2004 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's...

2004 Civic Sedan 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. If you have a Civic GX refer to Civic GX Owner’s Manual Supplement for additional information. Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... i

A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii

Your Car at a Glance ......................................................................................................................................2

Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5 Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................49 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features.........................................................................................................87 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving .............................................................................................................................................111 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ...........................................................................................................................................................123 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................135 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.

Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................169 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information ...............................................................................................................................193 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................207 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................211 How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

This Owner’s Manual covers all models ofthe Civic 4-door. You may find descriptionsof equipment and features that are not onyour particular model.

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

This Owner’s Manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle, and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.

Owner’s Identif ication

POUR CLIENTS CANADIENAVIS IMPORTANT: Si vous avezbesoin d’un Manuel du Conducteuren français, veuillez demander àvotre concessionnaire decommander le numéro de pièce33S5AC30

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! Your selection of a 2004 Honda Civic was a wise investment.It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is toread this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls andconvenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle soyou can refer to it at any time.

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

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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

Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manualhelps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment.When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Hondadealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique toyour Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will bepleased to answer any questions and concerns.

Introduction

WARNING:

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

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

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

such as Important Safety Reminders or ImportantSafety Precautions.

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

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

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

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

on the vehicle.

A Few Words About Safety

Safety Messages

Safety Headings

Safety SectionInstructions

Safety Labels

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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

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

You CAN be HURT if you don’t followinstructions.

Your Vehicle at a Glance

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AIRBAGS

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRUNK RELEASE

POWER DOORLOCK SWITCH

DASH LIGHTSGAUGES

(P. 51)(P. 59)

(P. 70)

(P. 78)

(P. 113)

(P. 71) (P. 114)(P. 128)

(P. 126)

(P. 10, 22)

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHESTILT ADJUSTMENTMIRROR CONTROLS

MOONROOF

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER

CRUISE CONTROLMASTER SWITCH

AUDIO SYSTEM

DIGITAL CLOCK

(P. 63)

(P. 80)

(P. 107)

(P. 81) (P. 66) (P. 107)

(P. 65)

(P. 92)

(P. 106)

(P. 65)

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This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat beltsproperly. It explains how yourairbags work. And it tells you how toproperly restrain infants andchildren in your vehicle.

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

.......................................Seat Belts . 8.........................................Airbags . 10

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

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 145. Fasten and Position the

...Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts . 14....6. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 16

7. Maintain a Proper Sitting................................Position . 16

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17...Additional Safety Precautions . 18

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

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

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

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

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

How Your Front Airbags.........................................Work . 22

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 25How the SRS Indicator Light

.......................................Works . 26How the Side Airbag Cutoff

...........Indicator Light Works . 27.............................Airbag Service . 28

...Additional Safety Precautions . 28Protecting Children General

................................Guidelines . 29All Children Must Be

...............................Restrained . 29

All Children Should Sit in the.................................Back Seat . 30

The Passenger’s Front Airbag.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 30

If You Must Drive with Several...................................Children . 32

If a Child Requires Close..................................Attention . 32

...Additional Safety Precautions . 33...........................Protecting Infants . 34

.............Protecting Small Children . 35.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 36....................Installing a Child Seat . 37

Installing a Child Seat Using.....................................LATCH . 38

Installing a Child Seat with a..................Lap/shoulder Belt . 40

Installing a Child Seat with a......................................Tether . 41

...........Protecting Larger Children . 42...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 43

..................Using a Booster Seat . 43...Additional Safety Precautions . 45

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46...................................Safety Labels . 47

Driver and Passenger Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety 5

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

A seat belt is your best protection inall types of collisions. Airbagssupplement seat belts, but airbagsare designed to inflate only in amoderate to severe frontal collision.So even though your vehicle isequipped with airbags, make sureyou and your passenger always wearyour seat belts, and wear themproperly. (See page ).

Children age 12 and under shouldride properly restrained in a backseat. Infants and small childrenshould be restrained in a child seat.Larger children should use a boosterand a lap/shoulder belt until they

can use the belt properly without abooster (see page ). Excessive speed is a major factor in

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

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

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

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

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Important Safety Precautions


Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Restrain All Children

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in SafeCondition

Don’t Drink and Drive

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Some safety features do not requireany action on your part. Theseinclude a strong steel frameworkthat forms a safety cage around thepassenger compartment; front andrear crash zones, a collapsiblesteering column, and seat belttensioners that tighten the front seatbelts in the event of a crash.

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

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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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(1) Safety Cage(2) Crush Zone(3) Seats & Seat-Backs(4) Head Restraints(5) Collapsible Steering Column(6) Seat Belts(7) Front Airbags(8) Side Airbags

(On some models)(9) Seat Belt Tensioners(10) Door Locks(11) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners

However, you and your passengerscan’t take full advantage of thesesafety features unless you remainsitting in a proper position andalways wear your seat belts properly.In fact, some safety features cancontribute to injuries if they are notused properly.

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

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

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

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.

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

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


Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts


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When properly worn, seat belts:

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

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

Keep you from being thrown outof the vehicle.

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

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

Always wear your seat belt, andmake sure you wear it properly.

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


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Not wearing a seat belt properlyincreases the chance of seriousinjury or death in a crash, evenif you have airbags.

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

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

for more information on howyour front airbags work).

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

They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.

Your vehicle also has side airbags tohelp protect the upper torso of thedriver or a front seat passengerduring a moderate to severe sideimpact. (See page for moreinformation on how your side airbagswork.)

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

Always wearyour seat belt properly, and situpright, and as far back from thesteering wheel while allowing fullcontrol of the vehicle. A frontpassenger should move their seat asfar back from the dashboard aspossible.

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Only models equipped with side airbags.


Airbags

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

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

What you should do:


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

Remember however, that no safetysystem can prevent all injures ordeaths that can occur in severecrashes, even where seat belts areproperly worn and the airbags deploy.

The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengersand teenage children who are largeenough and mature enough to ride inthe front seat.

See page for important guidelineson how to properly protect infants,small children, and larger childrenwho ride in your vehicle.

After everyone has entered thevehicle, be sure the doors are closedand locked.

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

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

See page for how to lock thedoors.

Adjust the driver’s seat as far to therear as possible while allowing you tomaintain full control of the vehicle.Have a front passenger adjust theirseat as far to the rear as possible.

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

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Protecting Adults and Teens


Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats1. 2.

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

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

Once your seat is adjusted correctly,rock it back and forth to make surethe seat is locked into position. Seepage for how to adjust the frontseats.

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

Always sit as far back from thefront airbags as possible.

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

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

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

See page for how to adjust seat-backs.

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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.

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

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

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

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

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

See page for how to adjust thehead restraints.

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

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

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Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts

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

Make sure head restraints arein place and positioned properlybefore driving.

If necessary, pull up on the belt againto remove any slack, then check thatthe belt rests across the center ofyour chest and over your shoulder.This spreads the forces of a crashover the strongest bones in yourupper body.

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.

If the seat belt touches or crossesyour neck, or if it crosses your arminstead of your shoulder, you need toadjust the seat belt anchor height.

To adjust the height of a front seatbelt anchor, press and hold therelease buttons and slide the anchorup or down as needed (it has fourpositions).

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

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

Make sure all seat belts areproperly positioned beforedriving.

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

Using a seatbelt that is not working properly canresult in serious injury or death.Have your Honda dealer check thebelt as soon as possible.

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

Adjust the steering wheel, if needed,so that the wheel points toward yourchest, not toward your face. Thisprovides optimal protection from thefront airbag.

See page for how to adjust thesteering wheel.

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

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

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

Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper SittingPosition

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In addition, an occupant who is out ofposition in the front seat can beseriously or fatally injured in a crashby striking interior parts of thevehicle or being struck by aninflating front airbag. Being struckby an inflating side airbag can resultin possibly serious injuries.

If you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep the lap part of the belt aslow as possible across the hips.

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

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

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


Advice for Pregnant Women


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If a side airbaginflates, a cup holder or other hardobject attached on or near thedoor could be propelled inside thevehicle and hurt someone.



Keep your hands and arms awayfrom the airbag covers.

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

Do not attach or place objects onthe front airbag covers.

Two people should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.

On models with side airbags, donot attach hard objects on or neara front door.

Additional Safety Precautions

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Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all five seatingpositions. The front seat belts arealso equipped with automatic seatbelt tensioners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The seat belt systemincludes an indicator on the

instrument panel and a beeper toremind you and your passengers tofasten your seat belts.

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

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

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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts


Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt

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

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

The tensioners are designed toactivate primarily in frontal collisions,and they should activate in anycollision severe enough to causefront-airbag inflation.

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

However, the tensioners can beactivated during a collision in whichthe front airbags do not deploy. Inthis case, the airbags would not beneeded, but the additional restraintcould be helpful.



Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

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

Pull each belt out fully and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat the latches work smoothly andthe belts retract easily. Any belt thatis not in good condition or notworking properly will not providegood protection and should bereplaced as soon as possible.

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

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by the dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof protection in a subsequent crash.The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed. If the automatic seatbelt tensioners activate during acrash, they must be replaced.

Honda Warranty Information



Seat Belt Maintenance

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

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

Your Airbag System includes:

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

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitors andrecords information about thesensors, the control unit, theairbag activators, and driver andfront passenger seat belt use whenthe ignition is ON (II).

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

If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision, sensors willdetect the vehicle’s rapiddeceleration. If the rate ofdeceleration is high enough, thecontrol unit will instantly inflate thedriver’s and front passenger’s frontairbags, at the time and with theforce needed.

Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe frontal impactor side impact in models equippedwith side airbags.

Automatic seat belt tensioners(see page ).

one for the driver and one for afront passenger. The airbags arestored in the outer edges of theseat-backs. Both are marked‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you to a possibleproblem with your airbags (seepage ).

an indicator on the dashboard thatalerts you that the passenger’sside airbag has been turned off(see page ).

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On models equipped with side airbags,

On models equipped with side airbags,

Additional Information About Your Airbags


Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work

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During a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the airbag helps protect yourhead and chest.

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

It the occupant belt is ,the airbag will deploy at the samethreshold as a conventional airbag,because the occupant would needextra protection.


Dual-Stage Airbags

more severe

less severe

Dual-Threshold Airbags

latched

not latched


(On models equipped)

If you ever have a moderate tosevere side impact, the sensors willdetect rapid deceleration and signalthe control unit to instantly inflateeither the driver’s or the passenger’sside airbag.Only one airbag will deploy during aside impact. If the impact is on thepassenger’s side, the passenger’sside airbag will deploy even if thereis no passenger.

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

The passenger’s side airbag has acutoff system designed to turn offthe passenger’s side airbag if a child’shead is in the airbag’s deploymentpath (see page ).

If the side airbag cutoff indicatorcomes on, have the passenger situpright. Once the passenger is out ofthe deployment path of the sideairbag, the system will turn theairbag back on and the indicator willgo out.

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

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How Your Side Airbags Work

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The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problem

with your front airbags, side airbags,or front seat belt tensioners. Seepage .

When you turn the ignition to ON(II), this indicator will light brieflythen go out. This tells you that thesystem is working properly.

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

If the SRS indicator does not comeon after you turn the ignition toON (II).

If the indicator stays on after theengine starts.

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

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

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How the SRS Indicator LightWorks

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Ignoring the SRS indicator lightcan result in serious injury ordeath if the airbag systems, ortensioners do not work properly.

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

(On models equipped)This light alerts you thatthe passenger’s side airbag

has been automatically shut off. Itdoes mean there is a problemwith your side airbags.

To reduce the risk of injury from aninflating side airbag, your vehicle hasan automatic cutoff system for thepassenger’s side airbag.

Although Honda does not encouragechildren to ride in front, this systemis designed to shut off the sideairbag if a child leans sideways andthe child’s head is in the side airbagdeployment path.

If a short adult leans sideways, or alarger adult slouches and leanssideways into the side airbagdeployment path, the system mayalso shut off the side airbag.

When you turn the ignition to ON(II), the indicator should light brieflyand go out. If it doesn’t light, it stayson or comes on while driving withouta passenger in the front seat, havethe system checked.



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How the Side Airbag CutoffIndicator Light Works

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

Any airbagthat has deployed must bereplaced along with the controlunit and other related parts. If afront airbag inflates the seat belttensioners must also be replaced.Do not try to remove or replaceany airbag by yourself. This mustbe done by a Honda dealer or aknowledgeable body shop.

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.

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

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

Improperlyreplacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your sideairbags from inflating during aside impact.

Take your vehicle toan authorized Honda dealer assoon as possible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.



Airbag Service Additional Safety Precautions

An airbag ever inflates.

Do not attempt to deactivate yourairbags.

Do not tamper with airbagcomponents or wiring for anyreason.

Do not expose the front seat-backsto liquid.

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

The SRS indicator light alerts youto a problem.

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

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

If you have children, or if you everneed to drive with a child in yourvehicle, be sure to read this section.It begins with important generalguidelines, then presents specialinformation for infants, smallchildren, and larger children.

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

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All Children Must Be Restrained

Protecting Children General Guidelines

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

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

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According to accident statistics,children of all ages and sizes aresafer when they are restrained in theback seat. The National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration andTransport Canada recommend thatall children age 12 and under beproperly restrained in the back seat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Never put a rear-facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s front airbag.

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

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

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

All Children Should Sit in theBack Seat

The Passenger’s Front AirbagCan Pose Serious Risks

Infants

Small Children

Larger Children


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To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin the back seat, your vehicle haswarning labels on the dashboard andon the driver’s and front passenger’svisors. Please read and follow theinstructions on these labels.

To remind you of the front airbaghazards, your vehicle has warninglabels on the driver’s and frontpassenger’s visors. Please read andfollow the instructions on theselabels.


U.S. Models Canadian Models


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

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

If a child requires physical attentionor frequent visual contact, westrongly recommend that anotheradult ride with the child in the backseat. The back seat is far safer for achild than the front.

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

Move the vehicle seat as far to therear as possible (see page ).

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

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

).

Your vehicle has three seatingpositions in the back seat wherechildren can be properly restrained.If you ever have to carry fourchildren, and a child must ride infront:

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If You Must Drive with SeveralChildren

If a Child Requires CloseAttention


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Never hold an infant or child onyour lap. If you are not wearing aseat belt in crash, you could bethrown forward and crash thechild against the dashboard or aseat-back. If you are wearing aseat belt the child can be tornfrom your arms and be seriouslyhurt or killed.

Never let two children use thesame seat belt. If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.

Use childproof door locks toprevent children from opening thedoors. This can prevent childrenfrom accidentally falling out.

Do not leave children alone in avehicle. Leaving children withoutadult supervision is illegal in moststates and Canadian provinces,and can be very hazardous. Forexample, infants and smallchildren left in a vehicle on a hotday can die from heatstroke. Achild left alone with the key in theignition can accidentally set thevehicle in motion, possibly injuringthemselves or others.

Keep vehicle keys and remotetransmitters out of the reach ofchildren. Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignition,and open the trunk, which canlead to accidental injury or death.

Lock all doors and trunk whenyour vehicle is not in use. Childrenwho play in vehicles canaccidentally get trapped inside thetrunk. Teach your children not toplay in or around vehicles. Knowhow to operate the emergencytrunk opener and decide if yourchildren should be shown how touse this feature (see page ).

Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child. During a crash, thebelt could press deep into the childand cause serious or fatal injuries.

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In this vehicle, a rear-facing childseat can be placed in any seatingposition in the back seat, but not inthe front.Never put a rear-facing child seat inthe front seat. If the passenger’sfront airbag inflates, it can hit theback of the child seat with enoughforce to kill or seriously injure aninfant.

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

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

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent thedriver or a front passenger frommoving the seat as far back asrecommended, or from locking theseat-back in the desired position.In either of these situations, westrongly recommend that you installthe child seat directly behind thefront passenger seat, move the frontseat as far forward as needed, andleave it unoccupied. Or you may wishto get a smaller child seat that allowsyou to safely carry a front passenger.

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

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

Protecting Infants and Small Children


Child Seat Placement

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

Child Seat TypeProtecting Infants

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

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

We also recommend that a smallchild stay in the child seat as long aspossible, until the child reaches theweight or height limit for the seat.

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

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

A child who is at least one year old,and who fits within the child seatmaker’s weight and height limits,should be restrained in a forward-facing, upright child seat.

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

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


Child Seat Placement

Child Seat Type

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

Protecting Infants and Small Children

Protecting Small Children

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

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

When buying a child seat, you needto choose between a conventionalchild seat, or one designed for usewith the Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Children (LATCH) system.

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

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

Whatever type of seat you choose, toprovide proper protection a childseat should meet threerequirements:

Look for FMVSS213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

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

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

Conventional child seats must besecured to a vehicle with a seat belt,whereas LATCH-compatible seatsare secured by attaching the seat tohardware built into the two outerrear seats.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A child seat secured with a seat beltshould be installed as firmly aspossible. However, it does not needto be ‘‘rock solid’’. Some side-to-sidemovement can be expected andshould not reduce the child seat’seffectiveness.

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

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

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

Installing a Child Seat


Properly secure the child seat tothe vehicle.

Make sure the child seat is firmlysecured.

Secure the child in the child seat.

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Your vehicle is equipped withLATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for Children) at the outerrear seats. The lower anchors arelocated between the seat-back andseat bottom, and are to be used onlywith a child seat designed for usewith LATCH.

To install a LATCH-compatible childseat:

Move the seat belt buckle ortongue away from the loweranchors.Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat andanchors.

The location of each lower anchor ismarked with a small circle above thepoint.

On Canadian models, each locationmark has the symbol shown above.

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MARKS

LOWER ANCHORS

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

Other LATCH-compatible seats havea flexible-type connection as shownabove.

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

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

Lift the rear head restraint, thenroute the tether strap over theseat-back between the legs of thehead restraint, making sure thestrap is not twisted.

Attach the tether strap hook to thetether anchor, then tighten thestrap as instructed by the childseat maker.

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

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ANCHORAGEPOINT

TETHER STRAPHOOK

Rigid type Flexible type

When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts inthe back seating positions, and in thefront passenger seat, have a lockingmechanism that must be activated tosecure a child seat.

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

To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of thebelt all the way out until it stops,then let the belt feed back into theretractor.

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

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After confirming that the belt islocked, then grab the shoulderpart of the belt near the buckleand pull up to remove any slackfrom the lap part of the belt.Remember, if the lap part of thebelt is not tight, the child seat willnot be secure.

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is firmly secured. Ifthe child seat is not secure,unlatch the belt, allow it to retractfully, then repeat these steps.

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

A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe back seat, using one of theanchorage points shown above.

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

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

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COVER

ANCHORAGE POINT

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster and wear a lap/shoulder belt.The following pages giveinstructions on how to check properseat belt fit, what kind of boosterseat to use if one is needed, andimportant precautions for a childwho must sit in front.

Lift the anchor point lid, thenattach the tether strap hook to theanchor, making sure the strap isnot twisted.Tighten the strap according to theseat maker’s instructions.

Attach the tether strap hook to theanchor, making sure the strap isnot twisted, then tighten the strapaccording to the seat-maker’sinstructions.

After properly securing the childseat with the lap/shoulder belt(see page ), route the tetherstrap over the top of the seat-back.

After securing the child seat in thedesired position (see pages and

), lift the head restraint, thenroute the tether strap over the topof the seat-back and through thehead restraint legs.

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Installing a Child Seat, Protecting Larger Children


Using an Outer Anchorage Point Protecting Larger ChildrenUsing the Center AnchoragePoint

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TETHER STRAPHOOK

ANCHORAGEPOINT

Allowing a larger child age 12 orunder to sit in front can result ininjury or death if the passenger’sfront airbag inflates.

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

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

Does the child sit all the way backagainst the seat?

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

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?

Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?

Will the child be able to stayseated like this for the whole trip?

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

facing child seat should ride in aback seat and use a booster seatuntil the lap/shoulder belt fits themproperly without the booster.

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Protecting Larger Children


Checking Seat Belt Fit Using a Booster Seat

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Some states also require children touse a booster until they reach agiven age or weight (e.g., 6 years or60 lbs). Be sure to check currentlaws in the state or states where youintend to drive.

Booster seats can be high-back orlow-back. Whichever style you select,make sure the booster meets federalsafety standards and that you followthe booster seat maker’s instructions.

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

If the passenger’s front airbaginflates, and it inflates in a moderateto severe frontal collision, the airbagcan cause serious injuries to a childwho is unrestrained, improperlyrestrained, sitting too close to theairbag, or out of position.

The side airbag also poses risks. Ifany part of a larger child’s body is inthe path of a deploying side airbag,the child could receive possiblyserious injuries.

A child may continue using a boosterseat until the tops of their ears areeven with the top of the vehicle’s orbooster’s seat-back. A child of thisheight should be tall enough to usethe lap/shoulder belt without abooster.

If a child who uses a booster must bein front, move the vehicle seat as farback as possible and be sure thechild is wearing the seat beltproperly.



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If you decide that a child can safelyride up front, be sure to:

Carefully read the owner’s manualand make sure you understand allseat belt instructions and all safetyinformation.

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position.

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

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

This could result inserious neck injuries during a crash.

This could causevery serious injuries during a crash.It also increases the chance that thechild will slide under the belt in acrash and be injured.

If they do, they couldbe very seriously injured in a crash.

Devices intended to improve achild’s comfort or reposition theshoulder part of a seat belt can makethe belt less effective, and increasethe chance of serious injury in acrash.

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

Of course, children vary widely. Andwhile age may be one indicator ofwhen a child can safely ride in thefront. There are other importantfactors you should consider.

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

Physically, a child must be largeenough for the lap/shoulder belt toproperly fit (see page ). If the seatbelt does not fit properly, with orwithout the child sitting on a booster,the child should not sit in the front.

