143)

(P.210)

(P.268)

(P.169)(P.187, 193)

(P.322)

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To use the horn, press the centre pad of the steering wheel.Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.Optional on vehicles with navigation systemIf equipped

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Left-hand drive type

HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER

VSA OFF SWITCH

VOICE CONTROLBUTTONS

HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON

ENGINE START BUTTON

HORN


WINDSCREEN WIPERS/WASHERS

REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/HEATED MIRROR

INSTRUMENT PANELBRIGHTNESS

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

HANDS-FREETELEPHONESYSTEMBUTTONS

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALSFRONT FOG LIGHTS /REARFOG LIGHT (P.138, 139, 140, 141)

(P.318, 319, 320)

(P.144)

(P.277)

(P.181)

(P.274)

CRUISE CONTROLBUTTONS

(P.143)

(P.143/172)(P.135)

(P.142)

(P.342)

TILT/TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENTMULTI-INFORMATION BUTTONS

M/T model is shown.REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS

(P.89)

(P.145)(P.267)

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SUNSHADE SWITCHCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEM

MIRROR CONTROLS

POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

Right-hand drive type

BONNET RELEASEHANDLE

AUDIO SYSTEM

MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY

CLOCK

PASSENGERSFRONT AIRBAG

FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE HANDLE

(P.12, 28)

(P.88)

HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON


MANUAL TRANSMISSION DRIVERS FRONT AIRBAG(P.12, 28)

(P.318)i-SHIFT (P.322)

(P.187, 193)

(P.268)

(P.210)

(P.143)(P.301)

(P.299)

(P.167)

(P.149)

(P.171)

(P.169)

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To use the horn, press the centre pad of the steering wheel.Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.Optional on vehicles with navigation systemIf equipped

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Right-hand drive type

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

VSA OFF SWITCH

WINDSCREENWIPERS/WASHERS

HEADLIGHTADJUSTER

MULTI-INFORMATIONBUTTONS

HANDS-FREETELEPHONESYSTEMBUTTONS

VOICE CONTROLBUTTONS

ENGINE STARTBUTTON

mph to km/hCHANGE BUTTON

MULTI-INFORMATIONBUTTONS


CIGARETTELIGHTER

HORN

(P.89)

(P.89)

(P.85)(P.143)

(P.277)

(P.181)

(P.274)

CRUISE CONTROLBUTTONS

(P.144)

(P.318, 319, 320)

(P.135)

(P.342)

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALSREAR FOG LIGHT/FRONT FOG LIGHTS

Without cruise controlWith navigation system

(P.143/172)

TILT/TELESCOPIC ADJUSTMENT (P.145)INSTRUMENT PANELBRIGHTNESS(P.142)

REMOTE AUDIOCONTROLS (P.267)

REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/HEATED MIRROR

(P.136, 137, 139, 138)

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This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your airbags work. Andit tells you how to properly restraininfants and children in your vehicle.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 8.......Your Vehicles Safety Features . 9

.....................................Seat Belts . 10.........................................Airbags . 12

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 14......................1. Close the Doors . 14

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 15............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 16

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 165. Fasten and Position the Seat

.....................................Belts . 176. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 19.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 20...Additional Safety Precautions . 20

Additional Information About Your.................................Seat Belts . 22

..Seat Belt System Components . 22......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 23

Automatic Seat Belt...............................Tensioners . 24

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 25Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 27......Airbag System Components . 27

How Your Front Airbags.........................................Work . 28

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 29How Your Side Curtain

..........................Airbags Work . 30..How the SRS Indicator Works . 30

.............................Airbag Service . 32...Additional Safety Precautions . 32

Protecting Children General................................Guidelines . 34

All Children Must Be...............................Restrained . 34

All Children Should Sit in a.................................Back Seat . 35

The Passengers Front Airbag................Poses Serious Risks . 35

The Side Airbag Poses Serious.........................................Risks . 38

If You Must Drive with Several...................................Children . 39

... 39...Additional Safety Precautions . 39... 41

.......................Protecting Infants . 41.........Protecting Small Children . 43........ 44

Installing a Child Restraint......................................System . 46

Child Restraint System for EU.................................Countries . 47

....With the Lower Anchorages . 49.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 53

..............................With a Tether . 58...........Protecting Larger Children . 60

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 61..................Using a Booster Seat . 61

When Can a Larger Child Sit in.........................................Front . 63

...Additional Safety Precautions . 64.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 65

...................................Safety Labels . 66

If a Child Requires Close Attention

Protecting Infants and Small Children

Selecting a Child Restraint System

Driver and Passenger Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety 7

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Youll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.The recommendations on this pageare the ones we consider to be themost important.

A seat belt is your best protection inall types of collisions. Airbags aredesigned to supplement seat belts,not replace them. So even thoughyour vehicle is equipped with airbags,make sure you and your passengersalways wear your seat belts, andwear them properly (see page ).

Children age 12 and under shouldride properly restrained in a backseat, not the front seat. Infants andsmall children should be restrainedin a child restraint system. Largerchildren should use a booster seatand a lap/shoulder belt until theycan use the belt properly without a

booster seat (see pages ).

While airbags can save lives, theycan cause serious or fatal injuries tooccupants who sit too close to them,or are not properly restrained.Infants, young children, and shortadults are at the greatest risk. Besure to follow all instructions andwarnings in this manual.

Alcohol and driving dont mix. Evenone drink can reduce your ability torespond to changing conditions, andyour reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So dont drinkand drive, and dont let your friendsdrink and drive, either.

Excessive speed is a major factor incrash injuries and deaths. Generally,the higher the speed, the greater therisk, but serious injuries can alsooccur at lower speeds. Never drivefaster than is safe for currentconditions, regardless of themaximum speed posted.

Having a tyre blowout or amechanical failure can be extremelyhazardous. To reduce the possibilityof such problems, check your tyrepressures and condition frequently,and perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance (see page , and forEU countries, see the Service Book/separate service information bookletthat came with your vehicle).

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Important Safety Precautions


Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Restrain All Children

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Dont Drink and Drive

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in SafeCondition

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Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.

However, you and your passengerscant take full advantage of thesefeatures unless you remain sitting ina proper position and

. In fact, some safetyfeatures can contribute to injuries ifthey are not used properly.

The following pages explain how youcan take an active role in protectingyourself and your passengers.

Some features do not require anyaction on your part. These include astrong steel framework that forms asafety cage around the passengercompartment, front and rear crushzones, a collapsible steering column,and tensioners that tighten the frontseat belts in a crash.

