2005 Civic Hybrid Online Reference Owner's...

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Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety ................................................................................................................. ii

Your Vehicle at a Glance .....................................................................................................................3Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5Seat belts, SRS, and child protectionInstruments and Controls ................................................................................................................. 49Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering columnFeatures ..............................................................................................................................................85Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLinkBefore Driving.................................................................................................................................. 111Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loadingDriving .............................................................................................................................................. 125Engine and transmission operationMaintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 141Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage

Taking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................................................... 175Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fusesTechnical Information..................................................................................................................... 199Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controlsWarranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 211Warranty and contact informationAuthorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 215How to orderIndex...................................................................................................................................................... I

Service Information Summary Fluid capacities and tire pressures

Owner's Identification Form

This Owner’s Manual covers allmodels of the Civic Hybrid. You mayfind descriptions of equipment andfeatures that are not on yourparticular model.

The information and specificationsincluded in this publication were ineffect at the time of approval forprinting. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.reserves the right, however, todiscontinue or change specificationsor design at any time without noticeand without incurring any obligationwhatsoever.

This Owner’s Manual should beconsidered a permanent part of thevehicle and should remain with thevehicle when it is sold.

Owner’s Identif ication

OWNER

ADDRESS

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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 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid was a wiseinvestment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle 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 vehicle. Read the warranty bookletthoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rightsand responsibilities.

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 dealer’s staffis specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle.Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answerany questions and concerns.

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

California Proposition 65 Warning

This product containsor emits chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancerand birth defects or otherreproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with one ormore recording devices commonlyreferred to as event data recordersor sensing and diagnostic modules.

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.

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.

how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

A Few Words About Safety

Safety Messages

Safety Headings

Safety Section

Safety Labels

Instructions

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.

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AIRBAGS

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRUNK RELEASE

INSTRUMENT PANEL

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)(P. 74)

(P. 79)

(P. 51, 52)(P. 9, 22)

(P. 113)

(P. 115)(P. 131)

(P. 128)

(P. 86)

POWER DOORLOCK MASTERSWITCH(P. 73)

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ECON BUTTON

ACCESSORY POWERSOCKET

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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER

MIRROR CONTROLS

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON(P. 67)

(P. 65)

(P. 66)

(P. 68)

(P. 69)

AUDIO SYSTEM

CRUISE CONTROLMASTER BUTTON(P. 108)

(P. 80) (P. 108)

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This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your airbags work. Andit tells you how to properly restraininfants and children in your vehicle.

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

.......................................Seat Belts . 8...........................................Airbags . 9

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

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 12

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 135. Fasten and Position the

.............................Seat Belts . 14

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting................................Position . 15

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 16...Additional Safety Precautions . 17

Additional Information About Your.................................Seat Belts . 18

..Seat Belt System Components . 18......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 18

Automatic Seat Belt...............................Tensioners . 19

...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 20Additional Information About

...........................Your Airbags . 21......Airbag System Components . 21

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

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 24..How the SRS Indicator Works . 25

How the Side Airbag Off......................Indicator Works . 26

.............................Airbag Service . 26...Additional Safety Precautions . 26

Protecting Children General................................Guidelines . 27

All Children Must Be...............................Restrained . 27

All Children Should Sit in a.................................Back Seat . 28

The Passenger’s Front Airbag................Poses Serious Risks . 28

If You Must Drive with Several...................................Children . 30

If a Child Requires Close..................................Attention . 30

...Additional Safety Precautions . 31Protecting Infants and Small

.......................................Children . 32.......................Protecting Infants . 32

.........Protecting Small Children . 33.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 34....................Installing a Child Seat . 35

...............................With LATCH . 36..........With a Lap/shoulder Belt . 38

..............................With a Tether . 40...........Protecting Larger Children . 41

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 41..................Using a Booster Seat . 42

..When Can a Child Sit in Front . 43...Additional Safety Precautions . 44

.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45...................................Safety Labels . 46

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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. Airbags aredesigned to supplement seat belts,not replace them. So even thoughyour vehicle is equipped with airbags,make sure you and your passengersalways wear your seat belts, andwear them properly (see page ).

Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Evenone drink can reduce your ability torespond to changing conditions, andyour reaction time gets worse with

every additional drink. So don’t drinkand drive, and don’t let your friendsdrink and drive, either.

Excessive speed is a major factor incrash 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.While airbags can save lives, they

can 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.

Children age 12 and under shouldride properly restrained in a backseat, not the front seat. Infants andsmall children should be restrainedin a child seat. Larger childrenshould use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder belt until they can use thebelt properly without a booster seat(see pages ).

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 ).

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Important Safety Precautions

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in SafeCondition

Don’t Drink and Drive

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

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

Some features do not require anyaction on your part. These include astrong steel framework that forms asafety cage around the passengercompartment; front and rear crushzones; a collapsible steering column;and tensioners that tighten the frontseat belts in a crash.

However, you and your passengerscan’t take full advantage of thesefeatures unless you remain sitting ina proper position and

. In fact, some safetyfeatures can contribute to injuries ifthey are not used properly.

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

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

(Standard for U.S.models andoptional for Canadian models)

(9) Front Seat Belt Tensioners(10) Door Locks

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.

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

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

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

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

When properly worn, seat belts:

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

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


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

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

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.

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).

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).

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Standard for U.S. modelsOptional for Canadian models


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

They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.

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 as possible whileallowing full control of the vehicle. Afront passenger should move theirseat as far back from the dashboardas possible.

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

Remember, however, that no safetysystem can prevent all injuries ordeaths that can occur in a severecrash, even when seat belts areproperly worn and the airbags deploy.


Airbags do not replace seat belts.

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

Airbags can pose hazards.

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

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.

The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengers,and teenage children who are largeenough and mature enough to driveor ride in the front.

See pages for importantguidelines on how to properlyprotect infants, small children, andlarger children who ride in yourvehicle.

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

See page for how to lock thedoors.

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

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Protecting Adults and Teens

Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front SeatsIntroduction 1. 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 in position.

See page for how to adjust thefront seats.

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.

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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.

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

See page for how to adjust thehead restraints.

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

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

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 theseat-backs.

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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.

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.

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.

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. If the seat belt touches or crosses

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

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


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

Make sure all seat belts areproperly positioned beforedriving.

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.

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.

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

The front seats have adjustable seatbelt anchors.

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).

Using a seatbelt that is not working properly canresult in serious injury or death.Have your dealer check the belt assoon as possible.

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

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Maintain a Proper SittingPosition

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

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


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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 checkup, askyour doctor if it’s okay for you todrive.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two people should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not attach or place objects onthe front airbag covers.

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

Keep your hands and arms awayfrom the airbag covers.

Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.

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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 to fasten your seat belt.

If you turn the ignition to ON (II)before fastening your seat belt, thebeeper will sound and the indicatorwill flash. If you do not fasten yourseat belt before the beeper stops, theindicator will stop flashing butremain on.

If you continue driving withoutfastening your seat belt, the beeperwill sound and the indicator will flashagain at regular intervals.

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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.

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

The tensioners can also be activatedduring a collision in which the frontairbags do not deploy. In this case,the airbags would not be needed, butthe additional restraint could behelpful.

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

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

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 workingproperly will not provide goodprotection and should be replaced assoon as possible.

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by your 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.

For information on how to clean yourseat belts, see page .164

Honda Warranty Information

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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’’ (see page ).

In models with side airbags, onefor the driver and one for a frontpassenger. The airbags are storedin the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDEAIRBAG’’ (see page ).

Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).

Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact,or side impact in models equippedwith side airbags.

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

In models with side airbags, anindicator on the instrument panelthat alerts you that the passenger’sside airbag has been turned off(see page ).

An indicator on the instrumentpanel that alerts you to a possibleproblem with your airbags,sensors, or seat belt tensioners(see page ).

A sophisticated electronic systemthat continually monitors andrecords information about thesensors, the control unit, theairbag activators, the seat belttensioners, and driver and frontpassenger seat belt use when theignition is in the ON (II) position.

In models with side airbags,sensors that can detect whether achild is in the passenger’s sideairbag path and automatically turnthe airbag off (see page ).

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

During a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the front airbag helps protectyour head and chest.

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

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.

If you ever have a moderate tosevere frontal collision, sensors willdetect the vehicle’s rapiddeceleration.

If the rate of deceleration is highenough, the control unit will instantlyinflate the driver’s and frontpassenger’s airbags, at the time andwith the force needed.

How Your Front Airbags Work

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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.

If the occupant’s belt is ,the airbag will deploy at a slightlylower threshold, because theoccupant would need extraprotection.

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

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.

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.


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

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 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 into the sideairbag’s path.

The side airbag may also shut off if ashort adult leans sideways, or alarger adult slouches and leanssideways into the airbag’sdeployment path.

Objects placed on the frontpassenger seat can also cause theside airbag to be shut off.

If you ever have a moderate tosevere side impact, sensors willdetect rapid deceleration and signalthe control unit to instantly inflateeither the driver’s or the passenger’sside airbag.


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

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

If the indicator stays on after theengine starts.

If the SRS indicator does not comeon after you turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II).

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:

The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problem

with your airbags or seat belttensioners.

When you turn the ignition switch toON (II), this indicator will come onbriefly then go out. This tells you thesystem is working properly.

If the Side Airbag Off Indicatorcomes on (see page ), have thepassenger sit upright. Once thepassenger is out of the airbag’sdeployment path, the system willturn the airbag back on, and theindicator will go out.

There will be some delay betweenthe moment the passenger movesinto or out of the airbag deploymentpath and when the indicator comeson or goes off.

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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Ignoring the SRS indicator canresult in serious injury or deathif 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.

Improperly replacingor covering front seat-back coverscan prevent your side airbags frominflating during a side impact.

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

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

Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.

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 your dealer or aknowledgeable body shop.

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

Take your vehicle to anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. If you ignore thisindication, your airbags may notoperate properly.

This indicator alerts youthat the passenger’s side

airbag has been automatically shutoff. It does mean there is aproblem with your side airbags.

When you turn the ignition switch toON (II), the indicator should lightbriefly and go off (see page ). If itdoesn’t light, stays on, or comes onwhile driving without a passenger inthe front seat, have the systemchecked.

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

Do not expose the front seat-backsto liquid.

Do not tamper with airbagcomponents or wiring for anyreason.

Do not attempt to deactivate yourairbags.

An airbag ever inflates.

The SRS indicator alerts you to aproblem.

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

If you have children, or ever need todrive with a child in your vehicle, besure to read this section. It beginswith important general guidelines,then presents special information forinfants, small children, and largerchildren.

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 the death of children ages 12 andunder.

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

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

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

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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 seat if necessary.

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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 a small child.

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

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

Front airbags have been designed tohelp protect adults in a moderate tosevere frontal collision. To do this,the 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.

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All Children Should Sit in a BackSeat

The Passenger’s Front AirbagPoses Serious Risks

Infants

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.

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To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarning labels on the dashboard(U.S. models) and on the front visors.Please read and follow theinstructions on these labels.


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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 close physicalattention or frequent visual contact,we strongly recommend that anotheradult ride with the child in a backseat. The back seat is far safer for achild than the front.

Your vehicle has a back seat wherechildren can be properly restrained.If you ever have to carry a group ofchildren, and a child must ride infront:

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

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Even very youngchildren learn how to unlockvehicle doors, turn on the ignitionswitch, and open the trunk, whichcan lead to accidental injury ordeath.

If you are not wearing aseat belt in a crash, you could bethrown forward and crush 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.

This can prevent childrenfrom accidentally falling out (seepage ).

Leaving children withoutadult supervision is illegal in moststates and Canadian provinces,and can be very hazardous.

For example, infants and smallchildren left in a vehicle on a hotday can die from heatstroke. Achild left alone with the key in theignition switch can accidentally setthe vehicle in motion, possiblyinjuring themselves or others.

Childrenwho play in vehicles canaccidentally get trapped inside.Teach your children not to play inor around vehicles. Know how tooperate the emergency trunkopener and decide if your childrenshould be shown how to use thisfeature (see page ).

During a crash, thebelt could press deep into the childand cause serious or fatal injuries.

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Never let two children use thesame seat belt.

Keep vehicle keys and remotetransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.

Never hold an infant or child onyour lap.

Use childproof door locks toprevent children from opening thedoors.

Do not leave children alone in avehicle.

Lock all doors and the trunk whenyour vehicle is not in use.

Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.

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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.

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.

A rear-facing child seat can be placedin any seating position in the backseat, but not in the front.

If the passenger’s front airbaginflates, it can hit the back of thechild seat with enough force to kill orseriously injure an infant.

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.

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

Rear-facing Child Seat Placement

Never put arear-facing child seat in the frontseat.

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

In either situation, we stronglyrecommend that you install the childseat directly behind the frontpassenger’s seat, move the seat asfar forward as needed, and leave itunoccupied. Or, you may wish to geta smaller rear-facing child seat.

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.

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

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.

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Child Seat Type

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

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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.

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

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.

When buying a child seat, you needto choose either a conventional childseat, or one designed for use withthe Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) system.

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 outerseating positions in the back seat.

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

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.

We also recommend selecting aLATCH-compatible seat with a rigid,rather than a flexible, anchor (seepage ).36

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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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.

