Honda Accord Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 13

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Auto High-Beam

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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

When auto-high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low 
beam based on the following conditions.

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Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam

If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam, 
follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.

Using the lever:

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about 
one second while driving.

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To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the 
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will 
come on.

Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to 

.

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To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to 

AUTO

 when the 

lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

In the following cases, the auto high-beam system 
may not switch the headlights properly or the 
switching timing may be changed. In case of the 
automatic switching operation does not fit for your 
driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or 
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow, 
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Surrounding light sources, such as street lights, 
electric billboards and traffic lights are illuminating 
the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly 
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a 
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or 
oncoming direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

•

A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object 
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

•

The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under 
roadside trees or behind median barriers.

•

The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle, 
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low 
beam when:

•

Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.

•

The camera has detected dense fog.

Switching to high beam:

All of the following conditions must 
be met before the high beams turn 
on.

●

Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40 
km/h) or more.

●

There are no preceding or 
oncoming vehicle with headlights 
or taillights turned on.

●

There are few street lights on the 
road ahead.

Switching to low beam:

One of the following conditions 
must be met before the low beams 
turn on.

●

Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24 
km/h) or less.

●

There is a preceding or oncoming 
vehicle with headlights or 
taillights turned on.

●

There are many street lights on 
the road ahead.

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You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or 
on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the 
vehicle is stationary.

To turn the system off:

With the light switch is in 

AUTO

, pull the lever 

toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks 
twice, release the lever.

To turn the system on:

With the light switch is in 

AUTO

, pull the lever 

toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.
After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks 
once, release the lever.

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How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

If the 

Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 

Operate: Camera Temperature Too High

 message 

appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the 
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode 
with the airflow directed toward the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield 
temperature, which cools down the area around 
the camera.

If the 

Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot 

Operate: Clean Front Windshield

 message 

appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the 
windshield. If the message does not disappear after 
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a 
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system 
does not operate until you turn the system on.

Park in a safe place before turning the system off or 
on.

AUTO

 Position

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be 
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release 
the lever.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT

*1

/AUTO

*2

, LO, 

HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the 
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

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Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper 
operation.

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Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one 
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two 
or three more times to clear the windshield, 
then stop.

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation
*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

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Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber 
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation 
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation 
will return to normal within a few minutes.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are 
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe 
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s 
shortest delay setting ( ) and the 

LO

 setting become 

the same.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the 
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage 
the wipers. Use the defroster or heated windshield

*

 

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

Intermittent Time 

Adjustment Ring

*

MIST

INT

*1

/

AUTO

*2

OFF

LO

: Low speed wipe

HI

: High speed wipe

Pull to 

use 

washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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When you push the lever down to 

AUTO

, the 

windshield wipers sweep once, and go into 
the automatic mode.

The wipers operate intermittently, at low 
speed, or at high speed and stop in 
accordance with the amount of rainfall the 
rainfall sensor detects.

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AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to 

AUTO

, you 

can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor 
(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will 
operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such 
as the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Rotate the wiper switch to 

OFF

, and set the power 

mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove 
the obstacle.

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Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

NOTICE

AUTO

 should always be turned 

OFF

 before the 

following situations in order to prevent severe 
damage to the wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windshield

•

Driving through a car wash

•

No rain present

Rainfall Sensor

Adjustment Ring

Low sensitivity

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door 
mirror button to defog the rear window and 
mirrors when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirror 
automatically switches off after 10-30 
minutes depending on the outside 
temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F 
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically 
switch off.

Heated Windshield Button

Press the heated windshield button to deice 
the windshield when the power mode is in 
ON.

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been defogged. Also, do not 
use the system for a long time while the power 
system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-volt 
battery, making it difficult to turn the power system 
on.

When the power mode is set to ON and the outside 
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door 
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.

Canadian models

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Heated Windshield Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off 
when the window has been deiced. Also, do not use 
the system for a long period when the power system 
is stopped. This may weaken the 12-volt battery, 
making it difficult to turn the power system on.

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Brightness Control

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Brightness Control

When the power mode is in ON, you can use 
the brightness control dial to adjust 
instrument panel brightness.

Brighten: 

Turn the dial up.

Dim: 

Turn the dial down.

You will hear a beeper when the brightness 
reaches minimum or maximum. Several 
seconds after adjusting the brightness, you 
will be returned to the previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver 
information interface while you are adjusting 
it.

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Adjusting the Instrument Panel Brightness

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Brightness Control

The brightness of the instrument panel will be 
reduced when the following conditions:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The parking lights are turned on.

•

The ambient lighting is low.

The brightness can be set differently for when the 
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

Control Dial

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Brightness Control

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When the head-up display is on, press and 
hold the 

HUD

 button until its brightness level 

indicator on the driver information interface.

Brighten: 

Press the 

 button.

Dim: 

Press the 

 button.

Several seconds after you have adjusted the 
brightness or press the 

HUD

 button, you will 

be returned to the previous screen.

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Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver 
information interface while you are adjusting 
it.

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Adjusting the Head-Up Display Brightness

*

/

 Button

3 4

HUD

 Button

3

4

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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Driving Position Memory System

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You can store two driver’s seat positions (except for power lumbar) with the driving 
position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter or keyless 
access system, the seat adjusts to retracted positions of one of the two preset 
positions automatically.
The seat will move to the stored position when you set the power mode to 
ACCESSORY.

When you enter the vehicle, the driver information interface briefly shows you which 
remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.

•

DRIVER 1

 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.

•

DRIVER 2

 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

The driver’s seat moves rearward depending 
on the set seating position once you

•

Stop the vehicle.