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

Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind the back orunder the arm.

Two children should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on a seatbelt.

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

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

With the trunk lid open, air flow canpull exhaust gas into your vehicle’sinterior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with thetrunk lid open, open all the windowsand set the heating and coolingsystem as shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehicle,even in an unconfined area, with theengine running, adjust the heatingand cooling system as follows:

Select the Fresh Air mode.Select the mode.Turn the fan on high speed.Set the temperature control to acomfortable setting.

Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.The vehicle was in an accidentthat may have damaged the under-side.

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Carbon Monoxide Hazard


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

Avoid any enclosed areas oractivities that expose you tocarbon monoxide.

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury. Read these labels carefully. Ifa label comes off or becomes hard toread, contact your Honda dealer fora replacement.

U.S. models

Canadian models

U.S. models only

Safety Labels


RADIATOR CAP

SUN VISORDASHBOARD

On models without side airbags

On models with side airbags

Safety Labels


HOOD

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

...........................Control Locations . 50............................Instrument Panel . 51

................Instrument Panel Lights . 54..Maintenance Required Indicator . 58

.............................................Gauges . 59...............Odometer/Trip Meter . 59

..................................Fuel Gauge . 59...................Temperature Gauge . 60

Controls Near the Steering...........................................Wheel . 61

.Windshield Wipers and Washers . 62...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 63

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 64...................Hazard Warning Light . 65.................Rear Window Defogger . 65

..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 66...............................Keys and Locks . 67

........................Immobilizer System . 68................................Ignition Switch . 69

......................................Door Locks . 70......................Power Door Locks . 70

..............Childproof Door Locks . 70...........................................Trunk . 71

........Emergency Trunk Opener . 71.......................Remote Transmitter . 72

.................................................Seats . 74

..............................Power Windows . 78.........................................Moonroof . 80

.............................................Mirrors . 80.................................Parking Brake . 82.................................Interior Lights . 83

...........Interior Convenience Items . 84.......................Beverage Holders . 85

..........Accessory Power Sockets . 85....................................Glove Box . 85

...............Console Compartment . 85

Instruments and Controls

Instruments and Controls 49

AT model is shown.

Control Locations

Instruments and Controls50

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

TRUNK RELEASE

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES


POWER DOOR LOCKSWITCH

MIRRORCONTROLS

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MOONROOFCONTROLS

(P. 70)

(P. 80)

(P. 107)

(P. 78)

(P. 81)

(P. 113)

(P. 71) (P. 114)

(P. 107)

AUDIO SYSTEM(P. 92)

(P. 106)DIGITAL CLOCK

(P. 88)

The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.

Instrument Panel


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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE ANDBRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR

MAINTENANCEREQUIRED INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMINDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM INDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSUREINDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEMINDICATOR

(P. 55)

(P. 56)

(P. 56)

(P. 55, 182)

(P. 55, 182)

(P. 183)

(P. 128)

(P. 54) (P. 57)

(P. 54)

(P. 54)

(P. 55)

(P. 56)

(P. 58)

(P. 56)

Instrument Panel


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DAYTIME RUNNINGLIGHTS INDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

WASHER LEVELINDICATOR





SEAT BELTREMINDER LIGHT

MAINTENANCE REQUIREDINDICATOR


LOW FUEL INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR(P. 54)

(P. 57)

(P. 55, 182)

(P. 55, 182)

(P. 183)

(P. 56)

(P. 54)

(P. 57)

(P. 56)

(P. 56)

(P. 55)

(P. 54)

(P. 56)

(P. 58)

Instrument Panel


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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR


MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR




SEAT BELTREMINDER LIGHT

MAINTENANCE REQUIREDINDICATOR



LOW FUEL INDICATOR

(P. 54)

(P. 57)

(P. 55, 182)

(P. 55, 182)

(P. 183)

(P. 56)

(P. 54)

(P. 56)

(P. 55)

(P. 58)

(P. 56)

(P. 54)

Only on models equipped with sideairbags

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. This light comes on when you turn

the ignition switch to ON (II). If itcomes on at any other time, itindicates a potential problem withyour front airbags or automatic seatbelt tensioners. On models equippedwith side airbags, this indicator willalso alert you to a potential problemwith your side airbags or passenger’sside airbag automatic cutoff system.For complete information, see page

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

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The seat belt system includes anindicator on the instrument paneland a beeper to remind you and yourpassengers to fasten your seat belts.

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

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

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Instrument Panel Lights

Seat Belt Reminder Light

Supplemental RestraintSystem Indicator

Side Airbag CutoffIndicator


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

The engine can be severely damagedif this light flashes or stays on whenthe engine is running. For completeinformation, see page .

This indicator has two functions:

If it remains lit after you have fullyreleased the parking brake whilethe engine is running, or if itcomes on while driving, therecould be a problem with the brakesystem. For complete information,see page .

It comes on when you turn theignition switch to ON (II). It is areminder to check the parkingbrake. Driving with the parkingbrake not fully released candamage the brakes and tires.

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

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Charging SystemIndicator

Low Oil PressureIndicator

Parking Brakeand BrakeSystemIndicator

Anti-lock Brake System(ABS) Indicator

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See page . This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. See page

for information on the headlightcontrols.

On Canadian models, this indicatorcomes on with reduced brightnesswhen the Daytime Running Lights(DRL) are on (see page ).

This lights when you set the cruisecontrol. See page for informationon operating the cruise control.

This light comes on if the trunk lid isnot closed tightly.

This indicator comes on as areminder that you must refuel soon.

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

The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the indicators do not blinkor blinks rapidly, it usually meansone of the turn signal bulbs isburned out (see page ). Replacethe bulb as soon as possible, sinceother drivers cannot see that you aresignaling.

When you turn on the HazardWarning switch, both turn signalindicators blink. All turn signals onthe outside of the vehicle shouldflash.

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Only on models equipped with CruiseControl System

Canadian models only


Malfunction IndicatorLamp

Turn Signal andHazard WarningIndicators

High Beam Indicator

Cruise Control Indicator

Trunk-open Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Washer Level Indicator


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

This light comes on for a few sec-onds when you turn the ignitionswitch ON (II). It will then go off ifyou have inserted a properly-codedignition key. If it is not a properly-coded key, the light will blink andthe engine will not start (see page

).

This light also blinks several timeswhen you turn the ignition switchfrom ON (II) to ACCESSORY (I) orLOCK (0).

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‘‘Daytime RunningLights’’ Indicator

Immobilizer SystemIndicator

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Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), it willlight for two seconds when you firstturn the ignition switch to ON (II),and then flash for ten seconds.

If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000km) without having the scheduledmaintenance performed, this lightwill remain on as a constantreminder.

This indicator reminds you that it istime to take your vehicle in forscheduled maintenance.Refer to the Maintenance Schedulesfor Normal and Severe DrivingConditions on pages and .

For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km)after the Maintenance RequiredIndicator is reset, it will come on fortwo seconds when you turn theignition switch to ON (II).

Your dealer will reset this indicatorafter completing the scheduledmaintenance. If this maintenance isnot done by a Honda dealer, resetthe light as follows.

Press and hold the Select/Resetknob in the instrument panel, thenturn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Hold the knob for about tenseconds until the light goes off.Turn off the engine.1.

2.

3.

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Maintenance Required Indicator


Maintenance RequiredIndicator

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The odometer shows the total dis-tance your vehicle has been driven.It measures miles in the U.S. modelsand kilometers in the Canadianmodels.It is illegal under U.S. federal law andCanadian provincial regulations todisconnect, reset, or alter theodometer with the intent to changethe number of miles or kilometers

indicated.

The odometer and the trip metersuse the same display. Switch thesedisplays by pressing the Select/Reset knob.The trip meter shows the number ofmiles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it.

There are two trip meters: Trip A

and Trip B. Each trip meter worksindependently, so you can keep trackof two different distances.

This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount. The needlereturns to the bottom after you turnoff the ignition.

To reset a trip meter, display it andthen press and hold the Select/Resetknob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.

Odometer/Trip Meter

Fuel Gauge

LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian Si models

Gauges


ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOBThe U.S. instrumentpanel is shown

TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE

FUEL GAUGE

Avoid driving with an extremely lowf uel level. Running out of f uel couldcause the engine to misf ire, damagingthe catalytic converter.

This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the pointer should rise toabout the middle of the gauge. Insevere driving conditions, the pointermay rise to the upper zone. If itreaches the red (Hot) mark, pullsafely to the side of the road. Turn topage for instructions andprecautions on checking the engine’scooling system.

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Gauges


Temperature Gauge

Canadian DX model

U.S. DX model

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ODOMETER/TRIP METER

TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER

SELECT/RESET KNOB

FUEL GAUGETEMPERATURE GAUGE

ODOMETER/TRIP METER

SPEEDOMETER

SELECT/RESET KNOB

FUEL GAUGETEMPERATURE GAUGE

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Controls Near the Steering Wheel


MOONROOF

HAZARD WARNINGLIGHTS

TILT ADJUSTMENT

MIRROR CONTROLS

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

CRUISE CONTROLSWITCHES

REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER

WINDSHIELDWIPERS/WASHERS


HORN

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MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO LowHI HighWindshield Washers

Push the right lever up or down toselect a position.

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers run at highspeed until you release the lever.

The wipers operate everyfew seconds. In low speed andhigh speed, the wipers runcontinuously.

Vary the delay by turning the INTTIME ring.

The wipers run at high speed.

The wipers run at low speed.

Pull thewiper control lever toward you andhold it. The washers spray untilyou release the lever. The wipersrun at low speed, then completeone more sweep after you releasethe lever.

1.2.3.4.5.6.

On EX model in the U.S., and LX andSi models in Canada

Windshield Wipers and Washers


OFF

MIST

INT

HI

LO

Windshield Washer

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Turn SignalOffParking and interior lightsHeadlight onHigh beamsFlash high beams

Push down on theleft lever to signal a left turn and upto signal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever andhold it. The lever will return tocenter when you release it orcomplete a turn.

Rotating switchon the left lever controls to the‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parkinglights, taillights, instrument panellights, side-marker lights, and rearlicense plate lights. Turning theswitch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turnson the headlights. If you leave thelights on with the key removed fromthe ignition switch, you will hear areminder tone when you open thedriver’s door.

To turn on, pushthe lever forward until you hear aclick. The blue high beam indicatorwill light (see page ). Pull it backto return to low beams. To flash thehigh beams, pull the lever backlightly, then release it. The highbeams will stay on as long as youhold the lever back.

With the headlight switch off, thehigh beam headlights come on withreduced brightness when you turnthe ignition switch ON (II) andrelease the parking brake. Theyremain on until you turn the ignitionoff, even if you set the parking brake.

The headlights revert to normaloperation when you turn them onwith the switch.

1.2.3.4.5.6.

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Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal

Headlights On

High Beams

Daytime Running Lights(Canadian Models)

Turn Signal and Headlights

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The knob on the instrument panelcontrols the brightness of the instru-ment panel lights. Turn the knob toadjust the brightness.

There are six brightness levels.When you turn the knob, theodometer/trip meter displaychanges to circles that show you thecurrent level. You will hear a tonewhen you reach the maximum orminimum brightness.

Adjust the brightness to the desiredlevel with the headlight switch off,and also with the headlight switch on.

To reduce glare at night, theinstrument panel illumination dimswhen you turn the light switch to

or . Turning the Select/Reset knob fully to the right willreturn the instrument panel to thebrightness adjusted with theheadlight switch off and a tone willsound.

On LX, US EX, and Canadian Si models

Instrument Panel Brightness


SELECT/RESET KNOB

DX models KNOBLX, U.S. EX, and CanadianSi models

Make sure the rear window is clearand you have good visibility beforestarting to drive.

The defogger and antenna wires onthe inside of the rear window can beaccidentally damaged. Whencleaning the glass, always wipe sideto side.

Push the button between the centervents to turn on the hazard warninglights (four-way flashers). Thiscauses all four outside turn signalsand both indicators in the instrumentpanel to flash. Use the hazardwarning lights if you need to park ina dangerous area near heavy traffic,or if your vehicle is disabled.

The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The light in thebutton lights to show the defogger ison. If you do not turn it off, thedefogger will shut itself off afterabout 15 minutes. It also shuts offwhen you turn off the ignition. Youhave to turn it on again when yourestart the vehicle.

Hazard Warning Light, Rear Window Defogger

Hazard Warning Light Rear Window Defogger


See page for important safetyinformation about how to properlyposition the steering wheel.

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Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving.

To adjust the steering wheel upwardor downward:

Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.

Push the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in that position.

Make sure you have securelylocked the steering wheel in placeby trying to move it up and down.

Move the steering wheel so itpoints to your chest, not towardyour face. Make sure you can seethe instrument panel gauges andindicators.

1.

4.

2.

3.

Steering Wheel Adjustment


Adjusting the steering wheelposition while driving maycause you to lose control of thevehicle and be seriously injuredin a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel onlywhen the vehicle is stopped.

You should have received a keynumber tag with your set of keys.You will need this key number if youever have to get a key replaced useonly Honda-approved key blanks.

These keys contain electroniccircuits that are activated by theImmobilizer System. They will notwork to start the engine if thecircuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from directsunlight, high temperature, andhigh humidity.

Do not drop the keys or set heavyobjects on them.

Keep the keys away from liquids.If they get wet, dry themimmediately with a soft cloth.

The keys do not contain batteries.Do not try to take them apart.

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle.

The valet key works only in theignition and the door locks. You cankeep the trunk, trunk release handleand rear seat trunk access lockedwhen you leave your vehicle and thevalet key at a parking facility.

Keys and Locks


MASTERKEYS(Black)

VALETKEY(Gray)

KEYNUMBERTAG

The Immobilizer System protectsyour vehicle from theft. If animproperly-coded key (or otherdevice) is used, the engine’s fuelsystem is disabled.

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your Honda dealer.

Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. Electricalproblems could result that may makeyour vehicle undriveable.

If you have lost your key and cannotstart your engine, contact a Hondadealer.

When you turn the ignition switch toON (II), the Immobilizer Systemindicator should come on for a fewseconds, then go out. If the indicatorstarts to blink, it means the systemdoes not recognize the coding of thekey. Turn the ignition switch toLOCK (0), remove the key, reinsertit, and turn the switch to ON (II)again.

The system may not recognize yourkey’s coding if another immobilizerkey or other metal object (i.e. keyfob) is near the ignition switch whenyou insert the key.

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

Immobilizer System


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The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).

If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may make it difficultto turn the key. Firmly turn thesteering wheel to the left or right asyou turn the key.

You canoperate the audio system and theaccessory power sockets in thisposition.

This is the normal keyposition when driving. Several of thelights on the instrument panel comeon as a test when you turn theignition switch from ACCESSORY toON.

Use this positiononly to start the engine. The switchreturns to ON (II) when you let go ofthe key.

You will hear a reminder beeper ifyou leave the key in the ignitionswitch in the LOCK (0) orACCESSORY (I) position and openthe driver’s door. Remove the key toturn off the beeper.

You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To turn the key, you must push thekey in slightly. If your vehicle has anautomatic transmission, the shiftlever must also be in park.

If your vehicle has an automatictransmission, the shift lever must bein Park before you can remove thekey from the ignition switch.

Ignition Switch


ACCESSORY (I)

ON (II)

START (III)LOCK (0)

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Removing the key from theignition switch while drivinglocks the steering. This cancause you to lose control.

Remove the key from theignition switch only whenparked.

Each door has a lock tab on the top.Push the tab down to lock the doorand pull it up to unlock.

All doors lock when you push downthe lock tab on the driver’s door, orlock the driver’s door from theoutside with the key. Only the driver’sdoor unlocks when you use the keyor lock tab. To unlock the passen-gers’ doors, use the master door lockswitch or the lock tab on each door.

The childproof door locks aredesigned to prevent children seatedin the rear from accidentally openingthe rear doors. Each rear door has alock lever near the edge. With thelever in the LOCK position, the doorcannot be opened from the insideregardless of the position of the locktab. To open the door, pull the locktab up and use the outside doorhandle.

To lock any passenger’s door whengetting out of the vehicle, push thelock tab down and close the door. Tolock the driver’s door, pull and holdthe outside door handle then pushthe lock tab down. Release thehandle, then close the door.

Standard on some models

Door Locks


Door Locks Power Door Locks Childproof Door Locks

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Unlock

Lock

Unlock

Lock

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

LEVER

To open the trunk, pull the trunkrelease handle to the left of thedriver’s seat. To protect items in thetrunk when you need to give the keyto someone else, lock the trunkrelease handle with the master keyand give the other person the valetkey.

To close the trunk, press down onthe trunk lid.

You can also use the master key toopen the trunk lock.

Keep the trunk lid closed at all timeswhile driving to avoid damaging itand to prevent exhaust gas fromgetting into the interior. See CarbonMonoxide Hazard, page .

Parents should decide if theirchildren should be shown how to usethis feature.

As a safety feature, your vehicle hasa release lever on the trunk latch sothe trunk can be opened from inside.To open the trunk, push the releaselever to the left.

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Door Locks


Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener

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TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE

Pull

MASTER KEYMASTER KEY

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Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to unlock the other doors. Ifyou do not open any doors within 30seconds, they will automaticallyrelock.

Press this button forabout one second to attract attention;the horn will sound and the exteriorlights will flash for about 30 seconds.To cancel panic mode, press anyother button on the remotetransmitter or turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II).

Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperatures.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.If you lose a transmitter, thereplacement needs to bereprogrammed by a Honda dealer.

Press this button once tolock all doors. Some exterior lightswill flash. When you push LOCKtwice within 5 seconds, you will heara beep to verify that the doors arelocked. You cannot lock it if any dooris not fully closed or key is in theignition switch.

On models equipped

Remote Transmitter


UNLOCK

PANIC

LOCK

Remote Transmitter Care

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UNLOCKBUTTON

LED LOCKBUTTON

PANICBUTTON

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If it takes several pushes on thebutton to lock or unlock the doors,replace the battery as soon aspossible.Battery type: CR2025

To replace the battery, move theround cover on the back of thetransmitter by turning itcounterclockwise with a coin. Inserta new battery with the side facingup. Align the mark on the coverwith the mark on thetransmitter. Set the cover in placeand turn it clockwise.

As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.

Remote Transmitter


Replacing the TransmitterBattery

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ROUNDCOVER

CUSHIONRING

BATTERY

－See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.

11 13

Make all adjustments before youstart driving.

To adjust the seat forward andbackward, pull up on the bar underthe seat cushion’s front edge. Thentry to move the seat to make sure itis locked in position.

To change the seat-back angle of thefront seat, pull up on the lever on theoutside of the seat bottom.

Seats

Front Seat Adjustments


See page for important safetyinformation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints.

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U.S.: LX,EXCanada: DX-G, LX, Si

The head restraints help protect youand your passengers from whiplashand other injuries. They are mosteffective when you adjust them sothe back of the occupant’s head restsagainst the center of the restraint.

The head restraints in the front andrear outboard seating positionsadjust for height. You need bothhands to adjust the restraint. Toraise it, pull upward. To lower therestraint, push the release buttonsideways and push the restraintdown.

To adjust the height of the driver’sseat, turn the dial on the outside ofthe seat bottom.

Your vehicle is equipped with headrestraints in the front seats and theoutboard seating positions in therear.

Seats


Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints

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FRONT

RELEASE BUTTON

When storing cargo, you can movethe rear center shoulder belt out ofthe way by removing the belt fromthe guide.

The left and right halves can befolded separately from inside thevehicle or inside the trunk. To folddown the seat-back from inside thevehicle, insert the master key in thelock on the rear shelf. To fold downthe driver’s side, turn the keyclockwise, pull down the top of theseat-back, then release the key. Tofold down the passenger’s side, turnthe key counter clockwise andperform the same procedure.

The lid of the console compartmentcan be used as an armrest.

Make sure the passenger’s hands orfingers are away from the armrestbefore pushing it down.

It is optional on other models.

Standard on LX and EX models in theU.S., and DX-G, LX and Si models inCanada

Seats


Armrest Folding Rear Seat

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MASTER KEY

GUIDE

CENTER SHOULDER BELT

To release the seat-back from insidethe trunk, pull the release under thetrunk panel. Push the seat-backdown, then let go of the release.

To lock the seat-back upright, push itfirmly against the trunk panel. Makesure it is latched in place by pullingon the top of the seat.

Make sure all rear shoulder belts arepositioned in front of the rear seat-back whenever it is in the uprightposition.

Do not put any heavy items on theseat-back when it is folded.

Make sure all items in the trunk, oritems extending through the openinginto the back seat, are secured.Loose items can fly forward andcause injury if you have to brakehard. See on page

.

Never drive with the seat-backfolded down and the trunk lid open.See onpage .

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Seats


Carrying Cargo

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

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PullPull

RELEASE

The driver’s door armrest has amaster power window control panel.To open any of the passenger’s win-dows, push down on the appropriateswitch and hold it until the windowreaches the desired position. Toclose the window, pull back on thewindow switch. Release the switchwhen the window gets to the positionyou want.

Your vehicle’s windows are electri-cally-powered. Turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II) to raise or lowerany window.

Each door has a switch that controlsits window. To open the window,push the switch down and hold it.Release the switch when you wantthe window to stop. Close thewindow by pulling back on theswitch and holding it.

On LX and EX models in the U.S., andLX and Si models in Canada

Power Windows


DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH

MAIN SWITCH

Closing a power window onsomeone’s hands or fingers cancause serious injury.

Make sure your passengers areaway from the windows beforeclosing them.

