2005 Civic

2005 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance..................................................................................................................... 4
Driver and Passenger Safety .............................................................................................................. 7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection
Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................. 51
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column
Features ..............................................................................................................................................87
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink
Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 121
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading
Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 133
Engine and transmission operation
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 145
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage
Taking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................................................... 181
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses
Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 205
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 221
Warranty and contact information
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 225
How to order
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures
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Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda Civic was a wise investment. As you read this manual, you will
It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so property, or the environment.
you can refer to it at any time.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights WARNING: This product
and responsibilities. contains or emits chemicals
known to the State of California to
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual cause cancer and birth defects or
helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. other reproductive harm.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda
dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to Event Data Recorders
your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns. This vehicle is equipped with one or
more recording devices commonly
referred to as event data recorders
or sensing and diagnostic modules.
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A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
is very important. And operating this including:
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility. Safety Labels − on the vehicle.
Safety Messages − preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
To help you make informed three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
decisions about safety, we have These signal words mean:
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
this manual. This information alerts HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
hazards associated with operating or instructions.
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement. Safety Headings − such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
Safety Section − such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
Instructions − how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information − please read it
carefully.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
DASH LIGHTS (P. 53) AIRBAGS

GAUGES (P. 61) (P. 11, 23)
POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P. 72)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 80)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

(P. 123) HOOD RELEASE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE (P. 138) (P. 88)
(P. 73) (P. 124) MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P. 136)
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

(P. 65) (P. 67)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 64)
MOONROOF
(P. 81)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P. 92)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 115)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 117) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P. 67)
MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES

(P. 82) (P. 68) (P. 117)
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Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important 6. Maintain a Proper Sitting All Children Should Sit in the
information about how to protect Position ................................. 17 Back Seat .................................. 31
yourself and your passengers. It Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 The Passenger’s Front Airbag
shows you how to use seat belts. It Additional Safety Precautions .... 19 Poses Serious Risks................. 31

explains how your airbags work. And Additional Information About Your If You Must Drive with Several
it tells you how to properly restrain Seat Belts .................................. 20 Children .................................... 33
infants and children in your vehicle. Seat Belt System Components ... 20 If a Child Requires Close
Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 20 Attention ................................... 33
Automatic Seat Belt Additional Safety Precautions .... 34
Tensioners ................................ 21 Protecting Infants and Small
Seat Belt Maintenance ................ 21 Children .................................... 35
Additional Information About Protecting Infants ........................ 35
Your Airbags ............................ 23 Protecting Small Children .......... 36
Airbag System Components ....... 23 Selecting a Child Seat ...................... 37
How Your Front Airbags Installing a Child Seat ..................... 38
Important Safety Precautions .......... 8 Work.......................................... 24 With LATCH ................................ 39
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features........ 9 How Your Side Airbags Work.... 26 With a Seat Belt ........................... 41
Seat Belts ...................................... 10 How the SRS Indicator Works ... 27 With a Tether ............................... 42
Airbags .......................................... 11 How the Side Airbag Cutoff Protecting Larger Children ............ 44
Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 12 Indicator Works ....................... 28 Checking Seat Belt Fit ................ 44
1. Close and Lock the Doors ...... 12 Airbag Service .............................. 28 Using a Booster Seat ................... 45
2. Adjust the Front Seats ............ 12 Additional Safety Precautions .... 29 When Can a Larger Child Sit in
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............. 14 Protecting Children−General Front .......................................... 45
4. Adjust the Head Restraints .... 15 Guidelines ................................. 30 Additional Safety Precautions .... 46
5. Fasten and Position the All Children Must Be Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 47
Seat Belts .............................. 15 Restrained ................................ 30 Safety Labels .................................... 48
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Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed
recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in
section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
The recommendations on this page occupants who sit too close to them, the higher the speed, the greater the
are the ones we consider to be the or are not properly restrained. risk, but serious injuries can also
most important. Infants, young children, and short occur at lower speeds. Never drive
adults are at the greatest risk. Be faster than is safe for current
Always Wear Your Seat Belt sure to follow all instructions and conditions, regardless of the
A seat belt is your best protection in warnings in this manual. maximum speed posted.
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts, Don’t Drink and Drive Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
not replace them. So even though Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even Condition
your vehicle is equipped with airbags, one drink can reduce your ability to Having a tire blowout or a
make sure you and your passengers respond to changing conditions, and mechanical failure can be extremely
always wear your seat belts, and your reaction time gets worse with hazardous. To reduce the possibility
wear them properly (see page 15 ). every additional drink. So don’t drink of such problems, check your tire
and drive, and don’t let your friends pressures and condition frequently,
Restrain All Children drink and drive, either. and perform all regularly scheduled
Children age 12 and under should maintenance (see page 148 ).
ride properly restrained in a back
seat. Infants and small children
should be restrained in a child seat.
Larger children should use a booster
and a lap/shoulder belt until they
can use the belt properly without a
booster (see page 30 − 46 ).
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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many

(10) (1) (3) (4) (6) features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
(8) during a crash.

(7) (8)
Some features do not require any
action on your part. These include a
(5) strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger
compartment; front and rear crush
zones; a collapsible steering column;
(2) and tensioners that tighten the front
seat belts in a crash.
(9)
(7) (11) However, you and your passengers
can’t take full advantage of these
(1) Safety Cage features unless you remain sitting in
(2) Crush Zone a proper position and always wear
(2) (3) Seats & Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints your seat belts. In fact, some safety
(5) Collapsible Steering Column features can contribute to injuries if
(6) Seat Belts they are not used properly.
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(On some models) The following pages explain how you
(9) Seat Belt Tensioners can take an active role in protecting
(10) Door Locks yourself and your passengers.
(11) Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners
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Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown

Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle
belts in all seating positions. Not wearing a seat belt properly and against other occupants.
increases the chance of serious
Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out
an indicator on the instrument panel though your vehicle has airbags. of the vehicle.
to remind you and your passengers
to fasten your seat belts. Be sure you and your Help keep you in a good position
passengers always wear seat should the airbags ever deploy. A
Why Wear Seat Belts belts and wear them properly. good position reduces the risk of
Seat belts are the single most injury from an inflating airbag and
effective safety device for adults and allows you to get the best
larger children. (Infants and smaller When properly worn, seat belts: advantage from the airbag.
children must be properly restrained
in child seats.) Keep you connected to the vehicle Of course, seat belts cannot
so you can take advantage of the completely protect you in every
Not wearing a seat belt properly vehicle’s built-in safety features. crash. But in most cases, seat belts
increases the chance of serious can reduce your risk of serious
injury or death in a crash, even Help protect you in almost every injury.
though your vehicle has airbags. type of crash, including frontal,
side, and rear impacts and What You Should Do:
In addition, most states and all rollovers. Always wear your seat belt, and
Canadian provinces require you to make sure you wear it properly.
wear seat belts.
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Airbags The most important things you need

to know about your airbags are:
Airbags do not replace seat belts.

They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
Airbags offer no protection in rear
impacts, or minor frontal or side
collisions.
Airbags can pose hazards. To do
their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So while
airbags help save lives, they can
cause minor injuries or more
Your vehicle has a Supplemental Only models equipped with side airbags. serious or even fatal injuries if
Restraint System (SRS) with front Your vehicle also has side airbags to occupants are not properly
airbags to help protect the heads and help protect the upper torso of the restrained or sitting properly.
chests of the driver and a front seat driver or a front seat passenger
passenger during a moderate to during a moderate to severe side What you should do: Always wear
severe frontal collision (see page impact. (See page 26 for more your seat belt properly, and sit
23 for more information on how information on how your side airbags upright, and as far back from the
your front airbags work). work.) steering wheel while allowing full
control of the vehicle. A front
passenger should move their seat as
far back from the dashboard as
possible.
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Protecting Adults and Teens
The rest of this section gives more 1.Close and Lock the Doors 2.Adjust the Front Seats
detailed information about how you After everyone has entered the
can maximize your safety. vehicle, be sure the doors are closed
and locked.
Remember however, that no safety
system can prevent all injures or Locking the doors reduces the
deaths that can occur in severe crash, chance of someone being thrown out
even when seat belts are properly of the vehicle during a crash and it
worn and the airbags deploy. helps prevent passengers from
accidentally opening and falling out.
Introduction
The following pages provide Locking the doors also helps prevent
instructions on how to properly an outsider from unexpectedly
protect the driver, adult passengers, opening a door when you come to a
and teenage children who are large stop. Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
enough and mature enough to drive rear as possible while allowing you to
or ride in the front. See page 72 for how to lock the maintain full control of the vehicle.
doors. Have a front passenger adjust their
See pages 30 − 34 for important seat as far to the rear as possible.
guidelines on how to properly
protect infants, small children, and If you sit too close to the steering
larger children who ride in your wheel or dashboard, you can be
vehicle. seriously injured by an inflating front
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
Administration and Transport rock it back and forth to make sure
Canada recommend that drivers Sitting too close to a front the seat is locked into position. See
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) airbag can result in serious page 76 for how to adjust the front

between the center of the steering injury or death if the front seats.
wheel and the chest. airbags inflate.
If you cannot get far enough away Always sit as far back from the
from the steering wheel and still front airbags as possible.
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
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3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining a seat-back so that the

shoulder part of the belt no longer
rests against the occupant’s chest Reclining the seat-back too far
reduces the protective capability of can result in serious injury or
the belt. It also increases the chance death in a crash.
of sliding under the belt in a crash
and being seriously injured. The Adjust the seat-back to an
farther a seat-back is reclined, the upright position, and sit well
greater the risk of injury. back in the seat.
See page 76 for how to adjust the

seat-backs.
Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a

comfortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-

backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comfortable, upright
position.
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4.Adjust the Head Restraints 5.Fasten and Position the Seat

Belts
Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle,
restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the

effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched. Also check
seriously injured in a crash. that the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious
Make sure head restraints are injuries in a crash.
in place and positioned properly
before driving.
Properly adjusted head restraints

will help protect occupants from
Adjust the driver’s head restraint so whiplash and other crash injuries.
the back of your head rests against
the center of the restraint. See page 77 for how to adjust the
head restraints.
Have passengers with adjustable
head restraints adjust their restraints
properly as well. Taller persons
should adjust their restraint as high
as possible.
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Improperly positioning the seat

belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are

properly positioned before
driving.
If the seat belt touches or crosses

your neck, or if it crosses your arm
Position the lap part of the belt as instead of your shoulder, you need to The front seats have adjustable seat
low as possible across your hips, adjust the seat belt anchor height. belt anchors. To adjust the height of
then pull up on the shoulder part of an anchor, press and hold the release
the belt so the lap part fits snugly. If necessary, pull up on the belt again buttons and slide the anchor up or
This lets your strong pelvic bones to remove any slack, then check that down as needed (it has four
take the force of a crash and reduces the belt rests across the center of positions).
the chance of internal injuries. your chest and over your shoulder.
This spreads the forces of a crash
over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
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Never place the shoulder portion of a 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting Sitting improperly can increase the
lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position chance of injury during a crash. For
behind your back. This could cause After all occupants have adjusted example, if an occupant slouches,
very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and put on seat belts, it is lies down, turns sideways, sits

very important that they continue to forward, leans forward or sideways,
If a seat belt does not seem to work sit upright, well back in their seats, or puts one or both feet up, the
properly, it may not protect the with their feet on the floor, until the chance of injury during a crash is
occupant in a crash. vehicle is parked and the engine is greatly increased.
No one should sit in a seat with an off.
inoperative seat belt. Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your dealer check the belt as
soon as possible.
See page 20 for additional

information about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.
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In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit
position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far
seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full
by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle. When riding
vehicle or being struck by an as a front passenger, adjust the seat
inflating front airbag. as far back as possible.
This will reduce the risk of injuries

to both you and your unborn child
Sitting improperly or out of that can be caused by a crash or an
position can result in serious inflating front airbag.
injury or death in a crash.
Each time you have a checkup, ask
Always sit upright, well back in your doctor if it’s okay for you to
the seat, with your feet on the If you are pregnant, the best way to drive.
floor. protect yourself and your unborn
child when driving or riding in a
vehicle is to always wear a seat belt,
and keep the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across the hips.
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Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do
Two people should never use the between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near
same seat belt. If they do, they airbag. Carrying hard or sharp a front door. If a side airbag
could be very seriously injured in a objects on your lap, or driving with inflates, a cup holder or other hard

crash. a pipe or other sharp object in object attached on or near the
your mouth, can result in injuries door could be propelled inside the
Do not put any accessories on seat if your front airbag inflates. vehicle and hurt someone.
belts. Devices intended to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the Do not attach or place objects on Keep your hands and arms away
shoulder part of a seat belt can the front airbag covers. Objects on from the airbag covers. If your
reduce the protective capability of the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’ hands or arms are close to an
the belt and increase the chance of could interfere with the proper airbag cover, they could be injured
serious injury in a crash. operation of the airbags or be if the airbag inflates.
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt restrain your body.

Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap/shoulder belt goes over
shoulder belts in all five seating your shoulder, across your chest, The seat belts in all positions except
positions. The front seat belts are and across your hips. the driver’s have an additional
also equipped with automatic seat locking mechanism that must be
belt tensioners. To fasten the belt, insert the latch activated to secure a child seat (see
plate into the buckle, then tug on the page 41 ).
The seat belt system belt to make sure the buckle is
includes an indicator on the latched (see page 15 for how to If the shoulder part of the belt is
instrument panel and a beeper to properly position the belt). pulled all the way out, the locking
remind you to fasten your seat belt. mechanism will activate. The belt
To unlock the belt, push the red will retract, but it will not allow the
If you turn the ignition to ON (II) PRESS button on the buckle. Guide passenger to move freely.
before fastening your seat belt, the the belt across your body so that it
beeper will sound and the indicator retracts completely. After exiting the To deactivate the locking
will flash. If you do not fasten your vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the mechanism, unlatch the buckle and
seat belt before the beeper stops, the way and will not get closed in the let the seat belt fully retract. To
indicator will stop flashing but door. refasten the seat belt, pull it out only
remain on. as far as needed.
All seat belts have an emergency
If you continue driving without locking retractor. In normal driving,
fastening your seat belt, the beeper the retractor lets you move freely in
will sound and the indicator will flash your seat while it keeps some
again at regular intervals. tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to Seat Belt Maintenance
activate primarily in frontal collisions, For safety, you should check the
and they should activate in any condition of your seat belts regularly.
collision severe enough to cause

front-airbag inflation. Pull each belt out fully and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
The tensioners can also be activated that the latches work smoothly and
during a collision in which the front the belts retract easily. Any belt that
airbags do not deploy. In this case, is not in good condition or working
the airbags would not be needed, but properly will not provide good
the additional restraint could be protection and should be replaced as
helpful. soon as possible.
When the tensioners are activated, Honda provides a lifetime warranty

For added protection, the front seat the seat belts will remain tight until on seat belts for U.S. models. See
belts are equipped with automatic they are unbuckled in the normal your Honda Warranty Information
seat belt tensioners. When activated, manner. booklet for details.
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a front passenger in place.
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If a seat belt is worn during a crash,

it must be replaced by the dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining
crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious
of protection in a subsequent crash. injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
The dealer should also inspect the needed.
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat Check your seat belts regularly
belt tensioners activate during a and have any problem
crash, they must be replaced. corrected as soon as possible.
For information on how to clean your

seat belts, see page 169 .
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Additional Information About Your Airbags
Airbag System Components In models with side airbags, In models with side airbags, an
Your airbag system includes: sensors that can detect whether indicator on the dashboard that
a child is in the passenger’s side alerts you that the passenger’s
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint airbag path and automatically side airbag has been turned off