A child seat secured with a seat beltshould be installed as firmly aspossible. However, it does not needto be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side

movement can be expected andshould not reduce the child seat’seffectiveness.

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.

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

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 selecting a proper child seat,and a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat: If the child seat is not secure, try

installing 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.

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Make sure the child seat is firmlysecured.

Properly secure the child seat tothe vehicle.

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 are locatedbetween the seat-back and seatbottom, and are to be used only witha child seat designed for use withLATCH.

The location of each lower anchor isindicated by a small button above theanchor point.

To install a LATCH-compatible childseat:

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

Some LATCH-compatible seatshave a rigid-type connector asshown above.Make sure there are no objects

near the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and theanchors.

Move the seat belt buckle ortongue away from the loweranchors.

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LOWER ANCHORS Rigid type

BUTTONS

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

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

Lift the head restraint (see page), then route the tether strap

through the legs of the headrestraint, over the seat-back,making sure the strap is nottwisted.

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

Attach the tether strap hook to theanchor, then tighten the strap asinstructed by the child seat maker.

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

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.

In addition, the lap/shoulder belts inall seating positions except thedriver’s have a locking mechanismthat must be activated to secure achild seat.

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After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the belt. Remember, ifthe lap part of the belt is not tight,the child seat will not be secure.

Push and pull the child seatforward and from side to side toverify that it is secure enough tostay upright during normal drivingmaneuvers. If the child seat is notsecure, unlatch the belt, allow it toretract fully, then repeat thesesteps.

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

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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After properly securing the childseat (see page ), lift the headrestraint, then route the tetherstrap over the seat-back andthrough the head restraint legs.

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.

Follow steps 2 and 3 from theprevious column.

After properly securing the childseat (see page ), route thetether strap over the seat-back.

Tighten the strap according to theseat maker’s instructions.

Lift the anchor cover, then attachthe tether strap hook to theanchor, making sure the strap isnot twisted.

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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?

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wear a lap/shoulderbelt.

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.

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Allowing a child age 12 or underto sit in front can result in injuryor death if the passenger’s frontairbag inflates.

If a 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.

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.

Some states and Canadian provincesalso require children to use a boosterseat until they reach a given age orweight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Besure to check current laws in thestates or provinces where you intend

to drive.

If a child who uses a booster seatmust ride in front, move the vehicleseat as far back as possible and besure the child is wearing the seatbelt properly.

Booster seats can be high-back orlow-back. Whichever style you select,make sure the booster seat meetsfederal safety standards (see page

) and that you follow the boosterseat maker’s instructions.

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 seat.

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

If the passenger’s front airbaginflates in a moderate to severefrontal collision, the airbag can causeserious injuries to a child who isunrestrained, improperly restrained,sitting too close to the airbag, or outof position.

A side airbag also poses risks. If anypart of a larger child’s body is in thepath of a deploying side airbag, thechild could receive possibly seriousinjuries.

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.

Physically, a child must be largeenough for the lap/shoulder belt toproperly fit (see pages and ). Ifthe seat belt does not fit properly,with or without the child sitting on abooster seat, the child should not sitin front.

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

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

Carefully read the owner’s manual,and 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 positioned.

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

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This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.

This couldcause very serious injuries duringa crash. It also increases thechance that the child will slideunder the belt in a crash and beinjured.


Devices intended toimprove a child’s comfort orreposition the shoulder part of aseat belt can make the belt lesseffective and increase the chanceof serious injury in a crash.

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 backor under the arm.

Two children should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on aseat belt.

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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 open, airflow can pullexhaust gas into your vehicle’sinterior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with thetrunk open, open all the windows andset the heating and cooling systemas shown below.

If you must sit in your parked vehiclewith the engine running, even in anunconfined area, 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.

The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.

Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:

You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accidentthat may have damaged theunderside.

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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.

If a label comes off or becomes hardto read (except for the U.S.dashboard label which may beremoved by the owner), contact yourdealer for a replacement.

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HOOD DOORJAMBS

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

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

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 53.............................................Gauges . 59

.....................................Odometer . 60...................................Trip Meter . 60

.................Current Fuel Mileage . 60................................Trip Mileage . 60

Turning Off the Mileage.....................................Display . 61

..................................Fuel Gauge . 61.........IMA Battery Level Gauge . 62

................Charge/Assist Gauge . 63...................Temperature Gauge . 63

Controls Near the Steering...........................................Wheel . 64

.Windshield Wipers and Washers . 65...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 66

........Instrument Panel Brightness . 67.................Hazard Warning Button . 67.................Rear Window Defogger . 68

..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 69...............................Keys and Locks . 70

........................Immobilizer System . 71................................Ignition Switch . 72

......................................Door Locks . 73......................Power Door Locks . 73

..............Childproof Door Locks . 73................................................Trunk . 74

........Emergency Trunk Opener . 74.......................Remote Transmitter . 75

.................................................Seats . 77..............................Power Windows . 79

.............................................Mirrors . 80.................................Parking Brake . 81

...........Interior Convenience Items . 82.........................Beverage Holder . 83

...........Accessory Power Socket . 83....................................Glove Box . 83

...............Console Compartment . 83.................................Interior Lights . 84

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FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

TRUNK RELEASE

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HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

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POWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITCH

CRUISE CONTROLMASTER BUTTON(P. 108)

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(P. 113)

(P. 115)

(P. 108)

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(P. 93)CLOCK(P. 107)

HAZARD WARNING BUTTON(P. 67)

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CHARGING SYSTEMINDICATOR

AUTO IDLE STOPINDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING(EPS)INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR

IMA SYSTEMINDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

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(P. 53)

(P. 53)

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(P. 55)

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(P. 56)

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

(P. 54, 189)

(P. 136)

(P. 190)

(P. 54, 188)

(P. 131)

SHIFT LEVER POSITIONINDICATORS

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CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEMINDICATOR

AUTO IDLE STOPINDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING(EPS)INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR

HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATORSHIFT UP/SHIFT DOWNINDICATORS

IMA SYSTEMINDICATOR

(P. 56)

(P. 56)

(P. 53)

(P. 53)

(P. 53)

(P. 55)

(P. 55)

(P. 56)

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(P. 56)

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(P. 58)SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR

(P. 54, 189)

(P. 130)

(P. 190)

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(P. 130)

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PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR

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

turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Ifit comes on at any other time, itindicates a potential problem withyour front airbags. This indicator willalso alert you to a potential problemwith your side airbags, passenger’sside airbag automatic cutoff system,or automatic seat belt tensioners.For more information, see page .

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to ON (II). Itreminds you and your passengers tofasten your seat belts. A beeper alsosounds if you have not fastened yourseat belt.

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.

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

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 more information, see page .

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This indicator has two functions:

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.

See page .

If this indicator comes on when theengine is running, the 12 volt batteryis not being charged. For moreinformation, see page .

The engine can be severely damagedif this indicator flashes or stays onwhen the engine is running. Formore information, see page .

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 more information, seepage .

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 withthe ABS. If this happens, have yourvehicle checked at a dealer. Withthis indicator on, your vehicle stillhas normal braking ability but noanti-lock function. For moreinformation, see page .

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Charging SystemIndicator

Low Oil PressureIndicator

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This indicator normally comes onwhen you turn the ignition to ON (II)and goes off after the engine starts.If it comes on at any other time,there is a problem in the ElectricPower Steering system. If thishappens, stop the vehicle in a safeplace and turn off the engine. Resetthe system by restarting the engine.The indicator will not turn offimmediately. If it does not go offafter driving a short distance, orcomes back on again while driving,take the vehicle to your dealer tohave it checked. With the indicatoron, the EPS may be turned off,making the vehicle harder to steer.

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to ON (II). If it comeson at any other time, it indicates aproblem in the Integrated MotorAssist (IMA) system. With the IMAindicator on, the vehicle may notaccelerate as it normally does. Havethe vehicle checked by the dealer assoon as possible.

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If you drive with the systemoverheated continuously orrepeatedly, this can damage thepower steering system.

If the power steering systemoverheats while driving, the assistingpower is reduced and steering mayfeel slightly harder.

This indicator also blinks severaltimes when you turn the ignitionswitch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY(I) or LOCK (0).

This indicator comes on for a fewseconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II). It will then go offif you have inserted a properly-codedignition key. If it is not a properly-coded key, the indicator will blink,and the engine will not start (seepage ).71 130 136

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This indicator comes on if the trunklid is not closed tightly.

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

The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the indicator does notblink or blinks rapidly, it usuallymeans one of the turn signal bulbs isburned out (see page ). Replacethe bulb as soon as possible, sinceother drivers cannot see that you aresignaling.

When you press the Hazard Warningbutton, both turn signal indicatorsblink. All turn signals on the outsideof the vehicle should flash.

This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .

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

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

This indicator comes on when youset the cruise control. See page

for information on operating thecruise control.

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Automatic Transmission (CVT)

This indicator comes on when youturn the ignition switch to ON (II)with the 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.

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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 for2 seconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II). Press and hold the Select/Reset

knob on the instrument panel,then turn the ignition switch toON (II).

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

Your dealer will reset this indicatorafter completing the scheduledmaintenance. If this maintenance isdone by someone other than yourdealer, reset the indicator as follows.

Turn off the engine.Hold the knob for about 10seconds until the indicator goesoff.

Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), thisindicator will come on for 2 secondswhen you first turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II), and then flash for10 seconds.

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TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER

ODOMETER/TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE

IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE

FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE

SELECT/RESETKNOB

U.S. model with automatic transmission (CVT) is shown.

There are two trip meters: Trip Aand Trip B. Each trip meter worksindependently, so you can keep trackof two different distances.

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

This display shows the current, orinstantaneous fuel mileage you aregetting.

When a trip meter is displayed, theaverage fuel mileage you have beengetting during that trip is shown inthe Fuel Mileage display. Thisnumber is updated once per tenseconds.

When you reset a trip meter, theaverage fuel mileage for that tripmeter also resets.

The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in 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 kilometersindicated.

It shows the number of miles perhour and mpg (U.S.) or kilometersper hour and l/100 km (Canada).

You can turn off this display at anytime. See page .

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.

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TRIP MILEAGE (TRIP A)

You can temporarily turn off theCurrent Fuel Mileage display.

This shows how much fuel you have.It may show slightly more or lessthan the actual amount.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)and make sure the transmission isin Neutral (manual) or Park(automatic) and the parking brakeis set.

The display will turn back on whenyou repeat the same procedure instep 3.

Use the Select/Reset knob toselect the odometer display.

Press and hold the Select/Resetknob for about 10 to 15 seconds,then release it. The Current FuelMileage display will turn off.

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

This gauge shows you the state ofcharge of the battery for theIntegrated Motor Assist (IMA). Thisbattery is recharged by the engine,and discharged by the IMA when itis assisting the engine with poweringthe vehicle.

The gauge reading may drop nearthe bottom under driving conditionsthat require assist for a long time,such as prolonged acceleration or

climbing a long hill. The engine willrecharge the battery as you continuedriving.

If the battery is mostly discharged,the Auto Idle Stop function isdisabled (see pages and ).

The battery level gauge does notread the battery level directly. Itcalculates the level by continuouslymeasuring the current flow, voltage,and temperature.

Since the level is not read directly,small sensing errors can, over time,cause the gauge to read higher thanthe actual battery level. The systemwill then perform a correction, andthe battery level gauge reading willdrop suddenly. When this happens,IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop aredisabled until the IMA battery issufficiently recharged by normaldriving. This should take only a fewminutes.

This correction of the battery levelgauge is normal and does notindicate a problem. If the IMAbattery develops a problem orbecomes deteriorated, the IMAsystem indicator will come on. If thishappens, have the vehicle checkedby your dealer as soon as possible.

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If the IMA battery is too hot or toocold, the IMA system shuts down toprotect the battery. This disables theIMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, eventhough the Battery Level Gauge mayshow that the battery is well-charged.Therefore, those functions may notoperate when you first start drivingin very hot or cold weather.

The battery temperature willnormalize after a few minutes ofdriving, and the IMA system willwork normally.

This gauge shows you the status ofthe Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).When the IMA battery is beingcharged, the left side of the gaugeilluminates. When the IMA isassisting the engine, the right side ofthe gauge illuminates.

This shows the temperature of theengine’s coolant. During normaloperation, the reading should be inthe middle of the gauge. In severedriving conditions, such as very hotweather or a long period of uphilldriving, the reading may reach nearthe red mark. If it reaches the red(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side ofthe road. See page forinstructions and precautions onchecking the engine’s coolingsystem.

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MIRROR CONTROLS

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

WINDSHIELDWIPERS/WASHERS

REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER

ECON BUTTON

STEERING WHEELADJUSTMENT

HAZARD WARNINGBUTTON

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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 low speed.

The wipers run at high 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.

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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.

Turn SignalOffParking and indicator lightsHeadlights onHigh beamsFlash high beams

Turning theswitch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turnson the parking lights, taillights,instrument panel lights, side-markerlights, and rear license plate lights.

Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’position turns on the headlights. Ifyou leave the lights on with theignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)or LOCK (0), you will hear areminder tone when you open thedriver’s door.

Push the leverforward until you hear a click to turnon the high beams. The blue highbeam indicator will come on (see

page ). Pull the lever back toreturn to the low beams.

