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2006 RidgelinePreliminary Online Reference

Owner’s Manual

This document is a preliminary version of the Online Reference Owner’s Manual. It does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of for web use. Due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle, this preliminary manual will be replaced by the final version at the end of the model year.© 2005 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. P/N 31SJC602

This owner’s manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.

The information and specifications includedin this publication were in effect at the timeof approval for printing. Honda Motor Co.,Ltd. reserves the right, however, todiscontinue or change specifications ordesign at any time without notice andwithout incurring any obligation whatsoever.

This owner’s manual covers all models ofthe Ridgeline. You may find descriptions ofequipment and features that are not on yourparticular model.

Owner’s Identif ication

POUR CLIENTS CANADIENAVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avezbesoin d’un Manuel du Conducteuren français, veuillez demander àvotre concessionnaire decommander le numéro de pièce33SJCC00

OWNER

ADDRESS

V. I. N.

DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty bookletthoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rightsand responsibilities.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product containsor emits chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancerand birth defects or otherreproductive harm.

As you read this manual, you willfind information that is preceded bya symbol. Thisinformation is intended to help youavoid damage to your vehicle, otherproperty, or the environment.

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2006 Honda Ridgeline was a wiseinvestment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

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 andconvenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle soyou can refer to it at any time.

Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in theinstrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preservesyour investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind thatyour dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems uniqueto your vehicle. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and willbe pleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with one ormore recording devices commonlyreferred to as event data recordersor sensing and diagnostic modules.

Introduction

WARNING:

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Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.

To help you make informeddecisions about safety, we haveprovided operating procedures andother information on labels and inthis manual. This information alertsyou to potential hazards that couldhurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical orpossible to warn you about all thehazards associated with operating ormaintaining your vehicle. You mustuse your own good judgement.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,including:

preceded by a safety alert symbol and one ofthree signal words: , , or .These signal words mean:

such as Important Safety Reminders or ImportantSafety Precautions.

such as Driver and Passenger Safety.how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information please read itcarefully.

on the vehicle.

A Few Words About Safety

Safety Messages

Safety Headings

Safety SectionInstructions

Safety Labels

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLYHURT if you don’t follow instructions.

You CAN be HURT if you don’t followinstructions.

Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher groundclearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and roughterrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. Your vehicle also has a shorterwheelbase, allowing it to respond quicker to the steering wheel than other sport utility vehicles with a longerwheelbase.

In addition to these characteristics, your vehicle’s pickup bed area allows you to carry more cargo and has the dual-action tailgate to handle the items easily.

These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a highcenter of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have asignificantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantlymore likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wearseat belts.

Overloading or improperly loading cargo could affect your handling and the vehicle’s stability, and could result in acrash. Make sure the cargo is properly loaded and all items are secured in the pickup bed area.

For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and thesection on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of

control or an accident.

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Important Handling Information

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(fluid capacities and tire pressures)

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)

(main controls)

(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column)

(climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink)

(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)

(engine and transmission operation)

(flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses)

(vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls)

(warranty and contact information)

(how to order)

(minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)

Contents

................................................................................................................................................Index . I

..................................................Service Information Summary . last page

............................................................Driver and Passenger Safety . 5

...............................................................................................Your Vehicle at a Glance . 3

..........................................Instruments and Controls . 55

........................................Features . 119

.......................................................................Before Driving . 173

.........................................................................................Driving . 189

...............................................Taking Care of the Unexpected . 263

......................................Technical Information . 289

..................Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 301

..................................................................................Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) . 305

.................................................Maintenance . 223

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How to operate the heating and airconditioning system, the audiosystem, and other conveniencefeatures.

A convenient reference to thesections in this manual.

A quick reference to the maincontrols in your vehicle.

Important information about theproper use and care of your vehicle’sseat belts, an overview of thesupplemental restraint system, andvaluable information on how toprotect children with child restraints.

Explains the purpose of eachinstrument panel indicator and gauge,and how to use the controls on thedashboard and steering column.

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to loadluggage and other cargo.

The proper way to start the engine,shift the transmission, and park; pluswhat you need to know if you’replanning to tow a trailer.

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities,and technical information.

How to order manuals and othertechnical literature.

A summary of the information youneed when you pull up to the fuelpump.

The maintenance minder shows youwhen you need to take your vehicleto the dealer for maintenance service.There is also a list of things to checkand instructions on how to checkthem.

A summary of the warrantiescovering your new vehicle, and howto contact us for any reason. Refer toyour warranty manual for detailedinformation.

This section covers several problemsmotorists sometimes experience,and details how to handle them.

Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Driver and Passenger Safety

Instruments and Controls

Features

Before Driving

Driving

Maintenance

Technical Information

Warranty and CustomerRelations(U.S. and Canada only)

Authorized Manuals(U.S. only)

Index

Service Information SummaryTaking Care of the Unexpected

Overview of Contents

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POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

PARKING BRAKEPEDAL

GLOVE BOX

AUDIO SYSTEM

MIRROR CONTROLS

CENTER CONSOLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

HEATING/COOLINGCONTROLSCLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER’SAIRBAG

DRIVER’S FRONTAIRBAGGAUGES

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS

FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE HANDLE

Vehicle with navigation system is shown.

(P.9, 23) (P.9, 23)

(P.131)

(P.120)

(P.112)

(P.113)(P.110)(P.106)

(P.67)

PARKING BRAKERELEASE HANDLE(P.106)

(P.108)

(P.80)

(P.102)

(P.177)

(P.175)

(P.126)

POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH

AUXILIARY INPUTJACK

(P.57)

(P.159)

REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHCOMPASS (P.166)

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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.If equipped.

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STEERING WHEELADJUSTMENT

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INSTRUMENT PANELBRIGHTNESS

VTM-4 LOCK

SHIFT LEVER

SEAT HEATERS

CRUISE CONTROLS

CRUISE BUTTON

VOICE CONTROLSWITCHES


VEHICLE STABILITYASSIST SYSTEMOFF SWITCH

HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON

MOONROOF SWITCH

BED LIGHT SWITCH

HEADLIGHT CONTROLDIAL

INTERIOR LIGHTCONTROL SWITCH

HORN(P.105)

(P.72)

(P.117)

(P.73)

(P.206)

(P.163)

(P.75)(P.193)

(P.198)

(P.159)(P.163)

(P.76) (P.115)(P.101)

SELECT BUTTON

RESET BUTTON

MULTI-CONTROL LEVER(WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS/TURN SIGNALS/HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAMS)

(P.67)

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This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your airbags work. Andit tells you how to properly restraininfants and children in your vehicle.

