2005 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual

2005 S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................ ii Your Vehicle at a Glance................................................................................................................... 3 Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................ 5 Seat belts, SRS, and child protection. Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................ 37 Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column. Features .............................................................................................................................................. 73 Heating and Cooling, audio, steering wheel and cruise control Before Driving................................................................................................................................... 99 Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading. Driving ............................................................................................................................................. . 111 Engine and transmission operation. Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 121 Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage. Taking Care of the Unexpected...................................................................................................... 157 Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses. Technical Information.................................................................................................................... . 181 Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................ 193 Warranty and contact information. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 197 How to order. Index..................................................................................................................................................... I Service Information Summary Fluid capacities and tire pressures. Main controls Owner's Identification Form

This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This Owner’s Manual covers all models of the S2000. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. Owner’s Identification 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

Congratulations on your selection of the 2005 Honda S2000. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and technologically-advanced sports cars in the world. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so y o uc a nr e f e rt oi ta ta n yt i m e . Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. California Proposition 65 Warning This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more recording devices commonly referred to as event data recorders or sensing and diagnostic modules. Introduction WARNING: i

ʵ ʵ ʵ ʵ ʵ ʵ Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement. You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully. how to use this vehicle correctly and safely. such as Driver and Passenger Safety. such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. These signal words mean: preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: , , or . on the vehicle. AF e wW o r d sA b o u tS afety Instructions Safety Section Safety Headings Safety Messages Safety Labels DANGER WARNING CAUTION ii You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Your Vehicle at a Glance Your Vehicle at a Glance 3 HOOD RELEASE HANDLE DOOR LOCK SWITCH POWER WINDOW SWITCHES MIRROR CONTROLS ROOF SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.48) (P.102) (P.54) (P.59) (P.66) (P.78) (P.49)(P.62) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.50) (P.47)DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 19) PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 19) HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (P.74)

Your Vehicle at a Glance 4 ENGINE START BUTTON HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HORN WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.93) (P.48) (P.102) (P.95) (P.47) (P.50) (P.49) CLOCK SET BUTTON INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.114) (P.45) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON (P.95) CRUISE CONTROL

ʵ This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passenger. It shows you how to use seat belts. It explains how your airbags work. And it tells you how to properly restrain children in your vehicle. .........Important Safety Precautions . 6 .......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7 .......................................Seat Belts . 8 ...........................................Airbags . 9 .........Protecting Adults and Teens . 10 .....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 10 ......................2. Adjust the Seats . 10 ............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 11 4. Fasten and Position the .............................Seat Belts . 12 5. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................Position . 13 .....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 15 Additional Information About .......................Your Seat Belts . 16 ..Seat Belt System Components . 16 ......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16 Automatic Seat Belt ...............................Tensioners . 17 ...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 17 Additional Information About Your .....................................Airbags . 19 ......Airbag System Components . 19 How Your Front Airbags .........................................Work . 19 How the SRS Indicator .......................................Works . 21 .............................Airbag Service . 21 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 22 Protecting Children General ....................................Guidelines . 23 All Children Must Be ...............................Restrained . 23 Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child ..........................Passengers . 24 The Passenger’s Airbag Poses ...........................Serious Risks . 24 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 26 .............Protecting Small Children . 27 .....................Selecting a Child Seat . 28 ....................Installing a Child Seat . 28 ...........Protecting Larger Children . 31 ...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 31 ..................Using a Booster Seat . 32 When Can a Child Ride in This .....................................Vehicle . 33 ...Additional Safety Precautions . 34 .............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 35 ...................................Safety Labels . 36 Driver and Passenger Safety Driver and Passenger Safety 5

ʵ You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. T h er ecommendation so nt h i sp a g e are the ones we consider to be the most important. A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly (see page ). Since all children are safest in the back seat of a vehicle, and your vehicle does not have a back seat, we recommend that you do not carry a child passenger. If an older child must ride in this vehicle, follow all child safety instructions and warnings in this manual (see pages ). While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either. Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see page ). 12 23 34 125 Important Safety Precautions Always Wear Your Seat Belt Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child Passengers Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Don’t Drink and Drive Control Your Speed Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Due to the passenger’s airbag hazard, you should never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this vehicle. 6

Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column; and tensioners that tighten the seat belts in a crash. However, you and your passenger can’t take full advantage of these features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and . In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. The following pages explain how you c a nt a k ea na ctiv er o l ei np rotecting yourself and your passenger. Your Vehicle’s Safety Features always wear your seat belts Driver and Passenger Safety 7 (8) (1) (9) (3) (4) (7) (6) (2) (5) (2) (8) (1) Safety Cage (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats and Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Seat Belt Tensioners (8) Airbags (9) Door Locks

Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in both seating positions. Your seat belt system also includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts. Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash .B u ti nm o s tc ases ,s e a tb elts can reduce your risk of serious injury. Seat belts have proven to be the singl em o s te ffectiv es afet yd evice for adults and larger children. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle’s built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including frontal, side, and rear impacts and rollovers. Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against the other occupant. Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts What you should do: 8 Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

Your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with front airbags to help protect the heads and chests of the driver and a passenger during a moderate to severe frontal collision (see page for more information on how your airbags work). The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: They are designed to supplement the seat belts. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly. Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A passenger should move the seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in a severe crash, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. 19 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Airbags do not replace seat belts. Front airbags offer no protection in side impacts, rear impacts, rollovers, or minor collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. What you should do: Driver and Passenger Safety 9

ʵ If you sit too close to the steering wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating airbag, or by striking the steering wheel or dashboard. The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver, an adult passenger or teenage child large enough and mature enough to drive or ride in your vehicle. See pages for important guidelines on how to properly protect a small or larger child. Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle. Have a passenger adjust his or her seat as far to the rear as possible. After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors are closed and locked. Your vehicle has door and trunk monitor indicators on the instrument panel to indicate when either door or the trunk is not tightly closed. Locking the doors reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash, and it helps prevent a passenger from accidentally opening a door and falling out. Locking the doors also helps prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. See page for how to lock the doors, and page for how the door- open indicator works. 23 34 54 41 Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the SeatsIntroduction Close and Lock the Doors1. 2. 10

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and the chest. A passenger should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, upright position. If you cannot get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the controls, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure the seat is locked in position. See page for how to adjust the seats. 58 CONTINUED Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Seat-Backs3. Driver and Passenger Safety 11 Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags inflate. Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible.

Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury. See page for how to adjust the seat-backs. 58 Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat Belts 4. 12 Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. After occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. If a seat belt does not seem to work properly, it may not protect the occupant in a crash. Using a seat belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional information about your seat belts and how to take care of them. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. 16 CONTINUED Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting Position 5. No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt. Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. Driver and Passenger Safety 13 Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.

When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. When riding as a passenger, adjust the seat as far back as possible. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you and your unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating front airbag. Each time you have a checkup, ask your doctor if it’s okay for you to drive.If you are pregnant, the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in a vehicle is to always wear a seat belt, and keep the lap part of the belt as low as possible across the hips. In addition, an occupant who is out of position can be seriously or fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag. Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for Pregnant Women 14 Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.

If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash. Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability of t h eb e l ta n di ncreas et h ec hanc eo f serious injury in a crash. If your hands or arms are close to an airbag cover, they could be injured if the airbag inflates. Objects on the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates. Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the same seat belt. Do not put any accessories on seat belts. Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Protecting Adults and Teens Driver and Passenger Safety 15

Both seat belts have an emergency retractor. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely in your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain your body. The passenger’s seat belt has an additional locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a forward-facing child seat (see page ). To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and let the seat belt fully retract. To refasten the seat belt, pull it out only as far as needed. If the shoulder part of the belt is pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely. The lap and shoulder belt goes over your shoulder, across your chest, and across your hips. To fasten the belt, insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched (see page for how to properly position the belt). To unlock the belt, push the red PRES Sb utto no nt h eb uckle .Guide the belt across your body so that it retracts completely. After exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the way and will not get closed in the door. Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in both seating positions. These belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. If you continue driving without fastening your seat belt, the beeper will sound and the indicator will flash again at regular intervals. The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel and a beeper to remind you to fasten your seat belt. If you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) before fastening your seat belt, the beeper will sound, and the indicator will flash. If you do not fasten your seat belt before the beeper stops, the indicator will stop flashing but remain on. 29 12 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder BeltSeat Belt System Components 16