To flash the high beams, pull thelever back lightly, then release it.The high beams will stay on as longas you hold the lever back.

With the headlight switch off, thehigh beam headlights and theindicator come on with reducedbrightness when you turn theignition switch to ON (II) andrelease the parking brake. Theyremain on until you turn the ignitionswitch off, even if you set theparking brake.

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

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

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. The displayreturns to the odometer/trip meter

values five seconds after you stopadjusting the knob.

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.

Push the button between the centervents to turn on the hazard warninglights (four-way flashers). Thiscauses all four outside turn signalsand both turn indicators in theinstrument panel to flash. Use thehazard warning lights if you need topark in a dangerous area near heavytraffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.

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HAZARD WARNING BUTTON

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

The rear window defogger will clearfog, frost, and thin ice from thewindow. Push the defogger button toturn it on and off. The indicator inthe button comes on to show thedefogger is on. If you do not turn itoff, the defogger will shut itself offafter about 15 minutes. It also shutsoff when you turn off the ignitionswitch. You have to turn thedefogger on again when you restartthe vehicle.

The defogger wires on the inside ofthe rear window can be accidentallydamaged. When cleaning the glass,always wipe side to side.

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

Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving.

Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.

Move the steering wheel so itpoints toward your chest, nottoward your face. Make sure youcan see the instrument panelgauges and indicators.

Push the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in position.

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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 and trunk releasehandle locked when you leave yourvehicle and the valet key at a parkingfacility.

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VALETKEY(Gray)

KEYNUMBERTAG

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

This is the normal keyposition when driving. Several of theindicators on the instrument panelcome on as a test when you turn theignition switch from ACCESSORY(I) to ON (II).

You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To turn the key, push it in slightly. Ifyour vehicle has an automatictransmission, the shift lever mustalso be in park.

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

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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.

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.

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

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.

All doors lock when you push downthe master door lock switch or thelock tab on the driver’s door, or lockthe driver’s door from the outsidewith the key. Only the driver’s doorunlocks when you use the key orlock tab. To unlock the passengers’doors, use the master door lockswitch or the lock tab on each door.

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Unlock

Lock

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

LEVER

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.

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

, page . Parents should decide if theirchildren should be shown how to usethis feature. For more informationabout child safety, see page .

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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 the doors ifany door is not fully closed or if thekey is in the ignition switch.

Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to unlock the other doors.Some exterior lights will flash twiceeach time you press the button.

Press this button forabout 1 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 temperature.

Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.

If you lose a transmitter, thereplacement needs to bereprogrammed by your dealer.

The ceiling light (if the ceiling lightswitch is in the center position) willcome on when you press theUNLOCK button. If you do not openany door within 30 seconds, the lightfades out. If you relock the doorswith the remote transmitter before30 seconds have elapsed, the lightwill go off immediately.

If you do not open any door within 30seconds, the doors automaticallyrelock.

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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. Install the cushion ring. Align the

mark on the cover with themark on the transmitter. Set

the cover in place and turn itclockwise.

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.

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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.

Make all seat adjustments beforeyou start driving.

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

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

13The 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.

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

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

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

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FRONT

RELEASE BUTTON

－Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)to raise or lower any window. Toopen the window, push the switchdown and hold it. Release the switchwhen you want the window to stop.Pull back on the switch and hold it toclose the window.

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 indicator in the AUTO switchcomes on when you turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II).

When you push the MAIN switch in,the switch is OFF, and the passengerwindows cannot be raised or lowered.To cancel this feature, push on theswitch again to get it to pop out.Keep the MAIN switch off when youhave children in the vehicle so theydo not injure themselves byoperating the windowsunintentionally.

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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.

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.

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

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

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

When you finish, move theselector switch to the center (off)position. This turns theadjustment switch off to keep yoursettings.

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The outside mirrors are heated toremove fog and frost. With theignition switch in the ON (II)position, turn on the heaters bypressing the button. The indicator inthe button comes on as a reminder.Press the button again to turn theheaters off.

To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on the instrument panelshould go out when the parkingbrake is fully released (see page ).54

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER

HEATED MIRROR BUTTON Driving the vehicle with the parkingbrake applied can damage the rearbrakes and axles.

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GLOVE BOX

COIN BOX CENTER POCKET

ACCESSORYPOWER SOCKET

COAT HOOK

BEVERAGE HOLDER

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

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

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

Be careful when you are using thebeverage holder. A spilled liquid thatis very hot can scald you or yourpassengers. Spilled liquid can alsodamage the upholstery, carpeting,and electrical components in theinterior. Open the beverage holderby pushing on the top.

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

To power an accessory, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position.

It will not power an automotive typecigarette lighter element.

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

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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.

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.

Push on the spotlight lenses to turnthe light on and off. You can use thespotlights at all times.

Your vehicle has a courtesy light inthe ignition switch. This light comeson when you unlock the driver’s dooror remove the key from the ignitionswitch. It fades out about 6 secondsafter the door is closed.

If you leave any door open with thekey not in the ignition switch, theceiling light will go off after 3minutes.

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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.)

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

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

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..............................Radio Reception . 96....................................Playing a CD . 98.....................................CD Changer . 99

....................Protecting Your CDs . 100.........CD Player Error Messages . 101

.....CD Changer Error Messages . 102...............................Playing a Tape . 103

.................Radio Theft Protection . 106..........................Setting the Clock . 107

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MODE CONTROL DIAL

TEMPERATURECONTROL DIAL

FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON

ECON BUTTON

You can manually set the systemcontrols for ventilation, airconditioning, heating, airflowdirection, and fan speed in variouscombinations.

The system will not cool as quicklywhen the A/C is on.

You can get better fuel economywith the Auto Idle Stop functionwhen you press the ECON buttonwith the fan on.

The Auto Idle Stop is enabled.The indicator comes on.

When the ECON button is on:

The system turns off the ECONmode when you select or

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If the outside temperature is belowfreezing, the Auto Idle Stop isdisabled, even if the ECON button ison. The heater will continue to warmthe interior with the vehicle stoppedand the engine running.

When the ECON button is off, theAuto Idle Stop is disabled.

If the fan control dial is off, youcannot select the ECON mode, butthe Auto Idle Stop is enabled.

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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.

Air flows from the centerand corner vents in the dashboard.

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

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

When the dial is set to AUTO, thesystem controls the fan speedautomatically.

Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe temperature of the airflow.

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

Turn this dial to increase or decreasethe fan speed and airflow.

This button turns the airconditioning on and off. Theindicator in the button is on whenthe A/C is on.

When the recirculation indicator ison, air from the vehicle’s interior issent throughout the system again.When the indicator is off, air isbrought in from the outside of thevehicle (Fresh Air mode).

Use the mode control dial to selectthe vents the air flows from. Someair will flow from the dashboardvents in all modes.

Airflow is divided betweenthe vents in the dashboard and thefloor vents.

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

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

In AUTO mode, the system controlsthe airflow direction automaticallybetween the dashboard vents andthe floor vents.

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

Set the temperature to the lowerlimit.Make sure the A/C is off.Select and Fresh Air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.

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

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

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.

Turn on the A/C by pressing thebutton. The indicator in the buttoncomes on when a fan speed isselected.Make sure the temperature is setto maximum cool.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.

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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.

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

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:

Turn the fan on.Turn on the air conditioning.Select and Fresh Air mode.Adjust the temperature to yourpreference.

Set the fan to the desired speed, orhigh for faster defrosting.Select , the systemautomatically switches to FreshAir mode, turns on the A/C andturns off the ECON mode. (TheA/C indicator will not come on if itis off to start with.)Adjust the temperature so theairflow feels warm.Select to help clear therear window (see page ).

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

Select . The systemautomatically switches to FreshAir mode, turns on the A/C andturns off the ECON mode. (TheA/C indicator will not come on if itis off to start with.)Select .Set the fan and temperaturecontrols to maximum level.

To clear the windows faster, you canclose the dashboard corner vents byrotating the wheel below each vent.This sends more warm air to thewindshield defroster vents. Once thewindshield is clear, select Fresh Airmode to avoid fogging the windows.

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

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To use the heating and coolingsystem in automatic mode, set thesystem as follows.

Set the fan control dial to AUTO.

Set the mode control dial to AUTO.

To heat or cool the interior faster,select Recirculation mode and setthe temperature control dial to theupper or lower limit.

When you set the temperature to itslower or its upper limit, the systemruns at full cooling or heating only. Itdoes not regulate the interiortemperature.

To turn everything off, turn the fancontrol dial to OFF. However, a lackof airflow can cause the windows tofog up. It is recommended that youkeep the fan on at all times so staleair and moisture do not build up inthe interior and cause fogging.

Set the desired temperature byturning the temperature controldial.

Select Fresh Air mode. Theindicator in the button is off.

Turn on the A/C by pressing thebutton for cooling and dehumidi-fying. The indicator in the buttonis on.

The system automatically selectsthe proper mix of conditionedand/or heated air that will raise orlower the interior temperature toyour preference.

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To regulate the interior temperature,the system has two sensors. Asunlight sensor is located in the topof the dashboard and a temperaturesensor is next to the steering column.Do not cover the sensors or spill anyliquid on them.

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The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thePWR/VOL knob or the AM/FMbutton. Adjust the volume by turningthe PWR/VOL 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 these five methods tofind radio stations on a 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.

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.

If you do nothing, the system willscan for the next strong station andplay it for 5 seconds. When it plays astation you want to listen to, pressthe SCAN button again.

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 5 seconds.

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 through 3 to store atotal of six stations on AM andtwelve stations on FM.

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

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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 as previously described.

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

Adjust the Balance, or side-to-side strength of the sound.

The displayed number shows youthe current setting. When the levelreaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’in the display.

Adjust the Fader, or thefront-to-back strength of the sound.

Adjust the Treble in thesound.

Adjust the Bass in the sound.

Press the SOUND (TUNE) knobrepeatedly to display Bass (BAS),Treble (TRE), Fader (FAD), andBalance (BAL) settings.Turn the knob to adjust the setting.

The system will automatically returnto the audio display in about 5seconds.

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.

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The radio can receive the completeAM and FM bands.Those bands cover these frequen-cies:

How well the radio receives stationsis dependent on many factors, suchas the distance from the station’stransmitter, nearby large objects,and atmospheric conditions.

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.

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.

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.’’

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

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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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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.

With the ignition switch in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,insert a CD into the CD slot. Thedrive will pull the CD in the rest ofthe way and begin to play it. Thenumber of the track playing is shownin the display. The system willcontinuously play a CD until youchange modes.

To continuously replay

a track, press and release the RPTbutton. You will see RPT in thedisplay. Press it again to turn it off.

To move rapidly within a track, pressand hold the or side.

Each time you press andrelease the , the player skipsforward to the beginning of the nexttrack. Press and release the toskip backward to the beginning ofthe current track. Press it again toskip to the beginning of the previoustrack.

This feature plays thetracks in random order. To activateRandom Play, press and release theRDM button. You will see RDM inthe display. Press it again to returnto normal play.

Press the AM/FM button to switchto the radio while a CD is playing.

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 in themagazine, the changer will, afterfinding that slot empty, try to loadthe CD in the next slot.

You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discswithout using an adapter ring.

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. When

you turn the system back on, the CDwill begin playing where it left off.

An optional six disc CD changer isavailable for your vehicle from yourdealer. This CD changer uses thesame controls used for the in-dashCD player or the radio.

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

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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 system.

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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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.The label can curl up and cause thedisc to jam in the unit.

CauseErrorMessage

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

Solution

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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 your dealer.Will disappear when the temperature returns tonormal.

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

Solution

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Mechanical Error

High temperature

No CD magazine in theCD changer

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

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

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

are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

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.

The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Make sure the open side of the tapeis facing 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 willcome on to show you which side ofthe tape is playing. The indicatesthe side you inserted upward is nowplaying. If you want to play the otherside, 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 come on 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 the ejectbutton on the tape player. If youwant to turn the player off, press thePWR/VOL knob or turn off theignition. The tape will remain in thedrive. When you turn the systemback on, the tape player will be inpause mode. To begin playing, pressthe PLAY/PROG button.

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

To Play a Tape

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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 causes the sound quality todegrade. To prevent this, you shouldclean the player after every 30 hoursof use.

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 dealer has acleaning 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.

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 the tapeto jam in the player. Never try toinsert a warped or damaged tape in

the player.

If you see the error message‘‘TAPE ERR’’ on the display, pressthe eject button and remove the tapefrom the unit. Make sure the tape isnot damaged. If the tape will noteject or the error message stays onafter the tape ejects, take the vehicleto your dealer.

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NOTE:

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’s code andserial numbers. It is best to store thiscard in a safe place at home. Inaddition, you should write the audiosystem’s serial number in thisOwner’s Manual.

If you lose the card, you must obtainthe code number from a dealer. Todo this, you will need the system’sserial number.

If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, or theradio fuse is removed, 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 on the radio code cardincluded in your Owner’s Manual kit.When it is entered correctly, theradio will start playing.

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 for 1hour 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.

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

Press and hold the CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) button until you hear a beep.Change the hours by pressing the H(preset 4) button until the numbersadvance to the desired time. Changethe minutes by pressing the M(preset 5) button until the numbersadvance to the desired time. Whenyou are finished, press the CLOCKbutton again.