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The master control panel also con-tains these extra features:

To open the driver’swindow fully, push the windowswitch firmly down and release it.The window automatically goes allthe way down. To stop the windowfrom going all the way down, pullback on the window switch briefly.

To open the driver’s window onlypartially, push the window switchdown lightly and hold it. The windowwill stop as soon as you release theswitch.

The AUTO function only works tolower the driver’s window. To raisethe window, you must pull back onthe window switch and hold it untilthe window reaches the desiredposition.

The light in the AUTO switch comeson when you turn the ignition switchto ON (II).

The MAIN switch controls power tothe passengers’ windows. When youpush in the MAIN switch, thepassengers’ windows cannot beraised or lowered. The MAIN switchdoes not affect the driver’s window.To cancel this feature, push on theswitch again to get it to pop out.Keep the MAIN switch pushed inwhen you have children in thevehicle so they do not injurethemselves by operating thewindows unintentionally.

Power Windows


AUTO

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The moonroof can be tilted up in theback for ventilation, or it can be slidback into the roof. Use the switchunder the left dashboard vent tooperate the moonroof.

To tilt up the back of the moonroof,press and hold the center button( ). To close the moonroof,press and hold the top of the switch( ). To open the moonroof,

press and hold the bottom of theswitch ( ).

Keep the inside and outside mirrorsclean and adjusted for best visibility.Be sure to adjust the mirrors beforeyou start driving.

The inside mirror has day and nightpositions. The night position reducesglare from headlights behind you.Flip the tab on the bottom edge ofthe mirror to select the day or nightposition.

On U.S. EX model, and Canadian Simodel

Moonroof, Mirrors


Mirrors

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TAB

MOONROOF SWITCH

TILT BUTTON

Opening or closing themoonroof on someone’s handsor fingers can cause seriousinjury.

Make sure all hands and fingersare clear of the moonroofbefore opening or closing it.

If you try to open the moonroof inbelow-f reezing temperatures, or whenit is covered with snow or ice, you candamage the moonroof panel or motor.

Move the selector switch to L(driver’s side) or R (passenger’sside).

Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move themirror right, left, up, or down.

When you finish, move theselector switch to the center (off)position. This turns off theadjustment switch so you can’tmove a mirror out of position byaccidentally bumping the switch.

The outside mirrors are heated to re-move fog and frost. With the ignitionswitch ON (II), turn on the heatersby pressing the button. The light inthe button comes on as a reminder.Press the button again to turn theheaters off.

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2.On LX and EX models in the U.S., andLX and Si models in Canada

On LX and Si models in Canada

Adjusting the Power Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters

Mirrors


SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brake light onthe instrument panel should go outwhen the parking brake is fullyreleased (see page ).55

Parking Brake


NOTICE:

DX models PARKING BRAKE LEVER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

LX, U.S. EX, and CanadianSi models

Driving the vehicle with theparking brake applied can damage therear brakes and axles.

The ceiling light has a three-positionswitch; ON, Door Activated, andOFF.In the Door Activated (center)position, the light comes on whenyou:

Open any door.Remove the key from the ignition.If you do not open a door, the lightfades out in about 10 seconds.Unlock the doors with the key orremote transmitter.

The front ceiling light also containstwo spotlights, Push the button nextto the light to turn it on and off.

Push on the spotlight lenses to turnthe light on and off.

The courtesy lights in the frontdoors and around the ignition switchcome on when you open any door.After you close the door, the ignitionswitch light stays on for severalseconds.

On U.S. EX and Canadian Si models

On LX models

Interior Lights


Ceiling Light Individual Interior Lights

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FRONTDOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACTIVATED

ON

OFF

OFF

ON


Interior Convenience Items

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VANITY MIRROR

GLOVE BOX

CONSOLE COMPARTMENTCOIN BOX CENTER POCKET

ACCESSORYPOWER SOCKET

COAT HOOK

BEVERAGE HOLDERBEVERAGE HOLDER(U.S. EX ONLY)

Be careful when you are using thebeverage holders. A spilled liquidthat is very hot can scald you or yourpassengers. Spilled liquids can alsodamage the upholstery, carpeting,and electrical components in theinterior.

On LX and EX models in the U.S.and LX and Si models in Canada,open the front beverage holder bypushing on the top.

On U.S., EX model, open the rearbeverage holder by pushing on theback and pulling the holder all theway out.

This socket is intended to supplypower for 12 volt DC accessoriesthat are rated 120 watts or less (10amps).

Open the glove box by squeezing thehandle. Close it with a firm push.

To open the console compartment,pull the left lever and lift the lid.

To close, lower the lid and push itdown until it latches.

On EX model in the U.S., and LX and Simodels in Canada


Beverage Holders

Accessory Power Sockets

Glove Box Console Compartment

Interior Convenience Items

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LEVER

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

An open glove box can causeserious injury to your passengerin a crash, even if thepassenger is wearing the seatbelt.

Always keep the glove boxclosed while driving.

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The heating and air conditioningsystems in your Honda provide acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.

The standard audio system hasmany features. This section de-scribes those features and how touse them. (If you selected anoptional audio system, refer to theoperating instructions that camewith it.)

...............Vents, Heating, and A/C . 88.........................Air Flow Buttons . 89

............................Playing the Radio . 92..............................Radio Reception . 95

....................................Playing a CD . 97.....................................CD Changer . 98

......................Protecting Your CDs . 99.........CD Player Error Messages . 100

.....CD Changer Error Messages . 101...............................Playing a Tape . 102

.................Radio Theft Protection . 105..........................Setting the Clock . 106

...............................Cruise Control . 107

Your Honda has an anti-theft audiosystem that requires a code numberto enable it.

Air conditioning is optional on DXmodel. It is standard on other models.

LX and EX models in the U.S., and LXand Si models in Canada

Comfort and Convenience Features

Comfort and Convenience Features 87

Vents, Heating, and A/C

Comfort and Convenience Features88

MODE CONTROL DIAL

RECIRCULATION BUTTON

FAN CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURECONTROL DIAL

REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe temperature of the airflow.

This button turns the airconditioning on and off. The light inthe button is on when the A/C is on.

The outside air intakes for theheating and cooling system are atthe base of the windshield. Keep thisarea clear of leaves and other debris.

The system should be left in FreshAir mode under almost all conditions.Keeping the system in Recirculationmode, particularly with the A/C off,can cause the windows to fog up.

Switch to Recirculation mode whendriving through dusty or smokyconditions, then return to Fresh Airmode.

This button turns the rear windowdefogger off and on (see page ).

Use the mode control dial to selectthe vents the air flow from. Some airwill flow from the dashboard vents inall modes.

Air flows from the centerand corner vents in the dashboard.

Air flow is divided betweenthe vents in the dashboard and thefloor vents.

Air flows from the floorvents. When you select , thesystem automatically switches toFresh Air mode.

Air flow is divided betweenthe floor vents and the defrostervents at the base of the windshield.

Air flows from the defrostervents at the base of the windshield.

When you select or ,the system automatically switches toFresh Air mode and turns on theA/C.

When the light in the button is on,air from the car’s interior is sentthroughout the system again. Whenthe light is off, air is brought in fromthe outside of the vehicle (Fresh Airmode).

Turn this dial to control fan speedand the air flow.

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Optional on DX models

Air Flow Buttons


Fan Control Dial

Temperature Control Dial

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

Recirculation Button

Rear Window Defogger Button

Mode Control Dial

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The flow-through ventilation systemdraws in outside air, circulates itthrough the interior, then exhausts itthrough vents near the rear sidepanels.

Turn the temperature control dialall the way to the left.Make sure the A/C is off.Select and Fresh Air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.

Select and Fresh Air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.Adjust the warmth of the air withthe temperature control dial.

Turn on the A/C by pressing thebutton. The light in the buttoncomes on when a fan speed isselected.Make sure the temperaturecontrol dial is all the way to the left.Select .If the outside air is humid, selectRecirculation mode. If the outsideair is dry, select Fresh Air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.

you cancool it down more rapidly by partiallyopening the windows, turning on theA/C, and setting the fan tomaximum speed in Fresh Air mode.

Air conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page

). If it moves near the red zone,turn off the A/C until the gaugereads normally.

The heater uses engine coolant towarm the air. If the engine is cold, itwill be several minutes before youfeel warm air coming through thesystem.

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Using the Heater

Using the A/C

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Air conditioning, as it cools, removesmoisture from the air. When used incombination with the heater, itmakes the interior warm and dry.

Switch the fan on.Turn on the air conditioning.Select and Fresh Air mode.Adjust the temperature controldial to your preference.

This setting is suitable for all drivingconditions whenever the outsidetemperature is above 32°F (0°C).

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:

Set the fan to the desired speed.Select , the systemautomatically switches to FreshAir mode and turns on the A/C.(The A/C indicator will not comeon in U.S. vehicles.)Adjust the temperature controldial so the airflow feels warm.Select to help clear therear window.

Select . The systemautomatically switches to FreshAir mode and turns on the A/C.(The A/C indicator will not comeon in U.S. vehicles.)Select .Set the fan and temperaturecontrols to maximum level.

When you switch to another modefrom , the A/C stays on.Press the A/C button to turn it off.

To clear the windows faster, you canclose the dashboard corner vents byrotating the wheel below it. This willsend more warm air to thewindshield defroster vents. Once thewindshield is clear, select the FreshAir mode to avoid fogging thewindows.

For you safety, make sure you havea clear view through all the windowsbefore driving.

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Playing the Radio


SEEK BAR

DX ModelAM/FM BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE KNOB

SCAN INDICATOR

STEREO INDICATOR A.SEL BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

STEREO INDICATORAM/FM BUTTON

SEEK BAR PRESET BUTTONS

PWR/VOL KNOB

SCAN INDICATOR

TUNE KNOB

A.SELBUTTON

SCANBUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

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－The ignition switch must be inACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Turnthe system on by pushing the PWR/VOL knob or the AM/FM button.Adjust the volume by turning thesame knob.

The band and frequency that theradio was last tuned to is displayed.To change bands, press the AM/FMbutton. On the FM band, ST will bedisplayed if the station is broadcast-ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction onAM is not available.

You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: thepreset buttons, and .

Use the TUNE knob totune the radio to a desired frequency.Turn the knob right to tune to ahigher frequency, or left to tune to a

lower frequency.

The SEEK functionsearches up and down from thecurrent frequency to find a stationwith a strong signal. To activate it,press the or side of thebar, then release it.

The SCAN functionsamples all stations with strongsignals on the selected band. Toactivate it, press the SCAN button,then release it. You will see SCAN inthe display. The system will scan fora station with a strong signal. Whenit finds one, it will stop and play thatstation for about five seconds.

If you do nothing, the system willthen scan for the next strong stationand play it for five seconds. When itplays a station you want to listen to,press the SCAN button again.

Each preset button canstore one frequency on AM, and twofrequencies on FM.

Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let you storetwo frequencies with each presetbutton.Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCANfunction to tune the radio to adesired station.Pick a preset button, and hold ituntil you hear a beep.Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a totalof six stations on AM and twelvestations on FM.

The preset frequencies will be lost ifyour vehicle’s battery goes dead, isdisconnected, or the radio fuse isremoved.

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To Play the Radio

To Select a Station

TUNE, SEEK, SCAN,AUTO SELECT

TUNE

SEEK

SCAN

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If you aretraveling far from home and can nolonger receive your preset stations,you can use the Auto Select featureto find stations in the local area.

Press the A. SEL Button. ‘‘A.SEL’’flashes in the display, and the systemgoes into scan mode for severalseconds. It stores the frequencies ofsix AM, and twelve FM stations inthe preset buttons.

You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed afterpressing a preset button if AutoSelect cannot find a strong stationfor every preset button.

If you do not like the stations AutoSelect has stored, you can storeother frequencies on the presetbuttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, orSCAN functions to find stations, thenstore them in the preset buttons asdescribed.

press theA. SEL button. This restores thepresets you originally set.

These twomodes adjust the strength of thesound coming from each speaker.BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,while FAD adjusts the front-to-backstrength.

You can use the instrument panelbrightness control knob to adjust theillumination of the audio system (seepage ). The audio systemilluminates when the parking lightsare on, even if the radio is off.

Press the SOUND/MODE (TUNE)knob repeatedly to display the Bass(BAS), Treble (TRE), Fader (FAD),and Balance (BAL) setting.

Each mode is shown in the display asit changes. Turn the SOUND/MODE (TUNE) knob to adjust thesetting to your liking. When the levelreaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’in the display. The system willautomatically return the display tothe selected audio mode about fiveseconds after you stop adjusting amode.

Use the TRE/BASmodes to adjust the tone to yourliking.

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Playing the Radio


AUTO SELECT

Adjusting the Sound

Balance/Fader

Audio System Lighting

Treble/Bass

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Your Honda’s radio can receive thecomplete AM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:

AM band:530 to 1,710 kilohertzFM band:87.7 to 107.9 megahertz

Radio stations on the AM band areassigned frequencies at least tenkilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).Stations on the FM band areassigned frequencies at least 0.2megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exactfrequencies. It is fairly common forstations to round-off the frequency intheir advertising, so your radio coulddisplay a frequency of 100.9 eventhough the announcer may identifythe station as ‘‘FM101.’’

How well your Honda’s radioreceives stations is dependent onmany factors, such as the distancefrom the station’s transmitter,nearby large objects, and atmos-pheric conditions.

A radio station’s signal gets weakeras you get farther away from itstransmitter. If you are listening to anAM station, you will notice the soundvolume becoming weaker, and thestation drifting in and out. If you arelistening to an FM station, you willsee the stereo indicator flickering offand on as the signal weakens.Eventually, the stereo indicator willgo off and the sound will fadecompletely as you get out of range ofthe station’s signal.

Driving very near the transmitter ofa station that is broadcasting on afrequency close to the frequency ofthe station you are listening to canalso affect your radio’s reception.You may temporarily hear bothstations, or hear only the station youare close to.

Radio Frequencies Radio Reception

Radio Reception


Radio signals, especially on the FMband, are deflected by large objectssuch as buildings and hills. Yourradio then receives both the directsignal from the station’s transmitter,and the deflected signal. This causesthe sound to distort or flutter. This isa main cause of poor radio receptionin city driving.

Radio reception can be affected byatmospheric conditions such asthunderstorms, high humidity, andeven sunspots. You may be able toreceive a distant radio station oneday and not receive it the next daybecause of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passingvehicles and stationary sources cancause temporary reception problems.

As required by the FCC:Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

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Playing a CD


RANDOM INDICATOR

REPEAT INDICATOR

CD/TAPE BUTTON RDM BUTTON

RPT BUTTON

DISC BUTTON

DISC BUTTONPWR/VOL KNOB

SEEK/SKIP BAR

EJECT BUTTON

CD SLOT

SEEK/SKIP BAR RPT BUTTONRANDOM INDICATOR

CD BUTTON RDM BUTTONREPEAT INDICATOR

PWR/VOLKNOB

DX Model(Optional)

AM/FM BUTTON

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With the ignition in ACCESSORY (I)or ON (II), insert a CD into the CDslot. The drive will pull the CD in therest of the way and begin to play it.You operate the CD player with thesame controls used for the radio.The number of the track playing isshown in the display. The system willcontinuously play a CD until youchange modes.

Each time you press and release, the player skips forward to

the beginning of the next track.Press and release to skipbackward to the beginning of theprevious track.To move rapidly within a track, pressand hold the or . You willsee CUE or REW in the display.

To continuously replaya track, press and release the RPT

button. You will see RPT in thedisplay. Press the RPT button againto turn it off.

This feature plays thetracks in random order. To activateRandom Play, press and release theRDM button. You will see RDM inthe display. This continues until youpress the RDM button again.

Press the eject button ( ) toremove the CD. If you eject the CD,but do not remove it from the slot,the system will automatically reloadthe CD after 15 seconds and put it inpause mode. To begin playing, pressthe CD button.Press the AM/FM button to switchto the radio while a CD is playing.Press the CD button to play the CD.

If you turn the system off while a CDis playing, either with the PWR/VOLknob or by turning off the ignition,

the CD will stay in the drive. Whenyou turn the system back on, the CDwill begin playing where it left off.

A CD changer is available for yourvehicle. It holds up to six CDs. Youoperate the CD changer with thesame controls used for the in-dashCD player.

To select the CD changer, press theCD button. The CD and tracknumbers will be displayed. To selecta different CD, use the preset 5(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC )button. If you select an empty slot inthe magazine, the changer will, afterfinding that slot empty, try to loadthe CD in the next slot.

Load the desired CDs in themagazine, and load the magazine inthe changer according to theinstructions that came with the unit.

Optional on DX model

Playing a CD, CD Changer


To Play a CD

To Change Tracks (SKIP)

REPEAT

RANDOM

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When using CD-R discs, use onlyhigh quality CDs labeled for audiouse.

When recording a CD-R, therecording must be closed for it tobe used by the CD players.

CD-RW discs will not work in thisunit.

Play only standard round CDs.Odd-shaped CDs may jam in thedrive or cause other problems.

When a CD is not being played, storeit in its case to protect it from dustand other contamination. To preventwarpage, keep CDs out of directsunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth.Wipe across the CD from the centerto the outside edge.

A new CD may be rough on theinner and outer edges. The smallplastic pieces causing this roughnesscan flake off and fall on the re-cording surface of the CD, causingskipping or other problems. Removethese pieces by rubbing the innerand outer edges with the side of apencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects inthe CD player or the magazine.

Handle a CD by its edges; nevertouch either surface. Do not placestabilizer rings or labels on the CD.These, along with contaminationfrom fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tippens, can cause the CD to not playproperly, or possibly jam in the drive.

Handle your CDs properly toprevent damage and skipping.

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General Information Protecting CDs

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CauseIndication SolutionIf you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a CD, find thecause in the chart to the right. If youcannot clear the error indication,take your vehicle to a Honda dealer. FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High temperature

Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.Check if it is inserted correctly in the CD player.Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.Check the CD for damage or deformation.If the CD cannot be pulled out, or the errormessage does not disappear after the CD isejected, see a Honda dealer.Will disappear when the temperature returns tonormal.

CD Player Error Messages


Indication SolutionCauseIf you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a CD, find thecause in the chart to the right. If youcannot clear the error indication,take your vehicle to a Honda dealer.

Press the magazine eject button and pull it out,check for an error indication, and insert themagazine again. If the message does notdisappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,see a Honda dealer.Insert CD.

Press the magazine eject button and pull it out.Check for an error indication, and insert themagazine again. If the message does notdisappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,see a Honda dealer.Will disappear when the temperature returns tonormal.Insert CD magazine.

FOCUS Error

No CD in the CDmagazine

Mechanical Error

High temperature

No CD magazine in theCD changer


CD Changer Error Messages

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Playing a Tape


REW BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

PLAY/PROG BUTTONSKIP BAR

FF BUTTON

REPEAT INDICATOR

DOLBY INDICATOR

RPT BUTTON

NR BUTTON

PWR/VOL KNOB

AM/FM BUTTON FF BUTTONREW BUTTON

RPT BUTTONPLAY/PROG BUTTON

NR BUTTONSKIP BAR

AM/FM BUTTON

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CD/TAPE BUTTON

DOLBY INDICATOR


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The ignition switch must be inACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Makesure the open side of the tape isfacing right, then insert the tapemost of the way into the slot. Thesystem will pull the tape in the restof the way, and begin to play it.

The tape direction indicator will lightto show you which side of the tape isplaying. The indicates the sideyou inserted upward in now playing.If you want to play the other side,press the PLAY/PROG button.When the player reaches the end ofthe tape, it will automatically reversedirection and play the other side.

Dolby noise reduction turns onwhen you insert a tape. The

indicator will light in thedisplay. If the tape was not recordedin Dolby, turn it off by pressing theNR button. Dolby remains off untilyou press the NR button again.

To remove the tape, press theEJECT button. If you want to turnthe player off, press the PWR/VOLknob or turn off the ignition. Thetape will remain in the drive. Whenyou turn the system back on, thetape will begin playing where it leftoff.

To switch to the radio or CD playerwhile a tape is playing, press theAM/FM or CD/TAPE button. Tochange back to the tape player, pressthe CD/TAPE button.

To rewind the tape,push the REW button. You will seeREW in the display. To fast forwardthe tape, push the FF button. Youwill see FF displayed. Press the FF,REW, or PLAY/PROG button totake the system out of rewind or fastforward.

Press button to findthe beginning of the current song orpassage. Press button to findthe beginning of the next song orpassage. When the system reachesthe beginning of a song or passage, itbegins to play it.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured underlicense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

Optional on all models

Playing a Tape


To Play a Tape

To Stop Playing a Tape

Tape Search FunctionsFF/REW

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－ Press the RPT buttonto continuously play a song orpassage. You will see RPT displayed.The track will repeat until you pressthe RPT button again.

The SKIP and REPEATfunctions use silent periods on thetape to find the end of a song orpassage. These features may notwork if there is almost no gapbetween selections, a high noiselevel, or a silent period in the middleof a selection.

The tape player picks up dirt andoxides from the tape. Thiscontamination builds up over timeand cause the sound quality todegrade. To prevent this, you shouldclean the player after every 30 hoursof use.

If the tape is loose, tighten it byturning the hub with a pencil or yourfinger. If the label is peeling off,remove it or it could cause thecassette to jam in the player. Nevertry to insert a warped or damaged

cassette in the player.

Use 100-minute or shorter tapes.Tapes longer than that may break orjam the drive.

If you do not clean the tape playerregularly, it may eventually becomeimpossible to remove thecontamination with a normalcleaning kit. Your Honda dealer hasa cleaning kit available.