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7

.......................................Seat Belts . 8...........................................Airbags . 9

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 12

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 135. Fasten and Position the

.............................Seat Belts . 146. Maintain a Proper Sitting

................................Position . 16

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 16...Additional Safety Precautions . 17

Additional Information About Your.................................Seat Belts . 19

..Seat Belt System Components . 19......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19

Automatic Seat Belt...............................Tensioners . 20

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 21Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 22......Airbag System Components . 22

How Your Front Airbags.........................................Work . 23

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 25How your Side Curtain Airbags

.........................................Work . 26..How the SRS Indicator Works . 27

How the Side Airbag Off......................Indicator Works . 28

.............................Airbag Service . 28...Additional Safety Precautions . 29

Protecting Children General................................Guidelines . 30

All Children Must Be...............................Restrained . 30

All Children Should Sit in a.................................Back Seat . 31

The Passenger’s Front Airbag................Poses Serious Risks . 31

If You Must Drive with Several...................................Children . 33

If a Child Requires Close..................................Attention . 33

...Additional Safety Precautions . 34Protecting Infants and Small

...................................Children . 35.......................Protecting Infants . 35

.........Protecting Small Children . 36.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 37....................Installing a Child Seat . 38

...............................With LATCH . 39.........With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 42

..............................With a Tether . 44...........Protecting Larger Children . 47

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 47..................Using a Booster Seat . 48

When Can a Larger Child Sit in.........................................Front . 49

...Additional Safety Precautions . 50.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51

...................................Safety Labels . 52

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You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.The recommendations on this pageare the ones we consider to be themost important.

Excessive speed is a major factor incrash injuries and deaths. Generally,the higher the speed, the greater therisk, but serious injuries can alsooccur at lower speeds. Never drivefaster than is safe for currentconditions, regardless of themaximum speed posted.

Having a tire blowout or amechanical failure can be extremelyhazardous. To reduce the possibilityof such problems, check your tirepressures and condition frequently,and perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance (see page ).

A seat belt is your best protection inall types of collisions. Airbags aredesigned to supplement seat belts,not replace them. So even thoughyour vehicle is equipped with airbags,make sure you and your passengersalways wear your seat belts, andwear them properly (see page ).

Children age 12 and under shouldride properly restrained in a backseat, not the front seat. Infants andsmall children should be restrainedin a child seat. Larger childrenshould use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder belt until they can use thebelt properly without a booster seat(see pages ).

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Evenone drink can reduce your ability torespond to changing conditions, andyour reaction time gets worse withevery additional drink. So don’t drinkand drive, and don’t let your friendsdrink and drive, either.

While airbags can save lives, theycan cause serious or fatal injuries tooccupants who sit too close to them,or are not properly restrained.Infants, young children, and shortadults are at the greatest risk. Besure to follow all instructions andwarnings in this manual.

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Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in SafeCondition

Restrain All Children

Don’t Drink and Drive

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Important Safety Precautions

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Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.

Some features do not require anyaction on your part. These include astrong steel framework that forms asafety cage around the passengercompartment; front and rear crushzones; a collapsible steering column;and tensioners that tighten the frontseat belts in a crash.

However, you and your passengerscan’t take full advantage of thesefeatures unless you remain sitting ina proper position and

. In fact, some safetyfeatures can contribute to injuries ifthey are not used properly.

The following pages explain how youcan take an active role in protectingyourself and your passengers.

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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(1) Safety Cage(2) Crush Zones(3) Seats and Seat-Backs(4) Head Restraints(5) Collapsible Steering Column

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.

Keep you from being thrown outof the vehicle.

Help keep you from being thrownagainst the inside of the vehicleand against other occupants.

Seat belts are the single mosteffective safety device for adults andlarger children. (Infants and smallerchildren must be properly restrainedin child seats.)

Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, eventhough your vehicle has airbags.

The pickup bed is not equipped withseats or seat belts. Do not let anyoneride in the pickup bed as they caneasily be thrown out and be killed orseriously injured.

Your seat belt system also includesan indicator on the instrument panelto remind you and your passengersto fasten your seat belts.

In addition, most states and allCanadian provinces require you towear seat belts.

When properly worn, seat belts:

Keep you connected to the vehicleso you can take advantage of thevehicle’s built-in safety features.

Help protect you in almost everytype of crash, including frontal,side, and rear impacts androllovers.


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Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, eventhough your vehicle has airbags.

Be sure you and yourpassengers always wear seatbelts and wear them properly.

Allowing passengers to ride inthe pickup bed or on the tailgatecan result in death or seriousinjury in a crash.

Make sure all passengers ridein a seat and wear a seat beltproperly.

Your vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpassenger during a moderate tosevere frontal collision (see page

for more information on howyour front airbags work).

Your vehicle has side airbags to helpprotect the upper torso of the driveror a front seat passenger during amoderate to severe side impact (seepage for more information on howyour side airbags work).

Of course, seat belts cannotcompletely protect you in everycrash. But in most cases, seat beltscan reduce your risk of seriousinjury.

Help keep you in a good positionshould the airbags ever deploy. Agood position reduces the risk ofinjury from an inflating airbag andallows you to get the bestadvantage from the airbag.

Always wearyour seat belt, and make sure youwear it properly.

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Airbags

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The rest of this section gives moredetailed information about how youcan maximize your safety.

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:

They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.

Your vehicle has side curtain airbagsto help protect the heads of thedriver, front passenger, andpassengers in the outer rear seatingpositions during a moderate tosevere side impact or rollover (seepage for more information on howyour side curtain airbags work).

Remember, however, that no safetysystem can prevent all injuries ordeaths that can occur in a severecrash, even when seat belts areproperly worn and the airbags deploy.

To dotheir job, airbags must inflate withtremendous force. So whileairbags help save lives they cancause minor injuries, or moreserious or even fatal injuries ifoccupants are not properlyrestrained or sitting properly.

Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright and as far back from thesteering wheel as possible whileallowing full control of the vehicle. Afront passenger should move theirseat as far back from the dashboardas possible.

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Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Airbags offer no protection in rearimpacts, or minor frontal or sidecollisions.

Airbags can pose hazards.

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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 theirseat as far to the rear as possible.

See pages for importantguidelines on how to properlyprotect infants, small children, andlarger children who ride in yourvehicle.

The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengers,and teenage children who are largeenough and mature enough to driveor ride in the front.

After everyone has entered thevehicle, be sure the doors are closedand locked. Before driving, be surethe tailgate is also closed.

Locking the doors reduces thechance of someone being thrown outof the vehicle during a crash, and ithelps prevent passengers fromaccidentally opening a door andfalling out.

Your vehicle has a door andtailgate open monitor on

the instrument panel to indicatewhen a specific door or the tailgate isnot tightly closed.

Your vehicle also has a

indicator to show when the In-BedTrunk lid is not tightly closed (seepage ).