You can quickly set the time to thenearest hour. If the displayed time isbefore the half hour, press theCLOCK button until you hear a beep,then press the R (preset 6) button toset the clock back to the previoushour. If the displayed time is afterthe half hour, the clock sets forwardto the beginning of the next hour.

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M BUTTON

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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 MasterButton. The indicator will come on.

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

Press and release the SET/decelbutton on the steering wheel. Theindicator on the instrument panelcomes on to show the system isnow activated.

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Improper use of the cruisecontrol can lead to a crash.

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

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 the speed in verysmall amounts, tap the RESUME/accel button. Each time you dothis, your vehicle speeds up about1 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).

Cruise control may not hold the setspeed when you are going up anddown hills. If your speed increasesgoing down a hill, use the brakes toslow down. This will cancel cruisecontrol. To resume the set speed,press the RESUME/accel button.The indicator on the instrumentpanel will come back on.

When climbing a steep hill, theautomatic transmission maydownshift to hold the set speed.

Tap the brake or clutch pedallightly with your foot. TheCRUISE CONTROL indicator onthe instrument panel goes 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 causes 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.

Push the Cruise Control MasterButton.

When you push the CANCEL button,or tap the brake or clutch pedal, thesystem will remember the previouslyset 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 indicatorcomes on. The vehicle will accelerateto the same cruising speed as before.

Pressing the Cruise Control MasterButton turns the system off anderases the previous cruising speed.

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Before you begin driving yourvehicle, you should know whatgasoline to use, and how to checkthe levels of important fluids. Youalso need to know how to properlystore luggage or packages. Theinformation in this section will helpyou. If you plan to add anyaccessories to your vehicle, pleaseread the information in this sectionfirst.

.............................Break-in Period . 112.................Fuel Recommendation . 112

.........Service Station Procedures . 113....................................Refueling . 113

Opening and Closing the.......................................Hood . 115

...................................Oil Check . 116.............Engine Coolant Check . 116

...............................Fuel Economy . 117...Accessories and Modifications . 119

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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.

You should also follow theserecommendations with anoverhauled or exchanged engine, orwhen the brakes are replaced.

Your vehicle 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 that can lead to engine damage.

Do not change the oil until thescheduled maintenance time.

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

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

Using gasoline containing lead willdamage your vehicle’s emissionscontrols. This contributes to airpollution.

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.

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.

If you notice any undesirableoperating symptoms, try anotherservice station or switch to anotherbrand of gasoline.

For further important fuel-relatedinformation, please refer to your

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Use of gasoline with these additivesmay adversely affect performance,and cause the Malfunction IndicatorLamp on your instrument panel tocome on. If this happens, contactyour dealer for service.

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

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. The fuel fill cap is attached to the

fuel filler with a tether. Put theattachment on the fuel fill cap intothe slit on the fuel fill door.

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ATTACHMENTGasoline 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.

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. Try filling at anotherpump. If this does not fix theproblem, 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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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 to release the hood. Liftthe hood.

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

Pull the support rod out of its clipand insert the end into thedesignated hole in the hood.

To close the hood, lift it up slightly toremove the support rod from thehole. Put the support rod back intoits holding clip. Lower the hood toabout a foot (30 cm) above thefender, then let it drop. Make sure itis securely latched.2.

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

Remove the dipstick (orange loop).

Insert it all the way back in its tube.

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

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

about checking other items on yourvehicle.

Wipe off the dipstick with a cleancloth or paper towel.

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

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Always maintain your vehicleaccording to the maintenanceschedule. See

(see page).

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

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

Always drive in the highest gearpossible.

You may find that your Civic Hybrid’sunique combination of an engine andan electric motor has drivingcharacteristics that are somewhatdifferent from what you are used to.Shift Up and Shift Down indicators(manual transmission only) on theinstrument panel show when to shiftto a higher or lower gear. By shiftingas soon as the indicator comes on,you will keep the engine operating inits most economical range.

Engine oil also affects fueleconomy. The fuel efficient, low-viscosity 0W-20 oil recommendedfor your Civic Hybrid isformulated to help the engine useless fuel. This oil is available atyour dealer.

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.

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

Wind resistance causes vehicles touse more fuel at higher speeds.Driving at moderate speeds on thehighway also reduces windresistance and conserves fuel.

The current fuel mileage displayallows you to monitor your fuelmileage and adjust your drivinghabits to save fuel.

Using the ECON mode with theA/C off is the most effective wayto get the best fuel economy.

Combine several short trips intoone.

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You may notice that using the A/Ccauses a greater drop in fueleconomy than you are used to inother vehicles. Although the amountof extra fuel used by the A/C load onthe engine is no greater than othervehicles, it is more noticeablebecause of your Civic Hybrid’sexcellent fuel mileage. Using theA/C in hot weather may result infuel economy that is lower thanexpected.

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

If air conditioning is needed, you cansave some fuel by using the A/C in‘‘ECON’’ mode. When the outsidetemperature is above freezing, thismode allows the Auto Idle Stopfunction to shut off the engine whenthe vehicle is stopped, resulting infuel savings.

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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 your airbags and anti-lock brakes.

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.

Modifying your vehicle, or installingsome non-Honda accessories, canmake it unsafe. Before you make anymodifications or add any accessories,be sure to read the followinginformation.

Although non-Honda accessoriesmay fit on your vehicle, they may notmeet factory specifications, andcould adversely affect your vehicle’shandling and stability.

Before installing any electronicaccessory, have the installercontact your dealer for assistance.If possible, have your dealerinspect the final installation.

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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:

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

Removing parts from your vehicle,or replacing components withnon-Honda components couldseriously affect your vehicle’shandling, stability, and reliability.

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

Raising your vehicle with anon-Honda suspension kit canaffect the handling and stability.

Non-Honda wheels, because theyare a universal design, can causeexcessive stress on suspensioncomponents.

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

Modifying your steering wheel orany other part of your vehicle’ssafety features can make thesystems ineffective.

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Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:

Glove boxFront door and seat-back pocketsConsole compartmentTrunk

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

Steps for Determining Correct LoadLimit:

Locate the statement, ‘‘thecombined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed 850lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard.[The placard is on the driver’sdoorjamb.]

Determine the combined weightof the driver and passengers thatwill be riding in your vehicle.

Subtract the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers from850 pounds or 395 kilograms.

The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. Forexample, if the maximum load is850 lbs and there will be five 150 lb.passengers in your vehicle, theamount of available cargo andluggage load capacity is 100 lbs.[850 750 (5 150) = 100 lbs.]

Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo being loadedon the vehicle. That weight maynot safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity inStep 4.

In addition, the total weight of thevehicle, all passengers,accessories, and cargo must notexceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) or the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR). Both areon a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

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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.

The air intake for the IMA batteryand electronics is located on top ofthe trunk panel. Do not block this airintake, it may cause the IMA batteryand the power control unit tooverheat, causing the IMA system toshut down. It will start working againafter it cools.

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

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

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

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

, follow the instructionson page .

If you carry any items on a roofrack, be sure the total weight ofthe rack and the items does notexceed the maximum allowableweight. Please contact your dealerfor further information.

If you use an accessory roof rack,the roof rack weight limit may belower. Refer to the informationthat came with your roof rack.

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

Be sure items placed on the floorbehind the front seats cannot rollunder the seats and interfere withthe driver’s ability to operate thepedals or the proper operation ofthe seats.

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AIR INTAKE

Do not spill any liquids over the airintake and also do not put any smallforeign objects in it. This maydamage the IMA battery and thepower control unit.

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This section gives you tips onstarting the engine under variousconditions, and how to operate themanual and automatic transmissions.It also includes importantinformation on parking your vehicle,and the braking system.

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...................Manual Transmission . 128.Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 131

...........................................Parking . 137.............................Braking System . 138

...............Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 139...........................Towing a Trailer . 140

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

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 ).

You should do the following checksand adjustments before you driveyour vehicle.

Check that the hood is fully closed.

Check that the trunk is fullyclosed.

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

When you start the engine, checkthe gauges and indicators in theinstrument panel (see page ).

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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. START (III) does notfunction unless the clutch pedal isdepressed.

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.

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

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.

In cold weather, conventional starteris used instead of the IMA systemstarter. This is normal.

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Immobilizer System

The Immobilizer System protects yourvehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-coded key (or other device) is used, theengine’s f uel system is disabled. See

on page .The engine is harder to start in coldweather. Also, the thinner air f ound ataltitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400meters) 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.’’

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.

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 engine speed will notgo into the tachometer’s red zone inthe lower gear.

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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.

To maximize fuel economy, yourCivic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stopfunction. Under certain conditions,the engine will shut off when youcome to a stop. Those conditions are:

The engine coolant is nearly up tonormal operating temperature.

The vehicle’s speed is below 19mph (30 km/h) and you arepressing on the brake pedal tocome to a stop.

You depress the clutch pedal.

You are not pressing on theaccelerator pedal.

The IMA battery is chargedenough to operate the system.

The Auto Idle Stop function may notactivate if the IMA batterytemperature is too hot or too cold.

During Auto Idle Stop, the IMAcharge and power brake vacuumreserve is monitored by the system.If either drops below a desired level,and the shift lever is in Neutral, theengine will restart so it can rechargethe IMA battery or replenish thevacuum supply.

The ECON mode is selected, andthe outside temperature is abovefreezing, or the fan speed controldial is off (see page ).

There is adequate vacuum reservefor the power brakes.

When these conditions are met, theengine will shut off as you come to astop. It will start again automaticallywhen you depress the clutch pedalfully and move the shift lever to firstgear. There is no need to start theengine with the ignition switch.

It is recommended that you movethe shift lever to Neutral and removeyour foot from the clutch pedal whileyou are stopped. Sitting with theclutch pedal depressed and the shiftlever in gear will cause the engine tocontinue running, defeating the fueleconomy benefits of the Auto IdleStop function.

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This indicator will blink, and you willhear a continuous beep, if you openthe door when Auto Stop is active.The beep will stop when you closethe door.

Always turn the ignition switch toLOCK (0) and remove the key if youare getting out of the vehicle.

This indicator comes on as areminder that the engine hasstopped because of the Auto IdleStop function. When the indicator isoff, it means that Auto Idle Stop isnot active. When the indicator is on,but the engine is not running, itmeans the clutch pedal is depressed,but the transmission is not in gear.When the indicator is blinking, itmeans the clutch pedal is notdepressed completely. You cannot

restart the engine with the ignitionswitch when this indicator is blinking.

Either the Shift Up or Shift Downindicator will light to show the besttime to shift to a higher or lowergear. You can achieve the best fueleconomy by accelerating anddecelerating slowly, and shiftingwhen prompted by the Shift Upindicator.

Road and traffic conditions mayrequire you to shift at times otherthan those indicated.

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AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR SHIFT UP INDICATOR

SHIFT DOWN INDICATOR

Honda’s Continuously VariableTransmission’s unique designprovides a smooth, constant flow ofpower. It is electronically controlledfor more precise operation andbetter fuel economy.

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

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.

If the malfunction indicator lampcomes on along with the ‘‘D’’indicator, there is a problem in theautomatic transmission controlsystem. Avoid rapid acceleration andhave the transmission checked byyour dealer as soon as possible.

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－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 inthe LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)position.

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. Press the releasebutton on the front of the shift leverto move it.

If you have done all of the above andstill cannot move the lever out ofPark, see onpage .

You must also press the releasebutton to shift into Park. To avoidtransmission damage, come to acomplete stop before shifting intoPark. The shift lever must be in Parkbefore you can remove the key fromthe ignition switch.

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R to PN to RS to LL to SS to DD to ND to SN to DR to N

Do this:Press the brake pedal andpress the release button.

Press the release button.

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When the vehicle reaches themaximum speed in any shift position,you may feel the engine cut in andout. This is caused by a limiter (112mph, 180 km/h) in the engine’scomputer controls. The engine willrun normally when you reduce thespeed to below the maximum.

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

Use this position foryour normal driving. Thetransmission automatically adjusts tokeep the engine at the best speed fordriving conditions. To help theengine warm up faster, thetransmission will select ratios that

allow the engine to run at higherspeeds when it is cold.

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.

Selecting Secondshifts the transmission into a lowerrange of ratios for betteracceleration and increased enginebraking. Use Second when you aregoing down a steep hill, or in stop-and-go driving.

To shift to Low, pressthe release button on the front of theshift lever. Use Low to get morepower when climbing, and formaximum engine braking whengoing down steep hills.

For faster acceleration when in D, Sor L, the transmission willautomatically ‘‘kick down’’ to a lowerrange of ratios by pushing theaccelerator pedal to the floor.


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Insert the key in the Shift LockRelease slot.

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

Do this if pushing on the brake pedaland pressing the release button donot shift the transmission out ofPark:

Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.

Set the Parking brake.

Put a cloth on the edge of the ShiftLock Release slot cover. Using asmall flat-tipped screwdriver ormetal fingernail file, carefully pryon the edge of the cover to removeit. Push down on the key while you

press the release button on theshift lever and move it out of Parkto Neutral.

If you need to use the Shift LockRelease, it means your vehicle has aproblem. Have the vehicle checkedby your dealer.

