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1997 Accord Wagon 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.
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) .............................................................................
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index......................................................................................................................................................
Gas Station Information
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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- Page 1 1997 Accord Wagon 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 Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety......................... Driver and Passenger Safety ......................
- Page 2 This NOTICE One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls you avoid damage to your Honda, and convenience items.
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Page 3: Safety Messages
Safety Messages Your safety, and the safety of You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including: others, is very important. And Safety Labels — on the vehicle. operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. -
Page 4: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety General Guidelines for This section gives you important Supplemental Restraint information about occupant System ....Restraining Children protection. It shows how to use SRS Components . -
Page 5: Your Occupant Protection System
Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with seat A l l doors and the tailgate are The seats, head restraints, and belts and other features that work closed and locked (see page 17). door locks also play a role in together to protect you and your occupant safety. - Page 6 That is why many states seats (see page 18). require you to wear seat belts. Your Honda has seat belts in all A pregnant woman needs to wear five seating positions. The front a seat belt to protect herself and seats and the outside positions of her unborn child (see page 10).
- Page 7 mechanism will engage. The belt Your seat belt system also includes while it keeps some tension on the a light on the instrument panel to belt. During a collision or sudden will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely. If remind you to fasten your seat stop, the retractor automatically belt and to make sure your...
- Page 8 as is practical while still allowing 2. Check that the belt is not Wearing Seat Belts Properly you to maintain full control of the twisted. You can increase the effectiveness vehicle. Make sure the seat-back 3. Position the lap portion of the of your seat belts if you take a is upright (see page 16).
- Page 9 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of Front seats: Adjust the belt To unlatch the seat belt, push the the belt to remove any slack. anchor by squeezing the two red PRESS button on the buckle. Make sure the belt goes over buttons and sliding the anchor Guide the belt across your body to your collarbone and across...
- Page 10 To unlatch the belt, push the red Wearing the Lap Belt 2. Position the belt as low as PRESS button on the buckle. possible across your hips and 1. Pull the latch plate across your pelvic bones, not across your hips, and insert it into the stomach.