Honda 2008 Civic Coupe Bedienungsanleitung

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 and

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.However, you and your passengerscan’t ta

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

The left and right halves can befolded separately.The back of the rear seat folds downto give you direct access to the trunk.The seat-back can be rele

Make sure that the folded seat-backdoes not press against the frontpassenger’s seat, as this could causethe weight sensors to workimproperly.If the re

−If equippedTurn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position to raise or lower eitherwindow. To open a window, push theswitchdownandholdit.Releasethesw

−When you push the MAIN switch in,the switch is OFF, and thepassenger’s window cannot be raisedor lowered. To cancel this feature,push on the switch a

−The moonroof can be tilted up in theback for ventilation, or it can be slidback into the roof. Use the switch onthe front ceiling to operate themoonr

− If themoonroof runs into any obstaclewhile it is closing automatically, itwill reverse direction and then stop.To close the moonroof, remove theobst

Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move themirrorright,left,up,ordown.The inside mirror has day and nightpositions. The night positi

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 Items106VANITY MIRRORGLOVE BOXACCESSORYPOWER SOCKETCOAT HOOKCONSOLE COMPARTMENT:If equippedBEVERAGE HOLDERSUN VISORCENTER POC

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Seat belts are the single mosteffectivesafetydeviceforadultsandlarger children. (Infa

Be careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spilled liquidthat is very hot can scald you or yourpassengers. Spilled liquids candamage the uph

Make sure the coat hook is closedwhen you are not using it. This hookis not designed for large or heavyitems.To use an accessory power socket,pull up

Another accessory power socket is inthe center console compartment.None of the sockets will power anautomotive type cigarette lighterelement. When bot

To use the sun visor, pull it down.Whenusingthesunvisorfortheside window, remove the support rodfrom the clip, and swing it out.Make sure you put the

After both doors are closed tightly,the light dims slightly, then fades outin about 30 seconds.The ceiling light (with the switch inthe center positio

The spotlights have a two-positionswitch. In the DOOR position, thelights come on when you open eitherdoor. In the OFF position, the lightsdo not come

＊＊The heating and air conditioningsystems in your vehicle provide acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.Air conditioning is option

＊＊＊＊Vents, Heating, and A/C114MODE BUTTONSRECIRCULATION BUTTONREAR WINDOWDEFOGGER BUTTON/HEATED MIRRORSFAN CONTROL DIALTEMPERATURE CONTROLDIALMAX A/C

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

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

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

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

An audio system is standard on allmodels except the U.S. DX. Read theappropriate pages (as shown below)to use your vehicle’s audio system.For vehicles

To change the letter, select theprevious segment by pushing thebottom of the SEEK button.Turn the TUNE knob to change aletter.Push the top of the SEEK

Audio System (Models without navigation system)Playing the AM/FM RadioFeatures121SCANBUTTONAMBUTTONFMBUTTONPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBPRESETBUTTONSTUNE KNOB TUNE

−−−You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: tune, seek, scan, the presetbuttons, and auto select.Use the TUNE knob t

−−−Each side of the buttons(1 through 6) can store onefrequency on AM, and twofrequencies on FM.Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let you

−−−−−−Press the TUNE (SOUND) knobrepeatedly to display the BASS,TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE,SUBWOOFER (if equipped), andSVC (speed-sensitive volumecompensa

XM satellite radio receives signalsfrom two satellites to produce clear,high-quality digital reception. Itoffers many channels in severalcategories. A

−−−You may experience periods whenXM Radio does not transmit theartist’s name and song titleinformation. If this happens, there isnothing wrong with y

The rest of this section gives moredetailed information about how youcan maximize your safety.Remember, however, that no safetysystem can prevent all

−−−−−−The scan function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the channels within thatcategory are s

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

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Driving on the north side of a

Playing a DiscAudio System (Models without navigation system)130TUNE KNOBLOAD INDICATORCD BUTTONPOWER/VOLUME KNOBSEEK/SKIP BUTTONTUNE KNOBPOWER/VOLUME