Your Vehicles Safety Features


always wearyour seat belts

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(3) (4)

(6)

(2)(8)(6)(7)

(2)

(5)

(7)

(8)(9)

(10)

(1)

(9)

(1) Safety Cage(2) Crush Zones(3) Seats and Seat-Backs(4) Head Restraints(5) Collapsible Steering Column(6) Seat Belts(7) Front Airbags(8) Side Airbags(9) Side Curtain Airbags(10) Front Seat Belt Tensioners

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Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.

Your seat belt system also includesan indicator on the instrument panelto remind you and your passengersto fasten your seat belts.

Seat belts are the single mosteffective safety device for adults andlarger children. (Infants and smallerchildren must be properly restrainedin child restraint systems.)

Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, eventhough your vehicle has airbags.

In most European Countries there isa law covering the use of seat belts.Please take time to familiarizeyourself with the legal requirementsof the countries in which you willdrive.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicleso you can take advantage of thevehicles built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, including frontal,side, and rear impacts androllovers.

Help keep you from being thrownagainst the inside of the vehicleand against other occupants.

Keep you from being thrown outof the vehicle.

Help keep you in a good positionshould the airbags ever deploy. Agood position reduces the risk ofinjury from an inflating airbag andallows you to get the bestadvantage from the airbag.



Seat Belts

Why Wear Seat Belts

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Not wearing a seat beltproperly increases thechance of serious injury ordeath in a crash, even thoughyour vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and yourpassengers always wear seatbelts and wear them properly.

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Of course, seat belts cannotcompletely protect you in everycrash. But in most cases, seat beltscan reduce your risk of seriousinjury.

Always wear your seat belt, andmake sure you wear it properly.

Seat belts are designed to bear uponthe bony structure of the body, andshould be worn low across the frontof the pelvis or the pelvis, chest andshoulders, as applicable; wearing thelap section of the belt across theabdominal area must be avoided.

Seat belts should be adjusted asfirmly as possible, consistent withcomfort, to provide the protection forwhich they have been designed. Aslack belt will greatly reduce theprotection afforded to the wearer.

Belts should not be worn with strapstwisted.

Each belt assembly must only be usedby one occupant; it is dangerous toput a belt around a child being carriedon the occupants lap.



What You Should Do:

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WARNING:

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Your vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpassenger during a moderate tosevere frontal collision (see page

for more information on howyour front airbags work).

In addition, your vehicle has sidecurtain airbags to help protect theheads of the driver, front passenger,and passengers in the outer rearseating positions during a moderateto severe side impact (see page

for more information on howyour side curtain airbags work).

Your vehicle also has side airbags tohelp protect the upper torso of thedriver or a front seat passengerduring a moderate to severe sideimpact (see page for moreinformation on how your side airbagswork).28

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Airbags

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The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:

They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.

To dotheir job, airbags must inflate withtremendous force. So whileairbags help save lives, they cancause minor injuries or moreserious or even fatal injuries ifoccupants are not properlyrestrained or sitting properly.

Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright and as far back from thesteering wheel as possible whileallowing full control of the vehicle. Afront passenger should move theirseat as far back from the dashboardas possible.

The rest of this section gives moredetailed information about how youcan maximize your safety.

Remember, however, that no safetysystem can prevent all injuries ordeaths that can occur in a severecrash, even when seat belts areproperly worn and the airbags deploy.



Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Airbags offer no protection in rearimpacts, or minor frontal or sidecollisions.

Airbags can pose hazards.

What you should do:

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The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengers,and teenage children who are largeenough and mature enough to driveor ride in the front.

See pages for importantguidelines on how to properlyprotect infants, small children, andlarger children who ride in yourvehicle.

After everyone has entered thevehicle, be sure the doors and thetailgate are closed.

Your vehicle has a door and tailgateopen monitor display on the multi-information display to indicate whena specific door or the tailgate is nottightly closed.

The above illustration shows that alldoors and the tailgate are open.

See page for how the monitordisplay works.

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Protecting Adults and Teens


Close the DoorsIntroduction 1.

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Adjust the drivers seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adjust theirseat as far to the rear as possible.

If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or dashboard.

In addition to adjusting the seat, youcan adjust the steering wheel up anddown, and in and out (see page ).

If you cannot get far enough awayfrom the steering wheel and stillreach the controls, we recommendthat you investigate whether sometype of adaptive equipment may help.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly,rock it back and forth to make sure itis locked into position. See page

for how to adjust the front seats.

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Adjust the Front Seats2.

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Sitting too close to a frontairbag can result in seriousinjury or death if the frontairbags inflate.

Always sit as far back fromthe front airbags as possible.

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Passengers with adjustable seat-backs should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, uprightposition.

Reclining a seat-back so that theshoulder part of the belt no longerrests against the occupants chestreduces the protective capability ofthe belt. It also increases the chanceof sliding under the belt in a crashand being seriously injured. Thefarther a seat-back is reclined, thegreater the risk of injury.

See page for how to adjust theseat-backs.

Adjust the drivers seat-back to acomfortable, upright position,leaving ample space between yourchest and the airbag cover in thecentre of the steering wheel.

Adjust the drivers head restraint sothe back of your head rests againstthe centre of the restraint.

Have passengers adjust their headrestraints properly as well. Tallerpersons should adjust their restraintas high as possible.159

Adjust the Seat-Backs Adjust the Head Restraints3. 4.


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Reclining the seat-back toofar can result in serious injuryor death in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to anupright position, and sit wellback in the seat.

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When a passenger is seated in therear centre seating position, makesure the centre head restraint isadjusted to its highest position.

Properly adjusted head restraintswill help protect occupants fromwhiplash and other crash injuries.

See page for how to adjust thehead restraints.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle,then tug on the belt to make sure thebelt is securely latched. Check thatthe belt is not twisted, because atwisted belt can cause seriousinjuries in a crash.

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Fasten and Position the SeatBelts

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Improperly positioning headrestraints reduces theireffectiveness and you can beseriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints arein place and positionedproperly before driving.

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Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This lets your strong pelvic bonestake the force of a crash and reducesthe chance of internal injuries.

If necessary, pull up on the belt againto remove any slack, then check thatthe belt rests across the centre ofyour chest and over your shoulder.

This spreads the forces of a crashover the strongest bones in yourupper body.

If the seat belt touches or crossesyour neck, or if it crosses your arminstead of your shoulder, you need toadjust the seat belt anchor height.

The front seats have adjustable seatbelt anchors. To adjust the height ofan anchor, press and hold the releasebutton and slide the anchor up ordown as needed (it has fourpositions).



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Improperly positioning theseat belts can cause seriousinjury or death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts areproperly positioned beforedriving.

RELEASEBUTTON

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After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and put on seat belts, it isvery important that they continue tosit upright, well back in their seats,with their feet on the floor, until thevehicle is parked and the engine isoff.