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To maximize fuel economy, yourCivic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stopfunction. Under certain conditions,the engine will shut off when youcome to a stop. Those conditions are:

The engine coolant is nearly up tonormal operating temperature.

The shift lever is in D or N.

You are not pressing on theaccelerator pedal.

The IMA battery is chargedenough to operate the system.

The ECON mode is selected, andthe outside temperature is abovefreezing, or the fan speed controldial is off (see page ).

There is adequate vacuum reservefor the power brakes.

When these conditions are met afterthe vehicle speed has exceeded 10mph (16 km/h), the engine will shutoff as you are braking to a stop andthe vehicle speed goes below 5 mph(8 km/h).

The engine will start again when yourelease the brake pedal. It will alsorestart, even if you are still pressingthe brake pedal, under theseconditions:

You move the shift lever from Dor N to R or L.

You are on an incline, and thevehicle begins rolling.

During Auto Idle Stop, the IMAcharge and power brake vacuumreserve is monitored by the system.If the vacuum reserve drops belowan optimal level, the engine willrestart to replenish the vacuumsupply. If the IMA charge dropsbelow an optimal level and the shiftlever is in Neutral or Park (P), theengine will restart to recharge theIMA battery.

The Auto Idle Stop function may notactivate if the IMA batterytemperature is too hot or too cold.

You press the accelerator pedal.

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If you open the driver’s door whenAuto Stop is active, the indicator willblink and you will hear a continuousbeep. The beep will stop when youclose the door.

With the driver’s door open, you willhear a continuous beep even if theAuto Idle Stop function isdeactivated and the engine restarts.

Always turn the ignition switch toLOCK (0) and remove the key if youare getting out of the vehicle.

The indicator blinks as a reminderthat the engine has stopped becauseof the Auto Idle Stop function. Youcannot restart the engine with theignition switch when this indicator isblinking.

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

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.

Make sure the windows are closed.

Turn off the lights.

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

Lock the doors.

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

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.

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

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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.

Your vehicle is equipped with frontdisc brakes. The brakes on the rearwheels are drum. A power assisthelps reduce the effort needed onthe brake pedal. The ABS (onmodels equipped) helps you retainsteering control when braking veryhard.

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.

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.

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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On models equipped

You should never pump the brake pedal.

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.

If the ABS indicator and the brakesystem indicator come on together,and the parking brake is fullyreleased, the front-to-rear brakingdistribution system may also be shutdown.

Test your brakes as instructed onpage . If the brakes feel normal,drive slowly and have your vehiclerepaired by your dealer as soon aspossible. Avoid sudden hard brakingwhich could cause the rear wheels tolock up and possibly lead to a loss ofcontrol.

Let the ABS work for you by alwayskeeping firm, steady pressure on thebrake pedal. This is sometimesreferred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’

The ABS also balances the front-to-rear braking distribution accordingto vehicle loading.

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 may

feel the ABS activate immediately ifyou are trying to stop on snow or ice.

If the ABS indicator comes on whiledriving, test the brakes as shown onpage .

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 your dealer inspect your vehicleas soon as possible.

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Your vehicle is not designed to tow atrailer, attempting to do so can voidyour warranties.It only helps with steering

control during braking.

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.

on loose oruneven surfaces, such as gravel orsnow, than a vehicle without anti-lock.

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer

Towing a TrailerImportant Safety RemindersABS does not reduce the time ordistance it takes to stop thevehicle;

ABS will not prevent a skid thatresults from changing directionabruptly,

ABS cannot prevent a loss ofstability.

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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 vehicle, you may wantto purchase the Service Manual. Seepage for information on how toobtain a copy, or see your dealer.

This section explains why it isimportant to keep your vehicle wellmaintained and how to follow basicmaintenance safety precautions.

......................Maintenance Safety . 142.................Maintenance Schedule . 143

....................Maintenance Record . 147..............................Fluid Locations . 149

........................Adding Engine Oil . 150.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 151

..............................Engine Coolant . 153....................Windshield Washers . 155

........................Transmission Fluid .156Continuously Variable

............Transmission (CVT) . 156..............Manual Transmission . 157

................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 158.............................................Lights . 159

................................Roof Antenna . 164................Cleaning the Seat Belts . 164

.....................................Floor Mats . 165..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 165

.................................Wiper Blades . 166...............................................Tires . 167

......Checking the 12 Volt Battery . 173.............................Vehicle Storage . 174

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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.

Make sure your vehicle is parkedon level ground, the parking brakeis set, and the engine is off.

All service items not detailed in thissection should be performed by acertified technician or other qualifiedmechanic.

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.

Donot run the engine unlessinstructed to do so.

Let theengine and exhaust system coolbefore touching any parts.

Wear eye protection andprotective clothing when workingwith the battery or compressed air.

Be sure there isadequate ventilation whenever youoperate the engine.

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Important Safety PrecautionsInjury from moving parts.

Burns from hot parts.

Carbon Monoxide poison fromengine exhaust.

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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.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

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.

The maintenance schedule assumesyou will use your vehicle as normaltransportation for passengers andtheir possessions. You should alsofollow these recommendations:

Extensive idling or long periods ofstop-and-go driving, such as a taxior a commercial delivery vehicle.

If you only OCCASIONALLYdrive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, youshould follow the MaintenanceSchedule for Normal Conditions.

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Your authorized dealer knows yourvehicle best and can providecompetent, 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, allmaintenance services should beperformed at the recommended timeor mileage period 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 .

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 .

Automatic transmission (CVT)Check the fluid level monthly. Seepage .

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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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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stopCheck inflation and condition once a month

Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes firstEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km)

Every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first

Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy

Check engine oil and coolantCheck tiresReplace engine oilRotate tires (follow pattern on page 171 )Replace engine oil filterCheck front and rear brakesCheck parking brake adjustmentInspect the following items:

Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and bootsSuspension componentsDriveshaft bootsBrake hoses and lines (including ABS)All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust systemFuel lines and connections

Inspect and adjust drive beltReplace dust and pollen filterReplace air cleaner elementReplace spark plugsInspect valve clearanceReplace manual transmission fluidReplace CVT fluidInspect idle speedInspect idle speedReplace engine coolantReplace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)

At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 yearsEvery 160,000 miles (256,000 km)

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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stopCheck inflation and condition once a month

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes firstEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km)



Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first

Check engine oil and coolantCheck tiresReplace engine oilRotate tires (follow pattern on page 171 )Replace engine oil filterCheck front and rear brakesLubricate all hinges, locks and latchesInspect the following items:

Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and bootsSuspension componentsDriveshaft boots

Check parking brake adjustmentInspect the following items:

Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust systemFuel lines and connectionsLights and controls/vehicle underbody

Inspect and adjust drive beltReplace dust and pollen filterReplace air cleaner elementReplace spark plugsInspect valve clearanceReplace manual transmission fluidReplace CVT fluidInspect idle speedInspect idle speedReplace engine coolantReplace brake fluid

Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)

Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisyEvery 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or every 3 years, whichever comes firstEvery 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first

Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years

Every 3 years (independent of mileage)

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RADIATOR CAP

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange loop)

ENGINE OILFILL CAP

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop)

BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)

WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)

ENGINE COOLANTRESERVOIR

CLUTCH FLUID(Manual Transmission only)(Gray cap)

The oil viscosity or weight isprovided on the container’s label.

Oil is a major contributor to yourengine’s performance and longevity.Always use a premium-grade 0W-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 preferred0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It ishighly recommended that you useHonda Motor Oil in your vehicle for

optimum engine protection. Makesure the API Certification Seal says‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.

Unscrew and remove the engine oilfill 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 oil fill cap, andtighten it securely. Wait a fewminutes, and recheck the oil level.Do not fill above the upper mark; youcould damage the engine.

A very low-viscosity, fuel-efficient0W-20 oil is the preferred enginelubricant for your Civic Hybrid. Thisspecial oil is formulated to help yourengine use less fuel. It is available atyour dealer. A 5W-20 oil may be usedif 0W-20 is not available.

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API CERTIFICATION SEAL

ENGINE OILFILL CAP

Ambient Temperature

Run the engine until it reachesnormal operating temperature,then shut it off.

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 Seal,and it is the proper weight. You mustfollow the oil and filter changeintervals given on the maintenanceschedule.

Your vehicle does not require any oiladditives. Additives may adverselyaffect your engine’s or transmission’sperformance and durability.

Remove the nine holding clipswith a flat-tipped screwdriver, thenpull the under-cover down.

Open the hood, and remove theengine oil fill cap.

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HOLDING CLIP

Remove the oil drain bolt andwasher from the bottom of theengine. Drain the oil into anappropriate container.

Install a new oil filter according tothe instructions that come with it.

Refill the engine with therecommended oil.

Engine oil change capacity(including filter):

Replace the engine oil fill cap.Start the engine. The oil pressureindicator should go out within 5seconds. If it does not, turn off theengine, and check your work.

Let the engine run for severalminutes, then check the drain boltand oil filter for leaks.

Remove the oil filter, and let theremaining oil drain. A specialwrench (available from yourdealer) is required.

Make sure to clean off any dirtand dust on the connectingsurface of a new oil filter.

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,then reinstall the drain bolt.Tighten the drain bolt to :

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3.4 US qt (3.2 )

29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)

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.

Turn off the engine, let it sit forseveral minutes, then check the oillevel on the dipstick. If necessary,add more oil.

Put the under-cover back in placeand reinstall the nine holding clips.Lock the clips securely by pushingon the center of each clip.

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.

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RESERVE TANK

Improper disposal of engine oil can beharmf ul to the environment. If youchange your own oil, please dispose ofthe used oil properly. Put it in a sealedcontainer and take it to a recyclingcenter. Do not discard it in a trash binor dump it on the ground.

If the reserve tank is completelyempty, you should also check thecoolant level in the radiator.

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.

Do not add any rust inhibitors orother additives to your vehicle’scooling system. They may not becompatible with the coolant orengine components.

Pour coolant into the reserve tank.Fill it to halfway between the MAXand MIN marks. Put the cap backon the reserve tank.

Put the radiator cap back on andtighten it.

Pour the coolant slowly andcarefully so you do not spill. Cleanup any spill immediately; it coulddamage components in the enginecompartment.

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RADIATOR CAP

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.

Check the fluid level in thewindshield washer reservoir at leastmonthly during normal use.

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.

The low washerlevel indicator comes on when thelevel is low (see page ).

Check the fluid level by removingthe cap and looking at the levelgauge.

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LEVEL GAUGE

WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR

Do not use engine antif reeze or avinegar/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.

If the level is below the lowermark, add fluid into the filler holeto bring it to the level between theupper and lower marks.

Pour the fluid slowly and carefullyso you do not spill any. Clean upany spills immediately; it coulddamage components in the enginecompartment.

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.

Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)from the transmission, and wipe itwith a clean cloth.

Insert the dipstick all the way intothe transmission securely asshown in the illustration.

Remove the dipstick and checkthe fluid level. It should bebetween the upper and lowermarks within the HOT range.

Park the vehicle on level ground.Shut off the engine.

NOTE: For accurate results, wait atleast 60 seconds, and no more than90 seconds, after turning off theengine to check the fluid level.

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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.

Insert the dipstick all the way backinto the transmission securely asshown in the illustration.

The transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid accordingto the time and distance recommen-dations in the maintenance schedule.

If you are not sure how to add fluid,contact your dealer.

Check the fluid level with thetransmission at normal operatingtemperature and the vehicle sittingon level ground. Remove the under-cover to access the transmissionhousing (see page ). 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 ManualTransmission Fluid (MTF) until it

starts to run out of the hole. Reinstallthe filler bolt and tighten it securely.

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.

If you are not sure how to check andadd fluid, contact your dealer.

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Correct Level

FILLER BOLT

Check the brake fluid level in thereservoirs monthly.

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.

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.

Replace the brake fluid according tothe time recommendation in themaintenance schedule.

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.

Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is notcompatible with your vehicle’sbraking system and can causeextensive damage.

A low fluid level can indicate a leakin the clutch system. Have thissystem inspected as soon as possible.

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The headlights were properly aimedwhen your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thetrunk, readjustment may be required.Adjustment should be done by yourdealer or other qualified mechanic.

Your vehicle has halogen headlightbulbs. When replacing a bulb, handleit by its base, and protect the glassfrom contact with your skin or hardobjects. If you touch the glass, cleanit with denatured alcohol and a cleancloth.

Open the hood.If you need to change theheadlight bulb on the driver’s side,remove the holding clip from thestay with a flat-tipped screwdriver,then remove the upper part of thewasher fluid reservoir tank bypulling it out.

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HOLDING CLIP

Halogen headlight bulbs get very hotwhen lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratchon the glass can cause the bulb tooverheat and shatter.

Remove the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pushing on thetab and pulling the connectordown.

Remove the bulb by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.

Insert the new bulb into the holeand turn it one-quarter turn clock-wise to lock it in place.

Push the electrical connector backonto the bulb. Make sure it is onall the way.

Turn on the headlights to test thenew bulb.

(Driver’s side)Reinstall the upper part of thewindshield washer reservoir.Install the holding clip on the stayand lock it by pushing on thecenter of clip. If you are changing the bulb on

the 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.

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Remove the bulb from the socketby pushing it in and turning thebulb counterclockwise until itunlocks.