Store tapes in their cases to protectthem from dust and moisture. Neverplace tapes where they will beexposed to direct sunlight, high heat,or high humidity. If a tape is exposedto extreme heat or cold, let it reach amoderate temperature beforeinserting it into the player.

Never insert foreign objects into thecassette player.

REPEAT

NOTE:

Caring for the Tape and Player

Playing a Tape


If you make a mistake entering thecode, do not start over; complete thefive-digit sequence, then enter thecorrect code. You have ten tries toenter the correct code. If you areunsuccessful in ten attempts, youmust then leave the system on forone hour before trying again.

You will have to store your favoritestations in the Preset buttons afterthe system begins working. Youroriginal settings were lost when thepower was disconnected.

If the code card is lost, a Hondadealer can access your code withyour radio’s serial number. Toaccess the serial number, turn theradio on. It must display ‘‘COdE’’,then turn the radio off. Push thepreset 1, preset 6, and power buttonsat the same time, then quicklyrelease.

If your vehicle’s battery is discon-nected or goes dead, the audiosystem will disable itself. If thishappens, you will see ‘‘COdE’’ in thefrequency display the next time youturn on the system. Use the Presetbuttons to enter the five-digit code.The code is located on the radio codecard included in your Owner’sManual kit. When it is enteredcorrectly, the radio will start playing.

Your vehicle’s audio system willdisable itself if it is disconnectedfrom electrical power for any reason.To make it work again, you mustenter a specific five-digit code in thepreset buttons. Because there arehundreds of number combinationspossible from five-digits, making thesystem work without knowing theexact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card thatlists your audio system code numberand serial number. It is best to storethis card in a safe place at home. Inaddition, you should write the audiosystem’s serial number in thisOwner’s Manual.

If you should happen to lose the card,you must obtain the code numberfrom a Honda dealer. To do this, youwill need the system’s serial number.

LX and EX models in the U.S., and LXand Si models in Canada

Radio Theft Protection


If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, you willneed to set the clock.

You can quickly set the time to thenearest hour. If the displayed time isbefore the half hour, press and holdthe CLOCK button until you hear abeep (Except DX Model only), thenpress the R button to set the clockback to the previous hour. If thedisplayed time is after the half hour,the clock sets forward to thebeginning of the next hour.For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:00

1:52 will reset to 2:00Adjust the minutes by pressing andholding the CLOCK button, then

pressing the M button.

Adjust the hours by pressing andholding the CLOCK button, thenpressing the H button.

You can set the time only when theclock is displayed.

Press and hold the CLOCK buttonuntil you hear a beep, then releasethe button. Change the hours bypressing the H button until thenumbers advance to the desired time.Change the minutes by pressing theM button until the numbers advanceto the desired time. When you arefinished, press the CLOCK button.

DX Model

Except DX Model

Setting the Clock


M BUTTON

H BUTTON

R BUTTON

H BUTTON

CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) BUTTON

R BUTTONM BUTTON

DX ModelCLOCK BUTTON


Cruise control allows you to maintaina set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. It should be usedfor cruising on straight, openhighways. It is not recommended forcity driving, winding roads, slipperyroads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Push in the Cruise Control MasterSwitch. The indicator in the switchwill light.

Accelerate to the desired cruisingspeed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

Press and release the SET/decelbutton on the steering wheel. TheCRUISE CONTROL light on theinstrument panel comes on toshow the system is now activated.

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SET/decelBUTTON

RESUME/accelBUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

Improper use of the cruisecontrol can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control onlywhen traveling on openhighways in good weather.

The cruise control may not hold theset speed when you are going up anddown hills. If your speed increasesgoing down a hill, use the brakes toslow down. This will cancel thecruise control. To resume the setspeed, press the RESUME/accelbutton. The CRUISE CONTROLlight on the instrument panel willcome back on.

You can increase the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RESUME/accel button. When you reach thedesired cruising speed, release thebutton.

Push on the accelerator pedal.Accelerate to the desired cruisingspeed and press the SET/decelbutton.

You can decrease the set cruisingspeed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/decelbutton. Release the button whenyou reach the desired speed.

To increase your speed in verysmall amounts, tap the RESUME/accel button. Each time you dothis, your vehicle will speed upabout 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

To slow down in very smallamounts, tap the SET/decelbutton. Each time you do this,your vehicle will slow down about1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake or clutch pedallightly with your foot. TheCRUISE CONTROL light on theinstrument panel will go out.When the vehicle slows to thedesired speed, press the SET/decel button.

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Even with the cruise control turnedon, you can still use the acceleratorpedal to speed up for passing. Aftercompleting the pass, take your footoff the accelerator pedal. The vehiclewill return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake orclutch pedal will cause the cruisecontrol to cancel.

You can cancel the cruise control inany of these ways:

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.

Press the Cruise Control MasterSwitch.

Pressing the Cruise Control MasterSwitch turns the system completelyoff and erases the previous cruisingspeed.

When you push the CANCEL button,or tap the brake or clutch pedal, thesystem remembers the previously-set cruising speed. To return to thatspeed, accelerate to above 25 mph(40 km/h) and then press andrelease the RESUME/accel button.The CRUISE CONTROL light comeson. The vehicle will accelerate to thesame cruising speed as before.

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Before you begin driving your Honda,you should know what gasoline touse, and how to check the levels ofimportant fluids. You also need toknow how to properly store luggageor packages. The information in thissection will help you. If you plan toadd any accessories to your vehicle,please read the information in thissection first.

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.........Service Station Procedures . 113...............................Fuel Economy . 116

...Accessories and Modifications . 117.............................Carrying Cargo . 119

Before Driving

Before Driving 111

Help assure your vehicle’s futurereliability and performance by payingextra attention to how you driveduring the first 600 miles (1,000 km).During this period:

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapidacceleration.

Avoid hard braking for the first200 miles (300 km).

Do not change the oil until thescheduled maintenance time.

You should also follow these re-commendations with an overhauledor exchanged engine, or when thebrakes are replaced.

Your Honda is designed to operateon unleaded gasoline with a pumpoctane number of 86 or higher. Useof a lower octane gasoline can causea persistent, heavy metallic rappingnoise in the engine that can lead tomechanical failure.

We recommend using a gasolinecontaining detergent additives thathelp prevent fuel system and enginedeposits.

In addition, in order to maintain goodperformance, fuel economy, andemissions control, we stronglyrecommend, in areas where it isavailable, the use of gasoline thatdoes NOT contain manganese-basedfuel additives such as MMT.Use of gasoline with these additivesmay adversely affect performance,and cause the Malfunction IndicatorLamp on your instrument panel tocome on. If this happens, contactyour authorized Honda dealer forservice.Some gasoline today is blended withoxygenates such as ethanol orMTBE. Your vehicle is designed tooperate on oxygenated gasolinecontaining up to 10 percent ethanolby volume and up to 15 percentMTBE by volume. Do not usegasoline containing methanol.For further important fuel-relatedinformation, please refer to yourQuick Start Guide.

Break-in Period, Gasoline Type

Before Driving

Break-in Period Gasoline Type

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Park with the driver’s side closestto the service station pump.

Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.You may hear a hissing sound aspressure inside the tank escapes.Place the cap in the holder on thefuel fill door.

Stop filling the tank after the fuelnozzle automatically clicks off. Donot try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leavesome room for the fuel to expandwith temperature changes.

even though the tank is not full,there may be a problem with yourvehicle’s fuel vapor recoverysystem. The system helps keepfuel vapors from going into theatmosphere. Consult your dealer.

Screw the fuel fill cap back onuntil it clicks at least three times.If you do not properly tighten thecap, the Malfunction IndicatorLamp may come on (see page

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Push the fuel fill door closed untilit latches.

Open the fuel fill door by pushingon the handle to the left of thedriver’s seat.

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If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off

Before Driving

Fueling

Service Station Procedures

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Gasoline is highly flammableand explosive. You can beburned or seriously injuredwhen handling fuel.

Stop the engine and keepheat, sparks, and flame away.Handle fuel only outdoors.Wipe up spills immediately.

Park the vehicle and set theparking brake. Pull the hoodrelease handle located under thelower left corner of the dashboard.The hood will pop up slightly.

Put your fingers between the frontedge of the hood and the frontgrille. The hood latch handle isabove the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push thishandle up until it releases thehood. Lift the hood.

If the hood latch handle movesstiffly, or if you can open the hoodwithout lifting the handle, themechanism should be cleaned andlubricated.

Lift it up slightly to remove thesupport rod from the hole. Put thesupport rod back into its holding clip.Lower the hood to about a foot (30cm) above the fender, then let itdrop. Make sure it is securelylatched.Pull the support rod out of its clip,

and insert the end into the hole onthe front left side of the hood.

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HOODRELEASEHANDLE

LATCH GRIP

SUPPORT ROD CLIP

Wait a few minutes after turning theengine off before you check the oil.

Remove the dipstick (orange loop).

Wipe the dipstick with a cleancloth or paper towel.

Insert it all the way back in its tube.

Remove the dipstick again andcheck the level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.

If it is near or below the lower mark,see on page .

Look at the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Make sure it isbetween the MAX and MIN lines. Ifit is below the MIN line, see

on page forinformation on adding the propercoolant.

Refer toon page for information

on checking other items in yourHonda.

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Before Driving

Oil Check

Adding Oil

AddingEngine Coolant

Engine Coolant Check

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DIPSTICK

UPPER MARK

LOWER MARK

RESERVE TANK

MIN

MAX

Try to maintain a constant speed.Every time you slow down andspeed up, your vehicle uses extrafuel. Use the cruise control whenappropriate.

Combine several short trips intoone.

The air conditioning puts an extraload on the engine which makes ituse more fuel. Use the fresh-airventilation when possible.

Always maintain your vehicleaccording to the maintenanceschedule. See

(see page).

an underinflated tirecauses more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’which uses fuel.

The build-up of snow or mud onyour vehicle’s underside addsweight and rolling resistance.Frequent cleaning helps your fuelmileage and reduces the chance ofcorrosion.

Drive moderately. Rapidacceleration, abrupt cornering andhard braking use more fuel.

Always drive in the highest gearpossible.

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For example,

Fuel Economy

Improving Fuel Economy

Owner’sMaintenance Checks

Before Driving116

Your dealer has Honda accessoriesthat allow you to personalize yourvehicle. These accessories havebeen designed and approved for yourvehicle, and are covered by warranty.

When properly installed, cellularphones, alarms, two-way radios, andlow-powered audio systems shouldnot interfere with your vehicle’scomputer controlled systems, suchas the SRS and anti-lock brakesystem.

Before installing any accessory:Make sure the accessory does notobscure any lights, or interferewith proper vehicle operation orperformance.

Be sure electronic accessories donot overload electrical circuits(see page ) or interfere withproper operation.

Have the installer contact yourHonda dealer for assistance beforeinstalling any electronic accessory.

Modifying your vehicle, or installingsome non-Honda accessories, canmake your vehicle unsafe. Beforeyou make any modifications or addany accessories, be sure to read thefollowing information.

Although aftermarket accessoriesmay fit on your vehicle, they may notmeet factory specifications, andcould adversely affect your vehicle’shandling and stability. (See‘‘Modifications’’ on page foradditional information.)

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Improper accessories ormodifications can affect yourvehicle’s handling, stability, andperformance, and cause acrash in which you can be hurtor killed.

Follow all instructions in thisowner’s manual regardingaccessories and modifications.

Some examples are:

Raising your vehicle with anaftermarket suspension kit canaffect the handling and stability.

Aftermarket wheels, because theyare a universal design, can causeexcessive stress on suspensioncomponents.

Larger or smaller wheels and tirescan interfere with the operation ofyour vehicle’s anti-lock brakes andother systems.

Do not modify your steering wheelor any other part of yourSupplemental Restraint System.Modifications could make thesystem ineffective. See the safetyprecautions on page .

Removing parts from your vehicle,or replacing components with non-Honda (aftermarket) componentscould seriously affect your vehicle’shandling, stability, and reliability.

Lowering your vehicle with anaftermarket suspension kit thatsignificantly reduces groundclearance can allow theundercarriage to hit speed bumpsor other raised objects, whichcould cause the airbags to deploy.

If you plan to modify your vehicle,consult your Honda dealer.

Improperlyreplacing or covering front seat-back covers can prevent your sideairbags from inflating during acollision.

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

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Glove boxFront door and seat-back pocketsConsole compartmentTrunkRoof-rack (if installed)

However, carrying too much cargo,or improperly storing it, can affectyour vehicle’s handling, stability,stopping distance, and tires, andmake it unsafe. Before carrying anytype of cargo, be sure to read thefollowing pages.

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Locate the statement, ‘‘thecombined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed 850 lbs(395 kg)’’ on your vehicle’s placard(on the driver’s doorjamb).

Determine the combined weightof the driver and passengers thatwill be riding in the vehicle.(Five is seating capacity of yourvehicle.)

Subtract the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers from850 lbs (395 kg).

The resulting figure equals theavailable load capacity.

Store or secure all items that couldbe thrown around and hurtsomeone during a crash.

Be sure items placed on the floorbehind the front seats cannot rollunder the seats and interfere withthe pedals or seat operation.

Keep the glove box closed whiledriving. If it is open, a passengercould injure their knees during acrash or sudden stop.

For example, if there will be four 150lbs (70 kg) occupants in your vehicle,the amount of available cargo andluggage load capacity is 250 lbs (115kg).4 150 lbs (70 kg) = 600 lbs (280kg)850 lbs (395 kg) 600 lbs (280 kg) =250 lbs (115 kg)

The maximum load for your vehicleis 850 lbs (395 kg). This figureincludes total weight of all occupants,cargo, and accessories.

Determine the combined weightof accessories, luggage, and cargobeing loaded in the vehicle. Theweight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in step 4.

Do not put any items on top of thetrunk panel. They can block yourview and be thrown around thevehicle during a crash.

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Overloading or improperloading can affect handling andstability and cause a crash inwhich you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and otherloading guidelines in thismanual.

Distribute cargo evenly on thefloor of the trunk, placing theheaviest items on the bottom andas far forward as possible.

If you fold down the back seat, tiedown items that could be thrownabout the vehicle during a crash orsudden stop.

If you carry large items thatprevent you from closing the trunklid, exhaust gas can enter thepassenger area. To avoid thepossibility of

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This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate the5-speed manual and automatictransmissions. It also includes impor-tant information on parking yourvehicle, and the braking system.

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...............Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 133...........................Towing a Trailer . 134

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Make sure all windows, mirrors,and outside lights are clean andunobstructed. Remove frost, snow,or ice.

Check that the hood and trunk arefully closed.

Visually check the tires. If a tirelooks low, use a gauge to check itspressure.

Check that any items you may becarrying are stored properly orfastened down securely.

Check the seat adjustment (seepage ).

Check the adjustment of theinside and outside mirrors (seepage ).

Check the steering wheeladjustment (see page ).

Make sure the doors are securelyclosed and locked.

Fasten your seat belt. Check thatyour passengers have fastenedtheir seat belts (see page ).

When you start the engine, checkthe gauges and indicator lights inthe instrument panel (see page

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You should do the following checksand adjustments every day beforeyou drive your vehicle.

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Apply the parking brake.

In cold weather, turn off allelectrical accessories to reducethe drain on the battery.

Push the clutch pedal down all theway.

Make sure the shift lever is inPark. Press on the brake pedal.

Without touching the acceleratorpedal, turn the ignition key to theSTART (III) position. Do not holdthe key in START for more than15 seconds at a time. If the enginedoes not start right away, pausefor at least 10 seconds beforetrying again.

If the engine does not start within15 seconds, or starts but stallsright away, repeat step 4 with theaccelerator pedal pressed halfwaydown. If the engine starts, releasepressure on the accelerator pedalso the engine does not race.

If the engine fails to start, pressthe accelerator pedal all the waydown and hold it there whilestarting to clear flooding. If theengine still does not start, returnto step 5.

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NOTICE: The engine is harder to startin cold weather. Also, the thinner airf ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet(2,400 meters) adds to this problem.

The manual transmission is syn-chronized in all forward gears forsmooth operation. It has a lockout soyou cannot shift directly from Fifthto Reverse. When shifting up ordown, make sure you push the clutchpedal down all the way, shift to thenext gear, and let the pedal upgradually. When you are not shifting,do not rest your foot on the clutchpedal. This can cause your clutch towear out faster.

Come to a full stop before you shiftinto Reverse. You can damage thetransmission by trying to shift intoReverse with the vehicle moving.Push down the clutch pedal, andpause for a few seconds beforeshifting into Reverse, or shift intoone of the forward gears for amoment. This stops the gears sothey won’t ‘‘grind.’’

When slowing down, you can getextra braking from the engine byshifting to a lower gear. This extrabraking can help you maintain a safespeed and prevent your brakes fromoverheating while going down asteep hill. Before downshifting,make sure the vehicle speed is lowenough that you will not activate theengine speed limiter in the lowergear. On EX and LX models in theU.S., and all models in Canada, makesure the engine speed will not go intothe tachometer’s red zone in thelower gear before downshifting.

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Rapid slowing or speeding-upcan cause loss of control onslippery surfaces. If you crash,you can be injured.

Use extra care when driving onslippery surfaces.

Shift up

1st to 2nd2nd to 3rd3rd to 4th4th to 5th

Normal acceleration

15 mph (24 km/h)27 mph (43 km/h)39 mph (63 km/h)53 mph (85 km/h)

Shift up

1st to 2nd2nd to 3rd3rd to 4th4th to 5th

9 mph (14 km/h)20 mph (32 km/h)33 mph (53 km/h)48 mph (77 km/h)

Drive in the highest gear that letsthe engine run and acceleratesmoothly. This will give you the bestfuel economy and effective emis-sions control. The following shiftpoints are recommended:

If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe engine cut in and out. This iscaused by a limiter in the engine’scomputer controls. The engine willrun normally when you reduce theRPM below the red zone.

Before downshifting, make sure theengine will not go into thetachometer’s red zone.

If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, you may feelthe engine cut in and out. This iscaused by a limiter in the engine’scomputer controls. The engine willrun normally when you reduce theengine speed by upshifting orslowing down.

Before downshifting, make sure thecar speed is low enough that you willnot activate the engine speed limiterin the lower gear.

Cruise from acceleration

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These indicators on the instrumentpanel show which position the shiftlever is in.

To shift from any position, pressfirmly on the brake pedal and pressthe release button on the front of theshift lever. You cannot shift out ofPark when the ignition switch is inLOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I).

The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for afew seconds when you turn theignition switch to ON (II). If itflashes while driving (in any shiftposition), it indicates a possibleproblem in the transmission. Avoidrapid acceleration and have the trans-mission checked by a Honda dealeras soon as possible.

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This position mechani-cally locks the transmission. UsePark whenever you are turning off orstarting the engine. To shift out ofPark, you must press on the brakepedal and have your foot off theaccelerator pedal.

If you have done all of the above andstill cannot move the lever out ofPark, see Shift Lock Release on page

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To avoid transmission damage, cometo a complete stop before shiftinginto Park. The shift lever must be inPark before you can remove the keyfrom the ignition switch.

Use Neutral if youneed to restart a stalled engine, or ifit is necessary to stop briefly withthe engine idling. Shift to the Parkposition if you need to leave yourvehicle for any reason. Press on thebrake pedal when you are movingthe shift lever from Neutral toanother gear.

Use this position foryour normal driving. The transmis-sion automatically selects a suitable

gear for your speed and acceleration.You may notice the transmissionshifting up at higher speeds whenthe engine is cold. This helps theengine warm up faster.

This position is similarto D, except only the first threegears are selected. Use D to provideengine braking when going down asteep hill. D can also keep thetransmission from cycling betweenthird and fourth gears in stop-and-godriving.

This position locksthe transmission in second gear. Itdoes not downshift to first gearwhen you come to a stop.Use Second gear:

For more power when climbing.To increase engine braking whengoing down steep hills.For starting out on a slipperysurface or in deep snow.

Press the brakepedal and press the release button tothe front of the shift lever to shiftfrom Park to Reverse. To shift fromReverse to Neutral, come to acomplete stop and then shift.

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Do this if pushing on the brake pedaland pressing the release button doesnot shift the transmission out ofpark:

Set the Parking brake.

Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.

Put a cloth on the edge of the ShiftLock Release slot cover next tothe shift lever. Using a small flat-tipped screwdriver or small metalplate, carefully pry on the edge ofthe cover to remove it.

Insert the key in the Shift LockRelease slot.

Push down on the key while youpress the release button on theshift lever and move the shift leverout of Park to Neutral.

If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, the enginespeed will enter into the tachometer’sred zone. If this occurs, you may feelthe engine cut in and out. This iscaused by a limiter in the engine’scomputer controls. The engine willrun normally when you reduce theRPM below the red zone.

If you exceed the maximum speedfor the gear you are in, you may feelthe engine cut in and out. This iscaused by a limiter in the engine’scomputer controls. The engine willrun normally when you reduce theengine speed by upshifting orslowing down.

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Remove the key from the ShiftLock Release slot, then reinstallthe cover. Make sure the notch onthe cover is on the left side.Return the key to the ignitionswitch, press the brake pedal, andrestart the engine.

Never park over dry leaves, tallgrass, or other flammablematerials. The hot three waycatalytic converter could causethese materials to catch on fire.

Make sure the parking brake isfully released before driving away.Driving with the parking brakepartially set can overheat ordamage the rear brakes.

Always use the parking brake whenyou park your vehicle. Make surethe parking brake is set firmly oryour vehicle may roll if it is on anincline.

If your vehicle has an automatictransmission, set the parking brakebefore you put the transmission inPark. This keeps the vehicle frommoving and putting pressure on theparking mechanism in thetransmission.

Lock the doors.