Sitting improperly can increase thechance of injury during a crash. Forexample, if an occupant slouches,lies down, turns sideways, sitsforward, leans forward or sideways,or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash isgreatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out ofposition in the front seat can beseriously or fatally injured in a crashby striking interior parts of thevehicle or being struck by aninflating front airbag.

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.

If a seat belt does not seem to workas it should, it may not protect theoccupant in a crash.

Using a seatbelt that is not working properly canresult in serious injury or death.Have your dealer check the belt assoon as possible.

See page for additionalinformation about your seat beltsand how to take care of them.

In a front passenger leans sidewaysand his head is in the deploymentpath of the side airbag, an inflatingside airbag can strike the passengerwith enough force to very seriouslyinjure him.

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Maintain a Proper SittingPosition

6.Never place the shoulder portion of alap/shoulder belt under your arm orbehind your back.

No one should sit in a seat with aninoperative seat belt.

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Sitting improperly or out ofposition can result in seriousinjury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well backin the seat, with your feet onthe floor.

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If you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across the hips.

When driving, remember to situpright and adjust the seat as farback as possible while allowing fullcontrol of the vehicle. When ridingas a front passenger, adjust the seatas far back as possible.

This will reduce the risk of injuriesto both you and your unborn childthat can be caused by a crash or aninflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, askyour doctor if its okay for you todrive.

If they do, they could bevery seriously injured in a crash.

A passenger who is notwearing a seat belt during a crashor emergency stop can be thrownagainst the inside of the vehicle,against other occupants, or out ofthe vehicle.

If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.

Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions



Never let passengers ride in thearea in front of a folded-up rearseat or on top of a folded-downrear seat.

Passengers should not stand up orchange seats while the vehicle ismoving.

Two people should never use thesame seat belt.

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Devices intended to improveoccupant comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt canreduce the protective capability ofthe seat belt and increase thechance of serious injury in a crash.

Carrying hard or sharpobjects on your lap, or driving witha pipe or other sharp object inyour mouth, can result in injuriesif your front airbag inflates.

If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbag inflates.

Objects onthe covers marked SRS AIRBAGcould interfere with the properoperation of the airbags or bepropelled inside the vehicle andhurt someone if the airbags inflate.

If a side airbag or aside curtain airbag inflates, a cupholder or other hard objectattached on or near the door couldbe propelled inside the vehicle andhurt someone.



Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.

Do not place hard or sharp objectsbetween yourself and a frontairbag.

Keep your hands and arms awayfrom the airbag covers.

Do not attach or place objects onthe front airbag covers.

Do not attach hard objects on ornear a door.

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Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all five seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensioners.

The seat belt systemincludes an indicator on the

instrument panel and a beeper toremind you and your passengers tofasten your seat belts.

This system monitors the seat beltsin all seating positions.

If you turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position before your seatbelt is fastened, the beeper willsound and the indicator will flash. Ifyour seat belt is not fastened beforethe beeper stops, the indicator willstop flashing but remain on.

If a front passenger does not fastentheir seat belt, the indicator will

come on about 6 seconds after theignition switch is turned to the ON(II) position.

If either the driver or a frontpassenger does not fasten their seatbelt while driving, the beeper willsound and the indicator will flashagain at regular intervals.

You will also see a symbol (for a driver)/ (for a frontpassenger), or a FASTEN SEATBELT or PASSENGER FASTENSEAT BELT message with asymbol in the multi-informationdisplay to remind you and yourpassengers to fasten your seat belts.

The seat belt system also monitorsthe seat belt use of all three rearseating positions according to eachseat belt buckle latch function. Themulti-information display will showyou the seat belt use on the rear seat(see page ).

The front passengers seat belt usemonitoring system uses the occupantdetection sensor in the frontpassengers seat. The system maynot work properly under theseconditions:

You place heavy items on the frontpassengers seat.

You place a cushion on the frontpassengers seat.

The front passenger is not sittingproperly.

When no one is sitting in the frontpassengers seat, or a child or smalladult is riding there, the indicatorshould not come on and the beepershould not sound.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts


Seat Belt System Components

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To unlock the belt, press the redPRESS button on the buckle. Guidethe belt across your body so that itretracts completely. After exiting thevehicle, be sure the belt is out of theway and will not get closed in thedoor.

All seat belts have an emergencylocking retractor. In normal driving,the retractor lets you move freely inyour seat while it keeps sometension on the belt. During a collisionor sudden stop, the retractorautomatically locks the belt to helprestrain your body.

The lap and shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then tug on thebelt to make sure the buckle islatched (see page for how toproperly position the belt).

Have your vehicle checked by adealer if the indicator comes on orthe beeper sounds when there is nofront passenger or there are noobjects on the front seat.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt

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SHOULDERPORTION

LATCHPLATE

BUCKLE

UPPERSEATBELTANCHOR

LAP PORTION

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If a side or side curtain airbagdeploys during a side impact, thetensioner on that side of the vehiclewill also deploy.

When the tensioners are activated,the seat belts will remain tight untilthey are unbuckled.

The tensioners are designed toactivate in any collision severeenough to cause the front airbags todeploy.

For added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightenthe belts to help hold the driver anda front passenger in position.

If the shoulder part of the belt ispulled all the way out, the lockableretractor will activate. The belt willretract, but it will not allow thepassenger to move freely.

To deactivate the lockable retractor,unlatch the buckle and let the seatbelt fully retract. To refasten theseat belt, pull it out only as far asneeded.

The seat belts in all rear seatingpositions have an additional lockingmechanism that must be activated tosecure a child restraint (see page

).

If the front seat belt tensioners everactivate, they must be replaced asthe belts will no longer retractproperly.

The SRS indicator willcome on if there is a

problem with your automatic seatbelt tensioners (see page ).

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For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by the dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof protection in a subsequent crash.Pull each belt out fully, and look for

frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat the latches work smoothly andthe belts retract easily. If a belt doesnot retract easily, cleaning the beltmay correct the problem (see page

). Any belt that is not in goodcondition or working properly willnot provide good protection andshould be replaced as soon aspossible.

The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed. If the automatic seatbelt tensioners activate during acrash, they must be replaced.429

It is essential to replacethe entire assembly after it has beenworn in a severe impact even if damageto the assembly is not obvious.

Care should be taken toavoid contamination of the webbing withpolishes, oils and chemicals, andparticularly battery acid. Cleaning maysafely be carried out using mild soap andwater. The belt should be replaced ifwebbing becomes frayed, contaminatedor damaged.

No modifications oradditions should be made by the userwhich will either prevent the seat beltadjusting devices from operating toremove slack, or prevent the seat beltassembly from being adjusted to removeslack.

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Seat Belt Maintenance



WARNING:

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WARNING:

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(Rear Seat)

The rear seat has three lap/shoulderbelts.