Locking the doors also helps preventan outsider from unexpectedlyopening a door when you come to astop.

See page for how to lock thedoors, and page for how the doorand tailgate open monitor works.

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Introduction Adjust the Front Seats

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In-Bed Trunk TM open

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

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that driversallow at least 10 inches (25 cm)between the center of the steeringwheel and the chest.

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to acomfortable, upright position,leaving ample space between yourchest and the airbag cover in thecenter of the steering wheel.

Passengers with adjustable seat-backs should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, uprightposition.

If you cannot get far enough awayfrom the steering wheel and stillreach the controls, we recommendthat you investigate whether sometype of adaptive equipment may help.

Once your seat is adjusted correctly,rock it back and forth to make sure itis locked into position. See page

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Sitting too close to a frontairbag can result in seriousinjury or death if the frontairbags inflate.

Always sit as far back from thefront airbags as possible.

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe back of your head rests againstthe center of the restraint.

Have passengers with adjustablehead restraints adjust their restraintsproperly as well. Taller personsshould adjust their restraint as highas possible.

Reclining a seat-back so that theshoulder part of the belt no longerrests against the occupant’s chestreduces the protective capability ofthe belt. It also increases the chanceof sliding under the belt in a crashand being seriously injured. Thefarther a seat-back is reclined, thegreater the risk of injury.

When a passenger is seated in therear center seating position, makesure the head restraint is adjusted toits highest position.

Properly adjusted head restraintswill help protect occupants fromwhiplash and other crash injuries.

See page for how to adjust thehead restraints.

See pages and for how toadjust the seat-backs.

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Reclining the seat-back too farcan result in serious injury ordeath in a crash.

Adjust the seat-back to anupright position, and sit wellback in the seat.

Improperly positioning headrestraints reduces theireffectiveness and you can beseriously injured in a crash.

Make sure head restraints arein place and positioned properlybefore driving.

Position the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across your hips,then pull up on the shoulder part ofthe belt so the lap part fits snugly.This lets your strong pelvic bonestake the force of a crash and reducesthe chance of internal injuries.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle,then tug on the belt to make sure thebelt is securely latched. Check thatthe belt is not twisted, because atwisted belt can cause seriousinjuries in a crash.

If necessary, pull up on the belt againto remove any slack, then check thatthe belt rests across the center ofyour chest and over your shoulder.

This spreads the forces of a crashover the strongest bones in yourupper body.

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Improperly positioning the seatbelts can cause serious injuryor death in a crash.

Make sure all seat belts areproperly positioned beforedriving.

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.

If a seat belt does not seem to workas it should, it may not protect theoccupant in a crash.

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.

See page for additionalinformation about your seat beltsand how to take care of them.

Using a seatbelt that is not working properly canresult in serious injury or death.Have your dealer check the belt assoon as possible.

The front seats have adjustable seatbelt anchors. To adjust the height ofan anchor, press and hold the releasebuttons, and slide the anchor up ordown as needed (it has fourpositions).

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Never place the shoulder portion of alap/shoulder belt under your arm orbehind your back.

No one should sit in a seat with aninoperative seat belt.

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After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and put on seat belts, it isvery important that they continue tosit upright, well back in their seats,with their feet on the floor, until thevehicle is parked and the engine isoff.

Sitting improperly can increase thechance of injury during a crash. Forexample, if an occupant slouches,lies down, turns sideways, sitsforward, leans forward or sideways,or puts one or both feet up, thechance of injury during a crash isgreatly increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out ofposition in the front seat can beseriously or fatally injured in a crashby striking interior parts of thevehicle or being struck by aninflating front airbag.

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 the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across the hips.


Maintain a Proper SittingPosition

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Sitting improperly or out ofposition can result in seriousinjury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back inthe seat, with your feet on thefloor.

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

This will reduce the risk of injuriesto both you and your unborn childthat can be caused by a crash or aninflating front airbag.

Each time you have a checkup, askyour doctor if it’s okay for you todrive.

If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.If they do, they could be very

seriously injured in a crash.

If they do, they couldbe killed or very seriously injuredin a crash.

Carrying hard or sharpobjects on your lap, or driving witha pipe or other sharp object inyour mouth, can result in injuriesif your front airbag inflates.

Devices intended to improveoccupant comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt canreduce the protective capability ofthe seat belt and increase thechance of serious injury in a crash.

They could bekilled or injured in a crash, orbecome ill or even die from carbonmonoxide poisoning if engineexhaust enters the cap.

A passenger who is notwearing a seat belt during a crashor emergency stop can be thrownagainst the inside of the vehicle,against other occupants, or out ofthe vehicle.


Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use thesame seat belt.Never let passengers ride in the

area in front of a folded-up rearseat.

Never let passengers ride in thepickup bed.

Do not place hard or sharp objectsbetween yourself and a frontairbag.

Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.

Never let passengers ride inside atruck cap (shell).

Passengers should not stand up orchange seats while the vehicle ismoving.

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If yourhands or arms are close to anairbag cover, they could be injuredif the airbag inflates.

Objects onthe covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’could interfere with the properoperation of the airbags or bepropelled inside the vehicle andhurt someone if the airbags inflate.

If a side airbag or aside curtain airbag inflates, a cupholder or other hard objectattached on or near the door couldbe propelled inside the vehicle andhurt someone.


Keep your hands and arms awayfrom the airbag covers.

Do not attach or place objects onthe front airbag covers.

Do not attach hard objects on ornear a door.

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The lap/shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.

To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then tug on thebelt to make sure the buckle islatched (see page for how toproperly position the belt).

To unlock the belt, press the redPRESS button on the buckle. Guidethe belt across your body so that itretracts completely. After exiting thevehicle, be sure the belt is out of theway and will not get closed in thedoor.

The seat belt systemincludes an indicator on the

instrument panel and a beeper toremind you to fasten your seat belts.

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all five seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensioners. If you turn the ignition switch to ON

(II) before fastening your seat belt,the beeper will sound, and theindicator will flash. If you do notfasten your seat belt before thebeeper stops, the indicator will stopflashing but remain on.

If you continue driving withoutfastening your seat belt, the beeperwill sound and the indicator will flashagain at regular intervals.

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt

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For added protection, the front seatbelts are equipped with automaticseat belt tensioners. When activated,the tensioners immediately tightenthe belts to help hold the driver anda front passenger in place.

If a side curtain airbag deploysduring a side impact, the tensioneron that side of the vehicle will alsodeploy.

The tensioners can also be activatedduring a collision in which the frontairbags . In this case, theairbags would not be needed, but theadditional restraint could be helpful.