Place any packages, valuables, etc.in the trunk or take them with you.

Turn off the lights.

Make sure the moonroof and thewindows are closed.

If the vehicle is facing uphill, turnthe front wheels away from thecurb. If you have a manualtransmission, put it in first gear.

If the vehicle is facing downhill,turn the front wheels toward thecurb. If you have a manualtransmission, put it in reverse gear.

If you need to use the Shift LockRelease, it means your vehicle isdeveloping a problem. Have itchecked by a Honda dealer.

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Your Honda is equipped with frontdisc brakes. The brakes on the rearwheels are drum. A power assisthelps reduce the effort needed onthe brake pedal. The ABS (on somemodels) helps you retain steeringcontrol when braking very hard.

Check the brakes after drivingthrough deep water. Apply thebrakes moderately to see if they feelnormal. If not, apply them gently andfrequently until they do. Be extracautious in your driving.

Resting your foot on the pedal keepsthe brakes applied lightly, builds upheat, and reduces their effectiveness.It also keeps your brake lights on allthe time, confusing drivers behindyou.

Constant application of the brakeswhen going down a long hill buildsup heat and reduces their effective-ness. Use the engine to assist thebrakes by taking your foot off theaccelerator and downshifting to alower gear.

The hydraulic system that operatesthe brakes has two separate circuits.Each circuit works diagonally acrossthe vehicle (the left-front brake isconnected with the right-rear brake,

etc.). If one circuit should develop aproblem, you will still have brakingat two wheels.

If the brake pads need replacing, youwill hear a distinctive, metallicscreeching sound when you applythe brake pedal. If you do not havethe brake pads replaced, they willscreech all the time. It is normal forthe brakes to occasionally squeal orsqueak when you apply them.

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The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)helps prevent the brakes fromlocking up and helps you retainsteering control by pumping thebrakes rapidly; much faster than aperson.

Let the ABS work for you by alwayskeeping firm, steady pressure on thebrake pedal. This is sometimesreferred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’

such as trying to take acorner too fast or making a suddenlane change.

Always steer moderatelywhen you are braking hard. Severeor sharp steering wheel movementcan still cause your vehicle to veerinto oncoming traffic or off the road.

If the ABS indicator comes on, theanti-lock function of the brakingsystem has shut down. The brakesstill work like a conventional system,but without anti-lock. You shouldhave the dealer inspect your vehicleas soon as possible.

It only helps with steeringcontrol during braking.

on loose oruneven surfaces, such as gravel orsnow, than a vehicle without anti-lock.

You will feel a pulsation in the brakepedal when the ABS activates, andyou may hear some noise. This isnormal: it is the ABS rapidlypumping the brakes. On drypavement, you will need to press onthe brake pedal very hard before theABS activates. However, you mayfeel the ABS activate immediately ifyou are trying to stop on snow or ice.

You should never pump the brake pedal.

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ABS Indicator Important Safety Reminders

ABS will not prevent a skid thatresults from changing directionabruptly,

ABS cannot prevent a loss ofstability.

Anti-lock BrakesABS does not reduce the time ordistance it takes to stop thevehicle;

A vehicle with ABS may require alonger distance to stop

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ABS INDICATOR

Your vehicle is not designed to tow atrailer. Attempting to do so can voidyour warranties.

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This section also includesMaintenance Schedules for normaldriving and severe driving conditions,a Maintenance Record, and instruc-tions for simple maintenance tasksyou may want to take care ofyourself.

If you have the skills and tools to per-form more complex maintenancetasks on your Honda, you may wantto purchase the Service Manual. Seepage for information on how toobtain a copy, or see your Hondadealer.

This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.

......................Maintenance Safety . 136.................Maintenance Schedule . 137

....................Maintenance Record . 141..............................Fluid Locations . 143

........................Adding Engine Oil . 144.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 145

..............................Engine Coolant . 147....................Windshield Washers . 148

.....Automatic Transmission Fluid .149........Manual Transmission Fluid . 150

....................................Timing Belt . 150................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 151

....................Power Steering Fluid . 152....................................Hood Latch . 152

.............................................Lights . 153.......................................Seat Belts . 159.....................................Floor Mats . 159

..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 159.................................Wiper Blades . 160

...............................................Tires . 161................Checking Your Battery . 167

.............................Vehicle Storage . 168

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All service items not detailed in thissection should be performed by aHonda technician or qualifiedmechanic.

To eliminate potential hazards, readthe instructions before you begin,and make sure you have the toolsand skills required.

To clean parts, use a commerciallyavailable degreaser or partscleaner, not gasoline.

To reduce the possibility of fire orexplosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,and flames away from the batteryand all fuel-related parts.

Wear eye protection andprotective clothing when working

with the battery or compressed air.

Be sure there isadequate ventilation whenever youoperate the engine.

Let theengine and exhaust system coolbefore touching any parts.

Donot run the engine unless in-structed to do so.

Some of the most important safetyprecautions are given here. However,we cannot warn you of everyconceivable hazard that can arise inperforming maintenance. Only youcan decide whether or not youshould perform a given task.

Make sure your vehicle is parkedon level ground, the parking brakeis set, and the engine is off.

Maintenance Safety

Maintenance

Important Safety Precautions

Potential Vehicle HazardsCarbon Monoxide poison fromengine exhaust.

Burns from hot parts.

Injury from moving parts.

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Failure to properly followmaintenance instructions andprecautions can cause you tobe seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the proceduresand precautions in this owner’smanual.

Improperly maintaining thisvehicle or failing to correct aproblem before driving cancause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspectionand maintenancerecommendations, andschedules in this owner’smanual.

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Avoid exceeding your vehicle’sload limit. This puts excess stresson the engine, brakes, and manyother vehicle parts. The load limitis shown on the tire informationlabel on the driver’s doorjamb.

Follow theMaintenance Schedule for SevereConditions if you drive your vehicleMAINLY under one or more of thefollowing conditions.

Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)per trip or, in freezingtemperatures, driving less than 10miles (16 km) per trip.

Driving in extremely hot [over90°F (32°C)] conditions.

Used primarily as a deliveryvehicle or taxi that is drivenmostly in stop-and-go traffic and/or parked with the engine idling.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

If you onlydrive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, youshould follow the Normal ConditionsMaintenance Schedule.

The maintenance schedule assumesyou will use your vehicle as normaltransportation for passengers andtheir possessions. You should alsofollow these recommendation:

Operate your vehicle onreasonable roads within the legalspeed limit.

Always use unleaded gasoline withthe proper octane rating (see page

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Drive your vehicle regularly over adistance of several miles(kilometers).

Service your vehicle according to thetime and mileage periods on one ofthe Maintenance Schedules on thefollowing pages.

Follow theMaintenance Schedule for SevereConditions.

Driving with a roof rack, or drivingin mountainous conditions.

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Your authorized Honda dealerknows your vehicle best and canprovide competent, efficient service.However, service at a dealer is notmandatory to keep your warrantiesin effect. Maintenance may be doneby any qualified service facility orskilled person to keep yourwarranties in effect. Keep all thereceipts as proof of completion, andhave the person who does the workfill out the Maintenance Record.Check your warranty booklet formore information.

We recommend the use of Hondaparts and fluids whenever you havemaintenance done.

U.S. Vehicles:

According to state and federalregulations, failure to performmaintenance on the items markedwith will not void your emissionswarranties. However, Hondarecommends that all maintenanceservices be performed at therecommended time or mileageperiod to ensure long-term reliability.

You should check the followingitems at the specified intervals. Ifyou are unsure of how to performany check, turn to the appropriatepage listed.

Engine oil level Check everytime you fill the fuel tank. Seepage .Engine coolant level Check theradiator reserve tank every timeyou fill the fuel tank. See page .Automatic transmission Checkthe fluid level monthly. See page

.Brakes Check the fluid levelmonthly. See page .Tires Check the tire pressuremonthly. Examine the tread forwear and foreign objects. See page

.Lights Check the operation ofthe headlights, parking lights,taillights, high-mount brake light,and license plate lights monthly.See page .

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Servicing Your VehicleMaintenance, replacement, orrepair of emissions controldevices and systems may be doneby any automotive repairestablishment or individual usingparts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPAstandards.

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NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLYdrive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, youshould follow the Normal ConditionsMaintenance Schedule.

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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).

120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years

Every 3 years (independent of mileage)

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Check engine oil and coolantCheck tiresReplace engine oil

Rotate tires (follow pattern on page164)Replace engine oil filterInspect front and rear brakesCheck parking brake adjustmentVisually inspect the following items:

Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and bootsSuspension componentsDriveshaft bootsBrake hoses and lines (including ABS)All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust systemFuel lines and connections

Inspect and adjust drive beltsReplace dust and pollen filterReplace air cleaner elementReplace spark plugsInspect valve clearance

Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace manual transmission fluid

Inspect idle speedReplace timing belt, and inspect auto-tensioner andwater pumpReplace engine coolant

Replace brake fluid

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Extensive idling or long periods ofstop and go driving, such as a taxi ora delivery vehicle.Driving with a roof rack, or drivingin mountainous conditions.

Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) pertrip or, in freezing temperatures,driving less than 10 miles (16 km)per trip.Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F(32°C)] conditions.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-icedroads.

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See dust and pollen filter on page for

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Check engine oil and coolantCheck tiresReplace engine oil

Rotate tires (follow pattern on page164)Replace engine oil filterInspect front and rear brakesLubricate all hinges, locks and latchesVisually inspect the following items:

Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and bootsSuspension components, Driveshaft boots

Check parking brake adjustmentInspect the following items:

Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system , Fuel lines and connectionsLights and controls/vehicle underbody

Inspect and adjust drive beltsReplace dust and pollen filterReplace air cleaner element

Replace spark plugsInspect valve clearance

Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace manual transmission fluid

Inspect idle speedReplace timing belt , inspect auto-tensioner andwater pumpReplace engine coolant

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You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severeconditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.

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Fluid Locations

Maintenance 143

RADIATOR CAP

ENGINECOOLANTRESERVOIR

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange loop)

BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)

ENGINE OILFILL CAP

CLUTCH FLUID(ManualTransmission only)(Gray cap)

WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)

POWER STEERINGFLUID (Red cap)

AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONFLUID DIPSTICK(Yellow loop)

Oil is a major contributor to yourengine’s performance and longevity.Always use a premium-grade 5W-20detergent oil displaying the APICertification Seal. This seal indicatesthe oil is energy conserving, and thatit meets the American PetroleumInstitute’s latest requirements.

Honda Motor Oil is the preferred5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It ishighly recommended that you useHonda Motor Oil in your vehicle foroptimum engine protection. Makesure the API Certification Seal says‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.

The oil viscosity or weight isprovided on the container’s label.5W-20 oil is formulated for year-round protection of your Honda toimprove cold weather starting andfuel economy.Unscrew and remove the engine oil

fill cap on top of the valve cover.Pour in the oil slowly and carefully soyou do not spill. Clean up any spillsimmediately. Spilled oil coulddamage components in the enginecompartment. Install the engine oilfill cap and tighten it securely. Wait afew minutes and recheck the oil level.Do not fill above the upper mark; youcould damage the engine.

Adding Engine Oil

Maintenance

Recommended Engine Oil

144

API CERTIFICATION SEAL

ENGINE OILFILL CAP

Ambient Temperature

Run the engine until it reachesnormal operating temperature,then shut it off.

Open the hood and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bolt and washer from thebottom of the engine. Drain the oilinto an appropriate container.

Always change the oil and filteraccording to the recommendations inthe maintenance schedule. The oiland filter collect contaminants thatcan damage your engine if they arenot removed regularly.

Changing the oil and filter requiresspecial tools and access fromunderneath the vehicle. The vehicleshould be raised on a service station-type hydraulic lift for this service.Unless you have the knowledge andproper equipment, you should havethis maintenance done by a skilledmechanic.

You may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for a conventional motor oil: itdisplays the API Certification Sealand it is the proper weight. You mustfollow the oil and filter changeintervals given on the maintenanceschedule.

Your Honda does not require any oiladditives. Additives may adverselyaffect your engine’s or transmission’sperformance and durability.

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Maintenance

Changing the Oil and FilterSynthetic Oil

Engine Oil Additives

Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter

145

DRAIN BOLT WASHER

Replace the engine oil fill cap.Start the engine. The oil pressureindicator light should go out within5 seconds. If it does not, turn offthe engine and check your work.

Let the engine run for severalminutes, then check the drain boltand oil filter for leaks.

Turn off the engine, let it sit forseveral minutes, then check the oillevel on the dipstick. If necessary,add more oil.

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,then reinstall the drain bolt.Tighten it to:

Refill the engine with the recom-mended oil.

The engine oil change capacity(including filter):

Remove the oil filter and let theremaining oil drain. A specialwrench (available from yourHonda dealer) is required.

Install a new oil filter according tothe instructions that come with it.

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(U.S.: EX, Canada: Si)

(U.S.: EX, Canada: Si)

(U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX)

(U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX)

Changing the Oil and Filter

Maintenance146

NOTICE:

OIL FILTER

33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)

29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)

3.4 US qt (3.2 )

3.7 US qt (3.5 )

Improper disposal of engineoil can be harmf ul to the environment.If you change your own oil, pleasedispose of the used oil properly. Put itin a sealed container and take it to arecycling center. Do not discard it in atrash bin or dump it on the ground.

If Honda antifreeze/coolant is notavailable, you may use anothermajor-brand non-silicate coolant as atemporary replacement. Make sure itis a high-quality coolantrecommended for aluminum engines.Continued use of any non-Hondacoolant can result in corrosion,causing the cooling system tomalfunction or fail. Have the coolingsystem flushed and refilled withHonda antifreeze/coolant as soon aspossible.

If the reserve tank is completelyempty, you should also check thecoolant level in the radiator.

If the coolant level in the reservetank is at or below the MIN line, addcoolant to bring it up to the MAX line.Inspect the cooling system for leaks.Always use Honda All SeasonAntifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Thiscoolant is pre-mixed with 50 percentantifreeze and 50 percent water.Never add straight antifreeze orplain water.

Engine Coolant

Maintenance

Adding Engine Coolant

147

RESERVE TANK

Removing the radiator capwhile the engine is hot cancause the coolant to spray out,seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine andradiator cool down beforeremoving the radiator cap.

When the radiator and engine arecool, relieve any pressure in thecooling system by turning theradiator cap counterclockwise,without pressing down.

Remove the radiator cap bypushing down and turningcounterclockwise.

The coolant level should be up tothe base of the filler neck. Addcoolant if it is low.Pour the coolant slowly andcarefully so you do not spill. Cleanup any spill immediately; it coulddamage components in the enginecompartment.

Put the radiator cap back on andtighten it.

Pour coolant into the reserve tank.Fill it to halfway between the MAXand MIN marks. Put the cap backon the reserve tank.

Do not add any rust inhibitors orother additives to your vehicle’scooling system. They may not becompatible with the coolant orengine components.

Check the fluid level in thewindshield washer reservoir at leastmonthly during normal use.

The low washerlevel indicator will light when thelevel is low.

Fill the reservoir with a good-qualitywindshield washer fluid. Thisincreases the cleaning capability andprevents freezing in cold weather.When you refill the reservoir, cleanthe edges of the windshield wiperblades with windshield washer fluidon a clean cloth. This will help tocondition them.

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On Canadian models:

Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers

Maintenance

Windshield Washers

148

NOTICE:

RADIATOR CAP

Do not use engine antif reezeor a vinegar/water solution in thewindshield washer reservoir. Antif reezecan damage your vehicle’s paint, whilea vinegar/water solution can damagethe windshield washer pump. Use onlycommercially-available windshieldwasher f luid.

Check the fluid level with the engineat normal operating temperature.

Park the vehicle on level ground.Shut off the engine.

Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)from the transmission, and wipe itwith a clean cloth.

Insert the dipstick all the way intothe transmission securely.

Remove the dipstick and checkthe fluid level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks.

If the level is below the lowermark, add fluid into the filler holeto bring it to the upper mark.

Always use Honda ATF-Z1(Automatic Transmission Fluid). Ifit’s not available, you may use aDEXRON III automatictransmission fluid as a temporaryreplacement. However, continueduse can affect the shift quality.Have the transmission flushed andrefilled with Honda ATF-Z1 assoon as it is convenient.

Insert the dipstick all the way backin the transmission.

The transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid accordingto the time and distance recommen-dations in the maintenance schedule.

To thoroughly flush thetransmission, the technicianshould drain and refill it withHonda ATF-Z1, then drive thevehicle for a short distance. Dothis three times. Then drain andrefill the transmission a final time.

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Automatic Transmission Fluid

Maintenance 149

DIPSTICK

UPPERMARKLOWERMARK

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If Honda MTF is not available, youmay use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40viscosity motor oil with the APICertification seal that says ‘‘FORGASOLINE ENGINES’’ as atemporary replacement. However,motor oil does not contain the properadditives, and continued use cancause stiffer shifting. Replace assoon as it is convenient.

The transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid accordingto the time and distance recommen-dations in the maintenance schedule.

In very high temperatures(over 110°F, 43°C).

In very low temperatures(under 20°F, 29°C).

Check the fluid level with thetransmission at normal operatingtemperature and the vehicle sittingon level ground. Remove thetransmission filler bolt and carefullyfeel inside the bolt hole with yourfinger. The fluid level should be upto the edge of the bolt hole. If it isnot, add Honda Manual Transmis-sion Fluid (MTF) until it starts torun out of the hole. Reinstall thefiller bolt and tighten it securely.

The timing belt should be replacedat the intervals shown in themaintenance schedule. Replace thebelt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) ifyou regularly drive your vehicle inone or more of these conditions:

Manual Transmission Fluid, Timing Belt

Maintenance

Timing BeltManual Transmission Fluid

150

FILLER BOLT

Correct Level

Check the brake fluid level in thereservoirs monthly.

Replace it according to the timerecommendation in the maintenanceschedule.

Always use Honda Heavy DutyBrake Fluid DOT 3. If it is notavailable, you should use only DOT 3or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealedcontainer, as a temporaryreplacement.Using any non-Honda brake fluid cancause corrosion and decrease the lifeof the system. Have the brakesystem flushed and refilled withHonda Heavy Duty Brake FluidDOT 3 as soon as possible.

The fluid level should be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks on the sideof the reservoir. If the level is at orbelow the MIN mark, your brakesystem needs attention. Have thebrake system inspected for leaks orworn brake pads.

The fluid level should be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks on the sideof the reservoir. If it is not, addbrake fluid to bring it up to that level.Use the same fluid specified for thebrake system.

Low fluid level can indicate a leak inthe clutch system. Have this systeminspected as soon as possible.

Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is notcompatible with your vehicle’sbraking system and can causeextensive damage.

Manual Transmission only

Brake and Clutch Fluid

Maintenance

Brake System Clutch System

151

MAX

MIN

MAX

MIN

Check the level on the side of thereservoir when the engine is cold.The fluid should be between theUPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.If not add power steering fluid to theUPPER LEVEL mark.Always use Honda Power SteeringFluid. You may use another powersteering fluid as an emergencyreplacement, but have the powersteering system flushed and refilledwith Honda PSF as soon as possible.

A low power steering fluid level canindicate a leak in the system. Checkthe fluid level frequently, and havethe system inspected as soon aspossible.

Clean the hood latch assembly with amild cleaner, then lubricate it with amultipurpose grease. Lubricate allthe moving parts (as shown),including the pivot. Follow the timeand distance recommendations inthe Maintenance Schedule. If youare not sure how to clean and greasethe latch, contact your Honda dealer.

Power Steering Fluid, Hood Latch

Maintenance

Power Steering Fluid Hood Latch

152

NOTICE:

UPPER LEVEL

LOWER LEVEL

PIVOTS

LATCHASSEMBLY

Turning the steering wheel tof ull lef t or right lock and holding itthere can damage the power steeringpump.

Halogen headlight bulbs getvery hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or ascratch on the glass can cause the bulbto overheat and shatter.

If you need to change a headlightbulb on the driver’s side, removethe power steering reservoir tankby pulling it out of its holders.

The headlights were properly aimedwhen your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thetrunk, readjustment may be required.Adjustments should be performed bya Honda dealer or other qualifiedmechanic.

Your vehicle has halogen headlightbulb. Handle it by its steel base andprotect the glass from contact withyour skin or hard objects. If youtouch the glass, clean it withdenatured alcohol and a clean cloth.

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Lights

Maintenance

Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb

153

NOTE:

If you change the low beamheadlight bulb on the driver’s side,you also need to remove the upperpart of the windshield washerreservoir tank. Use a flat-tippedscrewdriver to remove the holdingclip, then remove the upper part bypulling it straight up.

If you need to change a headlightbulb on the passenger’s side, removethe bolt from the stay and push thebattery toward windshield to obtainenough working space.

Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pushing on thetab and pulling the connectordown.

Remove the bulb by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

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Lights

Maintenance154

HOLDING CLIP BOLT

STAY TAB

Push the electrical connector backonto the bulb. Make sure it is onall the way.

Turn on the headlights to test thenew bulb.

(Passenger’s side)Put the battery back to its originalposition, reinstall the bolt in thestay and tighten it securely.

If you removed the upper part ofthe windshield reservoir, put itback in place. Install the holdingclip. Lock it in place by pushing onthe center.

Reinstall the power steeringreservoir.

(Driver’s side) Use a flat-tipped screwdriver toremove the holding clip from theinner fender, and pull the innerfender cover back.

Remove the socket from theheadlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

If you are changing the bulb onthe driver’s side, start the engine,turn the steering wheel all the wayto the right, and turn off theengine. If you are changing thebulb on the passenger’s side, turnthe steering wheel to the left.

