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2008 Accord SedanOwner’s Manual(Unlinked)This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web us. This is due t

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.If equippedTo use the horn, press the center pad of t

They are most effective when youadjust them so the center of the backof the occupant’s head rests againstthe center of the restraint.Your vehicle is e

The head restraints adjust for height.You need both hands to adjust arestraint. Do not attempt to adjust itwhile driving. To raise it, pull upward.To

The driver’s and front passenger’sseats have active head restraints. Ifthe vehicle is struck severely fromthe rear, the occupant properlysecured with

When storing cargo, you can movetherearcentershoulderbeltoutofthe way by removing the belt fromthe guide.The back of the rear seat folds down,giving y

Make sure that the folded seat-backdoes not press against the frontpassenger’s seat, as this could causethe weight sensors to workimproperly.Never dri

The rear seat armrest is in thecenter of the rear seat. Pivot it downto use it.A beverage holder is located in thearmrest.Never drive with this cover

Both front seats are equipped withseat heaters. Because of the sensorsfor the side airbag cutoff system,there is no heater in the passenger’sseat-back

The inside mirror can automaticallydarken to reduce glare. To turn onthis feature, press the button on thebottom of the mirror. The AUTOindicator come

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position.Move the selector switch to L(driver’s side) or R (passenger’sside).Push the appropriate edge of thead

−Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower anywindow. To open a window, push theswitchdownandholdit.Releasetheswitch when you

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

−Auto reverse stops sensing when thewindow is almost closed. You shouldalways check that all passengers andobjects are away from the windowbefore clos

Press the UNLOCK button asecond time, and hold it. Theremaining doors unlock, and allfour windows and the moonroofstart to open. To stop the windowsan

Turnthekeyclockwiseagain,andhold it. All four windows and themoonroof start to open. To stopthe windows and the moonroof,release the key.To close:Inse

− To open the moonrooffully, pull back the moonroof switchfirmly, then release it. The moonroofautomatically opens all the way. Tostop the moonroof fr

You can open and close themoonroof for up to 10 minutes afteryou turn off the ignition switch.Opening either front door cancelsthis function.You can u

To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on

Interior Convenience Items110GLOVE BOXSUNGLASSES HOLDERACCESSORY POWERSOCKETVANITY MIRRORSUN VISORTRUNKCENTER POCKETSAUXILIARY INPUT JACKCOAT HOOKBEVE

The rear seat also has a beverageholder in the center armrest. To useit, pivot the armrest down.Your vehicle has two accessorypower sockets; one is at

To close, lower the armrest, andpush it down until it latches.To open the console compartment,pull up on the lever and lift thearmrest.The console com

Open the glove box by pulling thehandle to the left. Close it with a firmpush. Lock or unlock the glove boxwith the master key.The glove box light com

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

Some larger styles of sunglassesmay not fit in the holder.You may also store small items inthisholder.Makesuretheyaresmall enough to let the holder cl

Tousethevanitymirroronthebackof the sun visor, pull up the cover.The vanity mirror lights come onwhen you pull up the cover.Touseacoathook,slideitouts

The ceiling light has a three-positionswitch; ON, Door Activated, andOFF. In the Door Activated (center)position, the light comes on whenyou:After all

The spotlights have a two-positionswitch. In the DOOR position, thelights come on when you open anydoor. The lights fade out in about 30seconds after

The courtesy light between thespotlights comes on when you turnthe parking lights on. To adjust itsbrightness, turn the select/resetknob on the instru

The heating and air conditioningsystem in your vehicle provides acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.The standard audio system ha

＊＊: If equippedVents, Heating, and A/CLX,LX-P,EX,andEXV6120MODE CONTROLBUTTONSFAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIALMAX A/C BU

Turn this dial to increase or decreasethe fan speed and airflow.Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe temperature of the airflow.This button turns

Air flows from the floorvents.When you select , the systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode. If you switch the mode fromor to , the systemkeeps

Air conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,turn off the A

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.The following pages explain how youcanta

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:Turning the fan speed control dial allthe way to the left shuts the systemoff.Keep the system off for shor

Climate Control SystemWith navigation systemWithout navigation systemEX-L and EX-L V6Features125AUTO BUTTONAIRCONDITIONINGBUTTONAUTOINDICATORDRIVER’S

The automatic climate controlsystem in your vehicle picks theproper combination of airconditioning, heating, and ventilationto maintain the interior t