All seat belts have an emergencylocking retractor. In normal driving,the retractor lets you move freely inyour seat while it keeps sometension on the belt. During a collisionor sudden stop, the retractorautomatically locks the belt to helprestrain your body.

To deactivate the lockingmechanism, unlatch the buckle andlet the seat belt fully retract. Torefasten the seat belt, pull it out onlyas far as needed.

If the shoulder part of the belt ispulled all the way out, the lockingmechanism will activate. The beltwill retract, but it will not allow thepassenger to move freely.

The seat belts in all seating positionsexcept the driver’s have an additionallocking mechanism that must beactivated to secure a child seat (seepage ).

The tensioners are designed toactivate in any collision severeenough to cause the front airbags todeploy, or if a sensor detects yourvehicle is about to rollover (see page

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When the tensioners are activated,the seat belts will remain tight untilthey are unbuckled in the normalmanner.

If the front seat belt tensioners everactivate, they must be replaced asthe belts will no longer retractproperly.

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For safety, you should check thecondition of your seat belts regularly.

Pull each belt out fully, and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat the latches work smoothly andthe belts retract easily. If a belt doesnot retract easily, cleaning the beltmay correct the problem (see page

). Any belt that is not in goodcondition or working properly willnot provide good protection andshould be replaced as soon aspossible.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by the dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof protection in a subsequent crash.

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

For information on how to clean yourseat belts, see page .

Honda provides a lifetime warrantyon seat belts for U.S. models. Seeyourbooklet for details.

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Not checking or maintainingseat belts can result in seriousinjury or death if the seat beltsdo not work properly whenneeded.

Check your seat belts regularlyand have any problemcorrected as soon as possible.

Your airbag system includes:

Two SRS (Supplemental RestraintSystem) front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the frontpassenger’s airbag is stored in thedashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRSAIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Two side airbags, one for thedriver and one for a frontpassenger. The airbags are storedin the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDEAIRBAG’’ (see page ).

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you to a possibleproblem with your airbags,sensors, or seat belt tensioners(see page ).

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you that thepassenger’s side airbag has beenturned off (see page ).

Emergency backup power in caseyour vehicle’s electrical system isdisconnected in a crash.

Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact,side impact or rollover.

Height and position sensors thatcan detect whether a smallperson or child is in thepassenger’s side airbag path andsignal the control unit to turnthe airbag off (see page ).

A rollover sensor that can detect ifyour vehicle is about to roll overand signal the control unit todeploy both side curtain airbagsand front seat belt tensioners (seepage ).

Two side curtain airbags, one foreach side of the vehicle. Theairbags are stored in the ceilingabove the side windows. The frontand rear pillars on both sides aremarked ‘‘SIDE CURTAINAIRBAG’’ (see page ).

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitors andrecords information about thesensors, the control unit, theairbag activators, the seat belttensioners, and driver and frontpassenger seat belt use when theignition is in the ON (II) position.

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After inflating, the front airbagsimmediately deflate, so they won’tinterfere with the driver’s visibility,or the ability to steer or operateother controls.

Although both airbags normallyinflate within a split second of eachother, it is possible for only oneairbag to deploy.

This can happen if the severity of acollision is at the margin, orthreshold, that determines whetheror not the airbags will deploy. Insuch cases, the seat belt will providesufficient protection, and thesupplemental protection offered bythe airbag would be minimal.

If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision, sensors willdetect the vehicle’s rapiddeceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is highenough, the control unit will instantlyinflate the driver’s and frontpassenger’s airbags, at the time andwith the force needed.

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

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Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whetheror not the occupant is wearing a seatbelt.

It the occupant’s belt is , theairbag will deploy at a slightly higherthreshold, when the airbag would beneeded to supplement the protectionprovided by the seat belt.

Your front airbags are dual-stageairbags. This means they have twoinflation stages that can be ignitedsequentially or simultaneously,depending on crash severity.

In a crash, both stageswill ignite simultaneously to providethe quickest and greatest protection.

In a crash, one stage willignite first, then the second stagewill ignite a split second later. Thisprovides longer airbag inflation timewith a little less force.

The total time for inflation anddeflation is one-tenth of a second, sofast that most occupants are notaware that the airbags deployed untilthey see them lying in their laps.

After a crash, you may see whatlooks like smoke. This is actuallypowder from the airbag’s surface.Although the powder is not harmful,people with respiratory problemsmay experience some temporarydiscomfort. If this occurs, get out ofthe vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso.

If the occupant’s belt is ,the airbag will deploy at a slightlylower threshold, because theoccupant would need extraprotection.

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Although Honda does not encouragechildren to ride in front, this systemis designed to shut off the sideairbag if a child leans into the sideairbag’s path.

The side airbag may also shut off if ashort adult leans sideways, or alarger adult slouches and leanssideways into the airbag’sdeployment path.

Objects placed on the frontpassenger seat can also cause theside airbag to be shut off.

To get the best protection from theside airbags, front seat occupantsshould wear their seat belts and situpright and well back in their seats.

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 passenger.

If you ever have a moderate tosevere side impact, sensors willdetect rapid deceleration and signalthe control unit to instantly inflateeither the driver’s or the passenger’sside airbag.

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

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In a moderate to severe side impact,sensors will detect rapid decelerationand signal the control unit toinstantly inflate the side curtainairbag on the driver’s or thepassenger’s side of the vehicle.

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.

A rollover sensor monitors thedegree and rate your vehicle may rollover and automatically deploy theside curtain airbags and activate thefront seat belt tensioners (see page

).

In a rollover toward the frontpassenger’s side of the vehicle, bothside curtain airbags will inflate andthe front seat belt tensioners willactivate even if there are nooccupants on that side of the vehicle.

To get the best protection from theside curtain airbags, occupantsshould wear their seat belts and situpright and well back in their seats.

If the side airbag off indicator comeson (see page ), have thepassenger sit upright. Once thepassenger is out of the airbag’sdeployment path, the system willturn the airbag back on, and theindicator will go out.

There will be some delay betweenthe moment the passenger movesinto or out of the airbag deploymentpath and when the indicator comeson or goes off.

A front seat passenger should notuse a cushion or other object as abackrest. It may prevent the cutoffsystem from working properly.

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If the indicator comes on at anyother time, or does not come on at all,you should have the system checkedby your dealer. For example:

If the SRS indicator does not comeon after you turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II).

If the indicator stays on after theengine starts.

If the indicator comes on orflashes on and off while you drive.

If you see any of these indications,the airbags and seat belt tensionersmay not work properly when youneed them.

The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problem

with your airbags, sensors, or seatbelt tensioners.

When you turn the ignition switch toON (II), this indicator comes onbriefly then goes off. This tells youthe system is working properly.


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Ignoring the SRS indicator canresult in serious injury or deathif the airbag systems ortensioners do not work properly.