Insert the new bulb into the holeand turn it one-quarter turn clock-wise to lock it in place.

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Lights

Maintenance

Replacing the Front Side Marker/Turn Signal and Parking LightBulb

155

HOLDING CLIP

Remove the bulb from the socketby pushing it in and turning thebulb counterclockwise until itunlocks.

Insert the socket back into theheadlight assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.

Test the lights to make sure thenew bulb is working.

Put the inner fender cover in place.Install the holding clip. Lock it inplace by pushing on the center.

Open the trunk.

Remove the screws in the centerof each of the two fasteners on theside of the trunk lining. Pull thelining back.

Determine which of the two bulbsis burned out: stop/taillight/sidemarker light or turn signal light.

Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Install the new bulb in the socket.Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

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Lights

Maintenance

Replacing Rear Bulbs(in Fenders)

156

FASTENERS

BULBS

SOCKETS

Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket.Push the new bulb straight intothe socket until it bottoms.

Reinstall the socket into the lightassembly by turning it clockwiseuntil it locks.


Reinstall the trunk lining. Makesure it is installed under the edgeof the trunk seal.

Put the fasteners into the holes onthe side of the trunk lining.Reinstall the screws.

Open the trunk.

Determine which of the two bulbsis burned out: taillight or back-uplight.

Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Insert the socket back into thelight assembly. Turn it clockwiseto lock it in place.



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Lights

Maintenance

Replacing Rear Bulbs(in Trunk Lid)

157

BULBS

SOCKETS

Open the trunk and remove thesocket from the light assembly byturning it one-quarter turn counter-clockwise.


Reinstall the socket. Turn itclockwise until it locks. Make surethe new bulb is working.

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Lights

Maintenance

Replacing a High-mount BrakeLight Bulb

158

BULB

SOCKET

Dirt build-up in the loops of the seatbelt anchors can cause the belts toretract slowly. Wipe the insides ofthe loops with a clean clothdampened in mild soap and warmwater or isopropyl alcohol.

If you use non-Honda floor mats,make sure they fit properly and thatthey can be used with the floor matanchors. Do not put additional floormats on top of the anchored mats.

This filter removes the dust andpollen that is brought in from theoutside through the heating andcooling system.

If your seat belts get dirty, use a softbrush with a mixture of mild soapand warm water to clean them. Donot use bleach, dye, or cleaningsolvents. Let the belts air dry beforeyou use the vehicle.

The driver’s floor mat that camewith your vehicle hooks over thefloor mat anchor. This keeps thefloor mat from sliding forward andpossibly interfering with the pedals.

If you remove the driver’s floor mat,make sure to re-anchor it when youput it back in your vehicle.

Have your Honda dealer replace thisfilter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)under normal conditions. It shouldbe replaced every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) if you drive primarily inurban areas that have highconcentrations of soot in the air, or ifthe flow from the heating andcooling system becomes less thanusual.

If equipped with A/C

On models equipped

Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter

Maintenance

Seat Belts Floor Mats

Dust and Pollen Filter

159

LOOP

Check the condition of the wiperblades at least every six months.Replace them if you find signs ofcracking in the rubber, areas that aregetting hard or if they leave streaksand unwiped areas when used.

Raise the wiper arm off thewindshield.

Disconnect the blade assemblyfrom the wiper arm by pushing inthe lock tab. Hold the lock tab inwhile you push the blade assemblytoward the base of the arm.

Remove the blade from its holderby grasping the tabbed end of theblade. Pull firmly until the tabscome out of the holder.

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Wiper Blades

Maintenance160

LOCK TAB BLADE

Examine the new wiper blades. Ifthey have no plastic or metal rein-forcement along the back edge,remove the metal reinforcementstrips from the old wiper blade andinstall them in the slots along theedge of the new blade.

Slide the new wiper blade into theholder until the tabs lock.

Slide the wiper blade assemblyonto the wiper arm. Make sure itlocks in place.

Lower the wiper arm down againstthe windshield.

To safely operate your vehicle, yourtires must be the proper type andsize, in good condition with adequatetread, and correctly inflated.

The following pages give moredetailed information on how to takecare of your tires and what to dowhen they need to be replaced.

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Wiper Blades, Tires

Maintenance

Tires

161

BLADE

REINFORCEMENT

Using tires that are excessivelyworn or improperly inflated cancause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in thisowner’s manual regarding tireinflation and maintenance.

The compact spare tire pressure is:

The following chart shows therecommended cold tire pressures formost normal driving conditions andspeed.

Honda strongly recommends thatyou not drive faster than postedspeed limits and conditions allow. Ifyou decide it is safe to drive at highspeeds, be sure to adjust the cold tirepressures as shown in the nextcolumn. If you do not adjust the tirepressure, excessive heat can build upand cause sudden tire failure.

Keeping the tires properly inflatedprovides the best combination ofhandling, tread life, and ridingcomfort.

Underinflated tires wear unevenly,adversely affect handling and fueleconomy, and are more likely tofail from being overheated.

We recommend that you visuallycheck your tires every day. If youthink a tire might be low, check itimmediately with a tire gauge.

Overinflated tires can make yourvehicle ride more harshly, aremore prone to damage from roadhazards, and wear unevenly.

(DX)

(DX)

(Canadian LX)

(U.S. EX, LX, Canadian Si)

Tire Size Cold Tire Pressurefor Normal Driving

Cold Tire Pressurefor Normal Driving

Tire Size

Cold Tire Pressurefor Normal Driving

Tire Size

Cold Tire Pressurefor Speed over 100mph (160 km/h)

Tire Size

DX model only

Tires

Maintenance

Recommended Tire Pressures forNormal Driving

Tire Pressure Adjustment for HighSpeed Driving

Inflation

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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

P185/65R15 86H

30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1kgf/cm )

30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1kgf/cm )

P185/70R14 87S

P195/60R15 88H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1kgf/cm )

P185/70R14 87S 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4kgf/cm )

Every time you check inflation, youshould also examine the tires fordamage, foreign objects, and wear.You should look for:

Bumps or bulges in the tread orside of the tire. Replace the tire ifyou find either or these conditions.

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the sideof the tire. Replace the tire if youcan see fabric or cord.

Excessive tread wear.

You should get your own tirepressure gauge and use it wheneveryou check your tire pressures. Thiswill make it easier for you to tell if apressure loss is due to a tire problemand not due to a variation betweengauges.

Check the pressure in the tires whenthey are cold. This means the vehiclehas been parked for at least threehours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km).

Add or release air, if needed, tomatch the recommended cold tirepressures on page .

If you check the pressure when thetires are hot (driven for severalmiles), you will see readings 4 to 6psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm )higher than the cold reading. This isnormal; do not release air to matchthe cold pressure.

Tubeless tires have some ability toself-seal if they are punctured. Youshould look closely for punctures if atires starts losing pressure.

When you return to normal speeddriving, be sure to readjust the tirepressure for normal driving. Youshould wait until the tires are coldbefore adjusting the tire pressure.

Use a gauge to measure the airpressure at least once a month. Eventires that are in good condition maylose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month.Remember to check the spare tire atthe same time.

Tire pressure for high speeddriving is the same as for normaldriving.

For convenience, the recommendedtire sizes and cold air pressures areon a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

For additional technical information,see page .198

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U.S. LX, EX and Canadian LX, Si models

Tires

Maintenance

Tire Inspection

163

In addition to proper inflation,correct wheel alignment helps todecrease tire wear. If you find a tireis worn unevenly, have your dealercheck the wheel alignment.

Have your dealer check the tires ifyou feel a consistent vibration whiledriving. A tire should always berebalanced if it is removed from thewheel. When you have new tiresinstalled, make sure they arebalanced. This increases ridingcomfort and tire life. For best results,have the installer perform a dynamicbalance.

To help increase tire life anddistribute wear more evenly, rotatethe tires every 10,000 miles (16,000km). Move the tires to the positionsshown in the chart each time theyare rotated. If you purchasedirectional tires, rotate only front-to-back.

Your vehicle’s tires have wear indica-tors molded into the tread. When thetread wears down to that point, youwill see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wideband running across the tread. Thisshows there is less than 1/16 inch(1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. Atire that is this worn gives very littletraction on wet roads. You shouldreplace the tire if you can see thetread wear indicator in three or moreplaces around the tire.

Tires

Maintenance

Tire Maintenance Tire Rotation

164

INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR

Front Front

(Front Non-directionalTires and Wheels)

(Front DirectionalTires and Wheels)

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Wheels:

Tires:If you ever replace a wheel, makesure that the wheel’s specificationsmatch those of the original wheels.

See page for DOT tire qualitygrading information, and page

for tire size explanation.

Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘AllSeason’’ on the sidewall have an all-weather tread design suitable formost winter driving conditions.

For the best performance in snowyor icy conditions, you should installsnow tires or tire chains. They maybe required by local laws undercertain conditions.

If you mount snow tires on yourHonda, make sure they are radialtires of the same size and load rangeas the original tires. Mount snowtires on all four wheels. The tractionprovided by snow tires on dry roadsmay be lower than your original tires.Check with the tire dealer formaximum speed recommendations.

Replace your tires with radial tires ofthe same size, load range, speedrating and maximum cold tirepressure rating (as shown on thetire’s side wall).Mixing radial and bias-ply tires onyour vehicle can reduce brakingability, traction, and steeringaccuracy. Using tires of a differentsize or construction can cause theABS to work inconsistently.

It is best to replace all four tires atthe same time. If that is not possibleor necessary, replace the two fronttires or two rear tires as a pair.Replacing just one tire can seriouslyaffect your vehicle’s handling.

(DX)

(LX, EX and Canadian Si)

(DX)

199

198

(Canadian LX)

(U.S. EX, LX, Canadian Si)

Wheel and Tire Specifications

Replacing Tires

Winter Driving

Snow Tires

Maintenance

Tires

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14 x 5 1/2 JJ

15 x 6 JJ

P185/70R14 87S

P185/65R15 86H

P195/60R15 88H

Installing improper tires on yourvehicle can affect handling andstability. This can cause a crashin which you can be seriouslyhurt or killed.

Always use the size and type oftires recommended in thisowner’s manual.

Because your Honda has limited tireclearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’cable-type traction devices, withrubber chain tensioners on the fronttires. Use traction devices only whenrequired by driving condition or locallaws. Make sure they are the correctsize for your tires. Metal link-type‘‘chains’’ should not be used.

When installing cables, follow themanufacturer’s instructions, andmount them as tight as you can.Make sure they are not contactingthe brake lines or suspension. Driveslowly with them installed. If youhear them coming into contact withthe body or chassis, stop andinvestigate. Remove them as soon asyou begin driving on cleared roads.

Tires

Tire Chains

Maintenance166

NOTICE: Traction devices that are thewrong size or improperly installed candamage your vehicle’s brake lines,suspension, body, and wheels. Stopdriving if they are hitting any part ofthe vehicle.

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Check the condition of the batterymonthly by looking at the testindicator window. The label on thebattery explains the test indicator’scolors.

If additional battery maintenance isneeded, see your Honda dealer or aqualified technician.

Battery posts,terminals, and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds.

Check the terminals for corrosion (awhite or yellowish powder). Toremove it, cover the terminals with asolution of baking soda and water. Itwill bubble up and turn brown. Whenthis stops, wash it off with plainwater. Dry off the battery with acloth or paper towel. Coat theterminals with grease to help preventfurther corrosion.

If you need to connect the battery toa charger, disconnect both cables toprevent damaging your vehicle’selectrical system. Always disconnectthe negative ( ) cable first, andreconnect it last.

Maintenance

WARNING:

Wash your hands after handling.

Checking Your Battery

167

The battery gives off explosivehydrogen gas during normaloperation.

A spark or flame can cause thebattery to explode with enoughforce to kill or seriously hurt you.

Wear protective clothing and aface shield, or have a skilledmechanic do the batterymaintenance.

Fill the fuel tank.

Change the engine oil and filter.

Block the rear wheels.

If the vehicle is to be stored for alonger period, it should besupported on jackstands so thetires are off the ground.

Wash and dry the exteriorcompletely.

Clean the interior. Make sure thecarpeting, floor mats, etc. arecompletely dry.

Leave the parking brake off. Putthe transmission in Reverse(5-speed manual) or Park(automatic).

If you need to park your vehicle foran extended period (more than onemonth), there are several things youshould do to prepare it for storage.Proper preparation helps preventdeterioration and makes it easier toget your vehicle back on the road. Ifpossible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if

the vehicle is being storedindoors).

Cover the vehicle with a‘‘breathable’’ cover, one madefrom a porous material such ascotton. Nonporous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moisture,which can damage the paint.

To minimize sticking, apply asilicone spray lubricant to all doorand trunk seals. Also, apply avehicle body wax to the paintedsurfaces that mate with the doorand trunk seals.

Support the front wiper bladearms with a folded towel or rag sothey do not touch the windshield.

Disconnect the battery.

If you store your vehicle for 12months or longer, have your Hondadealer perform the inspections calledfor in the 24 months/30,000 milesmaintenance schedule (NormalConditions) as soon as you take itout of storage (see page ). Thereplacements called for in themaintenance schedule are notneeded unless the vehicle hasactually reached that time or mileage.

If possible, run the engineperiodically until it reaches fulloperating temperature (thecooling fan cycles on and offtwice) preferably once a month.

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Vehicle Storage

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......................Compact Spare Tire . 170....................Changing a Flat Tire . 171

..........If Your Engine Won’t Start . 176................................Jump Starting . 178

............If Your Engine Overheats . 179.........Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 182..........Charging System Indicator . 182

.......Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 183...............Brake System Indicator . 184

..................Closing the Moonroof . 185..............................................Fuses . 186

..........................Fuse Locations . 188......................Emergency Towing . 190

This section covers the more-common problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate the problem and whatto do to correct it. If the problem hasstranded you on the side of the road,you may be able to get going again.If not, you will also find instructionson getting your vehicle towed.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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Check the inflation pressure of thecompact spare tire every time youcheck the other tires. It should beinflated to:

Follow these precautions:

Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

This tire gives a harsher ride andless traction on some road sur-faces. Use greater caution whiledriving.

Do not mount snow chains on it.

Use the compact spare tire as atemporary replacement only. Getyour regular tire repaired or replacedand put it back on your vehicle assoon as you can.

Do not use your compact sparetire on another vehicle unless it isthe same make and model. Replace the tire when you can see

the tread wear indicator bars. Thereplacement should be the same sizeand design tire, mounted on thesame wheel. The spare tire is notdesigned to be mounted on a regularwheel, and the spare wheel is notdesigned for mounting a regular tire.

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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

If you have a flat tire while driving,stop in a safe place to change it.Drive slowly along the shoulder untilyou get to an exit or an area to stopthat is far away from the traffic lanes.

Open the trunk. Raise the trunkfloor mat and the trunk floor bylifting up on the back edge.

Take the tool kit out of the trunk.

Unscrew the wing bolt and takethe spare tire out of its well.

Turn on the hazard warning lights,and turn the ignition switch toLOCK (0). Have all thepassengers get out of the vehiclewhile you change the tire.

Park the vehicle on firm, level andnon-slippery ground. Put thetransmission in Park (automatic)or Reverse (manual). Apply theparking brake.

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SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR

JACKTOOL KIT

The vehicle can easily roll offthe jack, seriously injuringanyone underneath.

Follow the directions forchanging a tire exactly, andnever get under the vehiclewhen it is supported only by thejack.

Turn the jack’s endcounterclockwise to loosen it, thenremove the jack.

Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turnwith the wheel wrench.

Place the jack under the jackingpoint. Turn the end bracketclockwise until the top of the jackcontacts the jacking point. Makesure the jacking point tab isresting in the jack notch.

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Remove the flat tire. Place the flattire on the ground with the outsidesurface facing up.

Use the extension and wheelwrench as shown to raise thevehicle until the flat tire is off theground.

Remove the wheel nuts and wheelcover. The wheel nuts will be veryhot if you were recently driving.The wheel cover cannot beremoved without first removingthe wheel nuts. Do not attempt toforcibly pry the wheel cover offwith a screwdriver or other tool.

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WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVEREXTENSION

Before mounting the spare tire,wipe any dirt off the mountingsurface of the wheel and hub witha clean cloth. Wipe the hubcarefully; it may be hot fromdriving.

Put on the spare tire. Put thewheel nuts back on finger-tight,then tighten them in a crisscrosspattern with the wheel wrenchuntil the wheel is firmly againstthe hub. Do not try to tightenthem fully.

Lower the vehicle to the groundand remove the jack.

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Tighten the wheel nuts securely inthe same crisscross pattern. Havethe wheel nut torque checked atthe nearest automotive servicefacility.Tighten the wheel nuts to:

Place the flat tire face down in thespare tire well.

Remove the spacer cone from thewing bolt, turn it over, and put itback on the bolt.

Secure the flat tire by screwingthe wing bolt back into its hole.

Store the jack in the trunk with theend bracket on the left side. Turnthe jack’s end bracket to lock it inplace. Store the tool kit.

Store the wheel cover or centercap in the trunk. Make sure it doesnot get scratched or damaged.

Lower the trunk floor and trunkfloor mat, then close the trunk lid.

Remove the center cap beforestoring the flat tire in the trunkwell.

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WING BOLT SPACERCONE

80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

Loose items can fly around theinterior in a crash and couldseriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and toolssecurely before driving.

Diagnosing why your engine won’tstart falls into two areas, dependingon what you hear when you turn thekey to START (III):

You hear nothing, or almostnothing. The engine’s startermotor does not operate at all, oroperates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motoroperating normally, or the startermotor sounds like it is spinningfaster than normal, but the enginedoes not start up and run.

When you turn the ignition switch toSTART (III), you do not hear thenormal noise of the engine trying tostart. You may hear a clicking soundor series of clicks, or nothing at all.

Check the transmission interlock.If you have a manual transmission,the clutch pedal must be pushedall the way to the floor or thestarter will not operate. With anautomatic transmission, it must bein Park or Neutral.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).Turn on the headlights and checktheir brightness. If the headlightsare very dim or don’t light at all,the battery is discharged. See

on page .

Turn the ignition switch to START(III). If the headlights do not dim,check the condition of the fuses. Ifthe fuses are OK, there isprobably something wrong withthe electrical circuit for theignition switch or starter motor.You will need a qualifiedtechnician to determine theproblem (seeon page ).

Check these things:

If the headlights dim noticeably orgo out when you try to start theengine, either the battery is dis-charged or the connections arecorroded. Check the condition ofthe battery and terminal connec-tions (see page ). You canthen try jump starting the vehiclefrom a booster battery (see page

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Nothing Happens or the StarterMotor Operates Very Slowly

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In this case, the starter motor’sspeed sounds normal, or even fasterthan normal, when you turn theignition switch to START (III), butthe engine does not run.

Are you using a properly codedkey? An improperly coded key willcause the immobilizer systemindicator in the dash panel to blinkrapidly (see page ).

Are you using the proper startingprocedure? Refer to

on page .

Do you have fuel? Check the fuelgauge; the warning light may notbe working.

There may be an electricalproblem, such as no power to thefuel pump. Check all the fuses(see page ).

If you find nothing wrong, you willneed a qualified technician to findthe problem. See

on page .

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If Your Engine Won’t Start

The Starter Operates Normally

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Although this seems like a simpleprocedure, you should take severalprecautions.

You cannot start a Honda with anautomatic transmission by pushingor pulling it.

Open the hood and check thephysical condition of the battery.In very cold weather, check thecondition of the electrolyte. If itseems slushy or like ice, do not tryjump starting until it thaws.

Turn off all the electrical acces-sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,lights, etc. Put the transmission inNeutral or Park, and set theparking brake.

Connect one jumper cable to thepositive ( ) terminal on yourbattery. Connect the other end tothe positive ( ) terminal on thebooster battery.

Connect the second jumper cableto the negative ( ) terminal onthe booster battery. Connect theother end to the grounding strapas shown. Do not connect thisjumper cable to any other part ofthe engine.

If the booster battery is in anothervehicle, have an assistant startthat vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

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NOTICE:

A battery can explode if you donot follow the correct procedure,seriously injuring anyonenearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames,and smoking materials awayfrom the battery.

If a battery sits in extremecold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.Attempting to jump start with a f rozenbattery can cause it to rupture.

Start your vehicle. If the startermotor still operates slowly, checkthat the jumper cables have goodmetal-to-metal contact.

Once your vehicle is running,disconnect the negative cable fromyour vehicle, then from thebooster battery. Disconnect thepositive cable from your vehicle,and then the booster battery.

Keep the ends of the jumper cablesaway from each other and any metalon the vehicle until everything isdisconnected. Otherwise, you maycause an electrical short.

The pointer of your vehicle’stemperature gauge should stay inthe midrange. If it climbs to the redmark, you should determine thereason (hot day, driving up a steephill, etc.)

If your vehicle overheats, you shouldtake immediate action. The onlyindication may be the temperaturegauge climbing to or above the redmark. Or you may see steam orspray coming from under the hood.

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If Your Engine Overheats

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NOTICE:

Steam and spray from anoverheated engine canseriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steamis coming out.

Driving with thetemperature gauge pointer at the redmark can cause serious damage toyour engine.

Safely pull to the side of the road.Put the transmission in Neutral orPark, and set the parking brake.Turn off all accessories, and turnon the hazard light.

If you see steam and/or spraycoming from under the hood, turnoff the engine. Wait until you seeno more signs of steam or spray,then open the hood.

If you do not see steam or spray,leave the engine running andwatch the temperature gauge. Ifthe high heat is due to overloading,the engine should start to cooldown almost immediately. If itdoes, wait until the temperaturegauge comes down to the midpoint,then continue driving.