−−−−−−−−To load or play discs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position.This audio system can also playCD-Rs and CD-RWs comp

−＞Use the SEEK/SKIP button while adisc is playing to select passages andchange tracks (files in MP3/WMAmode).Each time youpress and release the side o

−−−−−CONTINUEDIn MP3 or WMA modeIn MP3 or WMA modeIn MP3 or WMA modeToselect a different folder, turn theTUNE knob to move to thebeginning of the next

−−Pressing either side of the SEEK/SKIP button also turns off the scanfeature.Each time you press and release theSCAN button, the mode changesfrom fol

−＋−＋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

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

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

ErrorMessageSolutionCauseThechartontherightexplainstheerror messages you may see in thedisplay while playing a disc.If you see an error message in the

In addition to the standard audiocontrols, the audio system in yourvehicle can be operated using thevoice control system. See thenavigation section in

−▲▼▲▼The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thepower/volume knob or the AM/FMbutton. Adjust

−−▲▼−Each preset button’s frequency isshown on the bottom of the audiodisplay.If you do nothing, the system willthen scan for the next strong stationa

− 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

Audio System (Models with navigation system)Playing the XM Satellite Radio142TUNE BARJOYSTICKCATEGORYINDICATORPRESET BUTTONSXM RADIO ICON MODE ICONPRE

−CONTINUEDYour audio system is capable ofreceiving XMSatellite Radioanywhere in the United States,except Hawaii and Alaska.XMis a registered trademark

−−−−▼▲Pick the preset button (icon) youwant for that channel. Press andhold the button (icon) until youhear a beep.In category mode, only channelswith

−−−−−−−CONTINUEDThe signal iscurrently too weak. Move the vehicleto an area away from tall buildings,and with an unobstructed view of thesouthern hori

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

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

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Driving on the north side of a

−−−−−−You can adjust the sound on thenavigation screen. To adjust thesound, push the AUDIO button, thenenter the sound grid by touching theSOUNDiconon

You can use the instrument panelbrightness control buttons to adjustthe illumination of the audio system(see page ). The audio systemilluminates when

−＋Audio System (Models with navigation system)Playing a Disc150SCAN BUTTONJOYSTICKAUDIO BUTTONPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBOPEN BUTTONCD BUTTONREWIND BUTTONFAST FO

−−−−−−−−You operate the disc player with thesame controls used for the radio. Toload or play discs, the ignition switchmust be in the ACCESSORY (I) or

The disc player is behind thenavigation screen. To use the discplayer, press the OPEN buttonbeside the screen. The screen foldsback, and the disc play

−−Push the AUDIO button beside thescreen to show the audio display andoperate the disc player.You can also operate the audiosystem without using the c

−−−−▲▼−In MP3 or WMA modeIn MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA modeThis feature,when activated, replays all files onthe selected folder in the order theyar

−−CONTINUEDYou can also select a track/filedirectly from a track list on the audiodisplay. Press the AUDIO button toshow the audio display, then touch

▲▼To remove a disc from the audio unit,fold back the screen by pressing theOPEN button (see page ). Pressthe disc eject button ( ) toremove the disc.

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Reclining a seat-back so that theshou

▲▼Load the desired discs in themagazine, and load the magazine inthe changer according to theinstructions that came with the unit.To select the disc c

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

−＋Playing a PC CardAudio System (Models with navigation system)Features159OPEN BUTTONAUDIO BUTTONSCAN BUTTONSKIP BUTTONSKIP BUTTONFAST FORWARDBUTTONRE

−−−−You operate the PC card player withthe same controls used for the radioand the disc player. To load or play acard, the ignition switch must be int

−−−−CONTINUEDCompatible with variable bit rateand multi-sessionMaximum layers(including ROOT): 8 layersIn WMA format, DRM (digital rightsmanagement) f

Therearethreeplaymodes:Folder,Artist, and Album. Touch the PLAYMODE icon, then choose one of themodes by touching its icon. When amode is selected, it