Have your vehicle checked by adealer as soon as possible ifthe SRS indicator alerts you toa possible problem.

Your airbag systems are virtuallymaintenance free, and there are noparts you can safely service.However, you must have yourvehicle serviced if:

Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.

Any airbagthat has deployed must bereplaced along with the controlunit and other related parts. Anyseat belt tensioner that activatesmust also be replaced.

Do not try to remove or replaceany airbag by yourself. This mustbe done by your dealer or aknowledgeable body shop.

This indicatoralerts you that the

passenger’s side airbag has beenautomatically shut off. It doesmean there is a problem with yourside airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch toON (II), the indicator should comeon briefly and go out (see page ).If it doesn’t come on, stays on, orcomes on while driving without apassenger in the front seat, have thesystem checked.

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The SRS indicator alerts you to aproblem.

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Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.

Tampering could causethe airbags to deploy, possiblycausing very serious injury.

Improperly replacingor covering front seat-back coverscan prevent your side airbags frominflating during a side impact.

If water or another liquidsoaks into a seat-back, it canprevent the side airbag cutoffsystem from working properly.

Additional Safety PrecautionsDo not attempt to deactivate yourairbags.

Do not tamper with airbagcomponents or wiring for anyreason.

Do not cover or replace front seat-back covers without consultingyour dealer.

Do not expose the front seat-backsto liquid.


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If you have children, or ever need todrive with a child in your vehicle, besure to read this section. It beginswith important general guidelines,then presents special information forinfants, small children, and largerchildren.

Each year, many children are injuredor killed in vehicle crashes becausethey are either unrestrained or notproperly restrained. In fact, vehicleaccidents are the number one causeof the death of children ages 12 andunder.

To reduce the number of childdeaths and injuries, every state andCanadian province requires thatinfants and children be properlyrestrained when they ride in avehicle.

(see pages ).(see pages ).

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

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All Children Must Be Restrained

Infants and small children must berestrained in an approved child seatthat is properly secured to thevehicle

Larger children must be restrainedwith a lap/shoulder belt and ride ona booster seat until the seat belt f itsthem properly

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Children who are unrestrainedor improperly restrained can beseriously injured or killed in acrash.

Any child too small for a seatbelt should be properlyrestrained in a child seat. Alarger child should be properlyrestrained with a seat belt anduse a booster seat if necessary.

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Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the passenger’s front airbag is quitelarge, and it can inflate with enoughforce to cause very serious injuries.

If the vehicle seat istoo far forward, or the child’s head isthrown forward during a collision, aninflating front airbag can strike thechild with enough force to kill orvery seriously injure a small child.

Whenever possible,larger children should sit in the backseat, on a booster seat if needed, andbe properly restrained with a seatbelt (see page for importantinformation about protecting largerchildren).

Ifthe airbag inflates, it can hit the backof the child seat with enough forceto kill or very seriously injure aninfant.

According to accident statistics,children of all ages and sizes aresafer when they are restrained in aback seat.

Children who ride in back are lesslikely to be injured by strikinginterior vehicle parts during acollision or hard braking. Also,children cannot be injured by aninflating front airbag when they ridein the back.

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that all childrenage 12 and under be properlyrestrained in a back seat.

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Small ChildrenPlacing a forward-facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s front airbag canbe hazardous.

Larger ChildrenChildren who have outgrown childseats are also at risk of being injuredor killed by an inflating passenger’sfront airbag.

InfantsNever put a rear-facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s front airbag.

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To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarning labels on the dashboard(U.S. models) and on the front visors.Please read and follow theinstructions on these labels.


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Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresattention.

Placing a child in the front seatexposes the child to hazards in afrontal collision, and paying closeattention to a child distracts thedriver from the important tasks ofdriving, placing both of you at risk.

Your vehicle has a back seat wherechildren can be properly restrained.If you ever have to carry a group ofchildren, and a child must ride infront:

Place the largest child in the frontseat, provided the child is largeenough to wear the lap/shoulderbelt properly (see page ).

If a child requires close physicalattention or frequent visual contact,we strongly recommend that anotheradult ride with the child in the backseat. The back seat is far safer for achild than the front.

Move the vehicle seat as far to therear as possible (see pages and

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Have the child sit upright and wellback in the seat (see page ).

Make sure the seat belt is properlypositioned and secured (see page

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During a crash, thebelt could press deep into the childand cause serious or fatal injuries.

If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.

If you are not wearing aseat belt in crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild against the dashboard or aseat-back. If you are wearing aseat belt, the child can be tornfrom your arms and be seriouslyhurt or killed.

This can prevent childrenfrom accidentally falling out (seepage ).

Leaving children withoutadult supervision is illegal in moststates and Canadian provinces,and can be very hazardous.

For example, infants and smallchildren left in a vehicle on a hotday can die from heatstroke. Achild left alone with the key in theignition can accidentally set thevehicle in motion, possibly injuringthemselves or others.

Children who play in vehiclescan accidentally get trapped inside.Teach your children not to play inor around vehicles. Know how tooperate the emergency In-BedTrunk opener and decide if yourchildren should be shown how touse this feature (see page ).

Opening orclosing the tailgate could causeaccidental injuries.

Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignitionswitch, and open the windows,which can lead to accidental injuryor death.

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Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.

Never let two children use thesame seat belt.

Never hold an infant or child onyour lap.

Use childproof door locks toprevent children from opening thedoors.

Do not leave children alone in avehicle.

Lock all doors and the In-BedTrunk when your vehicle is not inuse.

Teach your children not to play onthe pickup bed.

Keep vehicle keys/remotetransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.

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An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, recliningchild seat until the child reaches theseat maker’s weight or height limitfor the seat and the child is at leastone year old.

Only a rear-facing child seat providesproper support for a baby’s head,neck, and back.

Two types of seats may be used: aseat designed exclusively for infants,or a convertible seat used in the rear-facing, reclining mode.

If placedfacing forward, an infant could bevery seriously injured during afrontal collision.

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 hit the back of thechild seat with enough force to kill orseriously injure an infant.

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent thedriver or a front passenger frommoving the seat as far back asrecommended, or from locking theseat-back in the desired position.

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Do not put a rear-facing child seat ina forward-facing position.

Never put arear-facing child seat in the frontseat.

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A child who is at least 1 year old, andwho fits within the child seat maker’sweight and height limits, should berestrained in a forward-facing,upright child seat.

Of the different seats available, werecommend those that have a five-point harness system as shown.

We strongly recommend placing aforward-facing child seat in a backseat, not the front.

If the vehicle seat is toofar forward, or the child’s head isthrown forward during a collision, aninflating airbag can strike the childwith enough force to cause veryserious or fatal injuries.