System) front airbags. The driver’s turn the airbag off (see page (see page 28 ).
airbag is stored in the center of 26 ).
the steering wheel; the front Emergency backup power in case
passenger’s airbag is stored in the A sophisticated electronic system your vehicle’s electrical system is
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS that continually monitors and disconnected in a crash.
AIRBAG.’’ records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
In models with side airbags, one airbag activators, the seat belt
for the driver and one for a front tensioners, and driver and front
passenger. The airbags are stored passenger seat belt use when the
in the outer edges of the seat- ignition is in the ON (II) position.
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page 26 ). An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
Automatic seat belt tensioners problem with your airbags,
(see page 21 ). sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page 27 ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact,
or side impact in models with side
airbags.
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How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the airbag helps protect your
head and chest.
Although both airbags normally

inflate within a split second of each
other, it is possible for only one
airbag to deploy.
This can happen if the severity of a

collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
If you ever have a moderate to such cases, the seat belt will provide After inflating, the front airbags
severe frontal collision, sensors will sufficient protection, and the immediately deflate, so they won’t
detect the vehicle’s rapid supplemental protection offered by interfere with the driver’s visibility,
deceleration. the airbag would be minimal. or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly
inflate the driver’s and front
passenger’s airbags, at the time and
with the force needed.
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The total time for inflation and Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags
deflation is one-tenth of a second, so Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual-
fast that most occupants are not airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags. Airbags with this
aware that the airbags deployed until inflation stages that can be ignited feature have two deployment

they see them lying in their laps. sequentially or simultaneously, thresholds that depend on whether
depending on crash severity. or not the occupant is wearing a seat
After a crash, you may see what belt.
looks like smoke. This is actually In a more severe crash, both stages
powder from the airbag’s surface. will ignite simultaneously to provide If the occupant’s belt is not latched,
Although the powder is not harmful, the quickest and greatest protection. the airbag will deploy at a slightly
people with respiratory problems lower threshold, because the
may experience some temporary In a less severe crash, one stage will occupant would need extra
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of ignite first, then the second stage protection.
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do will ignite a split second later. This
so. provides longer airbag inflation time It the occupant’s belt is latched, the
with a little less force. airbag will deploy at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
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How Your Side Airbags Work To get the best protection from the If the Side Airbag Off Indicator
On models equipped side airbags, front seat occupants comes on (see page 28 ), have the
should wear their seat belts and sit passenger sit upright. Once the
upright and well back in their seats. passenger is out of the airbag’s
deployment path, the system will
Side Airbag Cutoff System turn the airbag back on, and the
To reduce the risk of injury from an indicator will go out.
inflating side airbag, your vehicle has
an automatic cutoff system for the There will be some delay between
passenger’s side airbag. the moment the passenger moves
into or out of the airbag deployment
Although Honda does not encourage path and when the indicator comes
children to ride in front, this system on or goes off.
is designed to shut off the side
airbag if a child leans into the side A front seat passenger should not
If you ever have a moderate to airbag’s path. use a cushion or other object as a
severe side impact, sensors will backrest. It may prevent the cutoff
detect rapid deceleration and signal The side airbag may also shut off if a system from working properly.
the control unit to instantly inflate short adult leans sideways, or a
either the driver’s or the passenger’s larger adult slouches and leans
side airbag. sideways into the airbag’s
Only one airbag will deploy during a deployment path.
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s Objects placed on the front
side airbag will deploy even if there passenger seat can also cause the
is no passenger. side airbag to be shut off.
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How the SRS Indicator Works If the indicator comes on at any

The SRS indicator alerts other time, or does not come on at all,
you to a potential problem you should have the system checked Ignoring the SRS indicator can
with your airbags or seat belt by your dealer. For example: result in serious injury or death

tensioners. if the airbag systems, or
If the SRS indicator does not come tensioners do not work properly.
When you turn the ignition switch to on after you turn the ignition
ON (II), this indicator will come on switch to ON (II). Have your vehicle checked by a
briefly then go out. This tells you the dealer as soon as possible if
system is working properly. If the indicator stays on after the the SRS indicator alerts you to
engine starts. a possible problem.
If the indicator comes on or

flashes on and off while you drive.
If you see any of these indications,

the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them.
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How the Side Airbag Cutoff Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a
Indicator Works Your airbag systems are virtually problem. Take your vehicle to an
In models with side airbags maintenance free, and there are no authorized your dealer as soon as
This indicator alerts you parts you can safely service. possible. If you ignore this
that the passenger’s side However, you must have your indication, your airbags may not
airbag has been automatically shut vehicle serviced if: operate properly.
off. It does not mean there is a
problem with your side airbags. An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag
that has deployed must be
When you turn the ignition switch to replaced along with the control
ON (II), the indicator should light unit and other related parts. If a
briefly and go out (see page 54 ). If it front airbag inflates, the seat belt
doesn’t light, stays on, or comes on tensioners must also be replaced.
while driving without a passenger in Do not try to remove or replace
the front seat, have the system any airbag by yourself. This must
checked. be done by a Honda dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
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Additional Safety Precautions Models with side airbags:

Do not attempt to deactivate your Do not cover or replace front seat-
airbags. Together, airbags and back covers without consulting
seat belts provide the best your dealer. Improperly replacing

protection. or covering front seat-back covers
can prevent your side airbags from
Do not tamper with airbag inflating during a side impact.
components or wiring for any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
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Protecting Children − General Guidelines
All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured
or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained
they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be
properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a
accidents are the number one cause crash.
of the death of children ages 12 and
under. Any child too small for a seat
belt should be properly
To reduce the number of child restrained in a child seat. A
deaths and injuries, every state and larger child should be properly
Canadian province requires that restrained with a seat belt and
infants and children be properly use a booster seat if necessary.
Children depend on adults to protect restrained when they ride in a
them. However, despite their best vehicle.
intentions, many adults do not know Larger children must be restrained
how to properly protect child Infants and small children must be with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on
passengers. restrained in an approved child seat a booster seat until the seat belt fits
that is properly secured to the them properly (see pages 44 − 46 ).
If you have children, or ever need to vehicle (see pages 37 − 43 ).
drive with a child in your vehicle, be
sure to read this section. It begins
with important general guidelines,
then presents special information for
infants, small children, and larger
children.
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All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children
Seat Poses Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in
According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped
children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can

safer when they are restrained in a severe frontal collision. To do this be hazardous. If the vehicle seat is
back seat. The National Highway the passenger’s front airbag is quite too far forward, or the child’s head is
Traffic Safety Administration and large, and it can inflate with enough thrown forward during a collision, an
Transport Canada recommend that force to cause very serious injuries. inflating front airbag can strike the
all children age 12 and under be child with enough force to kill or
properly restrained in a back seat. Infants very seriously injure a small child.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
Children who ride in back are less the front seat of a vehicle equipped Larger Children
likely to be injured by striking with a passenger’s front airbag. If Children who have outgrown child
interior vehicle parts during a the airbag inflates, it can hit the back seats are also at risk of being injured
collision or hard braking. Also, of the child seat with enough force or killed by an inflating passenger’s
children cannot be injured by an to kill or very seriously injure an front airbag. Whenever possible,
inflating front airbag when they ride infant. larger children should sit in the back
in the back. seat, on a booster seat if needed, and
be properly restrained with a seat
belt (see page 44 for important
information about protecting larger
children).
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Protecting Children — General Guidelines
To remind you of the passenger's Canadian Models

front airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has
warning labels on the dashboard
(US. models) and on the front visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
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If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires physical attention
Children Attention or frequent visual contact, we
Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put strongly recommend that another
children can be properly restrained. an infant or small child in the front adult ride with the child in the back

If you ever have to carry a group of passenger seat so they can watch the seat. The back seat is far safer for a
children, and a child must ride in child, or because the child requires child than the front.
front: attention.
Place the largest child in the front Placing a child in the front seat
seat, provided the child is large exposes the child to hazards in a
enough to wear the lap/shoulder frontal collision, and paying close
belt properly (see page 44 ). attention to a child distracts the
driver from the important tasks of
Move the vehicle seat as far to the driving, placing both of you at risk.
rear as possible (see page 76 ).
Have the child sit upright and well

back in the seat (see page 31 ).
Make sure the seat belt is properly

positioned and secured (see page
15 ).
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Additional Safety Precautions Use childproof door locks to Lock all doors and the trunk when
Never hold an infant or child on prevent children from opening the your vehicle is not in use. Children
your lap. If you are not wearing a doors. This can prevent children who play in vehicles can
seat belt in crash, you could be from accidentally falling out (see accidentally get trapped inside.
thrown forward and crush the page 72 ). Teach your children not to play in
child against the dashboard or a or around vehicles. Know how to
seat-back. If you are wearing a Do not leave children alone in a operate the emergency trunk
seat belt, the child can be torn vehicle. Leaving children without opener and decide if your children
from your arms and be seriously adult supervision is illegal in most should be shown how to use this
hurt or killed. states and Canadian provinces, feature (see page 73 ).
and can be very hazardous.
Never put a seat belt over yourself Keep vehicle keys and remote
and a child. During a crash, the For example, infants and small transmitters out of the reach of
belt could press deep into the child children left in a vehicle on a hot children. Even very young
and cause serious or fatal injuries. day can die from heatstroke. A children learn how to unlock
child left alone with the key in the vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
Never let two children use the ignition can accidentally set the switch, and open the trunk, which
same seat belt. If they do, they vehicle in motion, possibly injuring can lead to accidental injury or
could be very seriously injured in a themselves or others. death.
crash.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children
Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Child Seat Placement
seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed
or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back
facing, reclining mode. seat, but not in the front. Never put a

rear-facing child seat in the front
Do not put a rear-facing child seat in seat.
a forward-facing position. If placed
facing forward, an infant could be If the passenger’s front airbag
very seriously injured during a inflates, it can hit the back of the
frontal collision. child seat with enough force to kill or
seriously injure an infant.
When properly installed, a rear-

facing child seat may prevent the
Child Seat Type driver or a front passenger from
An infant must be properly moving the seat as far back as
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining recommended, or from locking the
child seat until the child reaches the seat-back in the desired position.
seat maker’s weight or height limit
for the seat and the child is at least
one year old.
Only a rear-facing child seat provides

proper support for a baby’s head,
neck, and back.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children
In either situation, we strongly Protecting Small Children Child Seat Placement

recommend that you install the child We strongly recommend placing a
seat directly behind the front forward-facing child seat in a back
passenger seat, move the seat as far seat, not the front.
forward as needed, and leave it
unoccupied. Or you may wish to get Placing a forward-facing child seat in
a smaller rear-facing child seat. the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s airbag can be
hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too
far forward, or the child’s head is
Placing a rear-facing child seat thrown forward during a collision, an
in the front seat can result in inflating airbag can strike the child
serious injury or death if the with enough force to cause very
passenger’s front airbag inflates. serious or fatal injuries.
Child Seat Type
Always place a rear-facing child A child who is at least one year old,
seat in the back seat, not the and who fits within the child seat
front. maker’s weight and height limits,
should be restrained in a forward-
facing, upright child seat.
Of the different seats available, we

recommend those that have a five-
point harness system as shown.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat
If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not
facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed
possible, be sure the child seat is seat, or one designed for use with using a seat belt.

firmly secured to the vehicle, and the the Lower Anchors and Tethers for
child is properly strapped in the seat. Children (LATCH) system. Whatever type of seat you choose, to
provide proper protection, a child
Conventional child seats must be seat should meet three
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, requirements:
Placing a forward-facing child whereas LATCH-compatible seats
seat in the front seat can result are secured by attaching the seat to 1. The child seat should meet U.S. or
in serious injury or death if the hardware built into the two outer Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
front airbag inflates. seating positions in the back seat. Standard 213. Look for FMVSS
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
If you must place a forward- Since LATCH-compatible child seats
facing child seat in front, move are easier to install and reduce the 2. The child seat should be of the
the vehicle seat as far back as possibility of improper installation, proper type and size to fit the child.
possible, and properly restrain we recommend selecting this style. Rear-facing for infants, forward-
the child. facing for small children.
We also recommend selecting a
LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid,
rather than a flexible, anchor (see
page 39 ).
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Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat
3. The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and
vehicle seating position (or After selecting a proper child seat, should not reduce the child seat’s
positions) where it will be used. and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
there are three main steps in
Before purchasing a conventional installing the seat: If the child seat is not secure, try
child seat, or using a previously installing it in a different seating
purchased one, we recommend that 1. Properly secure the child seat to position, or use a different style of
you test the seat in the specific the vehicle. All child seats must be child seat that can be firmly secured.
vehicle seating position, or positions, secured to the vehicle with the lap
where the seat will be used. part of a lap/shoulder belt or with 3. Secure the child in the child seat.
the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Make sure the child is properly
Tethers for Children) system. A strapped in the child seat
child whose seat is not properly according to the child seat maker’s
secured to the vehicle can be instructions. A child who is not
endangered in a crash. properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.
2. Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured. After installing a child The following pages provide
seat, push and pull the seat guidelines on how to properly install
forward and from side to side to a child seat. A forward-facing child
verify that it is secure. seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same for rear-
A child seat secured with a seat belt facing child seats.
should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
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Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat Using

MARKS
LATCH
Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children) at the outer
rear seats. The lower anchors are
located between the seat-back and
seat bottom, and are to be used only
with a child seat designed for use
with LATCH.
Small marks are positioned to LOWER ANCHORS Rigid type

indicate the locations of each anchor
point. To install a LATCH-compatible child 3. Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat: seat, then attach the seat to the
lower anchors according to the
1. Move the seat belt buckle or child seat maker’s instructions.
tongue away from the lower
anchors. Some LATCH-compatible seats
have a rigid-type connector as
2. Make sure there are no objects shown above.
near the anchors that could
prevent a secure connection
between the child seat and the
anchors.
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TETHER STRAP
HOOK
ANCHOR
Flexible type
Other LATCH-compatible seats have 6. Attach the tether strap hook to the
a flexible-type connector as shown tether anchor, then tighten the
above. strap as instructed by the child
seat maker.
4. Whatever type you have, follow
the child seat maker’s instructions 7. Push and pull the child seat
for adjusting or tightening the fit. forward and from side to side to
verify that it is secure.
5. Lift the rear head restraint (see
page 77 ), then route the tether
strap over the seat-back, making
sure the strap is not twisted.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/

Shoulder Belt
When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the

vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in

all seating positions except the
driver’s have a locking mechanism
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
1. With the child seat in the desired 2. To activate the lockable retractor,
seating position, route the belt slowly pull the shoulder part of the
through the child seat according belt all the way out until it stops,
to the seat maker’s instructions, then let the belt feed back into the
then insert the latch plate into the retractor.
buckle.
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked, and
you will need to repeat these steps.
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Installing a Child Seat with a

Tether
COVER
4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat ANCHOR POINT
locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to
the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to A child seat with a tether can be
up to remove any slack from the stay upright during normal driving installed in any seating position in
lap part of the belt. Remember, if maneuvers. If the child seat is not the back seat, using one of the
the lap part of the belt is not tight, secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to anchor points shown above.
the child seat will not be secure. retract fully, then repeat these
steps. Since a tether can provide additional
To remove slack, it may help to security to the lap/shoulder belt
put weight on the child seat, or To deactivate the locking installation, we recommend using a
push on the back of the seat while mechanism and remove a child seat, tether whenever one is required or
pulling up on the belt. unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat available.
belt, and let the belt fully retract.
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Using an Outer Anchor Using the Center Anchor
TETHER STRAP
HOOK

ANCHOR
ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP HOOK
1. After properly securing the child 1. After properly securing the child
seat (see page 41 ), lift the head seat (see page 41 ), route the
restraint, then route the tether tether strap over the seat-back.
strap over the seat-back and
through the head restraint legs. 2. Follow steps 2 and 3 from the
2. Lift the anchor point lid, then previous column.
attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted.
3. Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
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Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit 3. Does the shoulder belt cross
When a child reaches the between the child’s neck and arm?
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as
child should sit in a back seat on a possible, touching the child’s
booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder thighs?
belt.
The following pages give 5. Will the child be able to stay
instructions on how to check proper seated like this for the whole trip?
seat belt fit, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and If you answer yes to all these
important precautions for a child questions, the child is ready to wear
who must sit in front. the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt child needs to ride on a booster seat.
Allowing a larger child age 12 or properly fits a child, have the child
under to sit in front can result in put on the seat belt, then ask
injury or death if the passenger’s yourself:
front airbag inflates.
1. Does the child sit all the way back
If a larger child must ride in front, against the seat?
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, use a booster 2. Do the child’s knees bend
seat if needed, have the child comfortably over the edge of the
sit up properly and wear the seat?
seat belt properly.
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Using a Booster Seat Some states also require children to When Can a Larger Child Sit in
use a booster seat until they reach a Front
given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or The National Highway Traffic Safety
60 lbs). Be sure to check current Administration and Transport

laws in the state or states where you Canada recommend that all children
intend to drive. age 12 and under be properly
restrained in the back seat.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select, If the passenger’s front airbag
make sure the booster meets federal inflates in a moderate to severe
safety standards and that you follow frontal collision, the airbag can cause
the booster seat maker’s instructions. serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
If a child who uses a booster seat sitting too close to the airbag, or out
A child who has outgrown a forward- must ride in front, move the vehicle of position.
facing child seat should ride in a seat as far back as possible and be
back seat and use a booster seat sure the child is wearing the seat A side airbag also poses risks. If any
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them belt properly. part of a larger child’s body is in the
properly without the booster. path of a deploying side airbag, the
A child may continue using a booster child could receive possibly serious
seat until the tops of their ears are injuries.
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
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Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions
while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: Do not let a child wear a seat belt
when a child can safely ride in the across the neck. This could result in
front, there are other important Carefully read the owner’s manual, serious neck injuries during a crash.
factors you should consider. and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety Do not let a child put the shoulder
Maturity information. part of a seat belt behind the back or
To safely ride in front, a child must under the arm. This could cause
be able to follow the rules, including Move the vehicle seat to the rear- very serious injuries during a crash.
sitting properly, and wearing the seat most position. It also increases the chance that the
belt properly throughout a ride. child will slide under the belt in a
Have the child sit up straight, back crash and be injured.
Physical Size against the seat, and feet on or
Physically, a child must be large near the floor. Two children should never use the
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to same seat belt. If they do, they could
properly fit (see page 44 ). If the seat Check that the child’s seat belt is be very seriously injured in a crash.
belt does not fit properly, with or properly and securely positioned
without the child sitting on a booster, and secured. Do not put any accessories on a seat
the child should not sit in the front. belt. Devices intended to improve a
Supervise the child. Even mature child’s comfort or reposition the
children sometimes need to be shoulder part of a seat belt can make
reminded to fasten the seat belts the belt less effective and increase
or sit properly. the chance of serious injury in a
crash.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull
carbon monoxide gas. You should exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous
monoxide entering the vehicle in Breathing it can cause condition. If you must drive with the

normal driving if you maintain your unconsciousness and even kill trunk open, open all the windows,
vehicle properly. you. and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
Have the exhaust system inspected Avoid any enclosed areas or
for leaks whenever: activities that expose you to If you must sit in your parked vehicle
carbon monoxide. with the engine running, even in an
The vehicle is raised for an oil unconfined area, adjust the heating
change. and cooling system as follows:
High levels of carbon monoxide can
You notice a change in the sound collect rapidly in enclosed areas, 1. Select the Fresh Air mode.
of the exhaust. such as a garage. Do not run the 2. Select the mode.
engine with the garage door closed. 3. Turn the fan on high speed.
The vehicle was in an accident Even with the door open, run the 4. Set the temperature control to a
that may have damaged the engine only long enough to move the comfortable setting.
underside. vehicle out of the garage.
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Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD SUN VISOR

shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only U.S. models
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully. If
a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact your dealer for a
replacement.
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Safety Labels
HOOD
On models without side airbags