When replacing the seat belts, makecertain to use the anchorage pointsshown in the illustrations.

(Front Seat)



Anchorage Points

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Not checking or maintainingseat belts can result inserious injury or death if theseat belts do not workproperly when needed.

Check your seat beltsregularly and have anyproblem corrected as soon aspossible.

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Your airbag system includes:

Two SRS (supplemental restraintsystem) front airbags. The driversairbag is stored in the centre ofthe steering wheel; the frontpassengers airbag is stored in thedashboard. Both are marked SRSAIRBAG (see page ).

Two side airbags, one for thedriver and one for a frontpassenger. The airbags are storedin the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked SIDEAIRBAG (see page ).

Two side curtain airbags, one foreach side of the vehicle. Theairbags are stored in the ceilingabove the side windows. The frontand rear pillars on both sides aremarked SIDE CURTAINAIRBAG (see page ).

Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact orside impact.

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you to a possibleproblem with your airbags,sensors, or seat belt tensioners(see page ).

Emergency backup power in caseyour vehicles electrical system isdisconnected in a crash.

Sensors that can detect whetherthe drivers seat belt and a frontpassengers seat belt is latched orunlatched (see page ).

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitors andrecords information about thesensors, the control unit, theairbag activators, the seat belttensioners, and driver and frontpassenger seat belt use when theignition switch is in the ON (II)position.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags


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During a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,while the tensioner tightens andlocks the seat belt to help keep youin place, and the airbag helps protectyour head and chest.

Although both airbags normallyinflate within a split second of eachother, it is possible for only oneairbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of acollision is at the margin, orthreshold, that determines whetheror not the airbags will deploy. Insuch cases, the seat belt will providesufficient protection, and thesupplemental protection offered bythe airbag would be minimal.

If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision, sensors willdetect the vehicles rapiddeceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is highenough, the control unit will instantlyinflate the drivers and frontpassengers front airbags, andactivate the automatic seat belttensioners.

After inflating, the front airbagsimmediately deflate, so they wontinterfere with the drivers visibility,or the ability to steer or operateother controls.

How Your Front Airbags Work



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Only one airbag will deploy during aside impact. If the impact is on thepassengers side, the passengersside airbag will deploy even if thereis no passenger.

To get the best protection from theside airbags, front seat occupantsshould wear their seat belts and situpright and well back in their seats.

If a front seat passenger leanssideways and his head is in thedeployment path of the side airbag,he can be seriously injured by aninflating side airbag. An inflatingside airbag can strike the child withenough force to kill or very seriouslyinjure a child. For the information ofthe side airbags hazards, see pages

and .

The total time for inflation anddeflation is one-tenth of a second, sofast that most occupants are notaware that the airbags deployed untilthey see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see whatlooks like smoke. This is actuallypowder from the airbags surface.Although the powder is not harmful,people with respiratory problemsmay experience some temporarydiscomfort. If this occurs, get out ofthe vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso. If you ever have a moderate to

severe side impact, sensors willdetect rapid acceleration and signalthe control unit to instantly inflateeither the drivers or the passengersside airbag and activate the seat belttensioner on the affected side. 38 60

How Your Side Airbags Work



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If the impact is on the passengersside, the passengers side curtainairbag will inflate even if there are nooccupants on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection from theside curtain airbags, occupantsshould wear their seat belts and situpright and well back in their seats.

The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problem

with your airbags, sensors, or seatbelt tensioners.

When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, this indicatorcomes on briefly then goes off. Thistells you the system is workingproperly.

If the indicator comes on at anyother time, or does not come on at all,you should have the system checkedby your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not comeon after you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position.

If the indicator comes on orflashes on and off while you drive.

If the indicator stays on after theengine starts.

In a moderate to severe side impact,sensors will detect rapid accelerationand signal the control unit toinstantly inflate the side curtainairbag and activate the seat belttensioner on the drivers or thepassengers side of the vehicle.

How Your Side Curtain AirbagsWork

How the SRS Indicator Works



SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG

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You will also see the symbol or the symbol with aCHECK SYSTEM message on themulti-information display (see page

).

If you see any of these indications,the airbags and seat belt tensionersmay not work properly when youneed them.

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Ignoring the SRS indicatorcan result in serious injury ordeath if the airbag systems ortensioners do not workproperly.

Have your vehicle checked bya dealer as soon as possible ifthe SRS indicator alerts youto a possible problem.

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Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.

Tampering could causethe airbags and automatic seat belttensioners to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.

Your airbag systems and automaticseat belt tensioners are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle serviced if:

Do not try to remove or replaceany airbag by yourself. This mustbe done by your dealer or aknowledgeable body shop.

Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.

Any airbagthat has deployed must bereplaced along with the controlunit and other related parts. If anairbag inflates, the seat belttensioners must also be replaced.

Handling is allowed by trainedpersonnel only. It is prohibited toremove the airbag unit/belt-tensioner from the vehicle. In case ofmalfunction, shutdown or afterairbag inflation/belt-tensioneroperation you have to ask a qualifiedshop for repair or removal.

Airbag Service Additional Safety PrecautionsDo not attempt to deactivate yourairbags.

Do not tamper with airbag andautomatic seat belt tensionercomponents or wiring for anyreason.

The SRS indicator alerts you to aproblem.

An airbag ever inflates.



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If water or another liquidsoaks into the seat-back, it canprevent the side airbag systemfrom working properly.

Improperly replacingor covering front seat-back coverscan prevent your side airbags frominflating during a side impact.

Do not expose the front seat-backsto liquid.

Do not cover or replace front seat-back covers without consultingyour dealer.



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Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.

If you have children, or ever need todrive with a child in your vehicle, besure to read this section. It beginswith important general guidelines,then presents special information forinfants, small children, and largerchildren.

Each year, many children are injuredor killed in vehicle crashes becausethey are either unrestrained or notproperly restrained. In fact, vehicleaccidents are the number one causeof the death of children ages 12 andunder.

To reduce the number of childdeaths and injuries, infants andchildren should be properlyrestrained when they ride in avehicle.

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properly

All Children Must Be Restrained

Infants and small children must berestrained in an approved childrestraint system that is properlysecured to the vehicle

Larger children must be restrainedwith a lap/shoulder belt and ride ona booster seat until the seat belt f itsthem properly

Protecting Children General Guidelines


Children who areunrestrained or improperlyrestrained can be seriouslyinjured or killed in a crash.

Any child too small for a seatbelt should be properlyrestrained in an approvedchild restraint system. Alarger child should beproperly restrained with aseat belt and use a boosterseat if necessary.

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Children who ride in back are lesslikely to be injured by strikinginterior vehicle parts during acollision or hard braking. Also,children cannot be injured by aninflating airbag when they ride in theback.