In either situation, we stronglyrecommend that you install the childseat directly behind the frontpassenger seat, move the seat as farforward as needed, and leave itunoccupied. Or you may wish to geta smaller rear-facing child seat.

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Placing a forward-facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s airbag can behazardous.

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Placing a rear-facing child seatin the front seat can result inserious injury or death if thepassenger’s front airbag inflates.

Always place a rear-facing childseat in the back seat, not thefront.

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

We also recommend selecting aLATCH-compatible seat with a rigid,rather than a flexible, anchor (seepage ).

In seating positions and vehicles notequipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible child seat can be installedusing a seat belt.

If it is necessary to put a forward-facing child seat in the front, movethe vehicle seat as far to the rear aspossible, and be sure the child seat isfirmly secured to the vehicle and thechild is properly strapped in the seat. Whatever type of seat you choose, to

provide proper protection, a childseat should meet threerequirements:

Look for FMVSS213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

Rear-facing for infants, forward-facing for small children.

When buying a child seat, you needto choose either a conventional childseat, or one designed for use withthe Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) system.

Conventional child seats must besecured to a vehicle with a seat belt,whereas LATCH-compatible seatsare secured by attaching the seat tohardware built into each rear seatingposition in the back seat.

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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat

Selecting a Child Seat

The child seat should meet U.S. orCanadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard 213.

The child seat should be of theproper type and size to fit the child.

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Placing a forward-facing childseat in the front seat can resultin serious injury or death if thefront airbag inflates.

If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, movethe vehicle seat as far back aspossible, and properly restrainthe child.

After selecting a proper child seat,and a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:

All child seats must besecured to the vehicle with the lappart of a lap/shoulder belt or withthe LATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for Children) system. Achild whose seat is not properlysecured to the vehicle can beendangered in a crash.

After installing a childseat, push and pull the seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is secure.

A child seat secured with a seat beltshould be installed as firmly aspossible. However, it does not needto be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side

movement can be expected andshould not reduce the child seat’seffectiveness.

If the child seat is not secure, tryinstalling it in a different seatingposition, or use a different style ofchild seat that can be firmly secured.

Before purchasing a conventionalchild seat, or using a previouslypurchased one, we recommend thatyou test the seat in the specificvehicle seating position, or positions,where the seat will be used.

Make sure the child is properlystrapped in the child seataccording to the child seat maker’sinstructions. A child who is notproperly secured in a child seatcan be seriously injured in a crash.

The following pages provideguidelines on how to properly installa child seat. A forward-facing childseat is used in all examples, but theinstructions are the same for rear-facing child seats.

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Properly secure the child seat tothe vehicle.

Make sure the child seat is firmlysecured.

The child seat should fit thevehicle seating position (orpositions) where it will be used.

Secure the child in the child seat.

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To install a LATCH-compatible childseat:

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

Your vehicle is equipped withLATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for Children) at each rearseating position.

The lower anchors are locatedbetween the seat-back and seatbottom, and are to be used only witha child seat designed for use withLATCH.

The location of each lower anchor isindicated by a small button above theanchor point.

Whenever using the center tetheranchor point, make sure to pushdown the head restraint to the lowestposition, route the strap over theseat-back, then around the upperguide before attaching the tetherstrap hook to the center tetheranchor (see page ).

When using the tether strap onthe child seat, attach the tetherstrap hook to the center tetheranchor before installing the childseat to the lower anchors for theLATCH system, because thecenter tether anchor is positionedbehind the child seat.

If needed, move the seat beltbuckle or tongue away from thelower anchors.

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BUTTON UPPER GUIDE

CENTER TETHER ANCHORLATCHANCHORPOINTS

Make sure the head restraint is inthe lowest position. Lift the cover,then route the tether strap aroundthe upper guide. Route the tetherstrap downward properly, makingsure the strap is not twisted, thenattach the strap hook to the centertether anchor.

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

Some LATCH-compatible seatshave a rigid-type connector asshown above.

Other LATCH-compatible seatshave a flexible-type connector asshown above.

Whatever type you have, followthe child seat maker’s instructionsfor adjusting or tightening the fit.

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Lift the head restraint (see page), then route the tether strap

over the seat-back and throughthe head restraint legs.Lift the cover, then route thetether strap around the upperguide. Route the tether strapdownward properly, making surethe strap is not twisted, thenattach the strap hook to the tetheranchor on the outside of the seatbottom (see page ).

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is secure.

Tighten the strap according to theseat maker’s instructions.

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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 desiredseating position, route the beltthrough the child seat accordingto the seat maker’s instructions,then insert the latch plate into thebuckle.

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 theretractor.

After the belt has retracted, tug onit. If the belt is locked, you will notbe able to pull it out. If you can pullthe belt out, it is not locked, andyou will need to repeat these steps.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts inall seating positions except thedriver’s have a locking mechanismthat must be activated to secure achild seat.

If you place the child seat in the rearcenter seating position and use thetether strap for additional security,make sure to push down the headrestraint to the lowest position andhook the tether strap hook to theanchor before securing the child seatwith the lap/shoulder belt. Refer topage for how to route the tetherstrap properly.

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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 belt. Remember, ifthe lap part of the belt is not tight,the child seat will not be secure.

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is secure enough tostay upright during normal drivingmaneuvers. If the child seat is notsecure, unlatch the belt, allow it toretract fully, then repeat thesesteps.

To remove slack, it may help toput weight on the child seat, orpush on the back of the seat whilepulling up on the belt.

To deactivate the lockingmechanism and remove a child seat,unlatch the buckle, unroute the seatbelt, and let the belt fully retract.

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When using the tether anchor,always hook the tether strap throughthe upper guide to route it properly.

Since a tether can provide additionalsecurity to the lap/shoulder beltinstallation, we recommend using atether whenever one is required oravailable.

Each outer seating position has thetether anchor at the outside of theseat bottom. The center seatingposition has the tether anchorbetween the lower anchors for theLATCH-compatible child seat. Eachanchor point is shown above.

A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe rear seat.

Lift the cover, then hook thetether strap through the upperguide as shown.

After properly securing the childseat (see page ), lift the headrestraint, then route the tetherstrap over the seat-back andthrough the head restraint legs.

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Route the tether strap downwardproperly, making sure the strap isnot twisted.

Attach the tether strap hook to theouter tether anchor on the outsideof the seat bottom.

Make sure to attach the tether straphook to the anchor before installingthe child seat, because the tetheranchor is positioned behind the childseat.

Place the child seat on the rearseat.

Push down the rear center headrestraint to the lowest position.

Route the tether strap over theseat-back, lift the cover, then hookthe tether strap through the upperguide as shown.

