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If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
If they do, they could
be killed or very seriously injured
in a crash.
They could be
killed or injured in a crash, or
become ill or even die f rom carbon
monoxide poisoning if engine
exhaust enters the cap.
A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash
or emergency stop can be thrown
against the inside of the vehicle,
against other occupants, or out of
the vehicle. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Devices intended to improve
occupant comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
the seat belt and increase the
chance of serious injury in a crash.
Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp object in
your mouth, can result in injuries
if your f ront airbag inf lates.
If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the airbag inf lates. Objects on
the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’
could interf ere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inf late.
If a side airbag or a
side curtain airbag inf lates, a cup
holder or other hard object
attached on or near the door could
be propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone.
Improperly replacing
or covering f ront seat-back covers
can prevent your side airbags f rom
inf lating during a side impact.
Protecting A dults and Teens
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Never let passengers ride in t he
area in front of a folded-up rearseat .
Never let passengers ride in t hepickup bed.
Never let passengers ride inside atruck cap (shell).
Passengers should not stand up orchange seats while the vehicle ismoving. T wo people should never use t he
same seat belt .
Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.
Do not place hard or sharp object sbet ween yourself and a f rontairbag.
K eep your hands and arms awayf rom t he airbag covers. Do not at t ach or place object s on
the f ront airbag covers.
Do not at t ach hard object s on ornear a door.
Do not cover or replace f ront seat -back covers wit hout consult ingyour dealer.
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety

CONT INUED
For a head restraint system to work
properly:Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Install each restraint in its proper
location.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints. The lef t and right rear seat cushions
can be lifted up separately to make
room f or cargo.
To f old a rear seat cushion, pull up
the lever on the outside of the
cushion. The seat cushion pops up,
and the seat legs store underneath it.
Push the cushion firmly against the
seat-back to lock it in place.
Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolduptheseatcushion. Folding the Rear Seats
Seats
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Inst rument s and Cont rols

Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor in the In-Bed Trunk, placing
the heaviest items on the bottom
and as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
during a crash or sudden stop.
Make sure the In-Bed Trunk lid is
closed securely bef ore driving.
Be sure the total weight of the
items in the In-Bed Trunk does not
exceed 300 lbs (136 kg).
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop. If youfoldtherearseatsup,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Also, keep all cargo
below the bottom of the windows.
If it is higher, it could interf ere
with the proper operation of the
side curtain airbags.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area with the
rear seats f olded up, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 110 lbs (50 kg).
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the In-Bed
T runk or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
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Bef ore Driving

Filters.........................
Dust and Pollen .342
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Oil .326
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 99
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 359
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Floor Mats .342
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 329
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Brake .331
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Power Steering .332
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Rear Differential .386
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Transf er Assembly . 387
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Windshield Washer . 328
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .165
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Fog Lights .97
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Four-way Flashers .99
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Front Seat .119, 121
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Adjusting .119, 121
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Airbags .9, 25
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Heaters .126
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Fuel .244
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Fill Door and Cap .246
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Gauge .76
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Octane Requirement . 244...............................
Oxygenated .245
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Reserve Indicator .68
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Tank, Filling the .246
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Fuel Economy .252
Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates .......................
Comparison .252
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Calculating Fuel Economy . 254
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Fuel Economy Factors . 253
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Improving Fuel Economy . 253
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Fuses, Checking the .376
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 252
Gasoline ...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
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Gauge .76
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Octane Requirement . 244
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Tank, Filling the .246
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Gas Station Procedures . 246
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
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Fuel .76
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Speedometer .76
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Tachometer .76 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .292
GCWR (Gross Combined .................
Weight Rating) . 292, 386
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 270
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Glove Box .138
GVWR (Gross Vehicle .................
Weight Rating) . 292, 386
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 333,336
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HandsFreeLink
. 217
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HFL Buttons .217
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 99G H
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 404
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .15
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 13, 14
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
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Saf ety Messages .iv
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Seat Belts . 8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .22
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Cleaning .341
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .22
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20, 62
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seating Capacities .386 ...............................................
Seats .119
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Adjusting the Seat . 119, 121
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Folding the Rear Seats . 125
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Head Restraints .122
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Heater .126
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Security System .208
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Serial Number .384
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Service Intervals .311
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Service Manual, Purchasing . 405
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Service Station Procedures . 246
Shif ting the Automatic .............................
Transmission .269
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 269
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Shif t Lock Release .273
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Side Airbags .9, 28
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Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 30
Side Marker (Parking) ...
Lights, Bulb Replacement in . 335
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Signaling Turns .95
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Snow Tires .350
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Sound System . 159, 167, 174
Spare Tire ..............................
Inf lating .347, 358
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Specif ications .387
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Specif ications Charts . 386
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Speed Control .210 ...................................
Speedometer .76
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .25
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
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SRS Indicator .30, 64
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 102
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Starting the Engine .268
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With a Dead Battery . 368
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 370
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .99
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Anti-thef t Column Lock . 102
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Stereo Sound System . 159,167,174
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Storing Your Vehicle .354
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Stuck Vehicle .381
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