On models with side airbags
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Main Menu
Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about Control Locations ............................ 52 Seats .................................................. 76
the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ............................. 53 Power Windows ............................... 80
contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ........... 56 Moonroof .......................................... 81
your vehicle. All the essential Maintenance Required Indicator ... 60 Mirrors .............................................. 81
controls are within easy reach. Gauges .............................................. 61 Parking Brake .................................. 83
Odometer ...................................... 61 Interior Lights .................................. 84

Trip Meter .................................... 61 Interior Convenience Items ............ 85
Fuel Gauge ................................... 61 Beverage Holders ........................ 86
Temperature Gauge .................... 62 Accessory Power Sockets........... 86
Controls Near the Steering Glove Box ..................................... 86
Wheel ............................................ 63 Console Compartment ................ 86
Windshield Wipers and Washers .. 64
Turn Signal and Headlights............ 65
Instrument Panel Brightness ......... 66
Hazard Warning Light .................... 67
Rear Window Defogger .................. 67
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........... 68
Keys and Locks ................................ 69
Immobilizer System......................... 70
Ignition Switch ................................. 71
Door Locks ....................................... 72
Power Door Locks ....................... 72
Childproof Door Locks ............... 72
Trunk ............................................ 73
Emergency Trunk Opener ......... 73
Remote Transmitter ........................ 74
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Control Locations
MOONROOF MIRROR HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

CONTROLS CONTROLS (P. 88)
(P. 81) (P. 82)
POWER DOOR LOCK

SWITCH
(P. 72)
CRUISE CONTROL AUDIO SYSTEM

MASTER SWITCH (P. 92)
(P. 117) DIGITAL CLOCK
(P. 116)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P. 80)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES

(P. 123) HOOD RELEASE (P. 117)
TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
(P. 73) (P. 124)
AT model is shown.
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Instrument Panel
U.S. LX, EX and Canadian LX-G and Si models

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 56)
(P. 57)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

(P. 58) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR
(P. 58) (P. 57, 196)
CHARGING SYSTEM TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR

INDICATOR (P. 58)
(P. 56, 194)
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P. 60)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 56, 194) (P. 58)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR
(P. 56, 195) (P. 57) (P. 59)
SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
(P. 138) (P. 57)
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Canadian DX and SE models
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR

(P. 57) (P. 58)
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
(P. 57)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
(P. 59)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL
(P. 59) INDICATOR
(P. 58)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P. 56, 194)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 58)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 56, 194) PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 57, 196)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
(P. 56, 195) (P. 58)
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

REMINDER LIGHT INDICATOR
(P. 56) (P. 60)
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Instrument Panel
U.S. DX model
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR

(P. 57) (P. 58)

SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR
(P. 57)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P. 59)
LOW OIL PRESSURE

INDICATOR
(P. 56, 194)
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
(P. 58)
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
(P. 56, 194) BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 57, 196)
(P. 58)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P. 56, 195)
SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
REMINDER LIGHT INDICATOR
(P. 56) (P. 60)
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Instrument Panel Indicators
The instrument panel has many Seat Belt Reminder Low Oil Pressure
indicators to give you important Indicator Indicator
information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you The engine can be severely damaged
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It if this indicator flashes or stays on
reminds you and your passengers to when the engine is running. For
fasten your seat belts. A beeper also more information, see page 194 .
sounds if you have not fastened your
seat belt. Charging System
Indicator
If you turn the ignition switch to ON If this indicator comes on when the
(II) before fastening your seat belt, engine is running, the battery is not
the beeper sounds and the indicator being charged. For more information,
flashes. If you do not fasten your see page 194 .
seat belt before the beeper stops, the
indicator stops flashing but remains Malfunction Indicator
on. Lamp
See page 195 .
If you continue driving without
fastening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator flashes
again at regular intervals.
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Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada Parking Brake Anti-lock Brake System

System Indicator and Brake (ABS) Indicator
This indicator comes on when you System If equipped
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If Indicator This indicator normally comes on for
it comes on at any other time, it This indicator has two functions: a few seconds when you turn the
indicates a potential problem with ignition switch to ON (II), and when

your front airbags or automatic seat 1. It comes on when you turn the the ignition switch is turned to
belt tensioners. On models equipped ignition switch to ON (II). It is a START (III). If it comes on at any
with side airbags, this indicator will reminder to check the parking other time, there is a problem with
also alert you to a potential problem brake. Driving with the parking the ABS. If this happens, have your
with your side airbags or passenger’s brake not fully released can vehicle checked at a dealer. With
side airbag automatic cutoff system. damage the brakes and tires. this indicator on, your vehicle still
For more information, see page 27 . has normal braking ability but no
2. If it remains lit after you have fully anti-lock function. For more
released the parking brake while information, see page 143 .
Indicator the engine is running, or if it
If equipped comes on while driving, there
This indicator comes on when you could be a problem with the brake
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If system. For more information, see
it comes on at any other time, it page 196 .
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more information, see page 28 .
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Turn Signal and High Beam Indicator Trunk-open Indicator

Hazard Warning
Indicators This indicator comes on with the This indicator comes on if the trunk
The left or right turn signal indicator high beam headlights. For more lid is not closed tightly.
blinks when you signal a lane change information, see page 65 .
or turn. If the indicators do not blink Low Fuel Indicator
or blink rapidly, it usually means one On Canadian models, this indicator
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out comes on with reduced brightness This indicator comes on as a
(see page 165 ). Replace the bulb as when the Daytime Running Lights reminder that you must refuel soon.
soon as possible, since other drivers (DRL) are on (see page 65 ).
cannot see that you are signaling. Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
When you turn on the Hazard Canadian models only
Warning button, both turn signal Only on models equipped with Cruise This indicator comes on when the
indicators blink. All turn signals on Control System washer fluid level is low. Add washer
the outside of the vehicle should This indicator comes on when you fluid when you see this indicator
flash. set the cruise control. See page come on (see page 158 ).
117 for information on operating the
cruise control.
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‘‘Daytime Running Immobilizer System

Lights’’ Indicator Indicator
Canadian models only This indicator comes on for a few
This indicator comes on when you seconds when you turn the ignition
turn the ignition switch to ON (II) switch to ON (II). It will then go off
with the headlight switch off and the if you have inserted a properly-coded

parking brake set. It should go off if ignition key. If it is not a properly-
you turn on the headlights or release coded key, the indicator will blink,
the parking brake. If it comes on at and the engine will not start (see
any other time, it means there is a page 70 ).
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high This indicator also blinks several
beam headlights. times when you turn the ignition
switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
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Maintenance Required Indicator
Maintenance Required Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)

Indicator and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), this
This indicator reminds you that it is indicator will light for 2 seconds
time to take your vehicle in for when you first turn the ignition
scheduled maintenance. switch to ON (II), and then flash for
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules 10 seconds.
for Normal and Severe Driving
Conditions on pages 149 and 150 . If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled
For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) maintenance performed, this light
after the Maintenance Required will remain on as a constant
Indicator is reset, it will come on for reminder. SELECT/RESET KNOB
2 seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). Your dealer will reset this indicator 2. Press and hold the Select/Reset
after completing the scheduled knob on the instrument panel,
maintenance. If this maintenance is then turn the ignition switch to
not done by your dealer, reset the ON (II).
light as follows. 3. Hold the knob for about 10
seconds until the indicator goes
1. Turn off the engine. off.
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Gauges
U.S. LX, EX and Canadian LX-G and Si models Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE different distances.
TACHOMETER To reset a trip meter, display it, and
FUEL GAUGE
then press and hold the Select/Reset

button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0.’’ Both trip meters will reset if
the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected.
Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have.
The U.S. instrument
panel is shown ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
Odometer Trip Meter returns to the bottom after you turn
The odometer shows the total dis- This meter shows the number of off the ignition.
tance your vehicle has been driven. miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
It measures miles in U.S. models and driven since you last reset it.
kilometers in Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. federal law and There are two trip meters: Trip A Avoid driving with an extremely low
Canadian provincial regulations to and Trip B. Switch between these f uel level. Running out of f uel could
disconnect, reset, or alter the displays by pressing the Select/ cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
odometer with the intent to change Reset button repeatedly. the catalytic converter.
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
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Gauges
U.S. DX model Temperature Gauge

This shows the temperature of the
FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER engine’s coolant. During normal
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
operation, the pointer should rise to
about the middle of the gauge. In
severe driving conditions, the pointer
may rise to the upper zone. If it
reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull
safely to the side of the road. Turn to
page 191 for instructions and
precautions on checking the engine’s
ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB cooling system.
Canadian DX model
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER/TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
HEADLIGHTS/ HAZARD WARNING

TURN SIGNALS LIGHTS
MOONROOF (P. 65) (P. 67)
(P. 81) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P. 64)

CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P. 117)
HORN REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER
MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 67)
(P. 82)
CRUISE CONTROL
TILT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES
(P. 68) (P. 117)
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Windshield Wipers and Washers
Push the right lever up or down to Windshield Washer − Pull the

select a position. wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
MIST − The wipers run at high you release the lever. The wipers
speed until you release the lever. run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep after you release
OFF − The wipers are not activated. the lever.
INT − The wipers operate every

few seconds. In low speed and
high speed, the wipers run
continuously.
On EX model in the U.S., and LX-G
1. MIST and Si models in Canada
2. OFF Vary the delay by turning the INT
3. INT − Intermittent TIME ring.
4. LO − Low speed
5. HI − High speed LO − The wipers run at low speed.
6. Windshield Washers
HI − The wipers run at high speed.
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Turn Signal and Headlights
Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal − Push down on the High Beams − Push the lever back
left lever to signal a left turn and up until you hear a click to turn on the
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane high beams. The blue high beam
change, push lightly on the lever and indicator will come on (see page 58 ).
hold it. The lever will return to Pull the lever back again to low
center when you release it or beams.

complete a turn.
To flash the high beams, pull the
Headlights − Turning switch to the lever back lightly, then release it.
position turns on the parking The high beams will stay on as long
lights, taillights, instrument panel as you hold the lever back.
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights. Turning the Daytime Running Lights
switch to the position turns on (Canadian Models)
1. Turn Signal the headlights. If you leave the lights With the headlight switch off, the
2. Off on with the key removed from the high beam headlights come on with
3. Parking and interior lights ignition switch, you will hear a reduced brightness when you turn
4. Headlight on reminder tone when you open the the ignition switch to ON (II) and
5. High beams driver’s door. release the parking brake. They
6. Flash high beams remain on until you turn the ignition
switch off, even if you set the
parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal

operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
SELECT/RESET KNOB Adjust the brightness to the desired

level with the headlight switch off,
and also with the headlight switch on.
To reduce glare at night, the

instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to
or . Turning the Select/
Reset knob fully to the right will
return the instrument panel to the
LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian brightness adjusted with the
DX models KNOB Si models headlight switch off and a tone will
sound.
The knob on the instrument panel On LX, US EX, and Canadian Si models
controls the brightness of the instru- There are six brightness levels.
ment panel lights. Turn the knob to When you turn the knob, the
adjust the brightness. odometer/trip meter display
changes to circles that show you the
current level. You will hear a tone
when you reach the maximum or
minimum brightness.
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Hazard Warning Light, Rear Window Defogger
Hazard Warning Light Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
The defogger and antenna wires on

the inside of the rear window can be

accidentally damaged. When
cleaning the glass, always wipe side-
to-side.
Push the button between the center The rear window defogger will clear
vents to turn on the hazard warning fog, frost, and thin ice from the
lights (four-way flashers). This window. Push the defogger button to
causes all four outside turn signals turn it on and off. The indicator
and both indicators in the instrument above the button comes on to show
panel to flash. Use the hazard the defogger is on. If you do not turn
warning lights if you need to park in it off, the defogger will shut itself off
a dangerous area near heavy traffic, after about 15 minutes. It also shuts
or if your vehicle is disabled. off when you turn off the ignition
switch. You have to turn the
defogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
Make any steering wheel adjustment 3. Push the lever up to lock the
before you start driving. steering wheel in that position.
4. Make sure you have securely

locked the steering wheel in place
Adjusting the steering wheel by trying to move it up and down.
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only

when the vehicle is stopped.
To adjust the steering wheel upward
or downward:
1. Push the lever under the steering

column all the way down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or

down to the desired position.
Make sure you can see the
instrument panel gauges and the
indicator lights.
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Keys and Locks
You should have received a key These keys contain electronic

KEY MASTER VALET number tag with your set of keys. circuits that are activated by the
NUMBER KEYS KEY You will need this key number if you Immobilizer System. They will not
TAG (Black) (Gray) ever have to get a key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the
only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged.

Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy

objects on them.
The master key fits all the locks on Keep the keys away from liquids.
your vehicle. If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can The keys do not contain batteries.
keep the trunk, trunk release handle Do not try to take them apart.
and rear seat trunk access locked
when you leave your vehicle and the
valet key at a parking facility.
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Immobilizer System
The Immobilizer System protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC:
your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the
improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
device) is used, the engine will not following two conditions: (1) This device
start. Do not attempt to alter this system may not cause harmful interference, and
or add other devices to it. Electrical (2) this device must accept any
When you turn the ignition switch to problems could result that may make interference received, including
ON (II), the Immobilizer System your vehicle undriveable. interference that may cause undesired
indicator should come on for a few operation.
seconds, then go out. If the indicator If you have lost your key and cannot
starts to blink, it means the system start your engine, contact your Changes or modifications not expressly
does not recognize the coding of the dealer. approved by the party responsible for
key. Turn the ignition switch to compliance could void the user’s
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert authority to operate the equipment.
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again. This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
The system may not recognize your Operation is subject to the following two
key’s coding if another immobilizer conditions: (1) this device may not cause
key or other metal object (i.e. key interference, and (2) this device must
fob) is near the ignition switch when accept any interference that may cause
you insert the key. undesired operation of the device.
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Ignition Switch
If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if
anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the ignition
to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or
steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open
you turn the key. the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn off the beeper.