Route the tether strap downwardproperly along the seat-back,making sure the strap is nottwisted.

Tighten the strap according to theseat maker’s instructions.

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Attach the tether strap hook to thecenter tether anchor between thelower anchors for the LATCH-compatible child seat.

Properly secure the child seat (seepage ), then tighten the tetherstrap according to the seat maker’sinstructions.

Route the strap through the upperguide before attaching the tetherstrap hook to the tether anchor. Ifthe tether strap is not routedproperly and secured, the childseat may not be secured. Thiscould lead to serious injury or death.

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The following pages giveinstructions on how to check properseat belt fit, what kind of boosterseat to use if one is needed, andimportant precautions for a childwho must sit in front.

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

Does the child sit all the way backagainst the seat?

Do the child’s knees bendcomfortably over the edge of theseat?

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 wear a lap/shoulderbelt.

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Allowing a child age 12 or underto sit in front can result in injuryor death if the passenger’s frontairbag inflates.

If a child must ride in front,move the vehicle seat as farback as possible, use a boosterseat if needed, have the childsit up properly and wear theseat belt properly.

Booster seats can be high-back orlow-back. Whichever style you select,make sure the booster seat meetsfederal safety standards (see page

) and that you follow the boosterseat maker’s instructions.

If a child who uses a booster seatmust ride in front, move the vehicleseat as far back as possible and besure the child is wearing the seatbelt properly.

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 thisheight should be tall enough to usethe lap/shoulder belt without abooster seat.

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 be able to stayseated like this for the whole trip?

If you answer yes to all thesequestions, the child is ready to wearthe lap/shoulder belt correctly. Ifyou answer no to any question, thechild needs to ride on a booster seat.

A child who has outgrown a forward-facing child seat should ride in aback seat and use a booster seatuntil the lap/shoulder belt fits themproperly without the booster.

Some states and Canadian provincesalso require children to use a boosterseat until they reach a given age orweight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Besure to check current laws in thestates or provinces where you intendto drive.

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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 instructions and all safetyinformation.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position.

Have the child sit up straight, backagainst the seat, and feet on ornear the floor.

Supervise the child. Even maturechildren sometimes need to bereminded to fasten the seat beltsor sit properly.

Check that the child’s seat belt isproperly and securely positioned.

Physically, a child must be largeenough for the lap/shoulder belt toproperly fit (see pages and ). Ifthe seat belt does not fit properly,with or without the child sitting on abooster seat, the child should not sitin front.

To safely ride in front, a child mustbe able to follow the rules, includingsitting properly, and wearing the seatbelt properly throughout a ride.

A side airbag also poses risks. If anypart of a larger child’s body is in thepath of a deploying side airbag, thechild could receive possibly seriousinjuries.

If the passenger’s front airbaginflates in a moderate to severefrontal collision, the airbag can causeserious injuries to a child who isunrestrained, improperly restrained,sitting too close to the airbag, or outof position.

The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration and TransportCanada recommend that all childrenage 12 and under be properlyrestrained in the back seat.

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

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This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.

This couldcause very serious injuries duringa crash. It also increases thechance that the child will slideunder the belt in a crash and beinjured.

If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.

Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can make the belt lesseffective and increase the chanceof serious injury in a crash.


Additional Safety PrecautionsDo not let a child wear a seat beltacross the neck.

Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind the backor under the arm.

Two children should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on aseat belt.

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Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. You shouldhave no problem with carbonmonoxide entering the vehicle innormal driving if you maintain yourvehicle properly.

High levels of carbon monoxide cancollect rapidly in enclosed areas,such as a garage. Do not run theengine with the garage door closed.Even with the door open, run theengine only long enough to move thevehicle out of the garage.

Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.

You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accidentthat may have damaged theunderside.

With a truck cap installed and theback window open, engine exhaustmay enter the vehicle and cause ahazardous condition. Keep the backwindow tightly closed whenever youdrive with a truck cap installed.

If you must sit in your parked vehiclewith the engine running, even in anunconfined area, adjust the heatingand cooling system/climate controlsystem as follows:

Select the fresh air mode.Select the mode.Turn the fan on high speed.Set the temperature control to acomfortable setting.

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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.Breathing it can causeunconsciousness and even killyou.

Avoid any enclosed areas oractivities that expose you tocarbon monoxide.

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury. Read these labels carefully.

If a label comes off or becomes hardto read (except for the U.S.dashboard label which is removed bythe owner), contact your dealer for areplacement.

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Canadian models

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RADIATOR CAP

SUN VISORDASHBOARD

SUN VISOR

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Canadian models

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HOOD DOORJAMBS

PICKUP BED

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

...........................Control Locations . 56............................Instrument Panel . 57

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 59.............................................Gauges . 67

Controls Near the Steering...........................................Wheel . 71

........................Multi-Control Lever . 72...................Headlight Control Dial . 73

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 75.................Hazard Warning Button . 76

..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 76..................................................Keys . 77

........................Immobilizer System . 78................................Ignition Switch . 79

......................................Door Locks . 80.......................Remote Transmitter . 86.......................Dual-Action Tailgate . 89

...............................In-Bed Trunk . 92.................................................Seats . 95

..................................Seat Heaters . 101............................Power Windows . 102

.......................................Moonroof . 105...............................Parking Brake . 106

...........................................Mirrors . 107

.........Interior Convenience Items . 109.........................Center Console . 110

.......Console Compartments . 110.........................Cargo Hooks . 111

.................Beverage Holders . 111..................................Glove Box . 112................................Coat Hooks . 112

....................Sunglasses Holder . 112........Accessory Power Sockets . 113

...................................Sun Visor . 114............................Vanity Mirror . 114

...............................Interior Lights . 115.....................................Bed Lights . 117

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HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

PARKING BRAKEPEDAL

GLOVE BOX

AUDIO SYSTEM

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORSGAUGES

HEATING/COOLINGCONTROLS

CENTER CONSOLE

POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH

MIRROR CONTROLS


CLIMATE CONTROLSYSTEM

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

PARKING BRAKERELEASE HANDLE

FUEL FILL DOORRELEASE HANDLE

(P.67)

(P.106)

(P.108)

(P.80)

(P.102)

(P.177)

(P.175) (P.106) (P.110) (P.113)

(P.131)

(P.120)

(P.126)

(P.112)

AUXILIARY INPUTJACK

REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHCOMPASS

(P.159)

(P.57) (P.166)

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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMINDICATOR

WASHER LEVELINDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATORLAMP

LOW OIL PRESSUREINDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

VTM-4 INDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

TPMS INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEMINDICATORPARKING BRAKE ANDBRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

DOOR AND TAILGATEOPEN MONITOR

BACK WINDOW OPENINDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSUREINDICATOR

MAINTENANCE MINDERINDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITYASSIST (VSA) SYSTEMINDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINTSYSTEMINDICATOR

SEAT BELTREMINDERINDICATOR

BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

(P.64)

(P.63)

(P.62)

(P.63)

(P.63)

(P.65)

(P.66)

(P.59)

(P.60)

(P.59)

(P.59)

(P.66)

(P.64)

(P.65)

(P.64)

(P.59)

(P.60)

(P.62)

(P.59)

(P.59)

(P.62)

(P.62)

(P.60)

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR(P.65)

(P.61)

(P.66)

IN-BED TRUNK OPENINDICATOR

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IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMINDICATOR

WASHER LEVELINDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATORLAMP

LOW OIL PRESSUREINDICATOR

VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR

VTM-4 INDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

A/T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

TPMS INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEMINDICATORPARKING BRAKE ANDBRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFFINDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

DOOR AND TAILGATEOPEN MONITOR

BACK WINDOW OPENINDICATOR

LOW TIRE PRESSUREINDICATOR

MAINTENANCE MINDERINDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR

VEHICLE STABILITYASSIST (VSA) SYSTEMINDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINTSYSTEMINDICATOR

SEAT BELTREMINDERINDICATOR

DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTSINDICATOR

BED LIGHTS ON INDICATOR

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR

(P.64)

(P.63)

(P.62)

(P.63)

(P.62)(P.63)

(P.65)

(P.66)

(P.59)

(P.60)

(P.59)

(P.59)

(P.66)

(P.64)

(P.65)

(P.64)

(P.59)

(P.60)

(P.62)

(P.59)

(P.59)

(P.62)

(P.62)

(P.60)

(P.61)

(P.65)

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IN-BED TRUNK OPENINDICATOR

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle.

If you turn the ignition switch to ON(II) before fastening your seat belt,the beeper sounds and the indicatorflashes. If you do not fasten yourseat belt before the beeper stops, theindicator stops flashing but remainson.

If you continue driving withoutfastening your seat belt, the beepersounds and the indicator flashesagain at regular intervals.

See page .

The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flashes or stays onwhen the engine is running. Formore information, see page .

If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the battery is notbeing charged. For more information,see page .

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to ON (II). Itreminds you and your passengers tofasten your seat belts. A beeper alsosounds if you have not fastened yourseat belt.

This indicator comes on briefly whenyou turn the ignition switch to ON(II). If it comes on at any other time,it indicates a potential problem withyour front airbags. This indicator willalso alert you to a potential problemwith your side airbags, passenger’sside airbag automatic cutoff system,side curtain airbags, rollover sensor,or automatic seat belt tensioners.For more information, see page .

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to ON (II). Ifit comes on at any other time, itindicates that the passenger’s sideairbag has automatically shut off.For more information, see page .

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Malfunction IndicatorLamp

Low Oil PressureIndicator

Charging SystemIndicator

Supplemental RestraintSystem Indicator

Side Airbag OffIndicator

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This indicator has two functions:

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to ON (II).It is a reminder to check theparking brake. A beeper sounds ifyou try to drive with the parkingbrake not fully released. Drivingwith the parking brake not fullyreleased can damage the brakesand tires.

This indicator also blinks severaltimes when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY(I) or LOCK (0).

If it remains on after you havefully released the parking brakewhile the engine is running, or if itcomes on while driving, therecould be a problem with the brakesystem. For more information, seepage .

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to ON (II), and whenthe ignition switch is turned toSTART (III). If it comes on at anyother time, there is a problem withthe ABS. If this happens, have yourvehicle checked at a dealer. Withthis on, your vehicle still has normalbraking ability but no anti-lockbrakes. For more information, seepage .

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II). It will then go offif you have inserted a properly-codedignition key. If it is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blink,and the engine will not start (seepage ).

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When you press the hazard warningbutton, both turn signal indicatorsblink. All turn signals on the outsideof the vehicle should flash.

This monitor includes two functions;the door open indicator and thetailgate open indicator. This monitorworks with the ignition switch in anyposition.

The specific door indicator comes onin this monitor if any door is notclosed tightly.

The tailgate indicator comes onwhen the tailgate is swung open or ifit is not closed completely after youswing it closed.

If the tailgate is swung open or is notclosed tightly, you will hear six beepsand see the indicator blinking whenyou turn the ignition switch to theON (II) position. The beeper alsosounds and the indicator blinks whenyou move the shift lever out of Parkor neutral position.

The tailgate open indicator does notmonitor the tailgate when it isdropped open.

If the driver does not fasten the seatbelt and the tailgate is swung open,the seat belt reminder alarm willsound at first, then the tailgate openreminder beeper will sound.For more information on the tailgate,see page .

The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If an indicator does not blinkor blinks rapidly, it usually meansone of the turn signal bulbs isburned out (see pages and ).Replace the bulb as soon as possible,since other drivers cannot see thatyou are signaling.

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This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to ON (II)with the headlight switch off and theparking brake set. It should go off ifyou turn on the headlights or releasethe parking brake. If it comes on atany other time, it means there is aproblem with the DRL. There mayalso be a problem with the highbeam headlights.

This indicator comes on when youset the cruise control. See page

for information on operating thecruise control.

This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .

This indicator is located in the fuelgauge. It comes on as a reminderthat you must refuel soon.

On Canadian models, this indicatorcomes on with reduced brightnesswhen the daytime running lights(DRL) are on (see page ).

This indicator comes on when thewasher fluid level is low. Add washerfluid when you see this indicator(see page ).

When the indicator comes on, thereis about 3.30 U.S. gal (12.5 ) of fuelremaining in the tank before theneedle reaches E. There is a smallreserve of fuel remaining in the tankwhen the needle does reach E.

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This indicator monitors thetemperature of the automatictransmission fluid. It should come onfor a few seconds when you turn theignition switch to ON (II). If it comeson while driving, it means thetransmission fluid temperature is toohigh. Pull to the side of the roadwhen it is safe, shift to Park, and letthe engine idle until the indicatorgoes out.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to ON (II). If it comeson at any other time, there is aproblem in the 4WD system. Takethe vehicle to your dealer to have itchecked.

If the indicator blinks while driving,the VTM-4 fluid temperature is toohigh. Pull to the side of the roadwhen it is safe, shift to Park, and letthe engine idle until the indicatorgoes out.

This indicator reminds you that theexterior lights are on. It comes onwhen you turn the headlight controldial to either the or

position.

If you turn the ignition switch toACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)without turning off the headlightcontrol dial, this indicator remains on.A reminder chime will also soundwhen you open the driver’s door.

Lights On Indicator A/T TemperatureIndicator

VTM-4 Indicator

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