If the temperature gauge stays atthe red mark, turn off the engine.

Look for any obvious coolant leaks,such as a split radiator hose.Everything is still extremely hot,so use caution. If you find a leak, itmust be repaired before youcontinue driving (see

on page ).

If you don’t find an obvious leak,check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Add coolantif the level is below the MIN mark.

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If there was no coolant in thereserve tank, you may need to addcoolant to the radiator. Let theengine cool down until the pointerreaches the middle of the tempera-ture gauge, or lower, before check-ing the radiator.

Using gloves or a large heavycloth, turn the radiator capcounterclockwise without pushingdown to the first stop. After thepressure releases, push down onthe cap and turn it until it comesoff.

Start the engine and set thetemperature control dial tomaximum. Add coolant to theradiator up to the base of the fillerneck. If you do not have theproper coolant mixture available,you can add plain water.Remember to have the coolingsystem drained and refilled withthe proper mixture as soon as youcan.

Put the radiator cap back ontightly. Run the engine and watchthe temperature gauge. If it goesback to the red mark, the engineneeds repair (see

on page ).

If the temperature stays normal,check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. If it hasgone down, add coolant to theMAX mark. Put the cap back ontightly.

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Removing the radiator capwhile the engine is hot cancause the coolant to spray out,seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine andradiator cool down beforeremoving the radiator cap.

This light should nevercome on when the engine isrunning. If it starts flashing

or stays on, the oil pressure hasdropped very low or lost pressure.Serious engine damage is possibleand you should take immediateaction.

Safely pull off the road, and shutoff the engine. Turn on the hazardwarning indicators.

Let the vehicle sit for a minute.Open the hood, and check the oillevel (see page ). An enginevery low on oil can lose pressureduring cornering and other drivingmaneuvers.

If necessary, add oil to bring thelevel back to the full mark on thedipstick (see page ).

Start the engine, and watch the oilpressure indicator. If it does not goout within ten seconds, turn offthe engine. There is a mechanicalproblem that needs to be repairedbefore you can continue driving.(See on page

).

If the charging systemindicator comes on brightlywhen the engine is running,

the battery is not being charged.

Immediately turn off all electricalaccessories. Try not to use otherelectrically operated controls such asthe power windows. Keep the enginerunning; starting the engine willdischarge the battery rapidly.

Go to a service station or garagewhere you can get technicalassistance.

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator


Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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Charging System Indicator

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NOTICE: Running the engine with lowoil pressure can cause seriousmechanical damage almost immediately.Turn of f the engine as soon as you cansaf ely get the vehicle stopped.

If the indicator remains on, or thefuel cap was not loose or missing,have the vehicle checked by thedealer as soon as possible.

Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that are part of the on-boarddiagnostics for the emissionssystems. In some states, part of theemissions testing is to make surethese codes are set. If they are notset, the test cannot be completed.

If your vehicle battery has beendisconnected or gone dead, thesecodes are erased. If takes at leastthree days of driving under variousconditions to set the codes again.

To check if they are set, turn theignition to ON (II), without startingthe engine. The MalfunctionIndicator Lamp will come on for 20seconds. If it then goes off, thereadiness codes are set. If it blinks 5times, the readiness codes are notset. If possible, do not take yourvehicle for a state emissions testuntil the readiness codes are set.Refer to State Emissions Testing formore information (see page ).

If the indicator comes onwhile driving, it means oneof the engine’s emission

control systems may have a problem.Even though you may feel nodifference in your vehicle’sperformance, continued operationmay cause serious damage.

If you have recently refueled yourvehicle, the indicator coming oncould be a loose or missing fuel fillcap. Tighten the cap until it clicks atleast three times. Tightening the capwill not turn the indicator turn offimmediately; it takes at least threedays of normal driving.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp


Readiness Code

183

NOTICE: If you keep driving with theMalf unction Indicator Lamp on, youcan damage your vehicle’s emissioncontrols and the engine. Those repairsmay not be covered by your vehicle’swarranties.

However, if the brake pedal does notfeel normal, you should takeimmediate action. A problem in onepart of the system’s dual circuitdesign will still give you braking attwo wheels. You will feel the brakepedal go down much farther beforethe vehicle begins to slow down andyou will have to press harder on thepedal.

Slow down by shifting to a lowergear, and pull to the side of the roadwhen it is safe. Because of the longdistance needed to stop, it ishazardous to drive the vehicle. Youshould have it towed and repaired assoon as possible (see

on page ).

If you must drive the vehicle a shortdistance in this condition, driveslowly and carefully.

The brake system indicatornormally comes on whenyou turns the ignitionswitch ON (II) and as areminder to check theparking brake. It will stay litif you do not fully releasethe parking brake.

If the brake system indicator comeson while drivinig, the brake fluidlevel is probably low. Press lightly onthe brake pedal to see if it feelsnormal. If it does, check the brakefluid level the next time you stop at aservice station (see page ).

If the fluid level is low, take thevehicle to your dealer and have thebrake system inspected for leaks orworn brake pads.

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U.S.

If the electric motor will not closethe moonroof, do the following:

Check the fuse for the moonroofmotor (see page ). If the fuseis blown, replace it with one of thesame or lower rating.

Try closing the moonroof. If thenew fuse blows immediately or themoonroof motor still does notoperate, you can close themoonroof manually.

Get the moonroof wrench out ofthe tool kit in the trunk.

Use a screwdriver or coin toremove the round plug in thecenter of the headliner.

Insert the moonroof wrench intothe socket behind this plug. Turnthe wrench until the moonroof isfully closed.

Remove the wrench. Reinstall theround plug.

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Closing the Moonroof


ROUND PLUG

SOCKET

MOONROOF WRENCH

The under-hood fuse box is locatedon the passenger’s side next to thebattery.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK(0). Make sure the headlights andall other accessories are off.

Remove the cover from the fusebox.

Check each of the large fuses inthe under-hood fuse box bylooking through the top at the wireinside. Remove the screws with aphillips-head screwdriver.

The vehicle’s fuses are located intwo fuse boxes. The interior fusebox is located underneath thesteering column. To open it, turn theknobs as shown.

If something electrical in yourvehicle stops working, check for ablown fuse first. Determine from thechart on pages and or thediagram on the fuse box lid, whichfuses control that device. Checkthose fuses first, but check all thefuses before deciding that a blownfuse is the cause. Replace any blownfuses, and check if the device works.

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UNDER-HOOD

TAB

INTERIOR FUSE

BLOWN

Check the smaller fuses in theunder-hood fuse box and all thefuses in the interior fuse box bypulling out each fuse with the fusepuller provided in the under-hoodfuse box.

Look for a burned wire inside thefuse. If it is burned, replace it withone of the spare fuses of the samerating or lower.

If the radio fuse is removed, theaudio system will disable itself. Thenext time you turn on the radio youwill see ‘‘COdE’’ in the frequencydisplay. Use the Preset buttons toenter the five-digit code (see page

).

If the replacement fuse of thesame rating blows in a short time,there is probably a seriouselectrical problem in your vehicle.Leave the blown fuse in thatcircuit and have your vehiclechecked by a qualified mechanic.

If you cannot drive the vehiclewithout fixing the problem, and youdo not have a spare fuse, take a fuseof the same rating or a lower ratingfrom one of the other circuits. Makesure you can do without that circuittemporarily (such as the accessorypower socket or radio).

If you replace the blown fuse with aspare fuse that has a lower rating, itmight blow out again. This does notindicate anything wrong. Replace thefuse with one of the correct rating assoon as you can.

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BLOWN

Replacing a f use with onethat has a higher rating greatlyincreases the chances of damaging theelectrical system. If you do not have areplacement f use with the proper ratingf or the circuit, install one with a lowerrating.

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Power Window RelayMoonroofAccessory, RadioNot UsedMeterABSDaytime Running LightsSRSRemote Control MirrorsNot UsedNot UsedFuel PumpAccessory Power SocketTurn Signal LightsFront WiperNot UsedFront Right Power WindowFront Left Power WindowRear Left Power WindowRear Right Power Window

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There are three popular types ofprofessional towing equipment.

The towtruck uses two pivoting arms that gounder the tires (front or rear) and liftthem off the ground. The other twotires remain on the ground.

Release the parking brake.Shift the transmission to Neutral.

Release the parking brake.Start the engine.Shift to D, then to N.Turn off the engine.

If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service or,organization. Never tow your vehiclebehind another vehicle with just arope or chain. It is very dangerous.

The operatorloads your vehicle on the back of atruck.

The towtruck uses metal cables with hookson the ends. These hooks go aroundparts of the frame or suspension andthe cables lift that end of the vehicleoff the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-pension and body can be seriouslydamaged.

If your Honda cannot be transportedby flat-bed, it should be towed bywheel-lift equipment with the frontwheels off the ground. If, due todamage, your vehicle must be towedwith the front wheels on the ground,do the following:

5-speed Manual Transmission:

Automatic Transmission:

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Wheel-lif t Equipment

Flat-bed Equipment

Sling-type Equipment

This isan acceptable way to tow yourHonda.

This is the best way to trans-port your Honda.

This method of towingis unacceptable.

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NOTICE: Improper towing preparationwill damage the transmission. Followthe above procedure exactly. If youcannot shif t the transmission or startthe engine (automatic transmission),your vehicle must be transported withthe f ront wheels of f the ground.

With the front wheels on the ground,it is best to tow the car no fartherthan 50 miles (80 km), and keep thespeed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

If your car is equipped with a frontspoiler, remove it before towing so itis not damaged.

If you decide to tow your vehiclewith all four wheels on the ground,make sure you use a properly-designed and attached tow bar.Prepare the vehicle for towing asdescribed above, and leave theignition switch in Accessory (I) sothe steering wheel does not lock.Make sure the radio and any itemsplugged into the accessory powersocket are turned off so they do notrun down the battery.

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NOTICE:

Trying to lif t or tow yourvehicle by the bumpers will causeserious damage. The bumpers are notdesigned to support the vehicle’s weight.

The steering system can bedamaged if the steering wheel is locked.Leave the ignition switch in Accessory(I), and make sure the steering wheelturns f reely bef ore you begin towing.

The diagrams in this section giveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour Honda, and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes information you shouldknow about your vehicle’s tires andemissions control systems.

................Identification Numbers . 194................................Specifications . 196

DOT Tire Quality Grading......................(U.S. Vehicles) . 198

.................................Treadwear . 198......................................Traction . 198

.............................Temperature . 199.................................Tire Labeling . 199

.........................Oxygenated Fuels . 200......Driving in Foreign Countries . 201

.......................Emissions Controls . 202.....................The Clean Air Act . 202

Crankcase Emissions Control....................................System . 202

Evaporative Emissions Control....................................System . 202

Onboard Refueling Vapor................................Recovery . 202

...Exhaust Emissions Controls . 203....................PGM-FI System . 203

Ignition Timing Control................................System . 203

Exhaust Gas Recirculation...................(EGR) System . 203

Three Way Catalytic...........................Converter . 203

....................Replacement Parts . 203..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 204

..............State Emissions Testing . 205

Technical Information

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The Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourHonda dealer uses to register yourvehicle for warranty purposes. It isalso necessary for licensing andinsuring your vehicle. The easiestplace to find the VIN is on a platefastened to the top of the dashboard.You can see it by looking throughthe windshield on the driver’s side. Itis also on the Certification label at-tached to the driver’s doorjamb, andis stamped on the engine com-partment bulkhead. The VIN is alsoprovided in bar code on theCertification label.

Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers located in various places.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

The Engine Number is stamped intothe engine block.

The Transmission Number is on alabel on top of the transmission.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

MANUAL TRANSMISSIONNUMBER

ENGINE NUMBER

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Dimensions

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Capacities

174.6 in (4,435 mm)67.3 in (1,710 mm)56.9 in (1,445 mm)103.1 in (2,620 mm)57.9 in (1,470 mm)57.9 in (1,470 mm)

2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm)

13.2 US gal (50 )

1.03 US gal (3.9 )

102 cu-in (1,668 cm )9.59.9

1.06 US gal (4.0 )

1.35 US gal (5.1 )1.32 US gal (5.0 )

3.4 US qt (3.2 )3.7 US qt (3.5 )3.2 US qt (3.0 )3.5 US qt (3.3 )4.4 US qt (4.2 )1.6 US qt (1.5 )1.7 US qt (1.6 )2.9 US qt (2.7 )6.2 US qt (5.9 )

2.6 US qt (2.5 )4.8 US qt (4.5 )

0.11 US gal (0.4 )

Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in theengine.Reserve tank capacity:Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

LengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack

Gross vehicle weight rating

Type

Bore x StrokeDisplacementCompression ratio

Spark plugs

Fuel tank

Enginecoolant

Engine oil

Automatictransmissionfluid

Water cooled 4-strokeSOHC , SOHC VTEC

4-cylinder gasoline engine

See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.

PZFR6F-11PKJ20CR-M11

NGK:DENSO:0.04 in (1.1 mm)

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Specifications


Air Conditioning Fuses

Alignment

Battery

Lights

Tires

HFC-134a (R-134a)17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)

SP-10

12 V 60 W (HB3)

2°14’0°45’0°

0.00 in (0.0 mm)

P185/65R15 86HP185/70R14 87S

0.08 in (2.0 mm)

Refrigerant typeCharge quantityLubricant oil type

Interior

Under-hood

Toe-in

Camber

Caster

Capacity 12 V 36 AH/5 HR

Headlights

Front turn signal/side markerlightsRear turn signal lightsStop/Taillights/Rear sidemarker lightsBack-up lightsTaillightsHigh-mount brake lightLicense plate lightsCeiling lightFront ceiling lightSpotlights

Trunk light 12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V

12 V12 V

12 V

5 W8 W5 W

8 W3 CP21 W3 CP21 W

21/5 W21 W

27/8 W

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )

T125/70D15 95MT115/70D14 88M

Size

Pressure

See page 189 or the fuse labelattached to the inside of the fusebox door under the steeringcolumn.See page 188 or the fuse boxcover.

12 V 51 W (HB4)

5 W P195/60R15 88H

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U.S.: LX with ABS, EXCanada: LX, Si

U.S.: EXCanada: SiLX

HighLow

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Canada: DX

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Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween the tread shoulder and themaximum section width. Forexample:

All passenger car tires must conformto Federal Safety Requirements inaddition to these grades.

The treadwear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified governmenttest course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on thegovernment course as a tire graded100. The relative performance oftires depends upon the actual condi-tions of their use, however, and maydepart significantly from the normdue to variations in driving habits,service practices and differences inroad characteristics and climate.

The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Thosegrades represent the tire’s ability tostop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions onspecified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete. A tiremarked C may have poor tractionperformance.

Warning: The traction gradeassigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests,and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peaktraction characteristics.

The tires on your vehicle meet allU.S. Federal Safety Requirements.All tires are also graded fortreadwear, traction, and temperatureperformance according toDepartment of Transportation(DOT) standards. The followingexplains these gradings.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Treadwear 200Traction AATemperature A

Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C


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The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained hightemperature can cause the materialof the tire to degenerate and reducetire life, and excessive temperaturecan lead to sudden tire failure. Thegrade C corresponds to a level ofperformance which all passengervehicle tires must meet under theFederal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard No. 109. Grades B and Arepresent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory testwheel than the minimum required bylaw.Warning: The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and not over-loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-tion, or excessive loading, either

separately or in combination, cancause heat buildup and possible tirefailure.

Date of manufacture.Tire type code.

Manufacturer’sidentification mark.

This indicates that the tiremeets all requirements ofthe U.S. Department ofTransportation.

Tire Identification Number (TIN) isa group of numbers and letters thatlook like the following example TIN.

Speed symbol (analphabetical code indicatingthe maximum speed rating).

Load index (a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry).

Rim diameter in inches.

Tire construction code (Rindicates radial).

Whenever tires are replaced, theyshould be replaced with tires of thesame size. Following is an exampletire size with an explanation of whateach component means.

Aspect ratio (the tire’s sectionheight as a percentage of itswidth).

Tire width in millimeters.

Vehicle type (P indicatespassenger vehicle).

The tires that came on your vehiclehave a number of markings. Thoseyou should be aware of are describedbelow.

P

22555

R

1694

V

DOT

B97R

FW6X2202

Temperature A, B, C

Tire Labeling

DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire Labeling

Tire Identif ication NumberTire Size


DOT B97R FW6X 2202

P225/55R 16 94V

Some gasolines are being blendedwith alcohol or an ether compound.These gasolines, or oxygenated fuelsare used to meet clean air standardsin the United States and Canada tohelp reduce emissions.

If you use an oxygenated fuel, besure it is unleaded and meets theminimum octane rating requirement.

Try to confirm the fuel’s contents.Some states/provinces require thisinformation to be posted on thepump.

The following are the U.S. EPA andCanadian CGSB approvedpercentages of oxygenates:

(Methyl Tertiary ButylEther)You may use gasoline containing upto 15 percent MTBE by volume.

If you notice any undesirableoperating symptoms, try anotherservice station or switch to anotherbrand of gasoline.

Fuel system damage or performanceproblems resulting from the use ofan oxygenated fuel containing morethan the percentages of oxygenatesgiven above are not covered underwarranty.

(ethyl or grain alcohol)You may use gasoline containing upto 10 percent ethanol by volume.Gasoline containing ethanol may bemarketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’

(methyl or woodalcohol)Your vehicle was not designed to usefuel that contains methanol.Methanol can corrode metal parts inthe fuel system, and also damageplastic and rubber components. Thisdamage would not be covered byyour warranties.

Oxygenated Fuels

MTBE

ETHANOL

METHANOL


If you are planning to take yourHonda outside the U.S. or Canada,contact the tourist bureaus in theareas you will be traveling in to findout about the availability of unleadedgasoline with the proper octanerating.

If unleaded gasoline is not available,be aware that using leaded gasolinein your Honda will affect perfor-mance and fuel mileage, and damageits emissions controls. It will nolonger comply with U.S. andCanadian emissions regulations, andwill be illegal to operate in NorthAmerica. To bring your vehicle backinto compliance will require the re-placement of several components,such as the oxygen sensors and thethree way catalytic converter. Thesereplacements are not covered underwarranty.

Driving in Foreign Countries


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The United States Clean Air Actsets standards for automobileemissions. It also requires thatautomobile manufacturers explain toowners how their emissions controlswork and what to do to maintainthem. This section summarizes howthe emissions controls work.Scheduled maintenance is on page

.

As gasoline evaporates in the fueltank, an evaporative emissionscontrol canister filled with charcoaladsorbs the vapor. It is stored in thiscanister while the engine is off. Afterthe engine is started and warmed up,the vapor is drawn into the engineand burned during driving.

The Onboard Refueling VaporRecovery (ORVR) system capturesthe fuel vapors during refueling. Thevapors are adsorbed in a canisterfilled with activated carbon. Whiledriving, the fuel vapors are drawninto the engine and burned off.

In Canada, Honda vehicles complywith the Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standards (CMVSS) forEmissions valid at the time they aremanufactured.

The burning of gasoline in yourvehicle’s engine produces several by-products. Some of these are carbonmonoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC).Gasoline evaporating from the tankalso produces hydrocarbons. Con-trolling the production of NOx, CO,and HC is important to the environ-ment. Under certain conditions ofsunlight and climate, NOx and HCreact to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’Carbon monoxide does not contri-bute to smog creation, but it is apoisonous gas.

Your vehicle has a PositiveCrankcase Ventilation System. Thiskeeps gasses that build up in theengine’s crankcase from going intothe atmosphere. The Positive Crank-case Ventilation valve routes them

from the crankcase back to theintake manifold. They are thendrawn into the engine and burned.

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Emissions Controls

Crankcase Emissions ControlSystem

Evaporative Emissions ControlSystem

Onboard Refueling VaporRecovery

The Clean Air Act


The exhaust emissions controlsinclude three or four systems: PGM-FI, Ignition Timing Control, ExhaustGas Recirculation (SOHC VTECengine only), and Three WayCatalytic Converter. These three orfour systems work together tocontrol the engine’s combustion andminimize the amount of HC, CO, andNOx that comes out the tailpipe. Theexhaust emissions control systemsare separate from the crankcase andevaporative emissions controlsystems.

The PGM-FI System uses sequentialmultiport fuel injection.It has three subsystems: Air Intake,Engine Control, and Fuel Control.The Engine Control Module (ECM)or the Powertrain Control Module(PCM) uses various sensors todetermine how much air is goinginto the engine. It then controls how

much fuel to inject under all operat-ing conditions.

This system constantly adjusts theignition timing, reducing the amountof HC, CO, and NOx produced.

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR) system takes some of theexhaust gas and routes it back intothe intake manifold. Adding exhaustgas to the air/fuel mixture reducesthe amount of NOx produced whenthe fuel is burned.

The three way catalytic converter isin the exhaust system. Throughchemical reactions, it converts HC,CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaustto carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen(N ), and water vapor.

The emissions control systems aredesigned and certified to work to-gether in reducing emissions tolevels that comply with the Clean AirAct. To make sure the emissionsremain low, you should use only newgenuine Honda replacement parts ortheir equivalent for repairs. Usinglower quality parts may increase theemissions from your vehicle.

The emissions control systems arecovered by warranties separate fromthe rest of your vehicle. Read yourwarranty manual for more informa-tion.

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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts

PGM-FI System

Ignition Timing Control System

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)System

Three Way Catalytic Converter

203

The three way catalytic convertercontains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the exhaustgasses without affecting the metals.The catalytic converter is referred toas a three-way catalyst, since it actson HC, CO, and NOx. A replacementunit must be an original Honda partor its equivalent.

Always use unleaded gasoline.Even a small amount of leadedgasoline can contaminate thecatalyst metals, making the threeway catalytic converter ineffective.