Install the new bulb in the socket.Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.

Insert the socket back into theheadlight assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.

Turn on the lights to make surethe new 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.

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.

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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.

Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket. Push the new bulb straightinto the 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.

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Insert the socket back into thelight assembly. Turn it clockwiseto lock it in place.


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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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.

Before using an automatic car wash,remove the radio antenna so it doesnot get damaged. Remove theantenna by unscrewing it. When youreinstall the antenna, tighten itsecurely.

Before entering or parking in areaswith low ceiling height, push theantenna down.

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.

Seat BeltsRoof Antenna

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This filter removes the dust andpollen that is brought in from theoutside through the heating andcooling system.

Have your dealer replace this filterevery 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 you use a non-Honda floor mat,make sure it fits properly and that itcan be used with the floor matanchors. Do not put additional floormats on top of the anchored mats.

The driver’s floor mat that camewith your vehicle hooks over thefloor mat anchors. 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.

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Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter

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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.

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.

Raise the wiper arm off thewindshield.

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WIPER ARMS

Do not open the hood when the wiperarms are raised, or you will damage thehood and the wiper arms.

Examine the new wiper blades. Ifthey have no plastic or metalreinforcement along the backedge, remove the metalreinforcement strips from the oldwiper blade, and install them inthe slots along the edge of the newblade.

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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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.

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.

Use a gauge to measure the airpressure in each tire at least once amonth. Even tires that are in goodcondition may lose one to two psi (10to 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) permonth. Remember to check thespare tire at the same time.

Check the air pressures when thetires are cold. This means thevehicle has been parked for at leastthree hours, or driven less than 1mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, ifneeded, to match the recommendedcold tire pressures on page .

If you check air pressures when thetires are hot [driven for several miles(kilometers)], you will see readings 4to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4kgf/cm ) higher than the coldreadings. This is normal. Do not letair out to match the recommendedcold air pressure. The tire will beunderinflated.

You should use your own tirepressure gauge whenever you checkyour tire pressures. This will make iteasier for you to tell if a pressureloss is due to a tire problem and notdue to a variation between gauges.

While tubeless tires have someability to self-seal if they arepunctured, you should look closelyfor punctures if a tire starts losingpressure.

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Honda strongly recommends thatyou not drive faster than postedspeed limits and conditions allow. Ifyou decide it is safe to drive at highspeeds (over 100 mph or 160 km/h),be sure to adjust the cold tirepressures as shown below. If you donot, excessive heat can build up andcause sudden tire failure.

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.

For convenience, the recommendedtire sizes and cold air pressures areon a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

For additional information aboutyour tires, see page .

The following chart shows therecommended cold tire pressures formost normal driving conditions andspeeds.

The compact spare tire pressure is:204Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure

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P185/70R14 87S 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4kgf/cm )

P185/70R14 87S 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1kgf/cm )

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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.

Your tires have wear indicatorsmolded into the tread. When thetread wears down, you will see aband 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide acrossthe tread. This shows there is lessthan 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread lefton the tire.

A tire this worn gives very littletraction on wet roads. You shouldreplace the tire if you can see threeor more tread wear indicators.

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 of these conditions.

Cuts, splits, or cracks in the sideof the tire. Replace the tire if youcan see fabric or cord.

Excessive tread wear.

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Improper wheel weights can damageyour vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Useonly Honda wheel weights f orbalancing.

Replace your tires with radial tires ofthe same size, load range, speedrating, and maximum cold tirepressure rating (as shown on thetire’s sidewall).

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.

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. The ABS works by comparing the

speed of the wheels. When replacingtires, use the same size originallysupplied with the vehicle. Tire sizeand construction can affect wheel

speed and may cause the system towork.

If you ever replace a wheel, makesure the new one matches thespecifications of the original.Replacement wheels are available atyour dealer.

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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.

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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.

If you mount snow tires on yourvehicle, make sure they are radialtires of the same size and load rangeas original tires. Mount snow tires onall four wheels. The tractionprovided by snow tires on dry roadsmay be lower than your original tires.Check with the tire dealer formaximum speed recommendations.

Because your vehicle 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 conditions orlocal laws. Make sure they are thecorrect size for your tires. Make link-type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.

Wheels:

Tires:

See page for information aboutDOT Tire Quality Grading, and page

for tire size and labelinginformation.

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.

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Traction devices that are the wrongsize 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 12 voltbattery monthly by looking at thetest indicator window. The label onthe battery explains the testindicator’s colors.

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 a

cloth or paper towel. Coat theterminals with grease to help preventfurther corrosion.

If additional battery maintenance isneeded, see your dealer or aqualified technician.

Battery posts,terminals, and related accessoriescontain lead and lead compounds.

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.

If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery isdisconnected or goes dead, the IMAbattery level gauge reading will notbe correct the next time you turn theignition switch to ON (II). It willshow less than the actual leveltemporarily. It will show the correctlevel after you drive for at least 30minutes.

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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.

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. Non-porous 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.

Leave the parking brake off. Putthe transmission in Reverse(manual) or Park (CVT).

Disconnect the 12 volt battery.

Reconnect the 12 volt battery anddrive your vehicle every month forabout 30 minutes. This will keepthe IMA battery charged and ingood condition.

If you store your vehicle for 1 year orlonger, have your dealer perform theinspections called for in the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)maintenance 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.

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This section covers the morecommon 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.

......................Compact Spare Tire . 176....................Changing a Flat Tire . 177

.............If the Engine Won’t Start . 182................................Jump Starting . 184

..............If the Engine Overheats . 186.........Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 188..........Charging System Indicator . 189

.......Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 190...............Brake System Indicator . 191

..............................................Fuses . 192..............................Fuse Locations . 195

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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.

Replace the tire when you can seethe 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.

Do not mount snow chains on thecompact spare tire.

Do not use your compact sparetire on another vehicle unless it isthe same make and model.

Use the compact spare tire as atemporary replacement only. Getyour regular tire repaired or replaced,and put it back on your vehicle assoon as you can.

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60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

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.

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 that isfar away from the traffic lanes.

Park the vehicle on firm, level andnon-slippery ground. Put thetransmission in Park (CVT) orReverse (manual). Apply theparking brake.

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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 nut wrench.

Place the jack under the jackingpoint nearest the tire you need tochange. 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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Use the extension and the wheelnut wrench as shown to raise thevehicle until the flat tire is off theground.

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.

Remove the wheel nuts, thenremove the flat tire. Handle thewheel nuts carefully; they may behot from driving. Place the flat tireon the ground with the outsidesurface facing up.

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Lower the vehicle to the groundand remove the jack.

Tighten the wheel nuts securely inthe same crisscross pattern. Havethe wheel nut torque checked atthe nearest automotive servicefacility.Tighten the wheel nuts to:

Remove the center cap beforestoring the flat tire in the trunkwell.

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.

Put on the spare tire. Put thewheel nuts back on finger-tight,then tighten them in a crisscrosspattern with the wheel nut wrenchuntil the wheel is firmly againstthe hub. Do not try to tightenthem fully.

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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.

Lower the trunk floor and trunkfloor mat, then close the trunk lid.

Store the center cap in the trunk.Make sure it does not getscratched or damaged.

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Loose items can fly around theinterior in a crash and couldseriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and toolssecurely before driving.

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 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:

Diagnosing why the engine won’tstart falls into two areas, dependingon what you hear when you turn thekey to START (III):

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).Turn on the headlights, and checktheir brightness. If the headlightsare very dim or do not come on atall, the battery is discharged. See

on page .

If the headlights dim noticeably orgo out when you try to start theengine, either the battery isdischarged or the connections arecorroded. Check the condition ofthe 12 volt battery and terminalconnections (see page ). Youcan then try jump starting thevehicle from a booster battery(see page ).

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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 instrument panelto blink rapidly (see page ).

Are you using the proper startingprocedure? Refer to

on page .

Do you have fuel? Check the fuelgauge; the low fuel indicator maynot be 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

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Although this seems like a simpleprocedure, you should take severalprecautions. Open the hood, and check the

physical condition of the 12 voltbattery. In very cold weather,check the condition of theelectrolyte. If it seems slushy orlike ice, do not try jump startinguntil it thaws.

You cannot start your vehicle with anautomatic transmission (CVT) bypushing or pulling it.

To jump start your vehicle:

The numbers in the illustration showyou the order to connect the jumpercables.

Connect one jumper cable to thepositive ( ) terminal on yourbattery. Connect the other end tothe positive ( ) terminal on thebooster battery.

Turn off all the electrical acces-sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,lights, etc. Put the transmission inNeutral or Park, and set theparking brake.

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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 extreme cold, theelectrolyte inside can f reeze.Attempting to jump start with a f rozenbattery can cause it to rupture.

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Start the vehicle. If the startermotor still operates slowly, checkthat the jumper cables have goodmetal-to-metal contact.

Keep the ends of the jumper cablesaway from each other and any metalon the vehicle until everything isdisconnected. Otherwise, you maycause an electrical short.

Connect the second jumper cableto the negative ( ) terminal onthe booster battery. Connect theother end to the metal projectionas 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.

If your vehicle’s 12 volt battery isdisconnected or goes dead, the IMAbattery level gauge reading will notbe correct the next time you turn theignition switch to ON (II). It willshow less than the actual leveltemporarily. It will show the correctlevel after you drive for at least 30minutes.

Once your vehicle is running,disconnect the negative cable fromyour vehicle, then from thebooster battery. Disconnect thepositive cable from your vehicle,then from the booster battery.

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If the 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.

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 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.

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 warning lights.

The reading on the vehicle’stemperature gauge should stay inthe midrange. If it climbs to the redmark, you should determine thereason (hot day, driving up a steephill, etc.).

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Steam and spray from anoverheated engine canseriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steamis coming out.

Driving with the temperature gaugereading at the red mark can causeserious damage to the engine.

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.

If you do not find an obvious leak,check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. Add coolantif the level is below the MIN mark.

If there was no coolant in thereserve tank, you may need to addcoolant to the radiator. Let theengine cool down until the readingreaches the middle of thetemperature gauge or lower,before checking 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 heat. 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

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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.

If necessary, add oil to bring thelevel back to the full mark on thedipstick (see page ).

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.

Safely pull off the road, and shutoff the engine. Turn on the hazardwarning indicators.

This indicator 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.

Start the engine, and watch the oilpressure indicator. If it does not goout within 10 seconds, turn off theengine. There is a mechanicalproblem that needs to be repairedbefore you can continue driving(see on page

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The engine running generates the oilpressure. When the Auto Idle Stop isactivated, the engine is stopped, theoil pressure is dropped, and the lowoil pressure indicator does not comeon.

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Running the engine with low oilpressure can cause serious mechanicaldamage almost immediately. Turn of fthe engine as soon as you can saf ely getthe vehicle stopped.

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If the Auto Idle Stop is active for anextended period, the chargingsystem indicator may come on. If ithappens, start the engine.

The charging system indicator mayalso come on if the Integrated MotorAssist (IMA) battery charge dropsbelow a desired level and the enginestarts to recharge the battery.

This indicator may blink after youstart the vehicle in the morningwhen the temperature is below 20°F ( 30°C). It will stop blinkingwhen the IMA battery warms up.

If the charging systemindicator comes on brightlywhen the engine is running,

the 12 volt battery is not beingcharged.

Immediately turn off all electricalaccessories. Try not to use otherelectrically operated controls such asthe power windows and rear windowdefogger. Keep the engine running;starting the engine will discharge thebattery rapidly.

Go to a service station or garagewhere you can get technicalassistance.

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If your vehicle battery has beendisconnected or gone dead, thesecodes are erased. It takes at leastthree days of driving under variousconditions to set the codes again.

If the indicator comes on repeatedly,even though it may turn off as youcontinue driving, have the vehiclechecked by the dealer as soon aspossible.

If the indicator comes onwhile driving, it means oneof the engine’s emissions

control systems may have a problem.Even though you may feel nodifference in your vehicle’sperformance, it can reduce your fueleconomy and cause increasedemissions. Continued operation maycause serious damage.

If you have recently refueled yourvehicle, the indicator coming oncould be due to a loose or missingfuel fill cap. Tighten the cap until itclicks at least three times.Tightening the cap will not turn theindicator off immediately; it takes atleast three days of normal driving.

To check if they are set, turn theignition switch to ON (II), withoutstarting the 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 ).

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.

This indicator may also come onalong with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.

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If you keep driving with theMalf unction Indicator Lamp on, youcan damage your vehicle’s emissionscontrols and the engine. Those repairsmay not be covered by your vehicle’swarranties.

The brake system indicator normallycomes on when you turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II), and as a reminderto check the parking brake. It willstay on if you do not fully release theparking brake.

If the brake system indicator comeson while driving, the brake fluid levelis probably low. Press lightly on thebrake pedal to see if it feels normal.If it does, check the brake fluid levelthe next time you stop at a servicestation (see page ).

If the fluid level is low, take yourvehicle to a dealer, and have thebrake system inspected for leaks orworn brake pads.

However, if the brake pedal does notfeel normal, you should takeimmediate action. A problem in one

part 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.

If the ABS indicator comes on withthe brake system indicator, haveyour vehicle inspected by yourdealer immediately.

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The vehicle’s fuses are contained inthree fuse boxes.