When the indicator in the dualbutton is on, the driver’s side andpassenger’s side temperature can becontrolled independently (see page).When you set t

▲▼When the indicator in the button ison, air from the vehicle’s interior issent throughout the system again.When the indicator is off, air isbrought i

This button turns the rear windowdefogger off and on (see page ).Pushing this button also turns thepower mirror heaters on and off.Use the mode contro

Your vehicle has two temperaturecontrol switches, one for the driver,and one for the front passenger.Thedriver’ssideandthepassenger’sside temperature

To set the driver’s side temperatureto a different value than thepassenger’s, press the DUAL button,then push the switch up or down onthe driver’s sid

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors. A sunlight sensor is in thetop of the dashboard, and atemperature sensor is next to thesteering column. Do not c

An audio system is standard on allmodels. Read the appropriate pages(as shown below) to use yourvehicle’s audio system.On models with navigation syste

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, including frontal,side, and rear impac

Playing the FM/AM Radio (LX model)134SCAN BUTTONFOLDER BAR POWER/VOLUME KNOBFM BUTTONAM BUTTONTUNE (SOUND) KNOBSKIP BUTTONSPRESET BUTTONSTITLE BUTTONA

−−−The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thepower/volume knob or the AM orFM button. Adjus

−−−If you aretraveling far from home and can nolonger receive your preset stations,you can use the auto select feature tofind stations in the local ar

On the FM band, you can select afavorite station and display theprogram service name according tothe information provided by theradio data system (RDS

▲▼On the FM band selected, you canselect the program categoryprovided by the RDS. Press eitherside of the FOLDER bar ( or )to display and select an RD

The scan function samples allstations with strong signals on theselected RDS category. To activate it,press and release the SCAN button.You will see S

−−−−−Adjusts the volume levelbasedonthevehiclespeed.Press the SOUND (TUNE) knobrepeatedly to display the BASS,TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, andSVC (speed-se

Playing a Disc (LX model)Features141DISC EJECT BUTTONSKIP BUTTONSCD BUTTONFOLDER BARRPT/RDM (REPEAT/RANDOM)BARA.SEL (AUTO SELECT)BUTTONSCAN BUTTONTUNE

−−−−To load or play a disc, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position.The specifications of the compatibleMP3 file are:Sampli

−−−−With the folder name, you will seethe FOLDER indicator in the display.The TRACK indicator is shown withthe file or track name.Insert a disc about

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpas

−You will also see some text dataunder these conditions:When a new folder, file, or track isselected.When you change the audio modeto play a disc with

−▲▼−−−In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA modeCONTINUEDToselect a different folder, press eitherside of the FOLDER bar to move tothe beginning of the nex

−−−In MP3 or WMA modeIn MP3 or WMA modeThe system plays the first file in thefirst folder for about 10 seconds. Ifyou do nothing, the system will then

If you turn the system off while adisc is playing, either with thepower/volume knob or by turningoff the ignition switch, the disc willstay in the dri

The ejected disc will not be reloaded automatically.CauseThechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If

Most audio system functions can becontrolled by standard buttons, bars,and knobs. In addition this, you canaccess some functions by using theselector

Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)Without XM satellite radioWith XMsatellite radio150SKIP BARSELECTORKNOBPRESE

−−−The band and frequency that theradio was last tuned to are displayed.To change bands, press the AM orFM button. On the FM band, ST willbe displayed

−−Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM and twofrequencies on FM.Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let you storetwo frequencies

On the FM band, you can select afavorite station and display theprogram service name according tothe information provided by theradio data system (RDS

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright and as far back from thesteering w

▲▼On the FM band selected, you canselect the program categoryprovided by the RDS. Press eitherside ( or ) of the CATEGORYbar (FOLDER bar on models wit

＊＊The scan function samples allstations with strong signals on theselected RDS category. To activate it,press and release the SCAN button.You will see

−−−−−−Adjusts the bass.The SVC has four modes; SVC OFF,SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVCHIGH. Turn the selector knob toadjust the setting to your liking. Ifyo

CONTINUEDPlaying the XM Satellite Radio (EX-L and EXL V6 models without navigation system)Features157CATEGORY BARSKIP BARXM RADIO BUTTONMENU BUTTONRET

−To listen to XM satellite radio, turnthe ignition switch to theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,and press the button. Thelast channel you listened t

−▼▲−−CONTINUEDThe SCAN function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the stations within thatcatego

−−−−−−−Youcanstoreupto12preset channels using the six presetbuttons. Each button stores onechannel from the XM1 band and onechannel from the XM2 band.