Keep the engine tuned-up.

The three way catalytic convertermust operate at a high temperaturefor the chemical reactions to takeplace. It can set on fire any com-bustible materials that come near it.Park your vehicle away from highgrass, dry leaves, or other flamma-bles.

A defective three way catalyticconverter contributes to air pollution,and can impair your engine’s per-formance. Follow these guidelines toprotect your vehicle’s three waycatalytic converter.

Have your vehicle diagnosed andrepaired if it is misfiring, back-firing, stalling, or otherwise notrunning properly.

(DX, LX models)(EX, Canadian Si models)

Three Way Catalytic Converter


THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,but not completely, full (around3/4).

Make sure the ambienttemperature is between 20° and95°F.

Without touching the acceleratorpedal, start the engine and let itidle for 20 seconds.

If you take your vehicle for a stateemissions test shortly after thebattery has been disconnected orgone dead, it may not pass the test.This is because of certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that must be set in the on-board diagnostics for the emissionssystems. These codes are erasedwhen the battery is disconnected,and set again only after several daysof driving under a variety ofconditions.

If the testing facility determines thatthe readiness codes are not set, youwill be requested to return at a laterdate to complete the test. If you mustget the vehicle re-tested within thenext two or three days, you cancondition the vehicle for re-testingby doing the following.

Make sure the vehicle has beenparked with the engine off for 8hours or more.

Keep the vehicle in Park(automatic transmission) orNeutral (manual transmission).Increase the engine speed to 2,000rpm and hold it there until thetemperature gauge rises to at least1/4 of the scale (approximately 3minutes).

State Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes


Select a nearby lightly traveledmajor highway where you canmaintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20minutes. Drive on the highway inD (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not usethe cruise control. When trafficallows, drive for 90 secondswithout moving the acceleratorpedal. (Vehicle speed may varyslightly; this is okay.) If you cannotdo this for a continuous 90seconds because of trafficconditions, drive for at least 30seconds, then repeat it two moretimes (for a total of 90 seconds).

Then drive in city/suburbantraffic for at least 10 minutes.When traffic conditions allow, letthe vehicle coast for severalseconds without using theaccelerator pedal or the brakepedal.

If the testing facility determines thereadiness codes are still not set, seeyour Honda dealer.

State Emissions Testing


....Customer Service Information . 208....................Warranty Coverages . 209

Reporting Safety Defects..........................(U.S. Vehicles) . 210

.....................Authorized Manuals . 211

Warranty and Customer Relations

Warranty and Customer Relations 207

Honda dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership does not solve to yoursatisfaction, please discuss it withthe dealership’s management. TheService Manager or GeneralManager can help. Almost allproblems are solved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with thedecision made by the dealership’smanagement, contact your HondaCustomer Service Office.

U.S. Owners:

Canadian Owners:

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. VirginIslands:

When you call or write, please giveus this information:

Vehicle Identification Number(see page )Name and address of the dealerwho services your vehicleDate of purchaseMileage on your vehicleYour name, address, and tele-phone numberA detailed description of theproblemName of the dealer who sold thevehicle to you

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Customer Service Information

Warranty and Customer Relations208

CUSTOMER RELATIONSRELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Honda Automobile Customer ServiceMail Stop 500-2N-7A1919 Torrance BoulevardTorrance, California 90501-2746

Tel: (800) 999-1009

Honda Canada Inc.715 Milner AvenueToronto, ONM1B 2K8

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909

Toronto (416) 287-4776

Bella InternationalP.O. Box 190816San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816

Tel: (787) 250-4318

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Your new Honda is covered by thesewarranties:

covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions controlsystems, and accessories, againstdefects in materials andworkmanship.

provides proratedcoverage for a replacement batterypurchased from a Honda dealer.

these twowarranties cover your vehicle’s emis-sions control systems. Time, mileage,and coverage are conditional. Pleaseread the warranty manual for exactinformation.

this warranty gives upto 100 percent credit toward areplacement battery.

a seatbelt that fails to function properly iscovered for the useful life of thevehicle.

all exterior body panels arecovered for rust-through from theinside for the specified time periodwith no mileage limit.

Honda Accessories are coveredunder this warranty. Time andmileage limits depend on the type ofaccessory and other factors. Pleaseread your warranty manual fordetails.

covers all Hondareplacement parts against defects inmaterials and workmanship.

providescoverage for as long as the pur-chaser of the muffler owns thevehicle.

Restrictions and exclusions apply toall these warranties. Please read the2004 Honda Warranty Informationbooklet that came with your vehiclefor precise information on warrantycoverages. Your Honda’s originaltires are covered by theirmanufacturer. Tire warranty infor-mation is in a separate booklet.

Please refer to the 2004 WarrantyManual that came with your vehicle.

Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners

Canadian Owners

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Replacement Battery LimitedWarranty

Emissions Control Systems DefectsWarranty and EmissionsPerformance Warranty

Original Equipment Battery LimitedWarranty

Seat Belt Limited Warranty

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Accessory Limited Warranty

Replacement Parts LimitedWarranty

Replacement Muffler LifetimeLimited Warranty

Warranty and Customer Relations 209

If NHTSA receives similar com-plaints, it may open an investigation,and if it finds that a safety defectexists in a group of vehicles, it mayorder a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot becomeinvolved in individual problemsbetween you, your dealer, orAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying American Honda MotorCo., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may eithercall the Auto Safety Hotline toll-freeat 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 inWashington D.C. area) or write to:NHTSA, U.S. Department ofTransportation, Washington,D.C. 20590. You can also obtainother information about motorvehicle safety from the Hotline.

Warranty and Customer Relations

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....................................Accessories . 117ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

.......................................Position) . 69...............Accessory Power Socket . 85

....................Additives, Engine Oil . 145.............................Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22

...Airbags, Additional Information . 22

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

How the Side Airbag Cutoff......................Indicator Works . 27

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 26How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 22...How Your Side Airbags Work . 25

........................SRS Components . 22................Air Conditioning System . 89

.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 162..................High Speed Driving . 162

.........................Normal Driving . 162.......................Alcohol in Gasoline . 200

......................................Antifreeze . 147Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

...............................Indicator . 55, 133

...................................Operation . 133..............Anti-theft, Audio System . 105

Anti-theft Steering Column..............................................Lock . 69

..................................Audio System . 92...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20

.............Automatic Speed Control . 107..............Automatic Transmission . 128

..........................Capacity, Fluid . 196...............Checking Fluid Level . 149

.......................................Shifting . 128.Shift Lever Position Indicator . 128

................Shift Lever Positions . 128....................Shift Lock Release . 130

BatteryCharging System

...........................Indicator . 55, 182............................Jump Starting . 178

..............................Maintenance . 167............................Specifications . 197

..............................Before Driving . 111....................................Belts, Seat . 8, 19

.............................Beverage Holder . 85

Brakes...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 133

.............Break-in, New Linings . 112....................Bulb Replacement . 153

...........................................Fluid . 151.......................................Parking . 131

.................System Indicator . 55, 184........................Wear Indicators . 132

.............................Braking System . 132.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 112

..Brightness Control, Instruments . 64........................Brights, Headlights . 63

Bulb Replacement..........................Back-up Lights . 157

..............................Brake Lights . 156................Front Parking Lights . 155

........Front Side Marker Lights . 155.................................Headlights . 153

.........High-mount Brake Light . 158

.........Rear Side Marker Lights . 156............................Specifications . 197

Bulb Replacement....................Turn Signal Lights . 155

..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 153

Index

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............................Capacities Chart . 196.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 46

.............................Carrying Cargo . 119Cassette Player

............................................Care . 104...................................Operation . 102

..............CAUTION, Explanation of . ii.....................................CD Changer . 98

.........................................CD Player . 97....................................Ceiling Light . 83

........................Certification Label . 194............................................Chains . 166

....................Changing a Flat Tire . 171Changing Oil

........................................How to . 145......................................When to . 139

...Charging System Indicator . 55, 182............Checklist, Before Driving . 124

.....................................Child Safety . 29Child Seats

......LATCH Anchorage System . 37...........................Lower Anchors . 37

..........Tether Anchorage Points . 41..................Childproof Door Locks . 70

.........................Clock, Setting the . 106...................................Clutch Fluid . 151

........................CO in the Exhaust . 202............Cold Weather, Starting in . 125

..............................Compact Spare . 170...............Consumer Information . 208

.............Controls, Instruments and . 49Coolant

........................................Adding . 147....................................Checking . 115

.........................Proper Solution . 147...................Temperature Gauge . 60

Crankcase Emissions Control........................................System . 202

............Cruise Control Operation . 107..........Customer Relations Office . 208

................DANGER, Explanation of . ii...................................Dashboard . 2, 50

................Daytime Running Lights . 63............Defects, Reporting Safety . 210

..........................Defog and Defrost . 91................Defogger, Rear Window . 65................Defrosting the Windows . 91

....................................Dimensions . 196...............Dimming the Headlights . 63

Dipstick..........Automatic Transmission . 149

..................................Engine Oil . 115..........................Directional Signals . 63

........Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 132.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 146

Doors..............Locking and Unlocking . 70

......................Power Door Locks . 70..........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198

Downshifting, 5-speed Manual.............................Transmission . 126

...........Driver and Passenger Safety . 5...........................................Driving . 123

....................................Economy . 116................In Foreign Countries . 201

..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 159

..............................Economy, Fuel . 116............Emergencies on the Road . 169.............Battery, Jump Starting . 178...........Brake System Indicator . 184

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................Changing a Flat Tire . 171.....Charging System Indicator . 182

..................Checking the Fuses . 186.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 182...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 183...Manually Closing Moonroof . 185

..................Overheated Engine . 179...........................Emergency Brake . 82

......................Emergency Flashers . 65......................Emergency Towing . 190

............Emergency Trunk Opener . 71.......................Emissions Controls . 202

.............Emissions Testing, State . 205Engine

....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 60......Engine Speed Limiter . 127, 130

Malfunction Indicator................................Lamp . 56, 183

........Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 182

..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 144...............................Overheating . 179

............................Specifications . 196.......................................Starting . 125

......................Ethanol in Gasoline . 200.Evaporative Emissions Controls . 202

...............................Exhaust Fumes . 46

Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................Belts by . 17

.....................................Fan, Interior . 89Features, Comfort and

................................Convenience . 87....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 113

Filters.........................Dust and Pollen . 159

...............................................Oil . 1455-speed Manual Transmission

...............Checking Fluid Level . 150................................Shifting the . 126

.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 65...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 171

Fluids..........Automatic Transmission . 149

..........................................Brake . 151.........................................Clutch . 151

..............Manual Transmission . 150..........................Power Steering . 152

..................Windshield Washer . 148FM Stereo Radio

.....................................Reception . 95

...........................Folding Rear Seat . 76.....Foreign Countries, Driving in . 201

..........................Four-way Flashers . 65............................Front Airbags . 10, 22

.................................................Fuel . 112......................Fill Door and Cap . 113

...........................................Gauge . 59................Octane Requirement . 112

...............................Oxygenated . 200........................Reserve Indicator . 56

........................Tank, Filling the . 113.....................Fuses, Checking the . 186

...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 116..........................................Gasohol . 200.........................................Gasoline . 112

...............Fuel Reserve Indicator . 56...........................................Gauge . 59

................Octane Requirement . 112........................Tank, Filling the . 113

................Gas Station Procedures . 113

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.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 172.......................................Jack, Tire . 171

................................Jump Starting . 178

..................................................Keys . 67

Gauges...Engine Coolant Temperature . 60

...............................................Fuel . 59Gearshift Lever Positions

..........Automatic Transmission . 1285-speed Manual

.........................Transmission . 127........................................Glove Box . 85

.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 153..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 65

Headlights........................................Aiming . 153

............Daytime Running Lights . 63..................High Beam Indicator . 56

........................Reminder Beeper . 63........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 153

...................................Turning on . 63..............................Head Restraints . 75

.......................Heating and Cooling . 88.............High Altitude, Starting at . 125

.................High-Low Beam Switch . 63..............High-mount Brake Light . 158

....................................Hood Latch . 152

.......................Hood, Opening the . 114..................................................Horn . 61

...........................Hydraulic Clutch . 151

...Identification Number, Vehicle . 194Ignition

..............................................Keys . 67...........................................Switch . 69

............Timing Control System . 203.........Important Safety Precautions . 6

.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 54...............................Infant Restraint . 34

Infant Seats......LATCH Anchorage System . 37

...........................Lower Anchors . 37..........Tether Anchorage Points . 41

...................Inflation, Proper Tire . 162..................High Speed Driving . 162

.........................Normal Driving . 162...................................Inside Mirror . 80

.............................Inspection, Tire . 163........................Instrument Panel . 2, 51

................Instrument Panel Lights . 54........Instrument Panel Brightness . 64

.................................Interior Lights . 83........................................Introduction . i

.......................Label, Certification . 194.................Lane Change, Signaling . 63

..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19...........LATCH Anchorage System . 37

Lights....................Bulb Replacement . 153

.......................................Indicator . 54.........................................Parking . 55

..................................Turn Signal . 56.....................................Load Limit . 120

......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69

Index

H

IJ

K

L

IV

Locks.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 69

............................Fuel Fill Door . 113.................................Power Door . 70

...........................................Trunk . 71........................Low Coolant Level . 115.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 56

................................Lower Anchors . 37...Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 126

...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 182...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 196

.........................................Luggage . 119

..................................Maintenance . 135...Owner Maintenance Checks . 138

.................................Record . 141-142......................Required Indicator . 58

..........................................Safety . 136.............................Schedule . 137-140

.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 56, 183...................Manual Transmission . 126

........Manual Transmission Fluid . 150...............................Meters, Gauges . 59

...................Methanol in Gasoline . 200

..........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 80.........................................Moonroof . 80

......................Closing Manually . 185.....................................Operation . 80

...................Neutral Gear Position . 129..................New Vehicle Break-in . 112

.....................Normal Shift Speeds . 127...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i

...............Numbers, Identification . 194

...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 112.........................................Odometer . 59

...............................Odometer, Trip . 59Oil

........................Change, How to . 145......................Change, When to . 139......................Checking Engine . 115..............Pressure Indicator . 55, 182

Selecting Proper Viscosity......................................Chart . 144

...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 69

Onboard Refueling Vapor....................................Recovery . 202

..Operation in Foreign Countries . 201..............................Outside Mirrors . 81

....................Overheating, Engine . 179.......Owner Maintenance Checks . 138

.........................Oxygenated Fuels . 200

..............Panel Brightness Control . 64........................Park Gear Position . 129

...........................................Parking . 131.................................Parking Brake . 82

Parking Brake and Brake.................System Indicator . 55, 184

.................................Parking Lights . 55..Parking Over Things that Burn . 204

............................Playing the Radio . 92....................................Playing a CD . 97

.............................PGM-FI System . 203.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17

CONTINUED

Index

M

N

O

P

V

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.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11...Additional Safety Precautions . 18

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17........................Protecting Children . 29

.....................General Guidelines . 29...........................Protecting Infants . 34

.............Protecting Small Children . 35......................Selecting Child Seats . 36....................Installing a Child Seat . 37

...........Protecting Larger Children . 42

...................Radiator Overheating . 179Radio/CD/Cassette

..............................Sound System . 92...................Readiness Codes . 183, 205

Rear Lights, Bulb......................Replacement . 156, 157

..........................Rear Seat, Folding . 76............................Rear View Mirror . 80

.................Rear Window Defogger . 65...............Reclining the Seat Backs . 74

.......Recommended Shift Speeds . 127.............................Reminder Lights . 54

.......................Remote Transmitter . 72

Replacement Information..............Dust and Pollen Filter . 159

................Engine Oil and Filter . 145.................................Floor Mats . 159

..........................................Fuses . 186................................Light Bulbs . 153

....................................Schedule . 137...................................Seat Belts . 159

................................Timing Belt . 150...........................................Tires . 165

.............................Wiper Blades . 160Replacing Seat Belts After a

............................................Crash . 21Reserve Tank, Engine

...............................Coolant . 115, 147...............................Restraint, Child . 29

..................Reverse Gear Position . 129................................Rotation, Tire . 164

..................................Safety Belts . 8, 19.........Safety Defects, Reporting . 210

.................................Safety Features . 7.........................................Airbags . 10

.......................................Seat Belts . 8

.............Safety Labels, Location of . 47...............................Safety Messages . ii

.....................................Seat Belts . 8, 19...............Additional Information . 19

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

................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19........................Maintenance . 21, 159

Reminder Light and................................Beeper . 19, 54

...................System Components . 19...............Use During Pregnancy . 17

...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14........................Seats, Adjusting the . 74

...............................Serial Number . 194....................Service Intervals . 139-140...........................Service Manual . 211

.........Service Station Procedures . 113..........................Setting the Clock . 106

.....Shift Lever Position Indicator . 128........................Shift Lock Release . 130

..............................Side Airbags . 10, 25....................Cutoff Indicator . 27, 54

Side Marker Lights, Bulb......................Replacement . 155, 156...............................Signaling Turns . 63

Index

R

S

VI

CONTINUED

.....................................Snow Tires . 165..................................Sound System . 92

Spare Tire......................................Inflating . 170

............................Specifications . 197....................Specifications Charts . 196

................................Speed Control . 107.........................................Spotlights . 83

..........SRS, Additional Information . 22...Additional Safety Precautions . 28

.............................Airbag Service . 28How the Side Airbag Cutoff

...........Indicator Light Works . 27How the SRS Indicator

.......................................Works . 26How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 22...How Your Side Airbags Work . 25

........................SRS Components . 22.............................SRS Indicator . 26, 54

....START (Ignition Key Position) . 69..............State Emissions Testing . 205

.......................Starting the Engine . 125In Cold Weather at High

..................................Altitude . 125................With a Dead Battery . 178

........Steam Coming from Engine . 179Steering Wheel

..................................Adjustment . 66.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 69

.....................Stereo Sound System . 92....................Storing Your Vehicle . 168

Supplemental Restraint................................System . 10, 22......................................Servicing . 28

.........................SRS Indicator . 26, 54...................System Components . 22

..................................Synthetic Oil . 145

Taillights, Changing..................................Bulbs . 156, 157

.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 169....................................Tape Player . 102

Technical Descriptions......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198.....Emissions Control Systems . 202

.....................Oxygenated Fuels . 200..........State Emissions Testing . 205

Three Way Catalytic...............................Converter . 204

.................................Tire Labeling . 199.......................Temperature Gauge . 60

..............Tether Anchorage Points . 41............................Theft Protection . 105

..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 204..........................Time, Setting the . 106

....................................Timing Belt . 150

....................................Tire Chains . 166.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 171

...........................Tire Information . 198...............................................Tires . 161

..............................Air Pressure . 162.........................Checking Wear . 163..........................Compact Spare . 170

......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 198......................................Inflation . 162

..................................Inspection . 163..............................Maintenance . 164

...................................Replacing . 165......................................Rotating . 164

...........................................Snow . 165............................Specifications . 197

................................Tire Chains . 166...................Tools, Tire Changing . 171

Index

T

VII

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Towing.....................................A Trailer . 134

..................Emergency Towing . 190...........................Traction Devices . 166

TransmissionChecking Fluid Level,

..............................Automatic . 149Checking Fluid Level,

...................................Manual . 150..................Fluid Selection . 149, 150

..............Identification Number . 194.............Shifting the Automatic . 128

..................Shifting the Manual . 126.....................................Treadwear . 198.......................................Trip Meter . 59

................................................Trunk . 71........................................Opening . 71

...................Open Monitor Light . 56....................................Turn Signals . 63

.............WARNING, Explanation of . ii.........Warning Labels, Location of . 47

..................Warranty Coverages . 209Washer, Windshield

........Checking the Fluid Level . 148.......................................Indicator . 56.....................................Operation . 62

Wheels...............Adjusting the Steering . 66............Alignment and Balance . 164

..........................Compact Spare . 170

......................................Wrench . 172Windows

..................Operating the Power . 78...........................Rear, Defogger . 65

Windshield.......................................Cleaning . 62.....................................Defroster . 91

.......................................Washers . 62Wipers, Windshield

.......................Changing Blades . 160.....................................Operation . 62

....................................Worn Tires . 164.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 190

Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................of the . 169

....Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 198........................Unleaded Gasoline . 112

.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 146

..................................Vanity Mirror . 84.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 120

......................Vehicle Dimensions . 196....Vehicle Identification Number . 194

.............................Vehicle Storage . 168........................................Ventilation . 90

.................................................VIN . 194..................................Viscosity, Oil . 144

: U.S. and Canada only

Index

U

W

V

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Service Information Summary

5-speed Manual TransmissionFluid:

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

Gasoline:

Power Steering Fluid:

Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):

13.2 US gal (50 )

30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

3.4 US qt (3.2 )

3.7 US qt (3.5 ) 1.6 US qt (1.5 )

Unleaded gasoline, pump octanenumber of 86 or higher.

API Premium grade 5W-20detergent oil (see page ).

Oil change capacity (includingfilter):

Honda Power Steering Fluidpreferred, or another brand ofpower steering fluid as atemporary replacement. Do notuse ATF (see page ).

Honda Heavy Duty Brake FluidDOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 orDOT 4 brake fluid as a temporaryreplacement (see page ).

Honda Manual TransmissionFluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30or 10W-40 motor oil as atemporary replacement (see page

).

Capacity (including differential):

Honda ATF-Z1 (AutomaticTransmission Fluid) preferred, ora DEXRON III ATF as atemporary replacement (see page

).

Front/Rear:

Spare Tire:144

149

150

152

151

DX, LX

U.S. EX, Canadian Si

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