ACCESSORY (I) − You can
operate the audio system and the If your vehicle has an automatic
accessory power sockets in this transmission, the shift lever must be
position. in Park before you can remove the
key from the ignition switch.
ON (II) − This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
The ignition switch has four indicators on the instrument panel
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY come on as a test when you turn the Removing the key from the
(I), ON (II), and START (III). ignition switch from ACCESSORY ignition switch while driving
(I) to ON (II). locks the steering. This can
LOCK (0) − You can insert or cause you to lose control.
remove the key only in this position. START (III) − Use this position
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If only to start the engine. The switch Remove the key from the
your vehicle has an automatic returns to ON (II) when you let go of ignition switch only when
transmission, the shift lever must the key. parked.
also be in park.
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Door Locks
Door Locks Power Door Locks Childproof Door Locks
Unlock
Unlock
Lock
Lock LEVER
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Each door has a lock tab on the top. Standard on some models The childproof door locks are
Push the tab down to lock the door All doors lock when you push down designed to prevent children seated
and pull it up to unlock. the lock tab on the driver’s door, or in the rear from accidentally opening
lock the driver’s door from the the rear doors. Each rear door has a
To lock any passenger’s door when outside with the key. Only the driver’s lock lever near the edge. With the
getting out of the vehicle, push the door unlocks when you use the key lever in the LOCK position, the door
lock tab down and close the door. To or lock tab. To unlock the cannot be opened from the inside
lock the driver’s door, pull and hold passengers’ doors, use the master regardless of the position of the lock
the outside door handle then push door lock switch or the lock tab on tab. To open the door, pull the lock
the lock tab down. Release the each door. tab up, and use the outside door
handle, then close the door. handle.
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Door Locks
Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener

TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE
Pull

MASTER KEY MASTER KEY
To open the trunk, pull the trunk You can also use the master key to As a safety feature, your vehicle has
release handle to the left of the open the trunk lock. a release lever on the trunk latch so
driver’s seat. To protect items in the the trunk can be opened from inside.
trunk when you need to give the key Keep the trunk lid closed at all times To open the trunk, push the release
to someone else, lock the trunk while driving to avoid damaging it lever to the left.
release handle with the master key and to prevent exhaust gas from
and give the other person the valet getting into the interior. See Carbon Parents should decide if their
key. Monoxide Hazard, page 47 . children should be shown how to use
this feature.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
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Remote Transmitter
UNLOCK − Press this button once Remote Transmitter Care

LED LOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it Avoid dropping or throwing the
BUTTON twice to unlock the other doors. transmitter.
Some exterior lights will flash twice Protect the transmitter from
each time you press the button. If extreme temperature.
UNLOCK you do not open any doors within 30 Do not immerse the transmitter in
BUTTON seconds, they will automatically any liquid.
relock. If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
PANIC PANIC − Press this button for reprogrammed by your dealer.
BUTTON about 1 second to attract attention;
the horn will sound and the exterior
lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
On models equipped To cancel panic mode, press any
LOCK − Press this button once to other button on the remote
lock all doors. Some exterior lights transmitter, or turn the ignition
will flash. When you push LOCK switch to ON (II).
twice within 5 seconds, you will hear
a beep to verify that the doors are
locked. You cannot lock it if any door
is not fully closed or the key is in the
ignition switch.
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Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter To replace the battery, remove the As required by the FCC:
Battery round cover on the back of the This device complies with Part 15 of the
transmitter by turning it FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
ROUND counterclockwise with a coin. Insert following two conditions: (1) This device
COVER a new battery with the ＋ side facing may not cause harmful interference, and
up. Align the ▽ mark on the cover (2) this device must accept any

CUSHION with the ◎ mark on the interference received, including
RING transmitter. Set the cover in place interference that may cause undesired
and turn it clockwise. operation.
BATTERY
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
If it takes several pushes on the This device complies with Industry

button to lock or unlock the doors, Canada Standard RSS-210.
replace the battery as soon as Operation is subject to the following two
possible. conditions: (1) this device may not cause
Battery type: CR2025 interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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Seats
Front Seat Adjustments

See pages 12 − 14 for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs.
Make all adjustments before you

start driving.
To adjust the seat forward and To change the seat-back angle of the
backward, pull up on the bar under front seat, pull up on the lever on the
the seat cushion’s front edge. Then outside of the seat bottom.
try to move the seat to make sure it
is locked in position.
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Seats
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Head Restraints They are most effective when you
See page 15 for important safety adjust them so the back of the
information and a warning about how to occupant’s head rests against the
properly position the head restraints. center of the restraint.
FRONT The head restraints in the front and

rear outboard seating positions
adjust for height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
sideways and push the restraint
down.
U.S.: LX,EX
Canada: LX-G, Si RELEASE BUTTON
To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of Your vehicle is equipped with head
the seat bottom. restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers from whiplash and other
injuries.
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Seats
Armrest Folding Rear Seat
GUIDE
MASTER KEY CENTER SHOULDER BELT
Standard on LX and EX models in the The left and right halves can be When storing cargo, you can move
U.S., and SE, LX-G and Si models in folded separately from inside the the rear center shoulder belt out of
Canada vehicle or inside the trunk. To fold the way by removing the belt from
It is optional on other U.S. models. down the seat-back from inside the the guide.
vehicle, insert the master key in the
The lid of the console compartment lock on the rear shelf. To fold down
can be used as an armrest. the driver’s side, turn the key
clockwise, pull down the top of the
Make sure the passenger’s hands or seat-back, then release the key. To
fingers are away from the armrest fold down the passenger’s side, turn
before pushing it down. the key counterclockwise and
perform the same procedure.
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Seats
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are

positioned in front of the rear seat-
back whenever it is in the upright
position.
Do not put any heavy items on the

seat-back when it is folded.
Pull Pull
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
RELEASE Loose items can fly forward and
cause injury if you have to brake
To release the seat-back from inside hard. See Carrying Cargo on page
the trunk, pull the release under the 129 .
trunk panel. Push the seat-back
down, then let go of the release. Never drive with the seat-back
folded down and the trunk lid open.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on
firmly against the trunk panel. Make page 47 .
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat.
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Power Windows
On LX and EX models in the U.S., and AUTO − To open the driver’s

LX and Si models in Canada window fully, push the window
Closing a power window on switch firmly down and release it.
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH someone’s hands or fingers can The window automatically goes all
cause serious injury. the way down. To stop the window
from going all the way down, pull
Make sure your passengers are back on the window switch briefly.
away from the windows before
closing them. If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger windows cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off when you have children in the
vehicle so they do not injure
MAIN SWITCH themselves by operating the
windows unintentionally.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
to raise or lower any window. To
open the window, push the switch
down and hold it. Release the switch
when you want the window to stop.
Pull back on the switch and hold it to
close the window.
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Moonroof, Mirrors
MOONROOF SWITCH press and hold the top of the switch Mirrors
( ). To open the moonroof,
press and hold the bottom of the
switch ( ).
TAB

Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
TILT BUTTON
Make sure all hands and fingers
On U.S. EX model, and Canadian LX-G are clear of the moonroof
and Si models before opening or closing it. Keep the inside and outside mirrors
The moonroof can be tilted up in the clean and adjusted for best visibility.
back for ventilation, or it can be slid Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
back into the roof. Use the switch you start driving.
under the left dashboard vent to
operate the moonroof. You must If you try to open the moonroof in The inside mirror has day and night
turn the ignition switch to ON (II) below-f reezing temperatures, or when positions. The night position reduces
for the moonroof to operate. it is covered with snow or ice, you can glare from headlights behind you.
damage the moonroof panel or motor. Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
To tilt up the back of the moonroof, the mirror to select the day or night
press and hold the center button position.
( ). To close the moonroof,
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters

SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
On LX and EX models in the U.S., and 2. Push the appropriate edge of the On LX-G and Si models in Canada
LX-G and Si models in Canada adjustment switch to move the The outside mirrors are heated to
mirror right, left, up, or down. remove fog and frost. With the
1. Move the selector switch to L ignition switch in the ON (II)
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s 3. When you finish, move the position, turn on the heaters by
side). selector switch to the center (off) pressing the button. The indicator in
position. This turns the the button comes on as a reminder.
adjustment switch off to keep your Press the button again to turn the
settings. heaters off.
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Parking Brake
Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER
LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian
Si models DX model PARKING BRAKE LEVER
To apply the parking brake, pull the

lever up fully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is fully released (see page 57 ).
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Interior Lights
Ceiling Light Individual Interior Lights

The courtesy lights in the front
DOOR ACTIVATED FRONT DOOR ACTIVATED doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door.
ON OFF After you close the door, the ignition
switch light stays on for several
ON seconds.
OFF
SWITCHES
The ceiling light has a three-position On U.S. EX and Canadian Si models

switch: ON, Door Activated, and The front ceiling light also contains
OFF. two spotlights, Push the button next
In the Door Activated (center) to the light to turn it on and off.
position, the light comes on when
you: On LX models
Open any door. Push on the spotlight lenses to turn
Remove the key from the ignition. the light on and off.
If you do not open a door, the light
fades out in about 10 seconds.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
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Interior Convenience Items
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT VANITY MIRROR

COIN BOX CENTER POCKET
COAT HOOK
ACCESSORY

POWER SOCKET
GLOVE BOX
BEVERAGE HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER

(U.S. EX ONLY)
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Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders None of the sockets will power an Console Compartment

Be careful when you are using the automotive type cigarette lighter
beverage holders. A spilled liquid element. When more than one LEVER
that is very hot can scald you or your socket is being used, the combined
passengers. Spilled liquids can power rating of the accessories
damage the upholstery, carpeting, should be 120 watts or less
and electrical components in the (10 amps).
interior.
Glove Box
On LX and EX models in the U.S. Open the glove box by squeezing the
and LX and Si models in Canada, handle. Close it with a firm push.
open the front beverage holder by
pushing on the top. CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
On the U.S., EX model, open the rear An open glove box can cause On EX model in the U.S., and LX and Si
beverage holder by pushing on the serious injury to your passenger models in Canada
back and pulling the holder all the in a crash, even if the To open the console compartment,
way out. passenger is wearing the seat pull the left lever and lift the lid.
belt.
Accessory Power Sockets To close, lower the lid and push it
This socket is intended to supply Always keep the glove box down until it latches.
power for 12 volt DC accessories closed while driving.
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
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Main Menu
Features
The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ................ 88
systems in your Honda provide a Air Flow Buttons .......................... 89
comfortable driving environment in Playing the Radio ............................. 92
all weather conditions. Radio Reception ............................... 97
Playing a Disc ................................... 99
The standard audio system has Protecting Your Discs ................... 108
many features. This section de- CD Player Error Messages .......... 109
scribes those features and how to CD Changer Error Messages ...... 110
Features
use them. (If you selected an Playing a Tape ................................ 111
optional audio system, refer to the Radio Theft Protection.................. 114
operating instructions that came Setting the Clock ........................... 115
with it.) Cruise Control ................................ 117
LX and EX models in the U.S., and SE,

LX-G and Si models in Canada
Your Honda has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON
MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL

REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
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Air Flow Buttons
Fan Control Dial The outside air intakes for the Air flows from the center
Turn this dial to increase or decrease heating and cooling system are at and corner vents in the dashboard.
the fan speed and airflow. the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris. Airflow is divided between
Temperature Control Dial the vents in the dashboard and the
Turning this dial clockwise increases The system should be left in Fresh floor vents.
the temperature of the airflow. Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation Air flows from the floor
Features
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button mode, particularly with the A/C off, vents. When you select , the
Optional on DX models can cause the windows to fog up. system automatically switches to
This button turns the air Fresh Air mode.
conditioning on and off. The Switch to Recirculation mode when
indicator in the button is on when driving through dusty or smoky Airflow is divided between
the A/C is on. conditions, then return to Fresh Air the floor vents and the defroster
mode. vents at the base of the windshield.
Recirculation Button
When the recirculation indicator is Rear Window Defogger Button Air flows from the defroster
on, air from the vehicle’s interior is This button turns the rear window vents at the base of the windshield.
sent throughout the system again. defogger off and on (see page 67 ).
When the indicator is off, air is When you select or ,
brought in from the outside of the Mode Control Dial the system automatically switches to
vehicle (Fresh Air mode). Use the mode control dial to select Fresh Air mode and turns on the
the vents the air flow from. Some air A/C.
will flow from the dashboard vents in
all modes.
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Ventilation Using the A/C If the interior is very warm, you can
The flow-through ventilation system Air conditioning places an extra load cool it down more rapidly by partially
draws in outside air, circulates it on the engine. Watch the engine opening the windows, turning on the
through the interior, then exhausts it coolant temperature gauge (see page A/C, and setting the fan to
through vents near the rear side 62 ). If it moves near the red zone, maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
panels. turn off the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
1. Set the temperature to the lower
limit. 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
2. Make sure the A/C is off. ON button. The indicator in the
3. Select and Fresh Air mode. button comes on when a fan speed
4. Set the fan to the desired speed. is selected.
2. Make sure the temperature set to
Using the Heater maximum cool.
The heater uses engine coolant to 3. Select .
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it 4. If the outside air is humid, select
will be several minutes before you Recirculation mode. If the outside
feel warm air coming through the air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
system. 5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
1. Select and Fresh Air mode.

2. Set the fan to the desired speed.
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
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Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows
moisture from the air. When used in windows:
combination with the heater, it 1. Select . The system
makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or automatically switches to Fresh
high for faster defrosting. Air mode and turns on the A/C.
1. Turn the fan on. 2. Select . The system (The A/C indicator will not come
2. Turn on the air conditioning. automatically switches to Fresh on.)
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3. Select and Fresh Air mode. Air mode and turns on the A/C. 2. Select .
4. Adjust the temperature control (The A/C indicator will not come 3. Set the fan and temperature
dial to your preference. on in U.S. vehicles.) controls to maximum level.
3. Adjust the temperature control
This setting is suitable for all driving dial so the airflow feels warm. To clear the windows faster, you can
conditions whenever the outside 4. Select to help clear the close the dashboard corner vents by
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). rear window. rotating the wheel below each vent.
5. To increase airflow to the This send more warm air to the
windshield, close the corner vents. windshield defroster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
When you switch to another mode Air mode to avoid fogging the
from , the A/C stays on. windows.
Press the A/C button to turn it off.
For your safety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
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Playing the Radio
DX model Special Edition models

AM/FM STEREO AUTO SELECT BUTTON
BUTTON INDICATOR
SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON PRESET STEREO PRESET
BUTTONS INDICATOR BUTTONS
SEEK BAR TUNE KNOB

POWER/VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS
SOUND FM/AM
U.S.: LX, EX models BUTTON BUTTON
Canada: LX, Si models STEREO INDICATOR
SCAN INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
AUTO
SELECT SEEK BAR
BUTTON PRESET AUTO SCAN
SCAN CALL SELECT BUTTON
BUTTON BAR BUTTON
POWER/ VOLUME
KNOB
POWER/VOLUME PRESET TUNE KNOB
KNOB SEEK BAR BUTTONS
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Playing the Radio
To Play the Radio On Special Edition models SEEK − The SEEK function
The ignition switch must be in the On the AM band, AM noise searches up and down from the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. reduction turns on automatically. current frequency to find a station
Turn the system on by pushing the with a strong signal. To activate it,
Power Volume knob or the AM/FM To Select a Station press the or side of the
button (FM/AM button on Special You can use any of five methods to SEEK bar, then release it.
Edition models). Adjust the volume find radio station on the selected On Special Edition models, press the
by turning the Power Volume knob. band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, the ‘‘＋’’ or ‘‘−’’ side of the SEEK bar
Features
preset buttons, and AUTO SELECT. until you hear a beep, then release it.
On Special Edition models
As you adjust a volume, you will hear TUNE − Use the TUNE knob or SCAN − The SCAN function
a beep whenever the adjustment the SEEK bar to tune the radio to a samples all stations with strong
level reaches the maximum and desired frequency. signals on the selected band. To
minimum of its range. activate it, press the SCAN button,
Except for Special Edition models then release it. You will see SCAN in
The band and frequency that the Turn the knob to the right to tune a the display. The system will scan for
radio was last tuned to is displayed. higher frequency, and turn it to the a station with a strong signal. When
To change bands, press the AM/FM left to tune a lower frequency. it finds one, it will stop and play that
or FM/AM button. On the FM band, station for about 5 seconds.
ST will be displayed if the station is On Special Edition models
broadcasting in stereo. Stereo Press the ‘‘＋’’ side of the SEEK bar If you do nothing, the system will
reproduction on AM is not available. to tune a higher frequency, and then scan for the next strong station
press the ‘‘−’’ side to tune a lower and play it for 5 seconds. When it
frequency. plays a station that you want to listen
to, press the SCAN button again.
CONTINUED
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Playing the Radio
Preset − Each preset button can On Special Edition models You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after
store one frequency on AM, and two To select a different preset pressing a preset button if Auto
frequencies on FM. frequency, you can also use the P. Select cannot find a strong station
CALL bar. Press the ‘‘ ’’ side of for every preset button.
1. Select the desired band, AM or the bar to select the frequency
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store stored in the next preset button, and If you do not like the stations Auto
two frequencies with each preset press the ‘‘ ’’ side to select the Select has stored, you can store
button. frequency in the previous preset other frequencies on the preset
button. buttons as previously described.
2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN
function to tune the radio to a AUTO SELECT − If you are To turn off Auto Select, press the
desired station. traveling far from home and can no A. SEL button. This restores the
longer receive your preset stations, presets you originally set.
3. Pick a preset button and hold it you can use the Auto Select feature
until you hear a beep. to find stations in the local area.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a Press the A. SEL button. ‘‘A.SEL’’

total of six stations on AM and flashes in the display, and the system
twelve stations on FM. goes into scan mode for several
seconds. It stores the frequencies of
The preset frequencies will be lost if six AM, and twelve FM stations in
your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is the preset buttons.
disconnected, or the radio fuse is
removed.
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Playing the Radio
Adjusting the Sound Except for Special Edition models On Special Edition models
BAL − Adjust the Balance, or side- Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob to The level gauge on the display also
to-side strength of the sound. adjust the setting to your liking. shows you the range. As you adjust a
mode, you will hear a beep whenever
FAD − Adjust the Fader, or the On Special Edition models the adjustment level reaches the
front-to-back strength of the sound. Turn the Volume knob to adjust the center (C), maximum, and minimum
setting to your liking. of its range.
TRE − Adjust the Treble in the
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sound. On all models
The displayed number shows you
BAS − Adjust the Bass in the sound. the current setting. When the level
reaches the center, you will see a ‘‘C’’
Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob or in the display. The system will return
SOUND button repeatedly to display to the audio display about 5 seconds
the Bass (BAS), Treble (TRE), after you stop adjusting a mode.
Balance (BAL), and Fader (FAD)
settings. Each mode is shown in the
display as it changes.
CONTINUED
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Playing the Radio
On Special Edition models Audio System Lighting On Special Edition models