The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate f

There may be other geographicsituations that could affect XM radioreception.After you’ve registered with XMRadio, keep your audio system in theSatelli

Playing Discs (EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation system)FeaturesWithout XM satellite radioWith XM satellite radio163SCANBUTTONMENU BUTTONSKIP

−CONTINUEDAdjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adju

This audio system can also playCD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed inMP3 or WMA formats. Whenplaying a disc in MP3, you will see‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA

Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changerholdsuptosixdiscs.You cannot load and play 3-inch(8-cm) discs in this unit.When the disc load indicator turnsgreen

With the folder name, you will seethe FOLDER indicator in the display.The TRACK indicator is shown withthe file or track name.The display shows up to

−Use the SKIP bar while a disc isplaying to select passages andchange tracks (files in MP3 or WMAmode).In MP3 or WMA mode, use theFOLDER bar (CATEGORY

−▲▼▲▼You can select any type of repeat,random and scan modes by using theMENU button and the selector knob.Push the MENU button to displaythemenuitems

−−−−−Thisfeature, when activated, plays thefiles within a current folder inrandom order, rather than in theorder they are compressed in MP3or WMA. To

−−The SCAN functionsamples all the tracks on the disc inthe order they are recorded on thedisc (all files in the selected folder inMP3 or WMA mode). T

−CONTINUEDThis feature, whenactivated, samples the first track ineach disc in order (the first file inthemainfolderoneachdiscinMP3or WMA mode). To act

If you turn the system off while adisc is playing, either with thepower/volume knob or by turningoff the ignition switch, the disc willstay in the dri

Thechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a d

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

Most audio system functions can stillbe controlled by standard buttons,dials, and knobs, but some functionscan only be accessed using theinterface dia

Playing the FM/AM Radio (Models with navigation system)Features175INTERFACE DIALCENTER DISPLAYSCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTOSELECT) BARSKIP BARNAVIGATION SCREE

−The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)position. Press the AUDIO button toview the audio control display. Turnthe system on by

−−−CONTINUEDThe skip (seek)function searches up and down fromthe current frequency to find astation with a strong signal. Toactivate it, press either

− If you aretraveling far from home and can nolonger receive your preset stations,you can use the auto select feature tofind stations in the local are

CONTINUEDTo switch the function between onand off, press and release the TITLEbutton. With the system on, you willsee the ‘‘PS ON’’ message on thecent

ROCK: Rock, classic rock and softrock musicCOUNTRY: Country musicSOFT: Adult hits and soft musicTOP 40: Top 40 of hitsOLDIES: Nostalgia music and oldi

▲▼CONTINUEDYou can also select an RDS categorywith the CATEGORY bar. Presseither side ( or ) of theCATEGORY bar to display an RDScategory in the cente

To activate RDS program searchwith the interface dial, push theAUDIO button to display the FMradio information on the screen.Push the selector down, a

Turn the knob to the desired RDScategory.To activate RDS program scan withthe interface dial, push the AUDIObutton to display the FM radioinformation

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Properly adjusted head restraintswill

This function displays the radio textinformation of the selected RDSstation.To activate radio text display, usethe interface dial. Push the selectordo

To adjust them, press the AUDIObutton, push the interface selectordown, and turn the interface knob toSOUND. Then press ENTER on theselector.BASS, TRE

−−−To adjust bassand treble, select BASS or TREBLE,andpressENTERontheinterfaceselector. The current setting isshownonthedisplay.Turntheinterface knob

CONTINUEDPlaying the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system)Features187AUDIO BUTTON INTERFACE DIALTUNE BARCATEGORY BARPRESET BUTTONSTITLE B

Your vehicle is capable of receivingXMSatellite Radio anywhere in theUnited States, and Canada, exceptHawaii and Alaska. XMis aregistered trade mark o

−−−To switch between thecategory mode and channel mode,press and hold the TITLE buttonuntil the mode changes. TheCATEGORY or CHANNEL mode isdisplayed

−▼▲−−Youcanstoreupto12preset channels using the six presetbuttons. Each button stores onechannel from the XM1 band and onechannel from the XM2 band.To

−−−−−−The signal iscurrently tooweak. Move thevehicle to an areaaway from tallbuildings, andwith anunobstructed viewof the southernhorizon.The selecte

