Honda Civic 7 Gen Manual

							This can occur when the severity of
a collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
suf f icient protection, and the
supplemental protection of f ered by
the airbag would be minimal. Since both airbags use the same
sensors, both airbags normally
inf late at the same time. However, it
is possible f or only one airbag to
inf late.Af ter inf lating, the f ront airbags
immediately def late, so they won’t
interf ere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
During a f rontal crash, your seat
belts help restrain your lower body
and torso. Your airbag provides a
cushion to help restrain and protect
your head and chest.
The total time for inflation and
def lation is approximately one-tenth
of a second, so f ast that most
occupants are not aware that the
airbags deployed until they see them
lying in their laps.
After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder f rom the airbag’s surf ace.
Although the powder is not harmf ul,
people with respiratory problems
may experience some temporary
discomf ort. If this occurs, get out of
the car as soon as it is safe to do so.
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INUED
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety49
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							To get the best protection f rom the
side airbags, front seat occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
upright and well back in their seats. If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, the sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inf late
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
Your car is equipped with side
airbags f or the driver and a f ront
seat passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the f ront
seat-backs, and both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG.’’
U.S. Owners:
For additional information on how
your airbags work, see the booklet
titled
that came with your
owner’s manual.
Canadian Owners:
For additional information on how
your airbags work, ask your dealer
f or a copy of the booklet titled
SR S:What Y ou Need to Know
A bout Airba gs
SRS:
W hat Y ou Need to Know About Airba gs
.
Only onmodels equipped with side
ai rb ag s.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
How Your Side A irbags Work
50
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							If the light comes on at any other
time, or does not come on at all, you
should have the system checked by
your dealer. For example:If the SRS indicator light does not
come on after you turn the ignition
ON (II).
If the light stays on after the
engine starts.
If the light comes on or f lashes on
andoff whileyoudrive.
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
this indicator will light brief ly then
go out. This tells you that the system
is working properly. If you see any of these indications,
your f ront or side airbags may not
deploy, your passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system may not
work properly, or your seat belt
tensioners may not work when you
need them. See your Honda dealer
as soon as possible.
Thepurposeof theSRS
indicator light is to alert
you to a potential problem with your
f ront airbags. On cars with side
airbags, this light will also alert you
to a potential problem with your
automatic seat belt tensioners (page ); or your side airbags or
passenger’s side airbag automatic
cutof f system (page ). 45
50
How the SRS Indicator L ight
Works
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety51
Ignoring the SRS indicator light
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbags, cutoff
system, or tensioners do not
work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
theSRSlightalertsyoutoa
potential problem.
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							To reduce the risk of injury f rom an
inf lating side airbag, your car has an
automatic cutoff system for the
passenger’s side airbag.
Although Honda does not encourage
children to ride in the f ront, this
system is designed to shut of f the
side airbag if a child leans sideways
and the child’s head is in the side
airbag deployment path.This light alerts you that
the passenger’s side airbag
has been automatically shut off. A f ront seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutof f
system f rom working properly.
When you turn the ignition ON (II),
the indicator should light brief ly and
goout(seepage ).Ifitdoesn’t
light, stays on, or comes on while
driving without a passenger in the
f ront seat, have the system checked.
If a small-statured adult leans
sideways, or larger adult slouches
and leans sideways into the
deployment path of the side airbag,
the system may also shut of f the side
airbag.
If the side airbag indicator light
comes on, you should have the
passenger sit upright. Once the
passenger is out of the deployment
path of the side airbag, the system
will turn the airbag back on and the
light will go out.
61
Only
onmodels equipped with side
ai rb ag s
How T he Side A irbag Indicator
Light Works
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety52
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							Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury. See page f or f urther inf ormation
and precautions relating to your
airbags.
If rain or spilled water
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag system
f rom working properly. Improperly
replacing or covering f ront seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags f rom inf lating during a
collision.
Your f ront and side airbag systems
(if equipped) are virtually
maintenance-f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your car
serviced if :
Any
airbag that has deployed must be
replaced along with the seat belt
tensioners, control unit and other
related parts. Do not try to remove
or replace any airbag by yourself.
This must be done by a Honda
dealer or a knowledgeable body
shop.
Take your car to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, the airbags might not
inf late when you need them. 170
Airbag Service Additional Saf ety Precautions
D
o nota tte m ptt odea ctiv ate yo u r
ai rb ag s.
D o not ta m per w ith air bag
comp onent sor wir ing fo r any
re aso n .
Do not ex p ose the fr o n t sea t-ba cks
to wate r. Do
not co ver or re pla ce fr o n t sea t-
ba ck cov ers w it h out consult inga
Ho nd a dea ler .
Y ou r ai rb ag sev er in fla te .
T he SR S indica tor lig h t ale rts you
t o apro blem.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety53
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							Push the button.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Your car’s exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas. You should have no
problem with carbon monoxide
entering the car in normal driving if
you maintain your car properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The car is raised f or an oil change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
Thecarwasinanaccidentthat
may have damaged the underside. If you must sit in your parked car,
even in an unconf ined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows: With the trunk lid open, air f low can
pull exhaust gas into your car’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk lid open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety54
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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							These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read, contact your Honda dealer
f or a replacement.
CONTINUED
U.S. models
Canadian models
U
.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety55
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							Onmodels wit h out side air bags
On models wit h side airbags
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety56
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							This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 58
...............................
Indicator Lights . 59
.............................................
Gauges . 66
...............................
Speedometer . 66
.................................
Tachometer . 66 .....................................
Odometer . 66
...................................
Trip Meter . 67
..................................
Fuel Gauge . 67
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel . 69
...................................
Headlights . 70
............
Daytime Running Lights . 71
....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
................................
Turn Signals . 72
.....................
Windshield Wipers . 72
..................
Windshield Washers . 73
..........................
Hazard Warning . 74
.............
Rear Window Def ogger . 74
......
Steering Wheel Adjustment . 75
...............
Steering Wheel Controls . 76
.............................
Cruise Control . 76
...............................
Keys and Locks . 79
..............................................
Keys . 79
....................
Immobilizer System . 80
............................
Ignition Switch . 82
..................................
Door Locks . 83
......................
Power Door Locks . 84
...................
Remote Transmitter . 85
...........................................
Trunk . 88
........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 89 ............................
Seat Adjustments . 90
.............
Front Seat Adjustments . 90
Driver’s Seat Height
..............................
Adjustment . 91
................
Driver’s Seat Armrest . 91
........................
Rear Seat Access . 91
..........................
Head Restraints . 93
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 94
..............................
Power Windows . 96
.........................................
Moonroof . 98
.............................................
Mirrors . 99
....
Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 99
...............................
Parking Brake . 100
......................................
Glove Box . 101
...........................
Beverage Holder . 102
.................
Console Compartment . 102
........................................
Coin Box . 103
...............................
Center Pocket . 103
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 103
......................................
Coat Hook . 104
.................................
Cargo Hooks . 104
..................................
Cargo Net . 104
...............................
Interior Lights . 105
..............................
Ceiling Light . 105
...................................
Spotlights . 106
........................
Courtesy Lights . 106
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols57
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							Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols58
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