Spectroscopic Analysis You can use the instrument panel Display brightness
You can display the sound with the brightness control knob to adjust the You can also select the reduced
spectroscopic analysis. There are illumination of the audio system (see brightness in the display when the
five modes of display; Peak-Hold, page 66 ). The audio system parking lights are on. Press and hold
Normal, Aurora, Level and Off. illuminates when the parking lights the DISP button for about 5 seconds
Each time you press and release are on, even if the radio is turned off. until you hear a beep to change the
the DISP button, the mode brightness. Press and hold this
changes from P.HOLD to button again for about 5 seconds
NORMAL to AURORA to LEVEL, until you hear a beep to return to the
then to OFF. You see the selected full brightness.
mode in the display for about 5
seconds as it changes.
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Radio Reception
Radio Frequencies Radio Reception

The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations
AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such
Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s
cies: transmitter, nearby large objects,
and atmospheric conditions.
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz A radio station’s signal gets weaker
Features
as you get farther away from its
Radio stations on the AM band are transmitter. If you are listening to an
assigned frequencies at least ten AM station, you will notice the sound
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). volume becoming weaker and the
Stations on the FM band are station drifting in and out. If you are
assigned frequencies at least 0.2 listening to an FM station, you will Driving very near the transmitter of
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). see the stereo indicator flickering off a station that is broadcasting on a
and on as the signal weakens. frequency close to the frequency of
Stations must use these exact Eventually, the stereo indicator will the station you are listening to can
frequencies. It is fairly common for go off and the sound will fade also affect your radio’s reception.
stations to round-off the frequency in completely as you get out of range of You may temporarily hear both
their advertising, so your radio could the station’s signal. stations, or hear only the station you
display a frequency of 100.9 even are close to.
though the announcer may identify
the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
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Radio Reception
Electrical interference from passing

vehicles and stationary sources can
cause temporary reception problems.
As required by the FCC:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by

band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as
such as buildings and hills. Your thunderstorms, high humidity, and
radio then receives both the direct even sunspots. You may be able to
signal from the station’s transmitter, receive a distant radio station one
and the deflected signal. This causes day and not receive it the next day
the sound to distort or flutter. This is because of a change in conditions.
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving.
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Playing a Disc
DX model CD/TAPE BUTTON RANDOM RANDOM BUTTON U.S. Special Edition models
(Optional) INDICATOR
DISC LOAD INDICATOR DISC SLOT
AM/FM BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR REPEAT BUTTON
FOLDER INDICATOR/
NUMBER DISPLAY
TITLE BUTTON BUTTON
EJECT
Features
LOAD BUTTON BUTTON
LOADED
DISC
NUMBER FILE
POWER/VOLUME DISC − BUTTON INDICATOR/
KNOB NUMBER
SEEK/SKIP BAR DISC ＋ BUTTON MP3
INDICATOR POWER/
U.S.: LX, EX models VOLUME
Canada: LX, Si models KNOB
CD BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON CD SLOT RANDOM BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP
BAR
EJECT
BUTTON FOLDER DISK REPEAT BUTTON/
BAR NUMBER SCAN BUTTON
POWER/
VOLUME RANDOM CD BUTTON
KNOB BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR RANDOM REPEAT BUTTON
INDICATOR
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Playing a Disc
To Play a Disc On U
U.S. Special Edition models On models with CD player
Optional on DX model The in-dash CD changer can also Insert a CD into the CD slot. The
To load or play discs, the ignition play CD-Rs and CD-RWs drive will pull the CD in the rest of
switch must be in the ACCESSORY compressed in MP3 standard. When the way to play it. When the system
(I) or ON (II) position. playing a disc in MP3, you will see reaches the end of the disc, it will
‘‘MP3’’ in the display. You can select return to the beginning and play the
You operate the CD player/CD a folder or track up to 255 . disc again.
changer with the same controls used
for the radio. To select the CD Video CDs and DVD discs will not You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
player/CD changer, press the CD work in this unit. without using an adapter ring.
button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the
display. The number of the track The specifications of the compatible To play the radio when a disc is
playing is shown in the display. With MP3 file are: playing, press the AM/FM button.
the in-dash CD changer, the disc and Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Press the CD button again to switch
track numbers are displayed. The Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ back to the CD player.
system will continuously play a disc 112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps
until you change modes. Compatible with variable bit rate and To play the tape when a CD is
multi-session playing, insert a tape in the player
Maximum layers (optional). If a tape is in the player,
(including ROOT): 8 layers press the TAPE button. Press the
CD button again, to switch back to
While playing a disc, you can see the the CD player.
playing time in the display by
cancelling the clock display (see
page 116 ).
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Playing a Disc
If you turn the system off while a CD On U

U.S. Special Edition models You cannot load and play 3-inch
is playing, either with the Power/ Loading Discs in the In-dash CD (8-cm) discs in this unit.
Volume knob or by turning off the Changer
ignition switch, the disc will stay in Your vehicle’s in-dash CD changer 4. When the disc load indicator turns
the drive. When you turn the system hold up to six discs. green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the
back on, the CD will begin playing display again, insert the next disc
where it left off. 1. Press the LOAD button until you in the slot. Do not try to insert a
hear beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ in the disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You
Features
display. To load only one disc, could damage the audio unit.
press and release the LOAD
button. The green disc load 5. Repeat this until all six positions
indicator will come on. are loaded. If you are not loading
all six positions, the system begins
2. The disc number for an empty playing the last disc loaded.
position begins blinking.
You can also load a disc into an
3. Insert the disc into the CD slot empty position while a disc is playing
when the green disc load indicator by pressing the appropriate preset
comes on. Insert it only about button. The system stops playing the
halfway; the drive will pull it in the current disc and starts the loading
rest of the way. You will see sequence. It plays the disc just
‘‘BUSY’’ in the display while the loaded.
disc load indicator turns red and
blinks as the disc is loaded.
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Playing a Disc
Folder Name and File Name Display see all characters of the folder or file To Change or Select Tracks/Files
Function name, repeat this step. You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar
In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer while a disc is playing to select
When you press the TITLE button If you press the TITLE button when passages and change tracks (files in
while playing a disc in MP3, the the last character(s) is displayed, MP3 mode).
display shows the first 13 characters you hear two beeps, then the display
of the current folder or file name for shows the first 13 characters again. With In-dash CD Changer
about 5 seconds, then automatically To select a different disc, press the
returns to the normal display. You will also see the folder or file appropriate preset button (1 to 6). If
name in the following conditions. you select an empty position, the
With the folder or file name, you will system will go into the loading
see the FOLDER or FILE indicator When the folder or the file is sequence (see page 101 ).
in the display. changed.
In MP3 mode, use the FOLDER bar
Each time you press the TITLE When you change the audio mode to select folders in the disc and use
button, the display mode changes to the playing discs in MP3 and the SEEK/SKIP bar to change files.
from File Name display to Folder the system begins to play.
Name display, then to Normal
display. When you insert a disc and the
system begins to play.
If the folder or file name has more
than 13 characters and the name is
displayed, press and hold the TITLE
button until you hear a beep. The
display will show the next 13
characters for about 5 seconds. To
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Playing a Disc
SEEK/SKIP − Each time you In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer the repeat feature.
press and release the /＋ side FOLDER/SELECTION − To
of the SEEK/SKIP bar, the player select a different folder, press and With In-dash CD Changer
skips forward to the beginning of the release the ‘‘ ’’ side of the DISC-REPEAT − This feature,
next track (file in MP3 mode). Press FOLDER bar to move the beginning when activated, replays all the tracks
and release the /− side, to skip of the next folder. Press and release (all files in each folder in MP3 mode)
backward to the beginning of the the ‘‘ ’’ side to move the on the selected disc in the order they
current track. Press it again to skip beginning of the current folder. are recorded on the disc. To activate
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to the beginning of the previous Press and release it again to skip to the disc repeat feature, select the
track. the beginning of the previous folder. Disc-Repeat mode by pressing the
RPT button repeatedly. You will see
To move rapidly within a track, press REPEAT (TRACK/FILE D-RPT in the display. The system
and hold the /＋ or /− REPEAT) − To continuously replay continuously replays the current disc.
side of the SEEK/SKIP bar. a track (file in MP3 mode), press and Press the RPT button again to turn it
release the RPT button. You will see off. Pressing the RDM button or
Except for Special Edition models RPT in the display. Press the RPT selecting a different disc with a
You will see CUE or REW in the button again to turn it off. With the preset button also turns off the
display while moving. in-dash CD changer, press the RPT repeat feature.
button two or three times depending
On Special Edition models on the selected mode to return to
While moving forward or backward, normal playing.
the time display changes to the
track/file playing time. After With In-dash CD Changer
releasing the bar, the display goes Pressing either side of the SEEK/
back to the time display. SKIP bar or selecting a different disc
with a preset button also turns off
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Playing a Disc
In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer
FOLDER-REPEAT − This feature, Each time you press and release the FOLDER-RANDOM − This
when activated, replays all the files RPT button, the mode changes from feature, when activated, plays the
on the selected folder in the order File Repeat to Folder Repeat to Disc files within a folder in random order,
they are compressed in MP3. To Repeat, then to normal playing. rather than in the order they are
activate Folder Repeat mode, press compressed in MP3. To activate
the RPT button. You will see F-RPT RANDOM (Random within a Folder Random play, press the RDM
in the display. The system Disc) − This feature plays the button. You will see F-RDM in the
continuously replays the current tracks (all files in each folder in MP3 display. The system will then select
folder. Press the RPT button again to mode) within a disc in random order. and play files randomly. This
turn it off. Pressing the RDM button, To activate Random Play, press and continues until you deactivate Folder
selecting a different disc with a release the RDM button. In MP3 Random Play by pressing the RDM
preset button, or selecting a different mode, press the RDM button twice button again, or you select a
folder with the FOLDER bar also to select Within a Disc Random Play. different disc with a preset button or
turns off the repeat feature. You will see RDM in the display. a different folder with the FOLDER
Press the RDM button again to bar.
In CD mode with In-dash CD Changer return to normal play.
Each time you press and release the Each time you press and release the
RPT button, the mode changes from With In-dash CD Changer RDM button, the mode changes
Track Repeat to Disc Repeat, then to Selecting a different disc with a from Folder Random Play to Within
normal playing. preset button also turns off the a Disc Random Play, then to normal
random feature. playing.
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Playing a Disc
In CD mode with In-dash CD Changer In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer To Stop Playing a Disc
SCAN − The SCAN function F-SCAN − This feature, when Except for Special Edition models
samples all the tracks on the activated, samples all the files on the Press the eject button ( ) to
selected disc in the order they are selected folder in the order they are remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
recorded on the disc. To activate the compressed in MP3. To activate the but do not remove it from the slot,
Scan feature, press and hold the Folder Scan feature, press and hold the system will automatically reload
SCAN button until you hear a beep. the SCAN button until you hear a the CD after 15 seconds and put it in
You will see SCAN in the display. beep. You will see F-SCAN in the pause mode. To begin playing, press
Features
You will get a 10 second sampling of display. The system will then play the CD button.
each track on the selected disc. the first file for about 10 seconds. If
Press the SCAN button again to get you do nothing, the system will then Press the AM/FM button to switch
out of the system and play the last play the following files for 10 to the radio while a CD is playing. To
track sampled. seconds each. When it plays a file play the CD, press the CD button.
that you want to continue listening to,
Pressing either side of the SEEK/ press the SCAN button again. If a tape is in the optional tape player,
SKIP bar or selecting a different disc press the TAPE button to switch to
with a preset button also turns off Pressing either side of the SEEK/ the tape while a CD is playing. Press
the scan feature. SKIP bar, selecting a different disc the CD button again to switch back
with a preset button, or a different to the CD player.
folder with the FOLDER bar also
turns off the scan feature.
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Playing a Disc
On Special Edition models Removing Discs from the In-dash CD You can also eject discs when the
Press the FM/AM button to switch Changer ignition switch is off. The disc that
to the radio while a disc is playing. On Special Edition models was last selected is ejected first.
To play the disc, press the CD button. To remove the disc currently in play,
press the eject ( ) button. When
If you turn the system off while a a disc is removed from a slot, the
disc is playing, either with the system automatically begins the load
Power/Volume knob or by turning sequence so you can load another
off the ignition switch, the disc will disc in that position. If you do not
stay in the drive. When you turn the remove the disc from the changer
system back on, the disc will begin within 15 seconds, the system
playing where it left off. returns to the previous mode (FM/
AM). The disc will reload into the
system and will remain in a pause
mode.
To remove a different disc from the

changer, first select it with the
appropriate preset button. When that
disc begins playing, press the eject
button. Continue pressing the eject
button to remove all the discs from
the changer.
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Playing a Disc
Auxiliary Input Jack Operating the Optional CD If you select an empty slot in the
On Special Edition models Changer magazine, the changer will search
Auxiliary Input Jack is on the audio Except for Special Edition models for the next available disc to load and
panel. The system will accept An optional six disc CD changer is play.
auxiliary input from standard audio available for your vehicle. This disc
accessories. changer uses the same controls used
for the in-dash CD player or the
When the appropriate audio unit is radio.
Features
connected with the auxiliary input
jack, press the AUX button to select Load the desired CDs in the
the unit. magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
Audio System Malfunction instructions that came with the unit.
Except for Special Edition models
See pages 109 and 110 for To select the CD changer, press the
information on the error messages. CD button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
On Special Edition models a different disc, use the preset 5
If you find any problem with this (DISC −) or the preset 6 (DISC ＋)
audio system, take the vehicle to button. To select the previous disc,
your dealer. press the preset 5 (DISC −), or the
preset 6 (DISC ＋) to select the next
Protecting Compact Discs disc in sequence.
For information on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
108 .
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Protecting Your Discs
General Information Protecting Discs

When using CD-R or CD-RW (only When a disc is not being played,
with in-dash CD changer) discs, store it in its case to protect it from
use only high quality CDs labeled dust and other contamination. To
for audio use. prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW (only with in-dash CD To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth.
changer), the recording must be Wipe across the disc from the center
closed for it to be used by the to the outside edge.
system.
Except for Special Edition models A new disc may be rough on the
CD-RW discs will not work in this inner and outer edges. The small
unit. plastic pieces causing this roughness Handle a disc by its edges; never
can flake off and fall on the touch either surface. Do not place
Play only standard round CDs. recording surface of the disc, stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the causing skipping or other problems. These, along with contamination
drive or cause other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the from finger prints, liquids, and felt-
inner and outer edges with the side tip pens, can cause the disc to not
Handle your CDs properly to of a pencil or pen. play properly, or possibly jam in the
prevent damage and skipping. drive.
Never try to insert foreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine.
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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CD Player Error Messages

If you see an error message in the Indication Cause Solution
display while playing a CD, find the
cause in the chart to the right. If you Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
cannot clear the error message, take FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the CD player.
the vehicle to your dealer. 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.
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Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see your dealer.
High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
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CD Changer Error Messages

If you see an error message in the Indication Cause Solution
display while playing a CD, find the
cause in the chart to the right. If you Press the magazine eject button and pull it out.
cannot clear the error message, take FOCUS Error If the message does not disappear or the
the vehicle to your dealer. magazine cannot be pulled out, see your dealer.
No CD in the CD Insert CD.
magazine
Press the magazine eject button and pull it out.
Check for an error massage, and insert the
Mechanical Error magazine again. If the message does not
disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see your dealer.
High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
No CD magazine in the Insert CD magazine.
CD changer
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Playing a Tape (Optional)
DX model CD/TAPE BUTTON PLAY/PROG BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON
Features
PWR/VOL KNOB DOLBY INDICATOR
SKIP BAR NOISE REDUCTION BUTTON
U.S.: LX, EX,models

Canada: LX, Si models CD/TAPE BUTTON REW BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON FF BUTTON DOLBY INDICATOR
REPEAT BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB NOISE REDUCTION BUTTON

SKIP BAR PLAY/PROG BUTTON
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To Play a Tape Dolby＊ noise reduction turns on To switch to the radio or CD player
Tape player is optional except for when you insert a tape. The while a tape is playing, press the
Special Edition models indicator comes on. If the tape AM/FM or CD/TAPE button. To
The ignition switch must be in was not recorded in Dolby, turn it off change back to the tape player, press
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Make by pressing the NR button. Dolby the CD/TAPE button.
sure the open side of the tape is remains off until you press the NR
facing right, then insert the tape button again. Tape Search Functions
most of the way into the slot. The FF/REW − To rewind the tape,
system will pull the tape in the rest ＊
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under push the REW button. You will see
of the way, and begin to play it. license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing REW in the display. To fast forward
Corporation. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol the tape, push the FF button. You
The tape direction indicator will are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories will see FF displayed. Press the FF,
come on to show you which side of Licensing Corporation. REW, or PLAY/PROG button to
the tape is playing. The ▲ indicates take the system out of rewind or fast
the side you inserted upward is now To Stop Playing a Tape forward.
playing. If you want to play the other To remove the tape, press the
side, press the PLAY/PROG button. EJECT button on the tape player. If SKIP − Press button to find
When the player reaches the end of you want to turn the player off, press the beginning of the current song or
the tape, it will automatically reverse the Power/Volume knob or turn off passage. Press button to find
direction and play the other side. the ignition. The tape will remain in the beginning of the next song or
the drive. When you turn the system passage. When the system reaches
back on, the tape will begin playing the beginning of a song or passage, it
where it left off. begins to play it.
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REPEAT − Press the RPT button Caring for the Tape and Player cassette in the player.
to continuously play a song or The tape player picks up dirt and
passage. You will see RPT displayed. oxides from the tape. This Store tapes in their cases to protect
The track will repeat until you press contamination builds up over time them from dust and moisture. Never
the RPT button again. and causes the sound quality to place tapes where they will be
degrade. To prevent this, you should exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
NOTE: The SKIP and REPEAT clean the player after every 30 hours or high humidity. If a tape is exposed
functions use silent periods on the of use. to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a
Features
tape to find the end of a song or moderate temperature before
passage. These features may not If you do not clean the tape player inserting it into the player.
work if there is almost no gap regularly, it may eventually become
between selections, a high noise impossible to remove the Never insert foreign objects into the
level, or a silent period in the middle contamination with a normal cassette player.
of a selection. cleaning kit. Your dealer has a
cleaning kit available.
Use 100-minute or shorter tapes.