The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate f

Driving on a road beside a verticalwall, steep cliff, or hill to the southof you.Driving on the lower level of amulti-tiered road.Driving on a single

This owner’s manual covers all models ofthe Accord Sedan. You may finddescriptions of equipment and features thatare not on your particular model.The

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.Insert

Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)194SKIP BARSCAN/A.SEL (SCAN/AUTOSELECT) BARPOWER/VOLUME KNOBCD BUTTONINTERFACE DIALAUDIO BUTTONPRESET BUT

Your vehicle’s audio system has anin-dash disc changer with the samecontrols used for the radio. Tooperate the disc changer, the ignitionswitch must b

To load multiple discs in oneoperation:With the ignition in theACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)position, press and hold the LOADbutton until you hear a be

When you play CD-TEXT, you willsee the track name, artist name, andalbum name on the screen. Whenyou play MP3/WMA discs, you willsee the track name an

You can also choose a track directlyfrom a track list. Press ENTER onthe interface selector, and the tracklist screen will be shown. If there areno tr

You can select any type of repeat andrandom modes by using theinterface dial.Push the AUDIO button to displaythe audio information on the screen,then

To replay the current disccontinuously, select DISC REPEAT,andpressENTERontheinterfaceselector. As a reminder, you will seeREPEAT next to DISC on the

The changer plays MP3/WMA filesin recorded order. Each disc canhold up to 400 playable files within 8folder layers. When playing MP3discs, a disc can

Changing and Selecting the Folders/FilesUsing the interface selector, you cansee the list of all the files and folderswithin a disc. While playing a M

This feature, when activated, playsall files in the current folder inrandom order. To activate folderrandom play, select FOLDERRANDOM by interface kno

After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and head restraints, andput on their seat belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to situpright, we

You can also eject discs when theignition switch is off:To eject one disc, press and releasethe eject button.To eject all discs, press and hold theeje

Thechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thecenter display while playing a disc.If you see an error message in thecenter display whi

When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,use only high quality discs labeledfor audio use.When recording a CD-R orCD-RW, the recording must beclosedforittobeuse

The in-dash disc player/changer hasa sophisticated and delicatemechanism. If you insert a damageddisc as indicated in this section, itmaybecomestuckin

Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discsCD-R or CD-RW may not play dueto the recording conditions.Scratches and fingerprints on

The radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHzFM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHzHow well the

Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from

▲▼＋−＋−＋−The VOL button adjusts the volumeup ( ) or down ( ). Press the topor bottom of the button, hold it untilthe desired volume is reached, thenrel

＋−＋−The auxiliary input jack is inside theconsole compartment. The systemwill accept auxiliary input fromstandard audio accessories.When a compatible

Your vehicle’s audio system maydisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a specifi

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

To set the time, press the CLOCKbutton until you hear a beep. Thedisplayed time begins to blink.Change the hours by pressing the H(hour) button until

△You can also adjust the clock andswitch the clock display between 24-hours and 12-hours in the menumode.To adjust the clock setting:Press and release

To set the time, turn the selectorknob and select the hours or theminutes, then press the knob toenter your selection. The displaychanges to the setti

With the system set, you can stillopen the trunk with the remotetransmitter without triggering thealarm. The alarm will sound if thetrunk lock is forc

Use the remote transmitterto quickly check that the hood, thetrunk, and all doors are closed. Pushthe lock button twice within 5seconds. There should

CONTINUEDCompass operation can be affectedby driving near power lines orstations, across bridges, throughtunnels, over railroad crossings, pastlarge v

Turn the selector knob to select‘‘CALIBRATION.’’Press the selector knob to enteryour selection. The display showsyou ‘‘PUSH CAL START.’’While setting,

In most areas, there is a variationbetween magnetic north and truenorth. Zone selection is required sothe compass can compensate for thisvariation. To

The audio system is not related tothe compass system. Even if thecompasssystemisinthezonesetting mode, the display returns tothe normal display which

Cruise control allows you to maintainasetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on st

If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbag inflates.Objects onthe covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’could interfer

You can decrease the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:If you need to decrease yourspeed quickly, use the brakes as younormally would.Press and h

Pressing the CRUISE button turnsthe system completely off and erasesthe previous cruising speed.When you push the CANCEL button,or tap the brake or cl

×The HomeLinkuniversaltransceiver built into your vehiclecanbeprogrammedtooperateuptothree remotely controlled devicesaround your home, such as garage