In most countries, child restraintsystems must meet thespecifications of the ECE 44regulation.

In many countries, the law requireschildren younger than 12 years ofage and less than 150 cm (60 in) inheight to be secured in an officiallyapproved and suitable child restraintsystem. In those countries, officiallyapproved and suitable child restraintsystems must therefore be used inorder to transport a child on anypassenger seat whatsoever. Pleasecheck your local legal requirements.

According to crash statistics,children of all ages and sizes aresafer when they are restrained in aback seat. It is recommended that allchildren age 12 and under beproperly restrained in a back seat.

Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passengers front airbag is quitelarge, and it can inflate with enoughforce to cause very serious injuries.

If the airbag inflates, itcan hit the back of the child restraintsystem with enough force to kill orvery seriously injure an infant.

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All Children Should Sit in a BackSeat

The Passengers Front AirbagPoses Serious Risks

Infants



Never put a rearward facing childrestraint system in the front seat of avehicle equipped with a passengersfront airbag.

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As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94; If the passengers front airbaginflates, it can hit the rearwardfacing child restraint system withgreat force. The rearward facingchild restraint system can bedislodged or struck with enoughforce to cause very serious injury tothe infant.

If thevehicle seat is too far forward, or thechilds head is thrown forwardduring a collision, an inflating frontairbag can strike the child withenough force to kill or very seriouslyinjure a small child.

Wheneverpossible, larger children should sit inthe back seat, in a booster seat ifneeded, and be properly restrainedwith a seat belt (see page forimportant information aboutprotecting larger children).

In all cases observe the legalrequirements of the countries inwhich you will drive.

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Larger Children

Placing a front facing child restraintsystem in the front seat of a vehicleequipped with a passengers frontairbag can be hazardous.

Children who have outgrown childrestraint systems are also at risk ofbeing injured or killed by an inflatingpassengers front airbag.



DO NOT place rear-facingchild seat on this seat withairbag.

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURYcan occur.

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As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94;To remind you of the passengersfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarning labels on the windscreen, onthe front passengers doorjamb andon the front visors. Please read andfollow the instructions on theselabels.





Extreme Hazard!

DO NOT use a rearwardfacing child restraint on aseat protected by an airbag infront of it!

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Side airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere side impact.If any part of a childs body is in thepath of a deploying airbag, aninflating side airbag can strike thechild with enough force to kill orvery seriously injure a child.

To remind you of the side airbagshazards, and that children must beproperly restrained in the back seat,your vehicle has the safety label oneach front doorjamb.



The Side Airbag Poses SeriousRisks

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Leaning over the front doorcan result in serious injury ordeath if the side airbaginflates.

Always sit upright with theirback against the seat-back.

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Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or a small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresattention.

Placing a child in the front seatexposes the child to hazards in afrontal collision or a side impact, andpaying close attention to a childdistracts the driver from theimportant tasks of driving, placingboth of you at risk.

If a child requires close physicalattention or frequent visual contact,we strongly recommend that anotheradult ride with the child in the backseat. The back seat is far safer for achild than the front.

Your vehicle has a back seat wherechildren can be properly restrained.If you ever have to carry a group ofchildren, and a child must ride infront:

Place the largest child in the frontseat, provided the child is largeenough to wear the lap/shoulderbelt properly (see page ).

Move the vehicle seat as far to therear as possible (see page ).

Have the child sit upright and wellback in the seat (see page ).

Make sure the seat belt is properlypositioned and secured (see page

).

If you are not wearing aseat belt in crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild against the dashboard or aseat-back. If you are wearing aseat belt, the child can be tornfrom your arms and be seriouslyhurt or killed.

During a crash, thebelt could press deep into the childand cause serious or fatal injuries.


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If You Must Drive with SeveralChildren

If a Child Requires CloseAttention

Additional Safety PrecautionsNever hold an infant or child onyour lap.

Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.

Never let two children use thesame seat belt.



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Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignitionswitch, and open the tailgate,which can lead to accidental injuryor death.

Never let children kneel on seats orstand while the vehicle is in motion.The violent forces created duringemergency braking will cause thechildren to be thrown forward. Thechildren could be seriously injured orkilled.

Children who play in vehicles canaccidentally get trapped inside.Teach your children not to play inor around vehicles.

For example, infants and smallchildren left in a vehicle on a hotday can die from heatstroke. Achild left alone with the key in theignition switch can accidentally setthe vehicle in motion, possiblyinjuring themselves or others.

Leaving children withoutadult supervision is illegal in somecountries, and can be veryhazardous.

If a child wraps a looseseat belt around their neck, theycan be seriously or fatally injured.(See pages and for how toactivate and deactivate thelockable retractor.)

This can preventchildren from accidentally fallingout (see page ).

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Always take the ignitionkey with you whenever you leave thevehicle alone (with other occupants).

Use the main powerwindow switch to prevent childrenfrom opening the windows. Using thisfeature will prevent children fromplaying with the windows, whichcould expose them to hazards ordistract the driver (see page ).167

Keep vehicle keys/remotetransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.

Lock all doors and the tailgatewhen your vehicle is not in use.

Do not leave children alone in avehicle.

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

Use the childproof door locks toprevent children from opening therear doors.



WARNING:

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An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild restraint system until the childreaches the restraint system makersweight or height limit for therestraint system, and the child is atleast one year old.

A rearward facing child restraintsystem can be placed in any seatingposition in the back seat, but not inthe front.

For EU countries, an approvedrearward facing child restraintsystem should be placed in anyseating position in the back seat (seepage ).

If the passengers front airbaginflates, it can hit the back of therestraint with enough force to kill orseriously injure an infant.

Only a rearward facing childrestraint system provides propersupport for a babys head, neck andback.

Two types of restraints may be used:a restraint system designedexclusively for infants, or aconvertible restraint system used inthe rearward facing, reclining mode.

For EU countries, refer to pagefor the recommended child

restraint system.

If placed facing forward, aninfant could be very seriously injuredduring a frontal collision.

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Protecting Infants

Child Restraint System Type

Rearward Facing Child RestraintSystem Placement

Never put a rearwardfacing child restraint system in thefront seat.

Do not put a rearward facing childrestraint system in a forward-facingposition.



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As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94;When properly installed, a rearwardfacing child restraint system mayprevent the driver or a frontpassenger from moving their seat asfar back as recommended, or fromlocking their seat-back in the desiredposition.

In either situation, we stronglyrecommend that you install the childrestraint system directly behind thefront passenger seat, move the seatas far forward as needed, and leave itunoccupied. Or you may wish to geta smaller rearward facing childrestraint system.

If the passengers front airbaginflates, it can hit the rearwardfacing child restraint system withgreat force. The rearward facingchild restraint system can bedislodged or struck with enoughforce to cause very serious injury tothe infant.