Tapes longer than that may break or
jam the drive.
If the tape is loose, tighten it by

turning the hub with a pencil or your
finger. If the label is peeling off,
remove it or it could cause the
cassette to jam in the player. Never
try to insert a warped or damaged
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Radio Theft Protection
Special Edition, LX and EX models in If your vehicle’s battery is You will have to store your favorite
the U.S., and LX and Si models in disconnected or goes dead, or the stations in the preset buttons after
Canada radio fuse is removed, the audio the system begins working. Your
Your vehicle’s audio system will system will disable itself. If this original settings were lost when the
disable itself if it is disconnected happens, you will see ‘‘ ’’ power was disconnected.
from electrical power for any reason. (except for Special Edition models)/
To make it work again, you must ‘‘CO-DE’’ (Special Edition models) in
enter a specific five-digit code in the the frequency display the next time
preset buttons. Because there are you turn on the system. Use the
hundreds of number combinations preset buttons to enter the five-digit
possible from five-digits, making the code. The code is on the radio code
system work without knowing the card included in your Owner’s
exact code is nearly impossible. Manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing.
You should have received a card that
lists your audio system’s code and If you make a mistake entering the
serial numbers. It is best to store this code, do not start over; complete the
card in a safe place at home. In five-digit sequence, then enter the
addition, you should write the audio correct code. You have ten tries to
system’s serial number in this enter the correct code. If you are
Owner’s Manual. unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
If you lose the card, you must obtain hour before trying again.
the code number from a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number.
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Setting the Clock
DX model CLOCK BUTTON Special Edition models
CLOCK DISPLAY
Features
H BUTTON
H BUTTON
M BUTTON R BUTTON
M BUTTON
U.S.: LX, EX,models R BUTTON
Canada: LX, Si models CLOCK BUTTON
CLOCK
BUTTON
H BUTTON
M BUTTON R BUTTON
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Setting the Clock
If your vehicle’s battery is You can quickly set the time to the On Special Edition models
disconnected or goes dead, you will nearest hour. If the displayed time is Cancelling Clock Display
need to set the clock. before the half hour, pressing the To turn off the clock display, press
CLOCK (SCAN/RPT, AUX) button the CLOCK (AUX) button until you
To set the time, press the CLOCK until you hear a beep, then pressing hear a beep, then press the Preset 3
(SCAN/RPT, AUX) button until you the R (preset 6) button sets the clock (Clock Off) button. The displayed
hear a beep, then release the button. back to the previous hour. If the time will be turned off.
The displayed time begins to blink. displayed time is after the half hour,
the clock sets forward to the To show the time again, press the
Change the hours by pressing the H beginning of the next hour. CLOCK (AUX) button again until
(preset 4) button until the numbers you hear a beep.
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(preset 5) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.
Press the CLOCK (SCAN/RPT,

AUX) button again to enter the set
time. On Special Edition models,
press the CLOCK button until you
hear a beep.
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Cruise Control
On LX and EX models in the U.S., and Using the Cruise Control

LX and Si models in Canada
Cruise control allows you to maintain CANCEL BUTTON
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
Features
city driving, winding roads, slippery RESUME/
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. accel
BUTTON
SET/decel
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash. 1. Push in the Cruise Control Master 3. Press and release the SET/decel
Button. The indicator in the button button on the steering wheel. The
Use the cruise control only comes on. indicator on the instrument panel
when traveling on open comes on to show the system is
highways in good weather. 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising now activated.
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
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Cruise Control
Cruise control may not hold the set Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising
speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:
down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways:
going down a hill, use the brakes to Press and hold the SET/decel
slow down. This will cancel the Press and hold the RESUME/ button. Release the button when
cruise control. To resume the set accel button. When you reach the you reach the desired speed.
speed, press the RESUME/accel desired cruising speed, release the
button. The indicator on the button. To slow down in very small
instrument panel will come back on. amounts, tap the SET/decel
To increase the speed in very button. Each time you do this,
small amounts, tap the RESUME/ your vehicle will slow down about
accel button. Each time you do 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
this, your vehicle speeds up about
1 mph (1.6 km/h). Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your foot. The
Push on the accelerator pedal. CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
Accelerate to the desired cruising the instrument panel goes out.
speed, and press the SET/decel When the vehicle slows to the
button. desired speed, press the SET/
decel button.
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Cruise Control
Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed
on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in When you push the CANCEL button,
pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
completing the pass, take your foot system remember the previously-set
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle Tap the brake or clutch pedal. cruising speed. To return to that
will return to the set cruising speed. speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
Push the CANCEL button on the (40 km/h) and then press and
Resting your foot on the brake or steering wheel. release the RESUME/accel button.
Features
clutch pedal causes the cruise The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
control to cancel. Push the Cruise Control Master comes on. The vehicle will accelerate
Button. to the same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master

button turns the system off and
erases the previous cruising speed.
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Main Menu
Before Driving
Before you begin driving your Break-in Period .............................. 122

vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation .................. 122
gasoline to use, and how to check Service Station Procedures .......... 123
the levels of important fluids. You Refueling..................................... 123
also need to know how to properly Opening and Closing the
store luggage or packages. The Hood ........................................ 124
information in this section will help Oil Check .................................... 125
you. If you plan to add any Engine Coolant Check .............. 125
accessories to your vehicle, please Fuel Economy ................................ 126
read the information in this section Accessories and Modifications .... 127
Before Driving
first. Carrying Cargo .............................. 129
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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation available, the use of gasoline that

Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate does NOT contain manganese-based
reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump fuel additives such as MMT.
extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher. Use
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). of a lower octane gasoline can cause Use of gasoline with these additives
During this period: a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping may adversely affect performance,
noise in the engine that can lead to and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid mechanical failure. Lamp on your instrument panel to
acceleration. come on. If this happens, contact
On vehicles with manual transmission your dealer for service.
Avoid hard braking for the first You may hear a knocking noise from
200 miles (300 km). the engine if you drive the vehicle at Some gasoline today is blended with
low engine speed (below about 1,000 oxygenates such as ethanol or
Do not change the oil until the rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this, MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
scheduled maintenance time. raise the engine speed by shifting to operate on oxygenated gasoline
a lower gear. containing up to 10 percent ethanol
You should also follow these by volume and up to 15 percent
recommendations with an We recommend using gasoline MTBE by volume. Do not use
overhauled or exchanged engine, or containing detergent additives that gasoline containing methanol.
when the brakes are replaced. help prevent fuel system and engine If you notice any undesirable
deposits. operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
In addition, in order to maintain good brand of gasoline.
performance, fuel economy, and For further important fuel-related
emissions control, we strongly information, please refer to your
recommend, in areas where it is Quick Start Guide.
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Service Station Procedures
Refueling If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off

even though the tank is not full,
Gasoline is highly flammable there may be a problem with your
Push and explosive. You can be vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
burned or seriously injured system. The system helps keep
when handling fuel. fuel vapors from going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away. 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on
Handle fuel only outdoors. until it clicks at least three times.
Before Driving
Wipe up spills immediately. If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp may come on (see page
3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. 195 ).
1. Park with the driver’s side closest You may hear a hissing sound as
to the gas pump. pressure inside the tank escapes. 6. Push the fuel fill door closed until
Place the cap in the holder on the it latches.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pushing fuel fill door.
on the lever to the left of the
driver’s seat. 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
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Opening and Closing the Hood
HOOD LATCH GRIP

RELEASE
HANDLE
SUPPORT ROD CLIP
1. Park the vehicle, and set the If the hood latch handle moves To Close the Hood:
parking brake. Pull the hood stiffly, or if you can open the hood Lift it up slightly to remove the
release handle located under the without lifting the handle, the support rod from the hole. Put the
lower left corner of the dashboard. mechanism should be cleaned and support rod back into its holding clip.
The hood will pop up slightly. lubricated. Lower the hood to about a foot (30
cm) above the fender, then let it
2. Put your fingers between the front 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip, drop. Make sure it is securely
edge of the hood near the center. and insert the end into the hole on latched.
The hood latch handle is above the front left side of the hood.
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up
until it releases the hood. Lift the
hood.
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Oil Check Engine Coolant Check

RESERVE TANK MAX
Before Driving
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK MIN
Wait a few minutes after turning the 4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the
engine off before you check the oil. check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the upper and lower between the MAX and MIN lines. If
1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). marks. it is below the MIN line, see Adding
Engine Coolant on page 157 for
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper
cloth or paper towel. see Adding Oil on page 154 . coolant.
3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. Refer to Owner’s Maintenance
Checks on page 148 for information
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed.

Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and
according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra
schedule. See Owner’s fuel. Use the cruise control when
Maintenance Checks (see page appropriate.
148 ).
Combine several short trips into
For example, an underinflated tire one.
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses fuel. The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
The build-up of snow or mud on use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
your vehicle’s underside adds ventilation when possible.
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid

acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more fuel.
Always drive in the highest gear

possible.
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Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your vehicle, or installing Before installing any accessory:

some non-Honda accessories, can Make sure the accessory does not
make your vehicle unsafe. Before Improper accessories or obscure any lights, or interfere
you make any modifications or add modifications can affect your with proper vehicle operation or
any accessories, be sure to read the vehicle’s handling, stability, and performance.
following information. performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt Be sure electronic accessories do
Accessories or killed. not overload electrical circuits
Your dealer has Honda accessories (see page 200 ) or interfere with
that allow you to personalize your Follow all instructions in this proper operation.
Before Driving
vehicle. These accessories have owner’s manual regarding
been designed and approved for your accessories and modifications. Before installing any electronic
vehicle, and are covered by warranty. accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
Although aftermarket accessories When properly installed, cellular If possible, have your dealer
may fit on your vehicle, they may not phones, alarms, two-way radios, and inspect the final installation.
meet factory specifications, and low-powered audio systems should
could adversely affect your vehicle’s not interfere with your vehicle’s
handling and stability. (See computer controlled systems, such
‘‘Modifications’’ on page 128 for as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.
additional information.)
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Accessories and Modifications
Modifying Your Vehicle Larger or smaller wheels and tires

Removing parts from your vehicle, can interfere with the operation of
or replacing components with your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
aftermarket components could other systems.
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability. Modifying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
Some examples are: safety features can make the
Lowering your vehicle with an systems ineffective.
aftermarket suspension kit that
significantly reduces ground If you plan to modify your vehicle,
clearance can allow the consult your dealer.
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with an

aftermarket suspension kit can
affect the handling and stability.
Aftermarket wheels, because they

are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components.
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Carrying Cargo
Your vehicle has several convenient

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT＊ FRONT DOOR POCKET storage areas:
Glove box
Front door and seat-back pockets
Console compartment
Trunk
Roof-rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo,
Before Driving
or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsafe. Before carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
following pages.
GLOVE BOX
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET＊
＊ : On LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian Si models
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Carrying Cargo
Load Limits Steps for Determining Correct Load (850 − 750 (5 × 150) = 100 lbs.)
The maximum load for your vehicle Limit:
is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure 5. Determine the combined weight
includes the total weight of all 1. Locate the statement, ‘‘the of luggage and cargo being loaded
occupants, cargo, and accessories. combined weight of occupants and on the vehicle. That weight may
cargo should never exceed 850 not safely exceed the available
lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard. cargo and luggage load capacity in
[The placard is on the driver’s Step 4.
Overloading or improper doorjamb.]
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in 2. Determine the combined weight
which you can be hurt or killed. of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this 3. Subtract the combined weight of
manual. the driver and passengers from
850 pounds or 395 kilograms.
4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
For example, if the maximum load
is 850 lbs and there will be five 150
lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 100 lbs.
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Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on If you carry large items that
Compartment a Roof Rack prevent you from closing the trunk
Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the lid, exhaust gas can enter the
be thrown around and hurt floor of the trunk, placing the passenger area. To avoid the
someone during a crash. heaviest items on the bottom and possibility of carbon monoxide
as far forward as possible. poisoning, follow the instructions
Do not put any items on top of the on page 47 .
trunk panel. They can block your If you fold down the back seat, tie
view and be thrown around the down items that could be thrown
vehicle during a crash. about the vehicle during a crash or
Before Driving
sudden stop.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals or the seat.
Keep the glove box closed while

driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
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Main Menu
Driving
This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......................... 134

starting the engine under various Starting the Engine........................ 135
conditions, and how to operate the Manual Transmission.................... 136
manual and automatic transmissions. Automatic Transmission............... 138
It also includes important Parking ............................................ 141
information on parking your vehicle, Braking System.............................. 142
and the braking system. Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ................ 143
Towing a Trailer ............................ 144
Driving
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Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks 4. Check that any items you may be 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
and adjustments every day before carrying are stored properly or your passengers have fastened
you drive your vehicle. fastened down securely. their seat belts (see page 15 ).
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, 5. Check the seat adjustment (see When you start the engine, check
and outside lights are clean and page 76 ). the gauges and indicator lights in
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, the instrument panel (see page
or ice. 6. Check the adjustment of the 53 ).
inside and outside mirrors (see
2. Check that the hood and trunk are page 81 ).
fully closed.
7. Check the steering wheel
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire adjustment (see page 68 ).
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. 8. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
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Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all The immobilizer system protects your The engine is harder to start in cold
electrical accessories to reduce vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly- weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
the drain on the battery. coded key (or other device) is used, the altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
engine’s f uel system is disabled. See meters) adds to this problem.
3. Manual Transmission: Immobilizer System on page 70 .
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. 5. If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
Automatic Transmission: right away, repeat step 4 with the
Make sure the shift lever is in accelerator pedal pressed halfway
Driving
Park. Press on the brake pedal. down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
4. Without touching the accelerator so the engine does not race.
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold 6. If the engine fails to start, press
the key in START for more than the accelerator pedal all the way
15 seconds at a time. If the engine down and hold it there while
does not start right away, pause starting to clear flooding. If the
for at least 10 seconds before engine still does not start, return
trying again. to step 5.
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Manual Transmission
Come to a full stop before you shift

into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding up
Reverse with the vehicle moving. can cause loss of control on
Push down the clutch pedal, and slippery surfaces. If you crash,
pause for a few seconds before you can be injured.
shifting into Reverse, or shift into
one of the forward gears for a Use extra care when driving on
moment. This stops the gears so slippery surfaces.
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get

extra braking from the engine by
The manual transmission is syn- shifting to a lower gear. This extra
chronized in all forward gears for braking can help you maintain a safe
smooth operation. It has a lockout so speed and prevent your brakes from
you cannot shift directly from Fifth overheating while going down a
to Reverse. When shifting up or steep hill. Before downshifting,
down, make sure you push the clutch make sure the vehicle speed is low
pedal down all the way, shift to the enough that you will not activate the
next gear, and let the pedal up engine speed limiter in the lower
gradually. When you are not shifting, gear. On EX and LX models in the
do not rest your foot on the clutch U.S., and all models in Canada, make
pedal. This can cause your clutch to sure the engine speed will not go into
wear out faster. the tachometer’s red zone in the
lower gear before downshifting.
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Manual Transmission
Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter On DX model in the U.S.