For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly. Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts for U.S. models. See your booklet for details. The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in frontal collisions, a n dt h e ys houl da ctivat ei na n y collision severe enough to cause airbag inflation. However, the tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the front airbags do not deploy. In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner. For added protection, the seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belt st oh e l ph o l dt h ed rive ra n da passenger in place. Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Any belt that is not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. Honda Warranty Information CONTINUED Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt MaintenanceAutomatic Seat Belt Tensioners Driver and Passenger Safety 17

The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page .145 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts 18 Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed. Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

Your airbag system includes: Automatic seat belt tensioners (see page ). Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe frontal collision. Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’ A sophisticated electronic system that continually monitors and records information about the sensors, the control unit, and the airbag activators when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your airbags, sensors, or seat belt tensioners (see page ). Emergency backup power in case your vehicle’s electrical system is disconnected in a crash. If you ever have a moderate to severe frontal collision, sensors will detect the vehicle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of deceleration is high enough, the control unit will instantly inflate the driver’s and passenger’s front airbags. 17 21 CONTINUED Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work Additional Information About Your Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety 19

During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the airbag helps protect your head and chest. This can happen if 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 sufficient protection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be minimal. The total time for inflation and deflation is one-tenth of a second, so fast 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 from the airbag’s surface. Although the powder is not harmful, people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs, get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. After inflating, the front airbags will immediately deflate, so they won’t interfere with the driver’s visibility, or the ability to steer or operate other controls. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy. Additional Information About Your Airbags 20

The SRS indicator alerts you to a potential problem with your airbags or seat belt tensioners (see page ). If the indicator 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 indicator stays on after the engine starts. When you turn the ignition switch to ON (II), this indicator will come on briefly then go out. This tells you the system is working properly. If the SRS indicator does not come on after you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If the indicator comes on or flashe so na n do f fw h i l ey o ud rive . If you see any of these indications, the airbags and seat belt tensioners may not work properly when you need them. Your airbag system is virtually maintenance-free, and there are no parts you can safely service. However, you must have your vehicle serviced if: Any airbag that has deployed must be replaced, along with the control unit and seat belt tensioner. Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by your dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. If you ignore this indication, your airbags may not operate properly. 17 How the SRS Indicator Works Airbag Service An airbag ever inflates. The SRS indicator alerts you to a problem. Additional Information About Your Airbags Driver and Passenger Safety 21 Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag systems or tensioners do not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem.

Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection. Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury. Additional Information About Your Airbags D on o ta ttemp tt od eactivat ey o u r airbags. Do not tamper with airbag components or wiring for any reason. Additional Safety Precautions 22

ʵ ʵ ʵ Children depend on adults to protect them. However, despite their best intentions, many adults do not know how to protect child passengers. If you ever need to drive with a child in your vehicle, be sure to read this section. It begins with important general guidelines, then presents special information for infants, small children and larger children. Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle accidents are the number one cause of the death of children ages 12 and under. To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state and Canadian province requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride in a vehicle. (see pages ). (see pages ). 30 28 31 34 properly All Children Must Be Restrained A n yc h i l dw h oi st o os m a l lt ow e a ra seat belt must be restrained in an approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle A larger child must be restrained with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on a booster seat until the seat belt fits him or her properly Protecting Children General Guidelines Driver and Passenger Safety 23 Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash. Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt and use a booster seat if necessary.