Placing a rearward facingchild restraint system in thefront seat can result inserious injury or death if thepassengers front airbaginflates.

Always place a rearwardfacing child restraint systemin the back seat, not the front.

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A child who is at least one year old,and who fits within the childrestraint system makers weight andheight limits, should be restrained ina front facing, upright child restraintsystem.

Of the different restraint systemsavailable, we recommend those thathave a five-point harness system asshown.

We also recommend that a smallchild uses the child restraint systemas long as possible, until the childreaches the weight or height limitfor the restraint system.


restraint system.

We strongly recommend placing afront facing child restraint system ina back seat, not the front.

If the vehicle seatis too far forward, or the childs headis thrown forward during a collision,an inflating airbag can strike thechild with enough force to causevery serious or fatal injuries.

If it is necessary to put a front facingchild restraint system in the front,move the vehicle seat as far to therear as possible, and be sure thechild restraint system is firmlysecured to the vehicle and the childis properly strapped in the restraintsystem.47

Protecting Small Children

Child Restraint System Type

Child Restraint System Placement

Placing a front facing child restraintsystem in the front seat of a vehicleequipped with a passengers airbagcan be hazardous.



Placing a front facing childrestraint system in the frontseat can result in seriousinjury or death if the frontairbag inflates.

If you must place a frontfacing child restraint systemin front, move the vehicleseat as far back as possible,and properly restrain thechild.

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In mostcountries, child restraint systemsmust meet the specifications ofthe ECE 44 regulation. Look forthe approval mark on the systemand the manufacturers statementof compliance on the box.

Whatever type of child restraint youchoose, to provide proper protection,a child restraint system should meetthree requirements:

The manufacturer of the vehicledoes not assume any responsibilityfor damage which would be causedby a defect inherent in therecommended child restraint system.

When buying a child restraintsystem, you need to choose either aconventional child restraint system,or one designed for use with thelower anchorages and tethers.

Conventional child restraint systemsmust be secured to a vehicle with aseat belt, whereas lower anchoragessystem-compatible child restraintsystems are secured by attaching therestraint to hardware built into thetwo outer seating positions in theback seat.

Since lower anchorages system-compatible child restraint systemsare easier to install and reduce thepossibility of improper installation, ifyour vehicle is equipped with thelower anchorages system, werecommend selecting this style.

We also recommend selecting alower anchorages system-compatiblechild restraint system with a rigid,rather than a flexible, anchor (seepage ).

In EU countries, a child restraintsystem with a flexible anchor is notavailable.

In seating positions and vehicles notequipped with lower anchoragessystem, a lower anchorages system-compatible child restraint systemcan be installed using a seat belt.

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Rearward facing for infants, frontfacing for small children.

Make sure the restraint system fitsyour child. Check the manufacturersinstructions and labels for height andweight limits.

Before purchasing a conventionalchild restraint system, or using apreviously purchased one, werecommend that you test therestraint system in the specificvehicle seating position or positionswhere the child restraint system willbe used.


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The child restraint system shouldbe of the proper type and size to fitthe child.

The child restraint system shouldfit the vehicle seating position (orpositions) where it will be used.

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A child restraint system securedwith a seat belt should be installed asfirmly as possible. However, it doesnot need to be rock solid. Someside-to-side movement can beexpected and should not reduce thechild restraint systems effectiveness.

If you use a lap/shoulder beltwithout a lockable retractor, be sureyou install a locking clip on the seatbelt (see page ).

Afterinstalling a child restraint system,push and pull the restraint systemforward and from side-to-side toverify that it is secure.

If the child restraint system is notsecure, try installing it in a differentseating position, or use a differentstyle of child restraint system thatcan be firmly secured.

After selecting a proper childrestraint system and a good place toinstall the restraint system, there arethree main steps in installing therestraint system:

All childrestraint systems must be securedto the vehicle with the lap part of alap/shoulder belt or with the loweranchorages system. A child whoserestraint system is not properlysecured to the vehicle can beendangered in a crash.

Make sure thechild is properly strapped in thechild restraint system according tothe child restraint system makersinstructions. A child who is notproperly secured in a childrestraint system can be seriouslyinjured in a crash.

The following pages provide therecommended child restraintsystems for EU countries andguidelines on how to properly installa child restraint system. A frontfacing child restraint system is usedin all examples, but the instructionsare the same for a rearward facingchild restraint system.


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Make sure the child restraintsystem is firmly secured.

Properly secure the child restraintsystem to the vehicle.

Secure the child in the childrestraint system.

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Various types of child restraint systems are available. Not all types are suitable for your vehicle. Please refer to thetable below to select which category of child restraint system can be used on each seating position.

Suitable for particular ISO FIX child restraint systems (CRS) given in this table.Suitable for front facing ISO FIX child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this massgroup.Suitable for universal category child restraints approved for use in this mass group.Seat position not suitable for children in this mass group.Move the front seat to its rearmost position.

A size class is specified for some child restraint systems. Make sure to check the size class as indicated on themanufacturers instructions, package, and labels of the child restraint.

The particular child restraints in the above table are Honda Genuine Parts. They are available from your dealer.

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U:X:

IL:IUF:

Seating PositionRear passenger

CentreHonda BABY-SAFEHonda BABY-SAFE

Honda LOAD

Honda KIDHonda KID

OutboardU

IL (Honda BABY-SAFEISO FIX) or U

IUF (Size class A, B1, B)or UUU

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Honda KIDHonda KID

Mass Group

group 0 Up to 10 kggroup 0 Up to 13 kg

group I 9 kg to 18 kg

group II 15 kg to 25 kggroup III 22 kg to 36 kg

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Child Restraint System for EU Countries

For a correct installation, please refer to the Child Restraint Instruction Manual.


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Your vehicle is equipped with loweranchorages at the outer seatingpositions on the rear seat. Theseanchorages are only to be used witha child restraint system designed tobe attached to the lower anchorages.Refer to page for how to install achild restraint system to the loweranchorages.

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The use of any child restraintsystem which is not suitablefor your vehicles would notproperly secure the infant orchild who could therefore bekilled or seriously injured.

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Your vehicle is equipped with loweranchorages at the outer rear seats.These anchorages are locatedbetween the seat-back and seatbottom, and are to be used only witha child restraint system designed foruse with the lower anchorages.

To install a child restraint systemdesigned to be attached to the loweranchorages:

Move the seat belt buckle ortongue away from the loweranchorages.

Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchorages that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child restraint systemand the anchorages.

The location of each loweranchorage is indicated by a smallbutton above the anchorage point.


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Installing a Child RestraintSystem with the LowerAnchorages



LOWERANCHORAGES

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Place the child restraint system onthe vehicle seat, then attach thechild restraint system to the loweranchorages according to the childrestraint system makersinstructions.

