Honda Civic Hatchback (2024 year). Manual in english

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in

(

(continuously variable transmission) and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the
vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid
draining the battery.

When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock. You cannot lock or unlock doors with the remote
transmitter or the keyless access system. Press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button

twice to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

If you open the driver's door when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sounds.

■

Automatic Power Off

■

Power Mode Reminder

ENGINE START/STOP Button

If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button while moving the steering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and you remove the keyless
remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an
alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to
sound, place the keyless remote in another
location.

■

When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

■

When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.

■

Keyless Remote Reminder

Keyless Remote Reminder

When the keyless remote is within the system's
operational range, and all the doors are closed, the
warning function cancels.

If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after
the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the

ENGINE START/STOP

button mode or

restart the engine. Always make sure if the keyless
remote is in your vehicle when you operate the

ENGINE START/STOP

button.

Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.

Do not put the keyless remote on the dashboard or in
the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go
off. Under some other conditions that can prevent
the vehicle from locating the keyless remote, the
warning buzzer may also go off even if the keyless
remote is within the system's operational range.

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Turn Signals

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Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.

■

(A): Turn signal

Push the lever up or down based on the
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal
will blink.

■

(B): One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push the lever up or down
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3
times.

If you lightly push the lever in the
opposite direction while it is blinking, the
blinking will stop.

Turn Signals

The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will
blink when the external turn signal blinks.

Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators

P. 106

(A)

(B)

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Light Switches

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Light Switches

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode
setting.

■

High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

■

Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.

■

Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

■

Lights off

Turn the lever to

OFF

either when:

•

The shift lever is in

(

(continuously

variable transmission).

•

The parking brake is applied.

To turn the lights on again, turn the lever to

OFF

to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you

do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:

•

The transmission is taken out of

(

(continuously variable transmission) and the
parking brake is released.

•

The vehicle starts to move.

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Manual Operation

Light Switches

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened.

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.

Lights On Indicator

P. 106

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Turns on parking lights, side
marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights

Turns on headlights, side
marker, parking lights, tail, and
rear license plate lights

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

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Light Switches

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Automatic lighting control can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

When the light switch is in

AUTO

, the

headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.

The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in

AUTO

Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.

■

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.

Light Sensor

Models without automatic
intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

Models with automatic intermittent
wipers

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Light Switches

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in

AUTO

The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the keyless remote with
you, and close the driver's door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the

AUTO

position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

■

Headlight Integration with Wipers

■

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follow:

Settings

P. 138

Customized Features

P. 387

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

U.S. models

Bright

Dark

Headlight Integration with Wipers

This feature activates while the headlights are off in

AUTO

The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

Settings

P. 138

Customized Features

P. 387

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Fog Lights

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Fog Lights

When the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Daytime Running Lights

The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The headlight switch is

AUTO

•

The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when
the headlight switch is in

AUTO

and it is getting darker outside.

Fog Light Switch

* Not available on all models

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Auto High-Beam

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Auto High-Beam

The front wide view camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as
the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving
at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and
high beam depending on the situation.

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Activating the system

When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and automatically switches between the high beam and low beam,
depending on the situation.

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The light switch is in

AUTO

•

The lever is in the low beam position.

•

The headlights have been automatically
activated.

•

It is dark outside the vehicle.

If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out either of the procedures below and the indicator will come on.

•

Pull the lever toward you and release it.

•

Turn the light switch to

then turn the light switch to

AUTO

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This system is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies depending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.

Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

Front Wide View Camera

P. 642

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

Light Switch

Auto High-Beam
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Auto High-Beam

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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

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

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 a dense fog.

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 vehicles with
headlights or taillights turned on.

●

There are few street lights on the
road ahead.

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
vehicles with headlights or
taillights turned on.

●

There are many street lights on
the road ahead.

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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.

To reactivate the auto high-beam, follow either of the procedures below and
the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

•

Pull the lever toward you and release it.

•

Turn the light switch to

and then to

AUTO

when the lever is in the low beam

position.

Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to

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.

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

How to turn off the Auto High-Beam System

You can turn the auto high-beam system on and off.

Settings

P. 138

Customized Features

P. 387

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 or poor viewing
conditions.

message appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and make sure the
windshield is clean.
Clean the windshield if it is dirty. If the message
does not disappear after driven for a while, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Models with A-type meter

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

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Wipers and Washers

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

■

MIST

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

■

Wiper switch (OFF, INT

/AUTO

, LO,

HI)

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

■

Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.

■

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

■

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

When lifting the front wiper arms, move them into
the maintenance position before lifting them.

Lifting the Front Wiper Arms

P. 724

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.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogger to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.

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

setting become

the same.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation
will return to normal within a few minutes, once the
circuit has returned to normal.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

MIST

INT

AUTO

OFF

: Low speed wipe

: High speed wipe

Pull to
use
washer.

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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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.