ʵ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children age 12 and under be properly restrained in a back seat. Since this vehicle does not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you do not carry any child who is not large enough or mature enough to ride in front (see page ). Front airbags have been designed to help protect adults in a moderate to severe frontal collision. To do this, the passenger’s airbag is quite large, and it can inflate with enough force to cause very serious injuries. If the airbag inflates, it can hit the back of the child seat with enough force to kill or very seriously injure an infant. If the vehicle seat is too f a rf orward ,o rt h ec hild ’ sh e a di s thrown forward during a collision, an inflating front airbag can strike the child with enough force to kill or very seriously injure a small child. If a larger child must ride in this vehicle, see page for important guidelines on how to decide when a child is ready to ride in front and how to properly protect the child. 33 33 Protecting Children General Guidelines Your Vehicle is Not Recommended for Child Passengers The Passenger’s Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in this vehicle. Small Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the passenger’s seat can be hazardous. Larger Children Children who have outgrown child seats are also at risk of being injured or killed by an inflating passenger’s front airbag. 24

ʵ To remind you of the passenger’s airbag hazards, your vehicle has warnin gl abel so nt h ed ashboard (U.S. models) and on the driver’s and passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. U.S. Models Canadian Models Protecting Children General Guidelines Driver and Passenger Safety Sun Visor Sun Visor Dashboard 25

ʵ If you are not wearing a seat belt in crash, you could be thrown forward and crush the child against the dashboard. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms and be seriously hurt or killed. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash. Leaving children without adult supervision is illegal in most states and Canadian provinces, and can be very hazardous. Even very young children learn how to unlock vehicle doors, turn on the ignition switch, and open the trunk, which can lead to accidental injury or death. For example, a small child left in a vehicle on a hot day can die from heatstroke. A child left alone with the key in the ignition switch can accidentally set the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Children who play in vehicles can accidentally get trapped inside. Teach your children not to play in or around vehicles. Know how to operate the emergency trunk opener and decide if your children should be shown how to use this feature( s e ep a g e ) . During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries. 55 Additional Safety Precautions Protecting Children General Guidelines Never hold a small child on your lap. Never let two children use the same seat belt. Do not leave children alone in a vehicle. Keep vehicle keys and remote transmitters out of the reach of children. Lock both doors and the trunk when your vehicle is not in use. Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. 26

Because an inflating airbag can seriously injure or kill small children, we recommend that you do not carry a small child as a passenger in this vehicle. If you decide to transport a small child in this vehicle, be sure to move the passenger seat as far to the rear as possible, and follow the instructions and guidelines in the following pages. We also recommend that a small child uses the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat. A child who is at least one year old and who fits within the child seat maker’s weight and height limits, should be restrained in a forward- facing, upright child seat. Of the different seats available, we recommend those that have a five- point harness system as shown. Protecting Small Children Driver and Passenger Safety 27 Placing a forward-facing child seat in the passenger’s seat can result in serious injury or death if the airbag inflates. I fy o um u s tp l a c eaf orward - facing child seat in the passenger’s seat, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and properly restrain the child.

To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements: Look for FMVSS 213 or CMVSS 213 on the box. Before purchasing a child seat, or using a previously purchased one, we recommend that you test the seat to make sure it fits properly in the passenger’s seat. After selecting a proper child seat, there are three main steps in installing a child seat: All child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. A child whose seat is not properly secured to the vehicle can be endangered in a crash. After installing a child seat, push and pull the seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure. A child seat secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, it does not need to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side- to-side movement can be expected and should not reduce the child seat’s effectiveness. If the child seat is not secure, use a different style of child seat that can be firmly secured. Make sure the child is properly strappe di nt h ec h i l ds e a t according to the child seat maker’s instructions. A child who is not properly secured in a child seat c a nb es eriousl yi njure di nac rash . The following pages provide guidelines on how to properly install a forward-facing child seat. Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat The child seat should meet U.S. or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The child seat should be of the proper type and size to fit the child. The child seat should fit the passenger’s seat. Properly secure the child seat to the vehicle. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured. Secure the child in the child seat. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat 28

With the child seat in position, route the belt through the child seat according to the seat maker’s instructions, then insert the latch plate into the buckle. To activate the lockable retractor, slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, then let the belt feed back into the retractor. In this vehicle, a child seat must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of the lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the passenger’s lap/ shoulder belt has a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position. Moving the seat as far back as possible reduces the chance of a child being injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inflates. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps. 1. 2. 3. 4. CONTINUED Installing a Child Seat Driver and Passenger Safety 29

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