CONTINUEDTo select a play mode, push theAUDIO button to show the audiodisplay, then touch the PLAY MODEicon on the display.Select the desired mode by

If you select ‘‘Play a New Track List,’’the system goes into the selectedplay mode immediately and begins toplay the files in order to the new list.To

−−−−−−−▲▼Each time you press andrelease (preset 6), the playerskips forward to the beginning of thenext file. Press and release(preset 5), to skip bac

−−The system then selects and playsfiles randomly. This continues untilyou deactivate each random play bypressing the RDM button again, oryou select a

This spreads the forces of a crashover the strongest bones in yourupper body.Insert the latch plate into the buckle,then tug on the belt to make sure

▲▼CONTINUEDYou can also select a file directlyfrom a track list on the audio display.Press the AUDIO button to show theaudio display, then touch the T

In album mode, the album name isalso displayed on the right side ofeach selectable icon. Select thedesired file.When you select ‘‘Song Search’’ fromth

▲▼Searching for a Song Title by Keyword Searching for a Song by Artist NameIn Title by Keyword mode, enter thetitle name, or any keyword, bytouching t

Searching for a Song by Album NameSelect the Album icon, and thealbum list appears. Select the desiredalbum, and its song list is displayed.You can th

Error MessageIf you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a PC card, findthesolutioninthecharttotheright.If you cannot clear the errormessa

How well the radio receives stationsis dependent on many factors, suchas the distance from the station’stransmitter, nearby large objects,and atmosphe

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

Handle a disc by its edges; nevertouch either surface. Do not placestabilizer rings or labels on the disc.These, along with contaminationfrom fingerpr

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

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

▲▼＋−＋−＋−Three controls for the audio systemare mounted in the steering wheelhub. These let you control basicfunctions without removing yourhand from t

＋−＋−If you are playing a PC card, pressthe top ( ) of the CH button toadvance to the next file. Press thebottom( )togobacktotheprevious file.In MP3 or

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

To set the time, press the CLOCK(AM, AM/FM) button until thedisplayed time begins to blink, thenrelease the button.Change the hours by pressing the H(

Once the security system is set,opening either door without usingthe key or the remote transmitter,the hood, or the trunk will cause thesystem to alar

If equippedPush the CRUISE button on thesteering wheel. The CRUISEMAIN indicator on the instrumentpanel comes on.Cruise control allows you to maintain

You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:Press and hold the RES/ACCELbutton. When you reach thedesired cruising speed, release theb

You can cancel cruise control in anyof these ways:Tap the brake or clutch pedal.Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.Push the CRUISE button on

Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use and how to check thelevels of important fluids. You alsoneed to know how to

Help assure your vehicle’s futurereliability and performance by payingextra attention to how you driveduring the first 600 miles (1,000 km).During thi

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 th

CONTINUEDPark with the driver’s side closestto the service station pump.For further important fuel-relatedinformation, please refer to your.Some gasol

Park the vehicle, and set theparking brake. Pull the hoodrelease handle under the lower leftcorner of the dashboard. Thehood will pop up slightly.Scre

Wait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.Put your fingers under the frontedge of the hood near the center.Slide your ha

Remove the dipstick again, andcheck the level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.If it is near or below the lower mark,see on page .4.234Se

Look at the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Make sure it isbetween the MAX and MIN lines. Ifit is below the MIN line, seeon page forinforma

−−−−Fuel economy is not a fixed number.It varies based on driving conditions,driving habits and vehicle condition.Therefore, it is not possible for on

−−−−−−−Aggressive driving (hardacceleration and braking)Excessive idling, accelerating andbraking in stop-and-go trafficCold engine operation (engines

−−Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off.Reset trip counter to zero.Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill.Follow on

Modifying your vehicle, or installingsome non-Honda accessories, canmake your vehicle unsafe. Beforeyou make any modifications or addanyaccessories,be

＊＊Removing parts from your vehicle,or replacing components withnon-Honda components couldseriously affect your vehicle’shandling, stability, and relia

