child restraint HONDA CIVIC 2014 9.G Owners Manual

8Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving
(P 27)
Airbags
(P 39)
● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety
(P 52)
● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.
● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.
● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(P 64)
● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist
(P 31)
● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.
Seat Belts
(P 32)
● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
● Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle's Safety Features
Safe Driving
For the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors are closed and locked.
Locking the doors helps prevent an occupant from being ejected and an outsider
from unexpectedly opening a door.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 114
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 146
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 149
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 35
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 52
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Safety CheckList
1Safety CheckList
If the door open indicator is on, a door is not
completely closed. Close all doors tightly until the
indicator goes off.
2 Door Open Indicator P. 72
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* Not available on all models

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uuAirbags uAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG .cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON
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*1.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.fA driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.gWeight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate-to-severe front or side impact.iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.jAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.kA rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
58Safe Driving
3. Open the tether anchor cover behind the
head restraint.
4. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
between the head restraint legs, and secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted
and locked.
Flexible Type
1Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
For your child's sa fety, when using a child seat
installed using the LATCH system, make sure that the
seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A child seat
that is not properly secured will not adequately
protect a child in a crash and may cause injury to the
child or other vehicle occupants.
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor

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uuChild Safety uSafety of Infants and Small Children
Safe Driving
A tether anchorage point is provided behind
each rear seating position. A child seat that is
installed with a seat belt and comes with a
tether can use the tether for additional
security.
1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage
point and lift the cover.
2. Raise the head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap
through the head restraint legs. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the
anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
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Adding Security with a Tether
1Adding Security with a Tether
Since a tether can provide additional security to the
lap/shoulder seat belt installation, we recommend
using a tether whenever one is available.
Tether Anchorage Points
Cover
AnchorOuter Position Tether
Strap
HookAnchorCenter Position
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor

461Index
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 69, 435
Low Temperature...................................... 75
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............ 73, 333, 335
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 353
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 436
Parking Brake and Brake System (Red) ............................................... 68, 437
REV..................................................... 76, 83
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 33, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 70
Smart Entry System ................................... 75
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 49, 71
System Message ....................................... 74
Transmission ............................................. 70
Trunk Open .............................................. 73
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®)
System ............................................ 72, 329
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 330
Washer Level ............................................ 76
Information .............................................. 443
Information Display ................................... 84
Instant Fuel Economy .......................... 82, 89
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 141
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ....................................................... 86
Interior Lights ........................................... 154 Interior Rearview Mirror
.......................... 144
i-VTEC and REV Indicators .......................... 83
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 414
Jump Starting ........................................... 429KKey Number Tag ....................................... 107
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 113
Keys ........................................................... 106
Lockout Prevention .................................. 113
Master Keys ............................................. 106
Number Tag ............................................ 107
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 116
Remote Transmitter ................................. 109
Types and Functions ................................ 106
Valet Key ................................................. 107
Won’t Turn ................................................ 21
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ....... 319LLaneWatch
TM............................................. 331
Language (HFL) ................................. 247, 278
LATCH (Child Seats) .................................... 57 Lights
................................................. 136, 376
Automatic ............................................... 137
Bulb Replacement ................................... 376
Daytime Running Lights........................... 139
Fog Lights ............................................... 139
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 154
Light Switches ......................................... 136
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals ............................................ 136
Load Limits ................................................ 307
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 106
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking.................. 117
Childproof Door Locks............................. 116
From Inside ............................................. 114
From Outside .......................................... 109
Keys ........................................................ 106
Using a Key ............................................. 113
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 113
Low Battery Charge ................................. 435
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 71
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 69, 435
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength .................................................. 108
Lower Anchors ............................................ 57
Lubricant Specifications Chart ......... 444, 446
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 307

463Index
Remote Transmitter................................. 109
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 401
Bulbs ...................................................... 376
Fuses .............................................. 439, 440
Tires........................................................ 397
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 389
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 450
Resetting a Trip Meter ......................... 84, 87SSafe Driving................................................ 27
Safety Check ............................................... 31
Safety Labels .............................................. 65
Safety Message .......................................... 25
Seat Belts .................................................... 32
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 36
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 34
Checking .................................................. 38
Fastening .................................................. 35
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt ......................................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 37
Reminder .................................................. 33
Warning Indicator ............................... 33, 70
Seat Heaters ............................................. 160
Seats .......................................................... 146
Adjusting ................................................ 146
Front Seats.............................................. 146 Rear Seats ............................................... 152
Seat Heaters ............................................ 160
Security System ......................................... 125
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 75
Select Lever ................................. 17, 320, 322
Operation .................................. 17, 321, 322
Releasing ................................................. 432
Won’t Move ............................................ 432
Select/Reset Knob ................................. 84, 87
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 56
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 179
Setting the Clock ...................................... 104
Shift Lever ................................... 17, 320, 322
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..................... 70
Shift Position Indicator ............................. 321
Shifting (Transmission) ..................... 320, 322
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 36
Side Airbags ................................................ 46
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 48
Smart Entry System Indicator .................................................... 75
Smart Entry with Push Button Start System ..................................................... 111
SMS Text Message ............ 258, 272, 287, 296
Snow Tires ................................................. 399
Spare Tire .................................. 411, 445, 447
Spark Plugs ........................................ 444, 446
Specifications ............................................ 444 Specified Fuel
........................... 343, 444, 446
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 42
Starting the Engine .......................... 313, 315
Does Not Start......................................... 426
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 131
Jump Starting .......................................... 429
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................ 143
Stopping ................................................... 341
Summer Tires ............................................ 399
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 42
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 131
System Message Indicator .......................... 74
TTachometer................................................. 82
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 72
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 75
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 89
Temperature Sensor ................................... 89
Text Message .................... 258, 272, 287, 296
Time (Setting) ........................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 333
Indicator............................................ 73, 438