•

Put the transmission in 

(

P

.

•

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

•

Open the driver’s door.

Once the power mode is in the ACCESSORY 
position, the driver’s seat moves forward to 
the 

DRIVER 1

 or 

2

 preset position.

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Driving Position Memory System

*

Using the audio/information screen, you can disable 
the automatic seat adjustment function.

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Customized Features

 P. 357

The driver’s seat easy exit feature can be turned 

ON

/

OFF

.

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Customized Features

 P. 357

System Operation

The system will not operate if:

•

Either memory button is pressed while the seat is in 
motion.

•

The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

•

Either of the memorized positions is set fully to the 
rear.

The system may not recognize a key if:

•

The key is in close proximity to a cell phone or other 
wireless device.

•

Both keys are in the vehicle at the same time.

•

The Driving Position Memory System is disabled in 
customized features.

•

Opening driver’s door without fully grabbing door 
handle.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

* Not available on all models

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Driving Position Memory System

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1.

Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the 
driver’s seat to the desired position.

2.

Press the 

SET

 button.

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You will hear the beeper, and the 
memory button indicator light will blink.

3.

Press memory button 

(

1

 or 

(

2

 within five 

seconds of pressing the 

SET

 button.

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Once the seat position has been 
memorized, the indicator light on the 
button you pressed stays on and you will 
hear the double-beep.

1.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

2.

Apply the parking brake.

3.

Press a memory button (

(

1

 or 

(

2

).

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You will hear a beep, and the indicator 
light will blink.

The seat will automatically move to the 
memorized position. When it has finished 
moving, you will hear the beeper twice, and 
the indicator light stays on.

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Storing a Position in Memory

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Storing a Position in Memory

After you press the 

SET

 button, the storing operation 

will be canceled when: 

•

You do not press the memory button within five 
seconds.

•

You readjust the seat position before the double-
beep.

•

You set the power mode to any position except 
ON.

Memory 

Button 1

Memory 

Button 2

SET

 Button

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Recalling the Stored Position

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Recalling the Stored Position

The seat will stop moving if you: 

•

Press the 

SET

 button or memory button 

(

1

 or 

(

2

.

•

Adjust the seat position.

•

Put the transmission into a position other than 

(

P

.

Memory Buttons

SET

 Button

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you 
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1.

While the vehicle is stopped, push the 
steering wheel adjustment lever down.

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The steering wheel adjustment lever is 
under the steering column.

2.

Move the steering wheel up or down, and 
in or out.

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Make sure you can see the instrument 
panel gauges and indicators.

3.

Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up 
to lock the steering wheel in position.

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After adjusting the position, make sure 
you have securely locked the steering 
wheel in place by trying to move it up, 
down, in, and out.

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while 
driving may cause you to lose control of the 
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the 
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

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Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving 
position.

Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare 
from headlights behind you when driving 
after dark.

When you are driving after dark, the 
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces 
the glare from headlights behind you. Press 
the auto button to turn this function on and 
off. When activated, the auto indicator comes 
on.

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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions

*

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Mirrors

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and 
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

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Tab

Daytime 

Position

Night 

Position

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

*

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

*

The auto dimming function cancels when the 
transmission is in 

(

R

.

AUTO button

* Not available on all models

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Power Door Mirrors

You can adjust the door mirrors when the 
power mode is in ON.

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Mirror position adjustment

L/R selector switch: 

Select the left or right 

mirror. After adjusting the mirror, return the 
switch to the center position.

Mirror position adjustment switch: 

Press 

the switch left, right, up, or down to move the 
mirror.

If activated, the passenger side door mirror 
automatically tilts downward when you put 
the transmission into 

(

R

: this improves close-

in visibility on the passenger side of the vehicle 
when backing up. The mirror automatically 
returns to its original position when you take 
the transmission out of 

(

R

.

To activate this feature, set the power mode to ON and slide the selector switch to 
the passenger’s side.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

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Reverse Tilt Door Mirror

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Selector Switch

* Not available on all models

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Seats

Front Seats

Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible 
while allowing you to maintain full control of 
the vehicle. You should be able to sit upright, 
well back in the seat and be able to 
adequately press the pedals without leaning 
forward, and grip the steering wheel 
comfortably. The passenger’s seat should be 
adjusted in a similar manner, so that it is as far 
back from the front airbag in the dashboard 
as possible.

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Adjusting the front power seat(s)

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Seats

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

Move back.

Allow sufficient 

space.

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Adjusting the Seat Positions

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Front Seats

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.

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WARNING

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 while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.

Horizontal Position 

Adjustment

Height Adjustment 

(Driver’s seat only)

Seat-back Angle 

Adjustment

* Not available on all models

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Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch

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(Driver’s seat only)
Press the top: 

To move the lumbar support 

up.

Press the bottom: 

To move the lumbar 

support down.

Press the front: 

To increase the entire 

lumbar support.

Press the rear: 

To decrease the entire lumbar 

support.

Lumbar 

Support 

Adjustment 

Switch

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Front Seats

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Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

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Adjusting the front manual seat(s)

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Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and 
forth to make sure it is locked in position.

Horizontal Position 
Adjustment

Pull up on the bar to move the 
seat, then release the bar.

Height Adjustment

(Driver side only)
Pull up or push down the lever 
to raise or lower the seat.

Seat-back Angle 
Adjustment

Pull up the lever to 
change the angle.

Driver’s seat is shown.

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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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 front seat passenger should also adjust 
their seat-back to a comfortable, upright 
position.

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.

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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Adjusting the Seat-Backs

Do not put a cushion, or other object, between the 
seat-back and your back.

Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbag 
operation.

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.

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WARNING

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.