The primary and secondary under-hood fuse boxes are in the enginecompartment on the driver’s side.

The interior fuse box is underneaththe steering column. To open it, turnthe knobs as shown.

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Look for a burned wire inside thefuse. If it is burned, replace it withone of the spare fuses of the samerating or lower.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK(0). Make sure the headlights andall other accessories are off.

Remove the cover from the fusebox.

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, whichfuse or fuses control that device.Check those fuses first, but check allthe fuses before deciding that ablown fuse is the cause. Replace anyblown fuses, and check if the devicework.

Check each of the large fuses inthe primary under-hood fuse boxby looking through the top at thewire inside. Removing these fusesrequires a Phillips-headscrewdriver.

Check the smaller fuses in theunder-hood fuse boxes and all thefuses in the interior fuse box bypulling out each one with the fusepuller provided in the primaryunder-hood fuse box.

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When the audio system is disabled,the clock setting in the audio systemwill be canceled. You will need toreset the clock according to theinstructions in the audio systemsection on this owner’s manual.

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.

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

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Replacing a f use with one that has ahigher rating greatly increases thechances of damaging the electricalsystem. If you do not have areplacement f use with the proper ratingf or the circuit, install one with a lowerrating.

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If, due to damage, your vehicle mustbe towed with the front wheels onthe ground, do the following:

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 ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydangerous. There are two ways totow your vehicle.

The operatorloads your vehicle on the back of atruck.

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.

With the front wheels on the ground,it is best to tow the vehicle no fartherthan 50 miles (80 km), and keep thespeed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

If your vehicle is equipped with afront spoiler, remove it beforetowing so it is not damaged.

Automatic Transmission (CVT):

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Wheel-lif t Equipment

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Improper towing preparation willdamage the transmission. Follow theabove procedure exactly. If you cannotshif t the transmission or start theengine (automatic transmission), yourvehicle must be transported with thef ront wheels of f the ground.

Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by thebumpers will cause serious damage.The bumpers are not designed tosupport the vehicle’s weight.

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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The steering system can be damaged ifthe steering wheel is locked. Leave theignition switch in Accessory (I), andmake sure the steering wheel turnsf reely bef ore you begin towing.

The diagrams in this section giveyou the dimensions and capacities ofyour vehicle, and the locations of theidentification numbers. It alsoincludes information you shouldknow about your vehicle’s tires andemissions control systems.

................Identification Numbers . 200................................Specifications . 202

DOT Tire Quality Grading......................(U.S. Vehicles) . 204

Uniform Tire Quality..................................Grading . 204.................................Treadwear . 204

......................................Traction . 204.............................Temperature . 205

.................................Tire Labeling . 206

.......................Emissions Controls . 207.....................The Clean Air Act . 207

Crankcase Emissions Control....................................System . 207

Evaporative Emissions Control....................................System . 207

Onboard Refueling Vapor................................Recovery . 207

...Exhaust Emissions Controls . 208....................PGM-FI System . 208

Ignition Timing Control................................System . 208

Exhaust Gas Recirculation...................(EGR) System . 208

Three Way Catalytic...........................Converter . 208

....................Replacement Parts . 208..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 209

..............State Emissions Testing . 210

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Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers in various places.

The Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourdealer uses to register your vehiclefor warranty purposes. It is alsonecessary for licensing and insuringyour vehicle. The easiest place tofind the VIN is on a plate fastened tothe top of the dashboard. You cansee it by looking through thewindshield on the driver’s side. It isalso on the Certification labelattached to the driver’s doorjamb,and is stamped on the enginecompartment bulkhead. The VIN isalso provided in bar code on theCertification label.

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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.

The IMA Motor Number is stampedon the motor housing.

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ENGINE NUMBER

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Dimensions

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174.8 in (4,440 mm)67.5 in (1,715 mm)56.3 in (1,430 mm)103.1 in (2,620 mm)57.9 in (1,470 mm)57.9 in (1,470 mm)

2.87 x 3.15 in (73.0 x 80.0 mm)82 cu-in (1.339 cm )

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13.2 US gal (50 )11.9 US gal (45 )

1.08 US gal (4.1 )1.06 US gal (4.0 )

1.37 US gal (5.2 )1.35 US gal (5.1 )

3.4 US qt (3.2 )3.2 US qt (3.0 )4.0 US qt (3.8 )1.6 US qt (1.5 )1.7 US qt (1.6 )3.4 US qt (3.2 )5.7 US qt (5.4 )

4.8 US qt (4.5 )2.6 US qt (2.5 )

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Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.

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Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC4-cylinder gasoline engine

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Air Conditioning

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Fuses

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HFC-134a (R-134a)17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)

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Headlights

Front Parking/Front turnsignal/side marker lightsRear turn signal lightsBrake/Taillights/Rear sidemarker lightsBack-up lightsTaillightsHigh-mount brake lightLicense plate lightsCeiling lightSpotlightsTrunk light

See page 195 or the fuse boxcover.

See page 196 or the fuse labelattached to the inside of the fusebox door under the steeringcolumn.

FrontRearFrontRearFront

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All passenger car tires must conformto Federal Safety Requirements inaddition to these grades.

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.

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.

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 passenger cartires must meet under the FederalMotor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B and A representhigher levels of performance on thelaboratory test wheel than theminimum required by law.

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, eitherseparately or in combination, cancause heat buildup and possible tirefailure.

Temperature A, B, C

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The tires that came on your vehiclehave a number of markings. Thoseyou should be aware of are describedbelow.

Rim diameter in inches.

Load index (a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry).

Speed symbol (analphabetical code indicatingthe maximum speed rating).

Whenever tires are replaced, theyshould be replaced with tires of thesame size. The following is anexample of tire size with anexplanation of what each componentmeans.

Tire construction code (Rindicates radial).

Aspect ratio (the tire’s sectionheight as a percentage of itswidth).

Tire width in millimeters.

Vehicle type (P indicatespassenger vehicle).

Tire Identification Number (TIN) isa group of numbers and letters thatlook like the following example TIN.

This indicates that the tiremeets all requirements ofthe U.S. Department ofTransportation.

Manufacturer’sidentification mark.

Tire type code.

Date of manufacture.

Max Press The maximum airpressure the tire can hold.

Max Load The maximum load thetire can carry at maximum airpressure.

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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

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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.

In Canada, Honda vehicles complywith the Canadian emissionrequirements, as specified in anagreement with EnvironmentCanada, at the time they aremanufactured.

Your vehicle has a positivecrankcase ventilation system. Thiskeeps gasses that build up in theengine’s crankcase from going intothe atmosphere. The positive

crankcase ventilation valve routesthem from the crankcase back to theintake manifold. They are thendrawn into the engine and burned.

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.

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.

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Crankcase Emissions ControlSystem

Onboard Refueling VaporRecovery

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The exhaust emissions controlsinclude four systems: PGM-FI,ignition timing control, exhaust gasrecirculation and three way catalyticconverter. These four systems worktogether to control the engine’scombustion and minimize theamount of HC, CO, and NOx thatcomes out the tailpipe. The exhaustemissions control systems areseparate from the crankcase andevaporative emissions controlsystems.

This system constantly adjusts theignition timing, reducing the amountof HC, CO, and NOx produced.

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 newHonda replacement parts or theirequivalent for repairs. Using lowerquality 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.

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)system takes some of the exhaustgas and routes it back into the intakemanifold. Adding exhaust gas to theair/fuel mixture reduces the amountof NOx produced when the fuel isburned.

The PGM-FI System uses sequentialmultiport fuel injection.It has three subsystems: air intake,engine control, and fuel control. Thetransmission control module (TCM)in automatic transmission (CVT)vehicles or the engine controlmodule (ECM) in manualtransmission vehicles uses varioussensors to determine how much air

is going into the engine. It thencontrols how much fuel to injectunder all operating conditions.

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PGM-FI System

Ignition Timing Control System

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)System

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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.

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.

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.

Have your vehicle diagnosed andrepaired if it is misfiring, back-firing, stalling, or otherwise notrunning properly.

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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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 retesting bydoing the following.

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,but not completely, full (around3/4).

Make sure the vehicle has beenparked with the engine off for 8hours or more.

Make sure the ambienttemperature is between 20° and95°F.

Without touching the acceleratorpedal, start the engine, and let itidle for 20 seconds.

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 (about 3 minutes).

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 (CVT) or 5th (M/T). Do not use

the 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).

If the testing facility determines thereadiness codes are still not set, seeyour dealer.

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.

Testing of Readiness Codes

State Emissions Testing

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....Customer Service Information . 212....................Warranty Coverages . 213

Reporting Safety Defects..........................(U.S. Vehicles) . 214

.....................Authorized Manuals . 215

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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 general managercan help. Almost all problems aresolved 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 vehicle

Date of purchase

Mileage on your vehicle

Your name, address, and tele-phone number

A detailed description of theproblem

Name of the dealer who sold thevehicle to you

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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, PR 00919-0816

Tel: (787) 250-4327

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Your new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:

covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions controlsystems, and accessories, againstdefects in materials andworkmanship.

these twowarranties cover your vehicle’semissions control systems. Time,mileage, and coverage areconditional. Please read yourwarranty manual for exactinformation.

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 the2005 Honda Warranty Informationbooklet that came with your vehiclefor precise information on warrantycoverages. Your vehicle’s originaltires are covered by theirmanufacturer. Tire warranty infor-mation is in a separate booklet.

provides proratedcoverage for a replacement batterypurchased from your dealer.

Please refer to the 2005 WarrantyManual that came with your vehicle.

this warranty gives upto 100 percent credit toward areplacement battery.

Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners

Canadian Owners

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emissions Control Systems DefectsWarranty and EmissionsPerformance Warranty

Seat Belt Limited Warranty

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Accessory Limited Warranty

Replacement Parts LimitedWarranty

Replacement Muffler LifetimeLimited Warranty

Replacement Battery LimitedWarranty

Original Equipment Battery LimitedWarranty

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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.

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BatteryCharging System

...........................Indicator . 54, 189............................Jump Starting . 184

..............................Maintenance . 173............................Specifications . 203

..............................Before Driving . 111....................................Belts, Seat . 8, 18

.............................Beverage Holder . 83..................................Booster Seats . 42

Brakes...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 139

.............Break-in, New Linings . 112....................Bulb Replacement . 161

...........................................Fluid . 158.........................................Parking . 81

.................System Indicator . 54, 191........................Wear Indicators . 138

.............................Braking System . 138.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 112

..Brightness Control, Instruments . 67........................Brights, Headlights . 66

Bulb Replacement..........................Back-up Lights . 162

..............................Brake Lights . 161................Front Parking Lights . 160

........Front Side Marker Lights . 160.................................Headlights . 159

.........High-mount Brake Light . 163

.........Rear Side Marker Lights . 161............................Specifications . 203

....................................Accessories . 119ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

.......................................Position) . 72...............Accessory Power Socket . 83

....................Additives, Engine Oil . 151...............................Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21

...Airbags, Additional Information . 21

...Additional Safety Precautions . 26.............................Airbag Service . 26


..How the SRS Indicator Works . 25How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 22...How Your Side Airbags Work . 24

........................SRS Components . 21................Air Conditioning System . 86

.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 168..................High Speed Driving . 169

.........................Normal Driving . 169......................................Antifreeze . 153

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)...............................Indicator . 54, 139

...................................Operation . 139

..............Anti-theft, Audio System . 106Anti-theft Steering Column

..............................................Lock . 72..................................Audio System . 93........................Auto Idle Stop . 129, 135

...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19.............Automatic Speed Control . 108

.Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 131..........................Capacity, Fluid . 202

...............Checking Fluid Level . 156.......................................Shifting . 132

Shift Lever Position...............................Indicators . 131

................Shift Lever Positions . 131....................Shift Lock Release . 134

Index

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Bulb Replacement....................Turn Signal Lights . 160

..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 159

............................Capacities Chart . 202.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45

.............................Carrying Cargo . 121Cassette Player

............................................Care . 105...................................Operation . 103

..............CAUTION, Explanation of . ii.........................................CD Care . 100

.....................................CD Changer . 99.....CD Changer Error Messages . 102

.........CD Player Error Messages . 101.........................................CD Player . 98

....................................Ceiling Light . 84........................Certification Label . 200

............................................Chains . 172....................Changing a Flat Tire . 177

Changing Oil........................................How to . 151......................................When to . 145

...Charging System Indicator . 54, 189

............Checklist, Before Driving . 126.....................................Child Safety . 27

..............................Booster Seats . 42...................................Child Seats . 34

.....Important Safety Reminders . 27..........................................Infants . 32

............................Large Children . 41.........................................LATCH . 36

...........................Lower Anchors . 36......................Risks with Airbags . 28

.............................Small Children . 33.........................................Tethers . 40

.........Where Should a Child Sit? . 28..................Childproof Door Locks . 73

.........................Clock, Setting the . 107...................................Clutch Fluid . 158

........................CO in the Exhaust . 207............Cold Weather, Starting in . 127

..............................Compact Spare . 176...............Consumer Information . 212

.............Controls, Instruments and . 49Coolant

........................................Adding . 153....................................Checking . 116

.........................Proper Solution . 153...................Temperature Gauge . 63

Crankcase Emissions Control........................................System . 207

................Cruise Control Indicator . 56............Cruise Control Operation . 108