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

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

＊＊＊Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:Door and seat-back pocketsGlove boxHowever, carrying too much cargo,or improperly storing it, can

−−×Steps for Determining Correct LoadLimitLocate the statement ‘‘Thecombined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed XXXkg or XXX lbs.’’ on y

In addition, the total weight of thevehicle, all occupants, accessories,cargo, and trailer tongue load mustnot exceed the Gross VehicleWeight Rating (

Store or secure all items that couldbe thrown around and hurtsomeone during a crash.Do not put any items on top of therear shelf. They can block yourv

This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate themanual and automatic transmissions.It also includes i

Because of the low-profile tiresfitted to your vehicle, the alloywheels are closer to the ground.Driving over a pothole or roaddebris at too high a sp

Fasten your seat belt. Check thatyour passengers have fastenedtheir seat belts (see page ).Make sure the doors are securelyclosed and locked.Check the

Apply the parking brake.In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reducethe drain on the battery.Without touching the acceleratorpedal, t

CONTINUEDThe manual transmission issynchronized in all forward gears forsmooth operation. It has a lockout soyou cannot shift directly from fifth tore

When slowing down, you can getextra braking from the engine byshifting to a lower gear. This extrabraking can help you maintain a safespeed and preven

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

If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe engi

These indicators on the instrumentpanel show which position the shiftlever is in.The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for afew seconds when you turn theigniti

−−−−CONTINUEDIf you have done all of the above andstill cannot move the lever out ofPark, see onpage .To avoid transmission damage, cometo a complete

−−−This position is similarto D, except only the first threegears are selected. Use D to provideengine braking when going down asteep hill. D can also

Do this if pushing on the brake pedaland pressing the release button doesnot shift the transmission out ofPark:Set the parking brake.Remove the key fr

If your vehicle has an automatictransmission, set the parking brakebefore you put the transmission inPark. This keeps the vehicle frommoving and putti

Your vehicle is equipped with frontdisc brakes. The brakes on the rearwheels may be disc or drum,depending on the model. A powerassist helps reduce th

The anti-lock brake system (ABS)helpspreventthewheelsfromlocking up, and helps you retainsteering control by pumping thebrakes rapidly, much faster th

on loose oruneven surfaces, such as gravel orsnow, than a vehicle without anti-lock.It only helps with thesteering control during braking.such as tryi

The vehicle stability assist (VSA)system helps to stabilize the vehicleduring cornering if the vehicle turnsmore or less than desired. It alsoassists

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, th

This switch is under the left vent.Press it to turn the VSA system onand off.When VSA is off, the VSA activationindicator comes on as a reminder.Immed

When the low tire pressure indicatoris on, one or more of your tires issignificantly underinflated. Youshould stop and check your tires assoon as poss

For example, if you check and fillyour tires in a warm area, then drivein extremely cold weather, the tirepressure will be lower thanmeasured and coul

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

Your vehicle is not designed to tow atrailer. Attempting to do so can voidyour warranties.Your vehicle is not designed to betowed behind a motor home.

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This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.If you have the ski

To eliminate potential hazards, readthe instructions before you begin,and make sure you have the toolsand skills required.Donot run the engine unlessi

−−−−−−−−−−−−−＊＊＊＊＊CONTINUEDDisplayedEngine Oil Life (%)100 %90 %80 %70 %60 %50 %40 %30 %20 %15 %10 %15 %5%0%Calculated EngineOil Life (%)100 % 91 %90

If the remaining engine oil life is 15to 6 percent, you will see the engineoil life indicator every time you turnthe ignition switch to the ON (II)pos

For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.Pull each belt out fully, and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat t

If you do not perform the indicatedmaintenance, negative mileage isdisplayed and begins to blink afterthe vehicle has been driven 10 miles(10 km) or m

Your dealer will reset the displayafter completing the requiredmaintenance service. You will see‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the informationdisplay the next t

CONTINUEDIf you have the required servicedone but do not reset the display, orreset the display without doing theservice, the system will not show the