Some child restraint systemsdesigned for use with loweranchorages have a rigid-typeconnector as shown above.

When using the guide-cups,always follow the child restraintsystem manufacturersinstructions.

Attach the guide-cups to thelower anchorages as shown inthe illustration.

You may use optional guide-cupsthat came with your child restraintsystem to install it to the loweranchorages without damaging theseat surface.

4.3. On some child restraint systems



Rigid type

GUIDE-CUPGUIDE-CUP

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Other child restraints have a flexible-type connector as shown above.

Whatever type you have, followthe child restraint system makersinstructions for adjusting ortightening the fit.

Flexible type child restraintsystem is available in somecountries. In EU countries, thistype is not available.

Attach the attaching clip to thetether anchor fitting as shown inthe illustration. Make sure thestrap is not twisted, then tightenthe strap according to the childrestraint system makersinstructions.

The above illustration shows howthe attaching clip should be routedin EU countries.

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Flexible type ATTACHING CLIP

TETHER ANCHOR FITTING

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Lift the head restraint (see page), then route the tether strap

through the legs of the headrestraint and over the seat-back,making sure the strap is not twisted.

Attach the clip to the tether anchorfitting, then tighten the strap asinstructed by the child restraintsystem maker.

Push and pull the child restraintsystem forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure.

The design and suitability of thechild restraint systems must becarefully checked with the childrestraint system manufacturerconcerned and the seller of thosesystems. If you are not sure, consultyour dealer before purchasing thistype of child restraint system.

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When not using the loweranchorages system, all childrestraint systems must be secured tothe vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.

To properly route a lap/shoulder beltthrough a child restraint system,follow the restraint system makersinstructions.

For EU countries, refer to pagefor installing a child restraint

system.

The procedures in the followingpages are described based on a frontfacing child restraint systemavailable in EU countries.

Place the child restraint system inthe desired back seating position.Make sure the child restraint ispositioned well back in the seat-back.

If you place the child restraintsystem in either rear outer seatingposition and use the tether strap foradditional security, make sure topush down the head restraint to thelowest position and attach theattaching clip to the anchor fittingbefore securing the child restraintsystem with the lap/shoulder belt.

Route the belt through therestraint according to the restraintsystem makers instructions, theninsert the latch plate into thebuckle.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts inthe back seating positions have alockable retractor that must beactivated to secure a child restraintsystem.

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To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of thebelt all the way out until it stops.

Push down the tab. Route theshoulder part of the belt into theslit at the side of the restraint,then let the belt feed back into theretractor.

After the belt has retracted, tugon it. If the belt is locked, youwill not be able to pull it out. Ifyou can pull the belt out, it is notlocked, and you will need torepeat these steps.

After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the belt. Remember, ifthe lap part of the belt is not tight,the child restraint system will notbe secure.

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Push and pull the child restraintsystem forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secureenough to stay upright duringnormal driving manoeuvres. If thechild restraint system is notsecure, unlatch the belt, allow it toretract fully, then repeat thesesteps.

To remove slack, it may help toput weight on the child restraintsystem, or push on the back of therestraint system while pulling upon the belt.

Secure the belt in the slit bypushing up the tab. Make sure thebelt is not twisted and it ispositioned properly in the slit.

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To deactivate the lockable retractorand remove a child restraint system,unlatch the buckle, unroute the seatbelt, and let the belt fully retract.

When you secure a child restraintsystem with a lap/shoulder belt, besure you install a locking clip on theseat belt (see page ).57

On vehicles without lockable retractorfitted to the seat where the child ispositioned



Except for European models

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LOCKING CLIP

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To install a locking clip, do thefollowing:

Place the child restraint in the seatwith a lap/shoulder belt. Route thelap/shoulder belt through therestraint according to the seatmanufacturers instructions.

Insert the latch plate into thebuckle. Pull on the shoulder partof the belt to make sure there isno slack in the lap portion.

Tightly grasp the belt near thelatch plate. Pinch both parts of thebelt together so they wont slipthrough the latch plate. Unbucklethe seat belt.

Install the locking clip as shown.Position the clip as close aspossible to the latch plate.

If it is necessary to put a front facingchild restraint system in the front,move the vehicle seat as far to therear as possible, be sure the childrestraint system is firmly secured tothe vehicle, and the child is properlystrapped in the restraint system (seepage ).

A locking clip is usually includedwith the child restraint system. Ifyou need a clip, contact the seatsmanufacturer or a store that sellschild restraints.

Always use a seat belt locking clipwhen you secure a child restraintsystem to your vehicle with a lap/shoulder belt. This helps prevent therestraint system from shiftingposition or overturning.

Insert the latch plate into thebuckle. Push and pull on the childrestraint system to verify that it isheld firmly in place. If it is not,repeat these steps until therestraint is secure.

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On vehicles without lockable retractorfitted to the seat where the child ispositioned



Using a Seat Belt Locking ClipExcept for European models

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LOCKING CLIP

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Children riding in vehicles should berestrained to minimize the risk ofinjury in the event of an accident.

The above illustration shows howthe tether strap should be routedin EU countries.

Since a tether can provide additionalsecurity to the lap/shoulder beltinstallation, we recommend using atether whenever one is required oravailable. (The owners may checkwith the child restraint systemmaker to determine whether a tetheris available for a particular childrestraint system.)

After properly securing the childrestraint system (see page or

), route the tether strap overthe seat-back and on both sides ofthe head restraint as shown.A child restraint system with a tether

can be installed in the two outerpositions in the back seat, using oneof the anchor points shown in theillustration.

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Installing a Child RestraintSystem with a Tether



Using an Anchor Fitting

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TETHER ANCHOR POINTS

ANCHOR FITTING

ANCHOR FITTING

ATTACHING CLIP

TETHER STRAP

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On some models

Child restraintanchorages are designed to withstandonly those loads imposed by correctlyfitted child restraints. Under nocircumstances are they to be used foradult seat belts, harnesses or forattaching other items or equipment tothe vehicle.

Lift the head restraint, then routethe tether strap over the seat-backand through the head restraint legs.

Lift the cover, then attach theattaching clip to the anchor fitting,making sure the strap is nottwisted.

Tighten the tether strap accordingto the child restraint systemmakers instructions.

To attach the tether to the childrestraint system, follow the childrestraint system makersinstructions.

When the child restraint system isused, follow the instructions thatcame with the child restraintsystem.

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WARNING:ATTACHING CLIP

ANCHOR FITTING

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When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a front facing child restraintsystem, the child should sit in a backseat on a booster seat and wear alap/shoulder belt.

The following pages giveinstructions on how to check properseat belt fit, what kind of boosterseat to use if one is needed, andimportant precautions for a childwho must sit in front.