−−CONTINUEDPress and hold the remotetransmitter button and one of theHomeLink buttons at the sametime. While continuing to hold theHomeLink button, pr

For security purposes, newer garagedoor opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’or variable code. Information fromthe remote control and the garagedoor opene

CONTINUEDToerasethecodesstoredinallthreebuttons, press and hold the twooutside buttons until the redindicator begins to flash, thenrelease the buttons

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

HFL recognizes simple voicecommands, such as phone numbersand names. It uses these commandsto automatically dial, receive, andstore numbers. For morei

To operate the HFL, use the HFLTalk and Back buttons on the leftside of the steering wheel.The HFL buttons are used asfollows:HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisused

You will also see ‘‘HANDS FREELINK’’ on the center display.HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedtoend a call, go back to the previousvoice control command, and toc

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

Here are some guidelines for usingvoice control:TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFLTalk and Back buttons on the leftside of the steering wheel. The nextfew pages

Many commands can be spokentogether. For example, you cansay, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’To enter a string of numbers in aCall or Dial command, you can say

ThevoiceoftheHFLcanbesettomale or female (U.S. models only).Also, the incoming notification canbe set to a ring tone, a prompt, or nonotification.Pres

The HFL will accept a numeric, four-digit passcode that you can use forsecurity purposes.Follow the system setupprocedure as described previously.Pres

Your Bluetooth compatible phonewith HandsFree Profile must bepaired to the HFL before you canmake and receive hands-free calls.To confirm that your ph

To rename a paired phone, do this: To delete a paired phone, do this:Press and release the Talk button.After the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’The HFL res

Press and release the Talk button.If you say ‘‘OK’’ after the beep, theHFL response is ‘‘The phone hasbeen deleted. Returning to themain menu.’’ If yo

CONTINUEDFor added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightent

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

CONTINUEDAdditional Information About Your AirbagsAirbag System ComponentsDriver and Passenger Safety21(3)(5)(7)(4)(7)(12)(6)(8)(8)(1)(9)(2)(11)(5)(13

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitors andrecords information about thesensors, the control unit, theairbag activators, the seat b

CONTINUEDDuring a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the front airbag helps protectyour head and chest.Although both

Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in theinstrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preservesyo

The total time for inflation anddeflation is one-tenth of a second, sofast that most occupants are notaware that the airbags deployed untilthey see th

CONTINUEDYour front airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andch

Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.Hanging heavy items on the frontpassenger seat, or placing heavyitems i

Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoffsystem designed primarily to protecta child riding in the front passenger’sseat.Only one airbag will deploy durin

If the impact is on the passenger’sside, the passenger’s side curtainairbag will inflate even if there are nooccupants on that side of the vehicle.One

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s side airbag has beenautomatically shut off. It doesmean there is a problem with yourside airbags.When yo

If the indicator comes on with nofront seat passenger and no objectson the seat, or with an adult ridingthere, something may be interferingwith the we

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.If water or

Improperly replacingor covering front seat-back coverscan prevent your side airbags frominflating during a side impact.This could make thedriver’s sea

−−−If you have children, or ever need todrive with a child in your vehicle, besure to read this section. It beginswith important general guidelines,th

California Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other r

−Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s front airbag is quitelarg

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

−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 requiresatt

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

A rear-facing child seat can be placedin any seating position in the backseat, but not in the front.If the passenger’s front airbaginflates, it can hi

CONTINUEDIf the vehicle seat is toofar forward, or the child’s head isthrown forward during a collision, aninflating airbag can strike the childwith e

Since LATCH-compatible child seatsare easier to install and reduce thepossibility of improper installation,we recommend selecting this style.In seatin

After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:All child seats must besecure

Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and theanchors.Move the seat belt buckle or

Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjusting or tightening the fit.Push and pull the child seatforward and from side

−−−−−−To help you make informeddecisions about safety, we haveprovided operating procedures andother information on labels and inthis manual. This inf

When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi

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 bel

A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe back seat, using one of theanchorage points shown above.Since a tether can pr

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

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child

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

Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can make the belt lesseffective and increase the chanceof se

Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully.If a lab

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

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＊＊＊＊If equipped:Control Locations54MIRROR CONTROLSCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEMHEATING/COOLINGCONTROLSPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHPOWER WINDOWSWITCHESTRUNK RE

＊＊＊＊The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.Instrument PanelInstruments and Controls55(P.57)(P.6

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flash

This indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position. If it comes on atany other time, it indicates apotential prob