Drive in the highest gear that lets On EX and LX models in the U.S., and If you exceed the maximum speed
the engine run and accelerate all models in Canada for the gear you are in, you may feel
smoothly. This will give you the best If you exceed the maximum speed the engine cut in and out. This is
fuel economy and effective emis- for the gear you are in, the engine caused by a limiter in the engine’s
sions control. The following shift speed will enter into the tachometer’s computer controls. The engine will
points are recommended: red zone. If this occurs, you may feel run normally when you reduce the
the engine cut in and out. This is engine speed by upshifting or
Shift up Normal acceleration caused by a limiter in the engine’s slowing down.
computer controls. The engine will
1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) run normally when you reduce the Before downshifting, make sure the
2nd to 3rd 27 mph (43 km/h) RPM below the red zone. car speed is low enough that you will
Driving
3rd to 4th 39 mph (63 km/h) not activate the engine speed limiter
4th to 5th 53 mph (85 km/h) Before downshifting, make sure the in the lower gear.
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.
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Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting

SHIFT LEVER
LX, U.S. EX, and Canadian Si models Canadian DX model RELEASE BUTTON
These indicators on the instrument To shift from any position, press

panel show which position the shift firmly on the brake pedal and press
lever is in. the release button on the front of the
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a shift lever. You cannot shift out of
few seconds when you turn the Park when the ignition switch is in
ignition switch to ON (II). If it the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
flashes while driving (in any shift position.
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission. Avoid
rapid acceleration and have the trans-
mission checked by your dealer as U.S. DX model
soon as possible.
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To shift from: Do this: To avoid transmission damage, come suitable gear for the vehicle speed
P to R Press the brake pedal and to a complete stop before shifting and acceleration. You may notice the
press the release button. into Park. The shift lever must be in transmission shifting up at higher
R to P Park before you can remove the key speeds when the engine is cold. This
N to R Press the release button. from the ignition switch. helps the engine warm up faster.
D3 to 2
2 to D3 Reverse (R) − Press the brake Drive (D3) −This position is similar
D3 to D pedal and press the release button to to D, except only the first three
D to N Move the lever. the front of the shift lever to shift gears are selected. Use D3 to provide
D to D3 from Park to Reverse. To shift from engine braking when going down a
N to D Reverse to Neutral, come to a steep hill. D3 can also keep the
R to N complete stop and then shift. transmission from cycling between
Driving
third and fourth gears in stop-and-go
Park (P) − This position mechani- Neutral (N) − Use Neutral if you driving.
cally locks the transmission. Use need to restart a stalled engine, or if
Park whenever you are turning off or it is necessary to stop briefly with Second (2) − This position locks
starting the engine. To shift out of the engine idling. Shift to the Park the transmission in second gear. It
Park, you must press on the brake position if you need to leave your does not downshift to first gear
pedal and have your foot off the vehicle for any reason. Press on the when you come to a stop.
accelerator pedal. brake pedal when you are moving Use Second gear:
the shift lever from Neutral to For more power when climbing.
If you have done all of the above and another gear. To increase engine braking when
still cannot move the lever out of going down steep hills.
Park, see Shift Lock Release on Drive (D) − Use this position for For starting out on a slippery
page 140 . your normal driving. The surface or in deep snow.
transmission automatically selects a
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Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release

On EX and LX models in the U.S., and Do this if pushing on the brake pedal
all models in Canada and pressing the release button does
If you exceed the maximum speed not shift the transmission out of
for the gear you are in, the engine park:
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel 1. Set the Parking brake.
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s 2. Remove the key from the ignition
computer controls. The engine will switch.
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone. 3. Put a cloth on the edge of the Shift COVER
Lock Release slot cover next to
On DX model in the U.S. the shift lever. Using a small flat- 4. Insert the key in the Shift Lock
If you exceed the maximum speed tipped screwdriver or small metal Release slot.
for the gear you are in, you may feel plate, carefully pry on the edge of
the engine cut in and out. This is the cover to remove it. 5. Push down on the key while you
caused by a limiter in the engine’s press the release button on the
computer controls. The engine will shift lever and move the shift lever
run normally when you reduce the out of Park to Neutral.
engine speed by upshifting or
slowing down.
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Automatic Transmission, Parking
RELEASE BUTTON Parking Never park over dry leaves, tall

Always use the parking brake when grass, or other flammable
you park your vehicle. Make sure materials. The hot three way
the parking brake is set firmly or catalytic converter could cause
your vehicle may roll if it is on an these materials to catch on fire.
incline.
If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
If your vehicle has an automatic the front wheels away from the
transmission, set the parking brake curb. If you have a manual
before you put the transmission in transmission, put it in first gear.
Park. This keeps the vehicle from
moving and putting pressure on the If the vehicle is facing downhill,
Driving
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
parking mechanism in the turn the front wheels toward the
6. Remove the key from the Shift transmission. curb. If you have a manual
Lock Release slot, then install the transmission, put it in reverse gear.
cover. Make sure the notch on the Parking Tips
cover is on the left side. Make sure the moonroof and the Make sure the parking brake is
Return the key to the ignition windows are closed. fully released before driving away.
switch, press the brake pedal, and Driving with the parking brake
restart the engine. Turn off the lights. partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
If you need to use the Shift Lock Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
Release, it means your vehicle is in the trunk or take them with you.
developing a problem. Have it
checked by your dealer. Lock the doors.
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Braking System
Braking System Check the brakes after driving etc.). If one circuit should develop a
Your vehicle is equipped with front through deep water. Apply the problem, you will still have braking
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear brakes moderately to see if they feel at two wheels.
wheels are drum. A power assist normal. If not, apply them gently and
helps reduce the effort needed on frequently until they do. Be extra Brake Wear Indicators
the brake pedal. The ABS (on cautious in your driving. If the brake pads need replacing, you
models equipped) helps you retain will hear a distinctive, metallic
steering control when braking very Braking System Design screeching sound when you apply
hard. the brake pedal. If you do not have
Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the brake pads replaced, they will
the brakes applied lightly, builds up screech all the time. It is normal for
heat, and reduces their effectiveness. the brakes to occasionally squeal or
It also keeps your brake lights on all squeak when you apply them.
the time, confusing drivers behind Front
you.
Constant application of the brakes

when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their effective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by taking your foot off the
accelerator and downshifting to a The hydraulic system that operates
lower gear. the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the left-front brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Anti-lock Brakes ABS Indicator Important Safety Reminders

On U.S. EX and Canadian LX and Si ABS does not reduce the time or
models ABS INDICATOR distance it takes to stop the
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) vehicle; It only helps with steering
helps prevent the brakes from control during braking.
locking up and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the ABS will not prevent a skid that
brakes rapidly; much faster than a results from changing direction
person. abruptly, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
You should never pump the brake pedal. lane change.
Let the ABS work for you by always
Driving
keeping firm, steady pressure on the ABS cannot prevent a loss of
brake pedal. This is sometimes stability. Always steer moderately
referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’ If the ABS indicator comes on, the when you are braking hard. Severe
anti-lock function of the braking or sharp steering wheel movement
You will feel a pulsation in the brake system has shut down. The brakes can still cause your vehicle to veer
pedal when the ABS activates, and still work like a conventional system, into oncoming traffic or off the road.
you may hear some noise. This is but without anti-lock. You should
normal: it is the ABS rapidly have your dealer inspect your vehicle A vehicle with ABS may require a
pumping the brakes. On dry as soon as possible. longer distance to stop on loose or
pavement, you will need to press on uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
the brake pedal very hard before the If the ABS indicator comes on while snow, than a vehicle without anti-
ABS activates. However, you may driving, test the brakes as shown on lock.
feel the ABS activate immediately if page 57 .
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
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Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a

trailer, attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
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Main Menu
Maintenance
This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ....................... 146

important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule .................. 147
maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ..................... 151
maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations............................... 153
Adding Engine Oil ......................... 154
This section also includes Changing the Oil and Filter .......... 155
Maintenance Schedules for normal Engine Coolant ............................... 157
driving and severe driving conditions, Windshield Washers ..................... 158
a Maintenance Record, and instruc- Automatic Transmission Fluid......159
tions for simple maintenance tasks Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 160
you may want to take care of Timing Belt ..................................... 160
yourself. Brake and Clutch Fluid ................. 161
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 162
If you have the skills and tools to per- Hood Latch ..................................... 162
Maintenance
form more complex maintenance Lights .............................................. 163
tasks on your vehicle, you may want Cleaning the Seat Belts ................. 169
to purchase the Service Manual. See Floor Mats ...................................... 169
page 215 for information on how to Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 169
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. Wiper Blades .................................. 170
Tires ................................................ 172
Checking the Battery .................... 178
Vehicle Storage .............................. 179
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Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this with the battery or compressed air. Injury from moving parts. Do
section should be performed by a not run the engine unless
certified technician or qualified instructed to do so.
mechanic.
Improperly maintaining this
Important Safety Precautions vehicle or failing to correct a
To eliminate potential hazards, read problem before driving can Failure to properly follow
the instructions before you begin, cause a crash in which you can maintenance instructions and
and make sure you have the tools be seriously hurt or killed. precautions can cause you to
and skills required. be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
Make sure your vehicle is parked and maintenance Always follow the procedures
on level ground, the parking brake recommendations, and and precautions in this owner’s
is set, and the engine is off. schedules in this owner’s manual.
manual.
To clean parts, use a commercially
available degreaser or parts Some of the most important safety
cleaner, not gasoline. Potential Vehicle Hazards precautions are given here. However,
Carbon Monoxide poison from we cannot warn you of every
To reduce the possibility of fire or engine exhaust. Be sure there is conceivable hazard that can arise in
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, adequate ventilation whenever you performing maintenance. Only you
and flames away from the battery operate the engine. can decide whether or not you
and all fuel-related parts. should perform a given task.
Burns from hot parts. Let the
Wear eye protection and engine and exhaust system cool
protective clothing when working before touching any parts.
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Maintenance Schedule
The maintenance schedule assumes Which Schedule to Follow Driving with a roof rack, or driving
you will use your vehicle as normal Service your vehicle according to the in mountainous conditions.
transportation for passengers and time and mileage periods on one of
their possessions. You should also the Maintenance Schedules on the Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
follow these recommendation: following pages. iced roads.
Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s U.S. Owners − Follow the NOTE:

load limit. This puts excess stress Maintenance Schedule for Severe If you only OCCASIONALLY drive
on the engine, brakes, and many Conditions if you drive your vehicle under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
other vehicle parts. The load limit MAINLY under one or more of the should follow the Normal Conditions
is shown on the tire information following conditions. Maintenance Schedule.
label on the driver’s doorjamb. Canadian Owners − Follow the
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) Maintenance Schedule for Severe
Operate your vehicle on per trip or, in freezing Conditions.
Maintenance
reasonable roads within the legal temperatures, driving less than 10
speed limit. miles (16 km) per trip.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a Driving in extremely hot [over

distance of several miles 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
(kilometers).
Used primarily as a delivery
Always use unleaded gasoline with vehicle or taxi that is driven
the proper octane rating (see page mostly in stop-and-go traffic and/
122 ). or parked with the engine idling.
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Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Vehicle U.S. Vehicles: Owner’s Maintenance Checks

Your authorized dealer knows your Maintenance, replacement, or You should check the following
vehicle best and can provide repair of emissions control items at the specified intervals. If
competent, efficient service. devices and systems may be done you are unsure of how to perform
However, service at a dealer is not by any automotive repair any check, turn to the appropriate
mandatory to keep your warranties establishment or individual using page listed.
in effect. Maintenance may be done parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA Engine oil level − Check every
by any qualified service facility or standards. time you fill the fuel tank. See
skilled person to keep your page 125 .
warranties in effect. Keep all the According to state and federal Engine coolant level − Check the
receipts as proof of completion, and regulations, failure to perform radiator reserve tank every time
have the person who does the work maintenance on the items marked you fill the fuel tank. See page 125 .
fill out the Maintenance Record. with ＃ will not void your emissions Automatic transmission − Check
Check your warranty booklet for warranties. However, all the fluid level monthly. See page
more information. maintenance services should be 159 .
performed at the recommended time Brakes − Check the fluid level
We recommend the use of Honda or mileage period to ensure long- monthly. See page 161 .
parts and fluids whenever you have term reliability. Tires − Check the tire pressure
maintenance done. monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
172 .
Lights − Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page 163 .
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). Follow the Normal Maintenance
miles x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Schedule if the severe driving
km x 1,000 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
conditions specified in the Severe
Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
Replace engine oil the next page do not apply.
(Or every 1 year, whichever comes first)
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page175) Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY
Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

Replace engine oil filter
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
Check front and rear brakes
should follow the Normal Conditions
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Maintenance Schedule.
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots (Or every 1 year, whichever comes first)
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system＃
Fuel lines and connections＃
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter (Or every 2 years, whichever comes first)
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
(Otherwise adjust only if noisy)
Replace automatic transmission fluid＊1
Replace manual transmission fluid
(Or every 6 years, whichever comes first)
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt, and inspect auto-tensioner and
water pump (Or every 7 years, whichever comes first)
Replace engine coolant 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
＊1: Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
＃: See information on maintenance and emission warranty on page 148 .
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). Follow the Severe Maintenance
miles x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Schedule if you drive your vehicle
km x 1,000 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
MAINLY under one or more of the
Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month following conditions:
Replace engine oil Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per
whichever comes first trip or, in freezing temperatures,
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page175) Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) driving less than 10 miles (16 km)
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
Replace engine oil filter

per trip.
Inspect front and rear brakes
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Visually inspect the following items: (Or every 1 year, whichever comes first) (32°C)] conditions.
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Extensive idling or long periods of
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
Check parking brake adjustment a commercial delivery vehicle.
Inspect the following items: Driving with a roof rack, or driving
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
in mountainous conditions.
All fluid levels and condition of fluids (Or every 1 year, whichever comes first)
Exhaust system＃, Fuel lines and connections＃
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody roads.
Inspect and adjust drive belts Canadian Owners − Follow the
Replace dust and pollen filter＊1 (Or every 2 years, whichever comes first) Maintenance Schedule for Severe
Replace air cleaner element Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule Conditions.
except in dusty conditions) ＊1 : See dust and pollen filter on page 169 for
Replace spark plugs
replacement information under special
Inspect valve clearance
driving conditions.
(Otherwise adjust only if noisy)
Replace automatic transmission fluid＊2 ＊2 : Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3
Replace manual transmission fluid years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000
(Or every 3 years, whichever comes first) km) or 2 years.
Inspect idle speed ＊3 : See timing belt on page 160 for
Replace timing belt＃, ＊3, inspect auto-tensioner and
replacement information under special
water pump (Or every 7 years, whichever comes first)
driving conditions.
Replace engine coolant 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years ＃: See information on maintenance and
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage) emission warranty on page 148 .
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Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 149 ) or severe
conditions (page 150 ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.
5,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 45,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
8,000 km 72,000 km
Date Date
10,000 mi mi/km 50,000 mi mi/km

16,000 km 80,000 km
Date Date
15,000 mi mi/km 55,000 mi mi/km

24,000 km 88,000 km
Date Date
20,000 mi mi/km 60,000 mi mi/km

32,000 km 96,000 km
(or 1 year) Date (or 3 years) Date
Maintenance
25,000 mi mi/km 65,000 mi mi/km
40,000 km 104,000 km
Date Date
30,000 mi mi/km 70,000 mi mi/km

48,000 km 112,000 km
Date Date
35,000 mi mi/km 75,000 mi mi/km

56,000 km 120,000 km
Date Date
40,000 mi mi/km 80,000 mi mi/km

64,000 km 128,000 km
(or 2 years) Date (or 4 years) Date
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Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)
85,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 125,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
136,000 km 200,000 km
Date Date
90,000 mi mi/km 130,000 mi mi/km

144,000 km 208,000 km
Date Date
95,000 mi mi/km 135,000 mi mi/km

152,000 km 216,000 km
Date Date
100,000 mi mi/km 140,000 mi mi/km

160,000 km 224,000 km
105,000 mi mi/km 145,000 mi mi/km

168,000 km 232,000 km
Date Date
110,000 mi mi/km 150,000 mi mi/km

176,000 km 240,000 km
Date Date
115,000 mi mi/km 155,000 mi mi/km

184,000 km 248,000 km
Date Date
120,000 mi mi/km 160,000 mi mi/km

192,000 km 256,000 km
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Fluid Locations
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL BRAKE FLUID

(Orange loop) FILL CAP (Gray cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID
Maintenance
(Blue cap)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAP
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Adding Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL Recommended Engine Oil Honda Motor Oil is the preferred
FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is
engine’s performance and longevity. highly recommended that you use
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
detergent oil displaying the API optimum engine protection. Make
Certification Seal. This seal indicates sure the API Certification Seal says
the oil is energy conserving, and that ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements. The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is formulated for year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
Unscrew and remove the engine oil fuel economy.
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil
fill cap, and tighten it securely. Wait API CERTIFICATION SEAL
a few minutes, and recheck the oil
level. Do not fill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.
Ambient Temperature
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Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter DRAIN BOLT WASHER
You may use a synthetic motor oil if Always change the oil and filter
it meets the same requirements according to the recommendations in
given for a conventional motor oil: it the maintenance schedule. The oil
displays the API Certification Seal, and filter collect contaminants that
and it is the proper weight. You must can damage your engine if they are
follow the oil and filter change not removed regularly.
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule. Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
Engine Oil Additives underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
Your vehicle does not require any oil should be raised on a service station-
additives. Additives may adversely type hydraulic lift for this service.
affect your engine’s or transmission’s Unless you have the knowledge and 1. Run the engine until it reaches
Maintenance
performance and durability. proper equipment, you should have normal operating temperature,
this maintenance done by a skilled then shut it off.
mechanic.
2. Open the hood and remove the
engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
OIL FILTER 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 7. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap.
then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure
Tighten the drain bolt to : indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn off the
(U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX) engine and check your work.
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
8. Let the engine run for several
(U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) minutes, then check the drain bolt
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) and oil filter for leaks.
6. Refill the engine with the 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for
recommended oil. several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
3. Remove the oil filter and let the Engine oil change capacity add more oil.
remaining oil drain. A special (including filter):
wrench (available from your (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX)
dealer) is required. 3.4 US qt (3.2 )
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
4. Install a new oil filter according to (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) harmf ul to the environment. If you
the instructions that come with it. 3.7 US qt (3.5 ) change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not If the reserve tank is completely
available, you may use another empty, you should also check the
RESERVE TANK major-brand non-silicate coolant as a coolant level in the radiator.
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant
recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda Removing the radiator cap
coolant can result in corrosion, while the engine is hot can
causing the cooling system to cause the coolant to spray out,
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling seriously scalding you.
system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as Always let the engine and
possible. radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
Maintenance
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to between the
MIN and MAX lines. Inspect the
cooling system for leaks.
Always use Honda All Season
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
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Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
4. The coolant level should be up to Windshield Washers

the base of the filler neck. Add Check the fluid level in the
RADIATOR CAP coolant if it is low. windshield washer reservoir at least
Pour the coolant slowly and monthly during normal use.
carefully so you do not spill. Clean On Canadian models: The low washer
up any spill immediately; it could level indicator comes on when the
damage components in the engine level is low (see page 58 ).
compartment. Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
5. Put the radiator cap back on and increases the cleaning capability and
tighten it. prevents freezing in cold weather.
When you refill the reservoir, clean
6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. the edges of the windshield wiper
Fill it to halfway between the MAX blades with windshield washer fluid
1. Make sure the engine and radiator and MIN marks. Put the cap back on a clean cloth. This will help to
are cool. on the reserve tank. condition them.
2. Relieve any pressure in the cooling Do not add any rust inhibitors or
system by turning the radiator cap other additives to your vehicle’s Do not use engine antif reeze or a
counterclockwise, without cooling system. They may not be vinegar/water solution in the
pressing down. compatible with the coolant or windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
engine components. can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
3. Remove the radiator cap by a vinegar/water solution can damage
pushing down and turning the windshield washer pump. Use only
counterclockwise. commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Always use Honda ATF-Z1