Protecting Larger Children


Allowing a child age 12 orunder to sit in front can resultin injury or death if thepassengers front airbaginflates.

If a child must ride in front,move the vehicle seat as farback as possible, use abooster seat if needed, havethe child sit up properly andwear the seat belt properly.

Leaning over the front doorcan result in serious injury ordeath if the side airbaginflates.

Always sit upright with theirback against the seat-back.

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To determine if a lap/shoulder beltproperly fits a child, have the childput on the seat belt, then askyourself:

Does the child sit all the way backagainst the seat?

Do the childs knees bendcomfortably over the edge of theseat?

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the childs neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the childsthighs?

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

If you answer yes to all thesequestions, the child is ready to wearthe lap/shoulder belt correctly. Ifyou answer no to any question, thechild needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a front

facing child restraint system shouldride in a back seat and use a boosterseat until the lap/shoulder belt fitsthem properly without the booster.

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Using a Booster SeatChecking Seat Belt Fit

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A child may continue using a boosterseat until the tops of their ears areeven with the top of the vehicles orboosters seat-back. A child of thisheight should be tall enough to usethe lap/shoulder belt without abooster seat.

For EU countries, refer to pagefor the booster seat placement.

Booster seats can be high-back orlow-back. Whichever style you select,make sure the booster seat meetsapproved safety standards (see page

) and that you follow the boosterseat makers instructions.

If a child who uses a booster seatmust ride in front, move the vehicleseat as far back as possible and besure the child is wearing the seatbelt properly.

A back-rest may be available for aspecific booster seat. Install theback-rest to the booster seat andadjust it to the vehicle seat accordingto the booster seat makersinstructions. Make sure the seat beltis properly routed through the guideat the shoulder of the back-rest andthe belt does not touch and cross thechilds neck (see page ).

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GUIDE

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The back seat is the safest place fora child of any age or size.

If the passengers front airbaginflates in a moderate to severefrontal collision, the airbag can causeserious injuries to a child who isunrestrained, improperly restrained,sitting too close to the airbag, or outof position.

If your vehicle is equipped with theside airbag, it also poses risks. If anypart of a larger childs body is in thepath of a deploying side airbag, thechild could receive possibly seriousinjuries.

Of course, children vary widely. Andwhile age may be one indicator ofwhen a child can safely ride in front,there are other important factors youshould consider.

To safely ride in front, a child mustbe able to follow the rules, includingsitting properly, and wearing the seatbelt properly throughout a ride.

If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owners manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instructions and all safetyinformation.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position.

Have the child sit up straight, backagainst the seat, and feet on ornear the floor.

Check that the childs seat belt isproperly and securely positioned.

It is recommended that all childrenage 12 and under be properlyrestrained in the back seat.

Physically, a child must be largeenough for the lap/shoulder belt toproperly fit (see pages and ). Ifthe seat belt does not fit properly,with or without the child sitting on abooster seat, the child should not sitin front.

Remind the child not to leantoward the door.

Supervise the child. Even a maturechild sometimes needs to bereminded to fasten the seat belt orsit properly.

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When Can a Larger Child Sit inFront

Physical Size

Maturity

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This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.

This couldcause very serious injuries duringa crash. It also increases thechance that the child will slideunder the belt in a crash and beinjured.


Devices intended toimprove a childs comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can make the belt lesseffective and increase the chanceof serious injury in a crash.


Additional Safety PrecautionsDo not let a child wear a seat beltacross the neck.

Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind the backor under the arm.

Two children should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on aseat belt.


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Your vehicles exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly andfollow the information on this page.

Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:

High levels of carbon monoxide cancollect rapidly in enclosed areas,such as a garage. Do not run theengine with the garage door closed.Even with the door open, run theengine only long enough to move thevehicle out of the garage.

The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.

You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accidentthat may have damaged theunderside.

With the tailgate open, airflow canpull exhaust gas into your vehiclesinterior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with thetailgate open, open all the windows,and set the heating and ventilationsystem/climate control system asshown below.

Select the fresh air mode.Select the mode.Turn the fan on high speed.Set the temperature control to acomfortable setting.

If you must sit in your parked vehiclewith the engine running, even in anunconfined area, adjust the heatingand ventilation system/climatecontrol system as follows:

1.2.3.4.

Carbon Monoxide Hazard


Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.Breathing it can causeunconsciousness and evenkill you.

Avoid any enclosed areas oractivities that expose you tocarbon monoxide.

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These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hardto read, contact your dealer for areplacement.

The label shown below is attached tothe back of the bonnet.

Safety Labels


RADIATOR CAP DANGER LABELBATTERY DANGER LABEL

Follow service manualinstructions carefully

Safety alert symbol

SRS Airbag

SRS Airbag

SRS AIRBAG

SIDE AIRBAG

CHILD SAFETY

EXPANSION TANK CAP DANGER LABEL

(Petrol models)

(Diesel models)

CHILD SAFETY/SRS AIRBAG(Left-hand drive type)

CHILD SAFETY/SRS AIRBAG(Right-hand drive type)

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The label shown below is attached toeach front doorjamb. Symbols on top of the

engine under the engine cover are toremind you to follow the servicemanual instructions. When replacingthe injectors, your authorized dealershould perform this work. Contactyour dealer.

Safety Labels


On Diesel models

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Safety alert symbol

Follow owner s manualinstructions carefully

Side Airbag

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This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are within easy reach.

...........................Control Locations . 70............................Instrument Panel . 72

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 75.............................................Gauges . 84

....mph to km/h Change Button . 85...............................Speedometer . 86

.................................Tachometer . 86...................Temperature Gauge . 86

..................................Fuel Gauge . 86..............................REV Indicator . 87.............................ECO Indicator . 87

..............Multi-information Display . 88Controls Near the Steering

.........................................Wheel . 133Windscreen Wipers and

.....................................Washers . 135.........Turn Signal and Headlights . 138..........Front and Rear Fog Lights . 140

......Instrument Panel Brightness . 142...............Hazard Warning Button . 143...............Rear Window Demister . 143

.......................Headlight Adjuster . 144......Steering Wheel Adjustments . 145

.............................Keys and Locks . 146......................Immobilizer System . 147

..............................Ignition Switch . 147....................................Door Locks . 149

....................Power Door Locks . 149...........................Super Locking . 151

............Childproof Door Locks . 152.....................Remote Transmitter . 153

..........................................Tailgate . 157

...............................................Seats . 159...........Front Seat Adjustments . 159

Drivers Seat Height............................Adjustment . 160

........................Head Restraints . 160....................................Armrests . 161

...................Folding Rear Seats . 162..................................Seat Heaters . 165

....................Luggage Area Cover . 166............................Power Windows . 167

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