Ifitcomesonandstaysonatanyother time, or if it does not come onwhen you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, there is aproblem with the VS

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position.If it comes on while driving, itindicates th

The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If an indicator does not blinkor blinks rapidly, it usually meanso

This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .This indicator also comes on withreduced brightness when thedayti

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to the ON (II) position. Itremindsyouthatitistimetotakeyour vehicle in for s

＊＊ If equipped:GaugesInstruments and Controls63SELECT/RESET KNOBTRIP METERODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGETACHOMETERTEMPERATURE GAUGESPEEDOMETERFUEL GA

(fluid capacities and tire pressures)(main controls)(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)( )(fue

The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal unde

±±−−−−−−−−If equippedThis indicator displays the outsidetemperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.models) or Centigrade (Canadianmodels). To see the outsidetempe

This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the pointer should risefrom the bottom mark to about themiddle of the gauge

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊If equippedOnly on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.To use the horn, press the center pad of t

−−−−−−−−−MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersPush the right lever up or down toselect a position.The wipers run at highs

＊＊＊−−−＊Turn signalOffParking and indicator lightsAUTOHeadlights onHigh beamsFlashhighbeamsFog lights offFog lights onPush down on theleft lever to sig

−Even with the automatic lightingfeature turned on, we recommendthatyouturnonthelightsmanuallywhen driving at night or in a densefog, or when you ente

This feature turns off the headlights,all other exterior lights, and theinstrument panel lights within 15seconds after you remove the keyand close the

The select/reset knob on theinstrument panel controls thebrightness of the instrument panellights. Turn the knob to adjust thebrightness with the igni

Push the button between the centervents to turn on the hazard warninglights (four-way flashers). Thiscauses all four outside turn signalsand both turn

A convenient reference to thesections in this manual.A quick reference to the maincontrols in your vehicle.Explains the purpose of eachinstrument pane

The defogger and antenna wires onthe inside of the rear window can beaccidentally damaged. Whencleaning the glass, always wipe sideto side.The rear wi

Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving.Move the steering wheel up ordown, and in or out, so it pointstoward your chest, not toward

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle. The valet key worksonly in the ignition and the driver’sdoor lock. You can keep the trunkrelease han

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your dealer.Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. E

−−−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), START (III)You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To turn t

The lock tab on any passenger’s doorlocks and unlocks that door.When the door is unlocked, you canseetheredindicatoronthelocktababove the inner door h

If you forget and leave the key in theignition switch, lockout preventionwill not allow you to lock the driver’sdoor. With any door open and thekey in

CONTINUEDLocks all doors when the shift lever ismoved out of the Park (P) position (A/Tvehicles only).Make sure the shift lever is in thePark (P) posi

Pushandholdthefrontofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You will hear a click.Keep holding the switch until youhear another click (after

CONTINUEDThe auto door unlocking isdeactivated all the time.The auto door unlocking featurehas five possible settings:Make sure the shift lever is in

＊＊＊ ＊If equipped:Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCHMIRROR CONTROLS(P.102)(P.79)(P.103)CLOCKCOMPASSPASSENGER

Unlocks the driver’s door or all doorswhen the ignition switch is moved out ofthe ON (II) position.driver’s door unlockfeature,Unlocks the driver’s do

Release the switch, and within 5seconds, turn the ignition switchto the ACCESSORY (I) position.move the shiftlever to the Park (P) position.Turn the i

−−The childproof door locks aredesigned to prevent children seatedin the rear from accidentally openingthe rear doors. Each rear door has alock lever

−−Pressthisbuttonforabout 2 seconds to attract attention:the horn will sound, and the exteriorlights will flash for about 30 seconds.To cancel panic m

If it takes several pushes on thebutton to lock or unlock the doors,replace the battery as soon aspossible.Battery type: CR1616To replace the battery:

＋Remove the old battery, and inserta new battery into the back of thecover with the side facing down.An improperly disposed of batterycan hurt the env

To protect items in the trunk whenyou need to give the key to someoneelse:Give the person the valet key.Lockthetrunkreleaseleverwiththe master key. Al

As a safety feature, your vehicle hasa release lever on the trunk latch sothe trunk can be opened from theinside.Parents should decide if theirchildre

−Moves the seat forwardand backward.The controls for the poweradjustable front seats are on theoutside edge of each seat bottom.You can adjust the sea

−See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.11 13Make all seat adjustments beforeyo