−−−−−−＃Engine oil level Check everytime you fill the fuel tank. Seepage .Engine coolant level Check theradiator reserve tank every timeyou fill the fu

＊＊＃＃＊＃Maintenance Minder231:If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after thedisplay is reset, change the engine oil every year

＊＊Fluid LocationsDX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, and EX-L models232RADIATOR CAPWASHER FLUID(Blue cap)ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange handle)BRAKE FLUID(Black ca

Fluid LocationsSi modelMaintenance233ENGINE COOLANTRESERVOIRCLUTCH FLUID(Light gray cap)WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)RADIATOR CAPENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange h

Oil is a major contributor to yourengine’s performance and longevity.Always use a premium-gradedetergent oil displaying the APICertification Seal. Thi

−You may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for a conventional motor oil: itdisplays the API certification seal,and it is

Open the hood, and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bolt and washer from thebottom of the engine. Drain the oilinto an appropriate c

CONTINUEDAirbag System ComponentsAdditional Information About Your AirbagsDriver and Passenger Safety21(1) Driver’s Airbag(2) Front Passenger’s Airbag

Remove the oil filter, and let theremaining oil drain. A specialwrench (available from yourdealer) is required.Refill the engine with therecommended o

Always use Honda Long-life Anti-freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolantis pre-mixed with 50 percentantifreeze and 50 percent water.Never add straight anti

If Honda antifreeze/coolant is notavailable, you may use anothermajor-brand non-silicate coolant as atemporaryreplacement.Makesureitis a high-quality

Your airbag system includes:Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact orside impact.Two

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

Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whethersensors detect the oc

The driver’s advanced front airbagsystem includes a seat positionsensor under the seat. If the seat istoo far forward, the airbag willinflate with les

Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.A rear passenger pushing orpulling on the back of the frontpassenger’s

−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informe

Only one airbag will deploy during aside impact. If the impact is on thepassenger’s side, the passenger’sside airbag will deploy even if thereis no pa

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.The

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

Be aware that objects placed on thefront seat can cause the indicator tocome on.If no weight is detected on the frontseat, the airbag will be automati

If water oranother liquid soaks into the seat-back, it can prevent the side airbagcutoff system from workingproperly.Improperly replacingor covering f

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

−Whenever possible,larger children should sit in the backseat, on a booster seat if needed, andbe properly restrained with a seatbelt (see page for im

−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

−Children who play in vehicles canaccidentally get trapped inside.Teach your children not to play inor around vehicles. Know how tooperate the emergen

2008 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...

An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat,

Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.In any of these situations, westrongly recommend th

In seating positions and vehicles notequipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible child seat can be installedusing a seat belt.Whatever type of seat you ch

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

Place the child seat on the vehicleseat, then attach the seat to thelower anchors according to thechild seat maker’s instructions.Your vehicle is equi

Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjusting or tightening the fit.Other LATCH-compatible seatshave a flexible-type

To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of thebelt all the way out until it stops,then let the belt feed back into theretract

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

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wea

A summary of the information youneed when you pull up to the fuelpump.A convenient reference to thesections in this manual.How to order manuals and ot

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

A child may continue using a boosterseat until the tops of their ears areeven with the top of the vehicle’s orbooster’s seat-back. A child of thisheig

If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:Carefully read the owner’s manual,and make sure you understand allseat belt instruction

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

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

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

＊＊＊＊＊ ＊＊＊If equipped:Control Locations54A/T model is shown.INSTRUMENT PANELINDICATORSACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSHOOD RELEASEHANDLEFUEL FILL DOOR/TRUNK REL

＊＊＊＊CONTINUEDCanadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 60) next to the immobilizer system indicator.The U

＊＊＊The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian models are noted in the text.Instrument PanelSi56REV LIMIT INDICATORDOOR-OPEN INDICATO

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊If equipped:Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3HOOD RELEASEHANDLEAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSMISSIONGAUGESINSTRUMENT PANEL