■

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

■

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

Wipers and Washers

If the wiper stops operating due to any 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.

Automatic Intermittent Wipers

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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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

■

Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.

■

Washer (

)

Sprays on the rear window while you rotate
the switch to this position.
Hold it to activate the rear wiper and to spray
the washer. Once released, the washer spray
will stop and the rear wiper will return to its
selected switch setting after a few sweeps.

■

Operating in reverse

When you put the transmission into

(

with the windshield wipers activated, the

rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

■

Rear Wiper/Washer

OFF

: Continuous wipe

Washer

INT

: Intermittent

Windshield Wiper Operation

Rear Wiper Operation

Intermittent

Low speed wipe

High speed wipe

Continuous

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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 switch 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.

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
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.

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.

Models with heated door mirror

* Not available on all models

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

■

Brightness level indicator

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

Models with A-type meter

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 and it is dark
outside.

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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Brightness Control

The brightness of the gauge is automatically
adjusted depending on the ambient
brightness.

•

The brightness becomes darker when the
ambient light is dark.

•

The brightness becomes brighter when the
ambient light is bright.

■

Adjusting the brightness manually

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 can change the setting even when
the ambient lighting is bright, but the
brightness of the gauge won't change.

■

Brightness level indicator

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

Models with B-type meter

Brightness Control

Several seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the previous
screen.

Control Dial

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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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.

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

The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

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

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

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

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.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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.

■

Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions

Mirrors

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

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

Front Seats

P. 222

Tab

Daytime
Position

Night
Position

■

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in

(

Sensor

Auto Button

* Not available on all models

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Mirrors

Power Door Mirrors

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Power Door Mirrors

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

■

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.

Selector
Switch

Adjustment
Switch

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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.

■

Adjusting the front power seats

Seats

Always make seat adjustments before driving.

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.

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.

Move back.

Allow sufficient
space.

■

Adjusting the Seat Positions

Horizontal Position
Adjustment

Height Adjustment
(Driver's seat only)

Seat-back Angle
Adjustment

Driver's seat is shown.

* Not available on all models

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Front Seats

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Adjusting the front manual seats

Adjusting the front manual seats

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

Seats

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.

■

Adjusting the Seat-Backs

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.

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.

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Rear Seats

The rear seats can be folded down separately to allow for additional storage space.

Pull the release lever and fold down the seat-
back.

■

Folding Down the Rear Seats

Folding Down the Rear Seats

The rear seat-back(s) can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the cargo area.

To lock a seat-back upright, push it backwards until it
locks, so that the red tabs in the release lever go
down.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back.

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

P. 74

Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.

The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.

Release Lever

Red Tab

Seats

Rear Seats

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This feature alerts you to the possible presence of passengers or items in the rear
seats before you exit the vehicle. It activates when the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF if the rear doors were opened shortly before or after the power mode was set
to ON.

A reminder appears on the driver information
interface and an alert will sound when the
power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.

■

Rear Seat Reminder

Rear Seat Reminder

When the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF, the
reminder comes on briefly, then the function is
deactivated.

The reminder will not work if the power mode has
not been set to ON within 10 minutes of operating
the rear doors.

The system does not detect passengers in the rear
seats. Instead, it can detect when a rear door is
opened and closed, indicating that there may be
something in the rear seats.

You can turn off the notification setting.

Settings

P. 138

Customized Features

P. 387

Five-passenger models

Four-passenger models

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Seats

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints

, and put on their

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 safely parked and the engine is
off.

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.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an
inflating front airbag.

Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

* Not available on all models

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Seats

Head Restraints

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Head Restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions.

Head restraints are most effective for
protection against whiplash and other rear-
impact crash injuries when the center of the
back of the occupant's head rests against the
center of the restraint. The tops of the
occupant's ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.

Position head in the center of the
head restraint.

To raise the head restraint:

Pull it upward.

To lower the head restraint:

Push it down while pressing the release
button.

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Adjusting the Front Head Restraint Positions

Head Restraints

In order for the head restraint system to work
properly:

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Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or
from the restraint legs.

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Do not place any objects between an occupant and
the seat-back.

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Install each restraint in its proper location.

WARNING

Improperly positioning head restraints
reduces their effectiveness and increases
the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.

Make sure head restraints are in place and
positioned properly before driving.

* Not available on all models

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Seats

Head Restraints

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Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:

Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then, push the release button and pull the
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:

Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked
in position.

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Removing and Reinstalling the Front Head Restraints

Removing and Reinstalling the Front Head Restraints

WARNING

Failure to reinstall or correctly reinstall, the
head restraints can result in severe injury
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before
driving.

* Not available on all models

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Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following
situations:

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When any doors are opened.

•

You unlock the driver's door.

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When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF.

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Interior Light Switches

Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the
following situations:

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When you unlock the driver's door but do not open
it.

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When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but
do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

Settings

P. 138

Customized Features

P. 387

The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:

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When you lock the driver's door.