.................Cup (Beverage) Holder . 83..........Customer Relations Office . 212

................DANGER, Explanation of . ii...................................Dashboard . 3, 50

................Daytime Running Lights . 66Daytime Running Lights

.......................................Indicator . 57.................................Dead Battery . 184

............Defects, Reporting Safety . 214..........................Defog and Defrost . 90

................Defogger, Rear Window . 68

................Defrosting the Windows . 90....................................Dimensions . 202

...............Dimming the Headlights . 66Dipstick

..........Automatic Transmission . 156..................................Engine Oil . 116

..........................Directional Signals . 66........Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 138

Index

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.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 153Doors

..............Locking and Unlocking . 73......................Power Door Locks . 73

..........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204Downshifting, Manual

.............................Transmission . 128...........Driver and Passenger Safety . 5

...........................................Driving . 127....................................Economy . 117

..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 165

..............................Economy, Fuel . 117......Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55

..................................Emergencies . 175............................Jump Starting . 184

.......................................Towing . 197.............Hazard Warning Button . 67

.............Battery, Jump Starting . 184...........Brake System Indicator . 191

................Changing a Flat Tire . 177.....Charging System Indicator . 189

..................Checking the Fuses . 192.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 188

...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 190..................Overheated Engine . 186

...........................Emergency Brake . 81......................Emergency Flashers . 67

......................Emergency Towing . 197............Emergency Trunk Opener . 74

.......................Emissions Controls . 207.............Emissions Testing, State . 210

Engine....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 63

......Engine Speed Limiter . 128, 133.........................If It Won’t Start . 182

Malfunction Indicator................................Lamp . 54, 190

........Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 188

..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 150...............................Overheating . 186

............................Specifications . 202.......................................Starting . 127

.Evaporative Emissions Controls . 207...............................Exhaust Fumes . 45

Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................Belts by . 16

.....................................Fan, Interior . 88.........................................Features, . 85

....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 113Filters

.........................Dust and Pollen . 165...............................................Oil . 151

.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 177

Fluids..........Automatic Transmission . 156

..........................................Brake . 158.........................................Clutch . 158

..............Manual Transmission . 157..................Windshield Washer . 155

FM Stereo Radio.....................................Reception . 96

..........................Four-way Flashers . 67..............................Front Airbags . 9, 21

........................................Front Seat . 77......................................Adjusting . 77

.....................................Airbags . 9, 21

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.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 159..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 67

Headlights........................................Aiming . 159

............Daytime Running Lights . 66..................High Beam Indicator . 56

........................Reminder Beeper . 66........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 159

...................................Turning on . 66..............................Head Restraints . 78

.......................Heating and Cooling . 86.............High Altitude, Starting at . 127

.................High-Low Beam Switch . 66..............High-mount Brake Light . 163

.......................Hood, Opening the . 115..................................................Horn . 64

...........................Hydraulic Clutch . 158

...Identification Number, Vehicle . 200Ignition

..............................................Keys . 70...........................................Switch . 72

............Timing Control System . 208...................................................IMA . 55

.........Important Safety Precautions . 6.........................................Indicators . 53

...................Auto Idle Stop . 130, 136..............ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 54

Brake (Parking and Brake............................System) . 54, 191

................Charging System . 54, 189.............................Cruise Control . 56

DRL (Daytime Running......................................Lights) . 57

.Electric Power Steering (EPS) . 55...................................High Beam . 56

...............................................IMA . 55........Key (Immobilizer System) . 55

......................................Low Fuel . 56................Low Oil Pressure . 54, 188

...............Maintenance Required . 58.......................................Seat Belt . 53

...........................Side Airbag Off . 53...............................................SRS . 53

Turn Signal and Hazard...................................Warning . 56

..............................Washer Level . 56

.................................................Fuel . 112......................Fill Door and Cap . 113

...........................................Gauge . 61................Octane Requirement . 112

.....................Low Fuel Indicator . 56........................Tank, Filling the . 113

.....................Fuses, Checking the . 192

...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 117.........................................Gasoline . 112

.....................Low Fuel Indicator . 56...........................................Gauge . 61

................Octane Requirement . 112....................................Refueling . 113

................Gas Station Procedures . 113Gauges

...Engine Coolant Temperature . 63...............................................Fuel . 61

Gearshift Lever Positions..........Automatic Transmission . 131

..............Manual Transmission . 128........................................Glove Box . 83

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.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 52...............................Infant Restraint . 32

Infant Seats......LATCH Anchorage System . 36

...........................Lower Anchors . 36

...........................Tether Anchors . 40...................Inflation, Proper Tire . 168..................High Speed Driving . 169

.........................Normal Driving . 169...................................Inside Mirror . 80

.............................Inspection, Tire . 170............................Instrument Panel . 52

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 53........Instrument Panel Brightness . 67

.................................Interior Lights . 84........................................Introduction . i

.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 178.......................................Jack, Tire . 178

................................Jump Starting . 184

..................................................Keys . 70

.......................Label, Certification . 200.................Lane Change, Signaling . 66

..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 18...........LATCH Anchorage System . 36

Lights....................Bulb Replacement . 159

.......................................Indicator . 51.........................................Parking . 66

..................................Turn Signal . 66....................................Load Limits . 122

......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72Locks

.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 72............................Fuel Fill Door . 113

.................................Power Door . 73...........................................Trunk . 74

........................Low Coolant Level . 116.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 56

................................Lower Anchors . 36...Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 128

...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 188...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 202

.........................................Luggage . 121

..................................Maintenance . 141Owner’s Maintenance

...................................Checks . 144.................................Record . 147-148

......................Required Indicator . 58..........................................Safety . 142

.............................Schedule . 143-146.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 54, 190

...................Manual Transmission . 128........Manual Transmission Fluid . 157

..........................Meters, Gauges .51, 59..........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 80

...............Modifying Your Vehicle . 120

...................Neutral Gear Position . 133..................New Vehicle Break-in . 112

.....................Normal Shift Speeds . 130...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i

...............Numbers, Identification . 200

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..Octance Requirement, Gasoline .112.........................................Odometer . 60

................................Odometer,Trip . 60Oil

........................Change, How to . 151......................Change, When to . 145......................Checking Engine . 116..............Pressure Indicator . 54, 188

Selecting Proper Viscosity......................................Chart . 150

...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 72Onboard Refueling Vapor

....................................Recovery . 207..............................Outside Mirrors . 80

....................Overheating, Engine . 186....Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 144

..............Panel Brightness Control . 67........................Park Gear Position . 132

...........................................Parking . 137.................................Parking Brake . 81

Parking Brake and Brake.................System Indicator . 54, 191

.................................Parking Lights . 66..Parking Over Things that Burn . 137

.............................PGM-FI System . 208............................Playing the Radio . 93

....................................Playing a CD . 98..........................Power Door Locks . 73

..................Power Socket Location . 82..............................Power Windows . 79

.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11...Additional Safety Precautions . 17

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 16........................Protecting Children . 27

.....................General Guidelines . 27...........................Protecting Infants . 32

.............Protecting Small Children . 33.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 34....................Installing a Child Seat . 35

...........Protecting Larger Children . 41

...................Radiator Overheating . 186..............Radio/CD/Sound System . 93

...................Readiness Codes . 190, 210Rear Lights, Bulb

......................Replacement . 161, 162............................Rear View Mirror . 80

.................Rear Window Defogger . 68................Reclining the Seat-backs . 77

.........Recommended Shift Points . 130........................................Refueling . 113

.......................Reminder Indicators . 51

.......................Remote Transmitter . 75Replacement Information

..............Dust and Pollen Filter . 165................Engine Oil and Filter . 151

.................................Floor Mats . 165..........................................Fuses . 192

................................Light Bulbs . 159....................................Schedule . 143...................................Seat Belts . 164

...........................................Tires . 167.............................Wiper Blades . 166

Replacing Seat Belts After a............................................Crash . 20

Reserve Tank, Engine...............................Coolant . 116, 153

...............................Restraint, Child . 27..................Reverse Gear Position . 133

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................................Rotation, Tire . 171

..................................Safety Belts . 8, 18.........Safety Defects, Reporting . 214

.................................Safety Features . 7...........................................Airbags . 9

.......................................Seat Belts . 8.............Safety Labels, Location of . 46

...............................Safety Messages . ii.....................................Seat Belts . 8, 18

...............Additional Information . 18Automatic Seat Belt

...............................Tensioners . 19................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 18

........................Maintenance . 20, 164Reminder Indicator and

................................Beeper . 18, 53...................System Components . 18

...............Use During Pregnancy . 16Wearing a Lap/Shoulder

.....................................Belt . 14, 18........................Seats, Adjusting the . 77

...............................Serial Number . 200....................Service Intervals . 145-146

...........................Service Manual . 215.........Service Station Procedures . 113

..........................Setting the Clock . 107...Shift Lever Position Indicators . 131

........................Shift Lock Release . 134................................Side Airbags . 9, 24

..........................Off Indicator . 26, 53Side Marker Lights, Bulb

..............................Replacement . 161...............................Signaling Turns . 66

.....................................Snow Tires . 172..................................Sound System . 93

Spare Tire......................................Inflating . 168

............................Specifications . 203................................Specifications . 202................................Speed Control . 108

.........................................Spotlights . 84..........SRS, Additional Information . 21

...Additional Safety Precautions . 26.............................Airbag Service . 26


How the SRS Indicator.......................................Works . 25

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

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 24........................SRS Components . 21

.............................SRS Indicator . 25, 53....START (Ignition Key Position) . 72

..............State Emissions Testing . 210.......................Starting the Engine . 127

In Cold Weather at High..................................Altitude . 127

................With a Dead Battery . 184........Steam Coming from Engine . 186

Steering Wheel..................................Adjustment . 69

.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 72.....................Stereo Sound System . 93

....................Storing Your Vehicle . 174Supplemental Restraint

..................................System . 9, 21

......................................Servicing . 26.........................SRS Indicator . 25, 53

...................System Components . 21..................................Synthetic Oil . 151

Index

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Taillights, Changing..........................................Bulbs . 161

.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 175....................................Tape Player . 103

Technical Descriptions......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204.....Emissions Control Systems . 207

..........State Emissions Testing . 210Three Way Catalytic

...............................Converter . 209.................................Tire Labeling . 206

.......................Temperature Gauge . 63..............Tether Anchorage Points . 40

............................Theft Protection . 106..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 209

..................Tilt the Steering Wheel . 69..........................Time, Setting the . 107

....................................Tire Chains . 172.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 177

...........................Tire Information . 204...............................................Tires . 167

..............................Air Pressure . 168.........................Checking Wear . 170..........................Compact Spare . 176

......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204......................................Inflation . 168

..................................Inspection . 170..............................Maintenance . 170

...................................Replacing . 171......................................Rotating . 171

...........................................Snow . 172............................Specifications . 203

................................Tire Chains . 172...................Tools, Tire Changing . 177

Towing.....................................A Trailer . 140

..................Emergency Towing . 197...........................Traction Devices . 172

TransmissionChecking Fluid Level,

..............................Automatic . 156Checking Fluid Level,

...................................Manual . 157..................Fluid Selection . 156, 157

..............Identification Number . 201.............Shifting the Automatic . 131

..................Shifting the Manual . 128.....................................Treadwear . 204.......................................Trip Meter . 60

................................................Trunk . 74

........................................Opening . 74...................Open Monitor Light . 56

....................................Turn Signals . 66

Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................of the . 175

....Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 204........................Unleaded Gasoline . 112

.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 153

..................................Vanity Mirror . 82.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 122

......................Vehicle Dimensions . 202....Vehicle Identification Number . 200

.............................Vehicle Storage . 174........................................Ventilation . 89

.................................................VIN . 200..................................Viscosity, Oil . 150

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............WARNING, Explanation of ...........Warning Labels, Location of .46

..................Warranty Coverrages .213Washer, Windshield

........Checking the Fluid Level . 155.......................................Indicator . 56.....................................Operation . 65

Wheels...............Adjusting the Steering . 69............Alignment and Balance . 170

..........................Compact Spare . 176......................................Wrench . 178

Windows..................Operating the Power . 79

...........................Rear, Defogger . 68Windshield

.......................................Cleaning . 65.....................................Defroster . 90

.......................................Washers . 65Wipers, Windshield

.......................Changing Blades . 166.....................................Operation . 65

....................................Worn Tires . 170.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 197

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

Recommended Engine Oil:

Brake Fluid:

Tire Pressure (measured cold):

Automatic Transmission Fluid(CVT):

Manual Transmission Fluid: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

13.2 US gal (50 )

3.4 US qt (3.2 )

11.9 US gal (45 )

Unleaded gasoline, pump octanenumber of 86 or higher.

API Premium grade 0W-20detergent oil (see page ).

Oil change capacity (includingfilter):

Honda Heavy Duty Brake FluidDOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 orDOT 4 brake fluid as a temporaryreplacement (see page ).

Use Honda ATF-Z1 (AutomaticTransmission Fluid) only

3.4 US qt (3.2 )Capacity:

Front/Rear:

Spare Tire:Honda Manual TransmissionFluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30or 10W-40 motor oil as atemporary replacement (see page

).

Capacity (including differential):1.6 US qt (1.5 )

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