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the

This indicator has two functions:Itcomesonwhenyouturntheignition switch to the ON (II)position. It is a reminder to checkthe parking brake. A beeperso

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on at any othertime, there is a

If you turn the steering wheel to thefull left or right position repeatedlywhile stopping or driving at very lowspeed, you may feel slightly harderste

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

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

If this indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position and release the parkingbrake, it means there is a problemwiththeDRL

If equippedThis indicator comes on when thesecurity system is set. See pagefor more information on thesecurity system.This indicator is located in the

＊＊To switch the information displaybetween the odometer, trip meter,and outside temperature (ifequipped), and engine oil life andmaintenance service i

Press and hold the display changebutton until you hear a beep. Thespeedometer, trip meter, andodometer readings switch betweenmiles per hour (mph) and

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

±±−−−−−−−−This indicator displays the outsidetemperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.models) or Centigrade (Canadianmodels). To see the outsidetemperature, pre

This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount.This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During no

The information display in theinstrument panel shows you theengine oil life and maintenanceservice items when the ignitionswitch is in the ON (II) pos

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.If equipped.Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the nav

−−−−−−−−−＊＊Push the right lever up or down toselect a position.MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersThe wipers run at hig

−−−Push down on thelever to signal a left turn and up tosignal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever,and hold it. The lever

＋−With the headlight switch off or inthe position, the high beamheadlights and the high beamindicator come on with reducedbrightness when you turn the

Make sure the rear window is clearand you have good visibility beforestarting to drive.The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice fro

Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.Push the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in position.Make sure you have securelylocked the

＊＊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 trunkand trun

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

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

−−−−If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may make it difficultto turn the key. Firmly turn thesteering wheel to the left or right asyou

To lock the passenger’s door whengetting out of the vehicle, pull outthe lock tab and close the door. Tolock the driver’s door, pull and holdthe outsi

To lock the passenger’s door whengetting out of the vehicle, pull outthe lock tab and close the door. Tolock the driver’s door, remove thekey from the

CONTINUEDYour vehicle has customizablesettings for the doors toautomatically lock and unlock. Thereare default settings for each of thesefeatures. You

Release the switch, and within 5seconds, turn the ignition switchto the LOCK (0) position.Make sure the shift lever is in thePark (P) position.Turn th

CONTINUEDTurn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position, and make sure toclose the driver’s door.push and hold thebrake pedal, and move the shiftleve

Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II) position, and open the driver’sdoor.Pushandholdtherearofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You wil

CONTINUEDOr, until you hear two moreclicks (after about 10 seconds)to activate.Release the switch, and within 5seconds, turn the ignition switchto the

−−Pressthisbuttononceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to unlock the passenger’s door.Some exterior lights will flash twiceeach time you push

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

−−CONTINUEDAvoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.If yo

If it takes several pushes on thebutton to lock or unlock the doors,replace the battery as soon aspossible.Battery type: CR1616Inside the transmitter,

＋Remove the old battery from theback of the inner cover, and inserta new battery into the back of thecover with the side facing down.An improperly dis

Youcanopenthetrunkintwoways:Pull the trunk release handle tothe left of the driver’s seat.Keep the trunk lid closed at all timeswhile driving to avoid

To protect items in the trunk whenyou need to give the key to someoneelse:Lock the trunk release handlewith the master key.Give the person the valet k

−To change the seat-back angle, pullup on the lever on the outside of theseat bottom.Make all seat adjustments beforeyou start driving.To adjust the s

The height of your driver’s seat isadjustable. To raise the seat bottom,repeatedly pull up the lever on theoutside of the seat cushion. To lowerthe se

To get into the rear seat on thepassenger’s side, push downward onthe release lever at the base of theseat-back or pull up on the seat-backadjustment

CONTINUEDSee page for important safetyinformation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.13Your vehicle is equipped with headrestra

When a passenger is seated in therear center seating position, thecenter head restraint should beadjusted up or down, to match thepassenger’s height.T