(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON III automatic
transmission fluid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality.
UPPER Have the transmission flushed and
MARK refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as
LOWER
MARK soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly flush the
DIPSTICK transmission, the technician
should drain and refill it with
Check the fluid level with the engine 4. Remove the dipstick and check Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
Maintenance
at normal operating temperature. the fluid level. It should be vehicle for a short distance. Do
between the upper and lower this three times. Then drain and
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. marks. refill the transmission a final time.
Shut off the engine.
5. If the level is below the lower 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) mark, add fluid into the filler hole in the transmission.
from the transmission, and wipe it to bring it to the upper mark. The transmission should be drained
with a clean cloth. Pour the fluid slowly and carefully and refilled with new fluid according
so you do not spill any. Clean up to the time and distance recommen-
3. Insert the dipstick all the way into any spills immediately; it could dations in the maintenance schedule.
the transmission securely. damage components in the engine If you are not sure how to add fluid,
compartment. contact your dealer.
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Manual Transmission Fluid, Timing Belt
Manual Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you Timing Belt
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 The timing belt should be replaced
FILLER BOLT viscosity motor oil with the API at the intervals shown in the
Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR maintenance schedule. Replace the
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a belt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if
temporary replacement. However, you regularly drive your vehicle in
motor oil does not contain the proper one or more of these conditions:
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as In very high temperatures
soon as it is convenient. (over 110°F, 43°C).
The transmission should be drained In very low temperatures

Correct Level and refilled with new fluid according (under −20°F, −29°C).
to the time and distance recommen-
Check the fluid level with the dations in the maintenance schedule.
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission filler bolt, and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger. The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the filler bolt, and tighten it securely.
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Brake and Clutch Fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the Brake System Clutch System
reservoirs monthly. Manual Transmission only
MAX
Replace the brake fluid according to
the time recommendation in the
maintenance schedule.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty

Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed MAX
container, as a temporary MIN
replacement. MIN
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can
Maintenance
cause corrosion and decrease the life The fluid level should be between
of the system. Have the brake the MIN and MAX marks on the side The fluid level should be between
system flushed and refilled with of the reservoir. If the level is at or the MIN and MAX marks on the side
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid below the MIN mark, your brake of the reservoir. If it is not, add
DOT 3 as soon as possible. system needs attention. Have the brake fluid to bring it up to that level.
brake system inspected for leaks or Use the same fluid specified for the
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not worn brake pads. brake system.
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause Low fluid level can indicate a leak in
extensive damage. the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.
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Power Steering Fluid, Hood Latch
Power Steering Fluid Always use Honda Power Steering Hood Latch
Fluid. You may use another power
UPPER LEVEL
steering fluid as an emergency PIVOTS
replacement, but have the power
steering system flushed and refilled
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering fluid level can

indicate a leak in the system. Check
the fluid level frequently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible. LATCH
LOWER LEVEL ASSEMBLY
Check the level on the side of the Clean the hood latch assembly with a
reservoir when the engine is cold. Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
The fluid should be between the or right lock and holding it there can multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. damage the power steering pump. the moving parts (as shown),
If not add power steering fluid to the including the pivot. Follow the time
UPPER LEVEL mark. and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so are not sure how to clean and grease
you do not spill any. Clean up any the latch, contact your dealer.
spills immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
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Lights
Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb

The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight
when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs. Handle it by its steel base and
regularly carry heavy items in the protect the glass from contact with
trunk, readjustment may be required. your skin or hard objects. If you
Adjustments should be performed by touch the glass, clean it with
your dealer or other qualified denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
mechanic.
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot

when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter. 1. If you need to change a headlight
Maintenance
bulb on the driver’s side, remove
the power steering reservoir tank
by pulling it out of its holders.
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Lights
HOLDING CLIP BOLT
STAY TAB
If you change the low beam If you need to change a headlight 2. Remove the electrical connector
headlight bulb on the driver’s side, bulb on the passenger’s side, remove from the bulb by pushing on the
you also need to remove the upper the bolt from the stay and push the tab and pulling the connector
part of the windshield washer battery toward windshield to obtain down.
reservoir tank. Use a flat-tipped enough working space.
screwdriver to remove the holding 3. Remove the bulb by turning it one-
clip, then remove the upper part by quarter turn counterclockwise.
pulling it straight up.
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Lights
4. Insert the new bulb into the hole Replacing the Front Side Marker/
and turn it one-quarter turn clock- Turn Signal and Parking Light
wise to lock it in place. Bulb
5. Push the electrical connector back

onto the bulb. Make sure it is on HOLDING CLIP
all the way.
6. Turn on the headlights to test the

new bulb.
7. (Passenger’s side)
Put the battery back to its original
position, reinstall the bolt in the
Maintenance
stay and tighten it securely.
(Driver’s side) 1. If you are changing the bulb on 2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to
Reinstall the power steering the driver’s side, start the engine, remove the holding clip from the
reservoir. turn the steering wheel all the way inner fender, and pull the inner
to the right, and turn off the fender cover back.
If you removed the upper part of engine. If you are changing the
the windshield reservoir, put it bulb on the passenger’s side, turn 3. Remove the socket from the
back in place. Install the holding the steering wheel to the left. headlight assembly by turning it
clip. Lock it in place by pushing on one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
the center.
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Lights
4. Remove the bulb from the socket Replacing Rear Bulbs

by pushing it in and turning the (in Fenders)
bulb counterclockwise until it
unlocks. BULBS
5. Install the new bulb in the socket. SOCKETS

Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
6. Insert the socket back into the

headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Test the lights to make sure the

new bulb is working. FASTENERS
8. Put the inner fender cover in place. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Determine which of the two bulbs
Install the holding clip. Lock it in is burned out: stop/taillight/side
place by pushing on the center. Remove the screws in the center marker light or turn signal light.
of each of the two fasteners on the
side of the trunk lining. Pull the 3. Remove the socket by turning it
lining back. one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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Lights
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight (in Trunk Lid) socket.
into the socket until it bottoms. Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
5. Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise 5. Insert the socket back into the
until it locks. BULBS light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
6. Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working. 6. Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
7. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
SOCKETS
of the trunk seal.
Maintenance
8. Put the fasteners into the holes on 1. Open the trunk.
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screws. 2. Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: taillight or back-up
light.
3. Remove the socket by turning it

one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake 3. Reinstall the socket. Turn it

Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
BULB
SOCKET
1. Open the trunk and remove the

socket from the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
2. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
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Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats If you use an aftermarket floor mat,
make sure it fits properly and that it
LOOP can be used with the floor mat
anchor. Do not put additional floor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
Dust and Pollen Filter

If equipped with A/C
This filter removes the dust and
pollen that is brought in from the
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace this filter
Maintenance
If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft On models equipped every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
brush with a mixture of mild soap The driver’s floor mat that came under normal conditions. It should
and warm water to clean them. Do with your vehicle hooks over the be replaced every 15,000 miles
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning floor mat anchor. This keeps the (24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
solvents. Let the belts air dry before floor mat from sliding forward and urban areas that have high
you use the vehicle. possibly interfering with the pedals. concentrations of soot in the air, or if
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat the flow from the heating and
belt anchors can cause the belts to If you remove the driver’s floor mat, cooling system becomes less than
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of make sure to re-anchor it when you usual.
the loops with a clean cloth put it back in your vehicle.
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
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Wiper Blades
Check the condition of the wiper

blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you find signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
1. Raise the wiper arm off the

windshield.
LOCK TAB BLADE
2. Disconnect the blade assembly 3. Remove the blade from its holder
from the wiper arm by pushing in by grasping the tabbed end of the
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in blade. Pull firmly until the tabs
while you push the blade assembly come out of the holder.
toward the base of the arm.
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Wiper Blades, Tires
BLADE 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the Tires

holder until the tabs lock. To safely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
6. Slide the wiper blade assembly size, in good condition with adequate
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it tread, and correctly inflated.
locks in place.
The following pages give more
7. Lower the wiper arm down against detailed information on how to take
the windshield. care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
REINFORCEMENT
4. Examine the new wiper blades. If Using tires that are excessively
Maintenance
they have no plastic or metal worn or improperly inflated can
reinforcement along the back cause a crash in which you can
edge, remove the metal be seriously hurt or killed.
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in Follow all instructions in this
the slots along the edge of the new owner’s manual regarding tire
blade. inflation and maintenance.
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Tires
Inflation Guidelines Use a gauge to measure the air If you check air pressures when the
Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (driven for several
provides the best combination of tires that are in good condition may miles), you will see readings 4 to 6
handling, tread life, and riding lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm )
comfort. to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month. higher than the cold readings. This
Remember to check the spare tire at is normal. Do not let air out to match
Underinflated tires wear unevenly, the same time. the recommended cold air pressure.
adversely affect handling and fuel The tire will be underinflated.
economy, and are more likely to Check the air pressures when the
fail from being overheated. tires are cold. This means the You should get your own tire
vehicle has been parked for at least pressure gauge and use it whenever
Overinflated tires can make your three hours, or driven less than 1 you check your tire pressures. This
vehicle ride more harshly, are mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if will make it easier for you to tell if a
more prone to damage from road needed, to match the recommended pressure loss is due to a tire problem
hazards, and wear unevenly. cold tire pressures on page 173 . and not due to a variation between
gauges.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you While tubeless tires have some
think a tire might be low, check it ability to self-seal if they are
immediately with a tire gauge. punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
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Tires
Recommended Tire Pressures for The compact spare tire pressure is: U.S. LX, EX and Canadian LX, Si models
Normal Driving 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Tire pressure for high-speed driving
The following chart shows the is the same as for normal driving.
recommended cold tire pressures for High-Speed Driving
most normal driving conditions and DX model only When you return to normal speed
speed. Honda strongly recommends that driving, be sure to readjust the tire
you not drive faster than posted pressure for normal driving. You
(DX) speed limits and conditions allow. If should wait until the tires are cold
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure you decide it is safe to drive at high before adjusting the tire pressure.
for Normal Driving speeds (over 100 mph or 160 km/h),
P185/70R14 87S 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 be sure to adjust the cold tire For convenience, the recommended
(All season) kgf/cm ) pressures as shown below. If you do tire sizes and cold air pressures are
not, excessive heat can build up and on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
(Canadian LX) cause sudden tire failure. For additional information about
Maintenance
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure your tires, see page 210 .
for Normal Driving (DX)
P185/65R15 86H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
(All season) kgf/cm ) for High Speed
Driving
(U.S. EX, LX, Canadian Si) P185/70R14 87S 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure (All season) kgf/cm )
for Normal Driving
P195/60R15 87H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1
(All season) kgf/cm )
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Tire Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Tire Maintenance

Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation,
should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to
damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if Have your dealer check the tires if
you find either of these conditions. you feel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side rebalanced if it is removed from the
of the tire. Replace the tire if you TREAD WEAR INDICATOR wheel. When you have new tires
can see fabric or cord. installed, make sure they are
Your tires have wear indicators balanced. This increases riding
Excessive tread wear. molded into the tread. When the comfort and tire life. For best results,
tread wears down. You will see a have the installer perform a dynamic
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide across balance.
the tread. This shows there is less
than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left
on the tire. A tire that is this worn
gives very little traction on wet roads. For Vehicles with aluminum wheels:
You should replace the tire if you can Improper wheel weights can damage
see the tread wear indicator in three your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
or more tread wear indicators. only genuine Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.
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Tires
Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at
Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible
Front Front the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front
rating and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
pressure rating (as shown on the Replacing just one tire can seriously
tire’s sidewall). affect your vehicle’s handling.
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking If you ever replace a wheel, make
ability, traction, and steering sure that the wheel’s specifications
accuracy. Using tires of a different match those of the original wheels.
size or construction can cause the Replacement wheels are available at
(Front Non-directional (Front Directional ABS to work inconsistently. your dealer.
Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels)
Maintenance
To help increase tire life and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
shown in the chart each time they
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only front-to-
back.
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Wheel and Tire Specifications Winter Driving

Wheels: Tires marked ‘‘M ＋ S’’ or ‘‘All
Installing improper tires on your (DX) Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
vehicle can affect handling and 14 x 5 1/2 JJ weather tread design suitable for
stability. This can cause a crash (LX, EX and Canadian Si) most winter driving conditions.
in which you can be seriously 15 x 6 JJ
hurt or killed. Tires: For the best performance in snowy
(DX) or icy conditions, you should install
Always use the size and type of P185/70R14 87S snow tires or tire chains. They may
tires recommended in this (Canadian LX) be required by local laws under
owner’s manual. P185/65R15 86H certain conditions.
(U.S. EX, LX, Canadian Si)
P195/60R15 87H Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your
See page 210 for DOT tire quality vehicle, make sure they are radial
grading information, and page tires of the same size and load range
212 for tire size information. as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may be lower than your original tires.
Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
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Tire Chains
Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ Traction devices that are the wrong
cable-type traction devices, with size or improperly installed can
rubber chain tensioners on the front damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
tires. Use traction devices only when suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
required by driving conditions or driving if they are hitting any part of
local laws. Make sure they are the the vehicle.
correct size for your tires. Make link-
type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.
When installing cables, follow the

manufacturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
Maintenance
Make sure they are not contacting
the brake lines or suspension. Drive
slowly with them installed. If you
hear them coming into contact with
the body or chassis, stop and
investigate. Remove them as soon as
you begin driving on cleared roads.
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Checking the Battery
Check the terminals for corrosion (a If you need to connect the battery to
white or yellowish powder). To a charger, disconnect both cables to
remove it, cover the terminals with a prevent damaging your vehicle’s
solution of baking soda and water. It electrical system. Always disconnect
will bubble up and turn brown. When the negative (−) cable first, and
this stops, wash it off with plain reconnect it last.
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
further corrosion. The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
If additional battery maintenance is operation.
needed, see your dealer or a
Check the condition of the battery qualified technician. A spark or flame can cause the
monthly by looking at the test battery to explode with enough
indicator window. The label on the WARNING: Battery posts, force to kill or seriously hurt you.
battery explains the test indicator’s terminals, and related accessories
colors. contain lead and lead compounds. Wear protective clothing and a
Wash your hands after handling. face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
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Vehicle Storage
If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a
an extended period (more than one ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as
should do to prepare it for storage. longer period, it should be cotton. Non-porous materials, such
Proper preparation helps prevent supported on jackstands so the as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
deterioration and makes it easier to tires are off the ground. which can damage the paint.
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if If possible, periodically run the
the vehicle is being stored engine until it reaches full
Fill the fuel tank. indoors). operating temperature (the
cooling fan cycles twice).
Change the engine oil and filter. Disconnect the battery. Preferably, do this once a month.
Wash and dry the exterior Support the front wiper blade If you store your vehicle for 12
Maintenance
completely. arms with a folded towel or rag so months or longer, have your dealer
they do not touch the windshield. perform the inspections called for in
Clean the interior. Make sure the the 24 months/30,000 miles
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are To minimize sticking, apply a (48,000 km) maintenance schedule
completely dry. silicone spray lubricant to all door (Normal Conditions) as soon as you
and trunk seals. Also, apply a take it out of storage (see page 149 ).
Leave the parking brake off. Put vehicle body wax to the painted The replacements called for in the
the transmission in Reverse surfaces that mate with the door maintenance schedule are not
(5-speed manual) or Park and trunk seals. needed unless the vehicle has
(automatic). actually reached that time or mileage.
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Main Menu
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire....................... 182

common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 183
experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ........... 188
gives you information about how to Jump Starting ................................. 190
safely evaluate the problem and what If Your Engine Overheats............. 191
to do to correct it. If the problem has Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......... 194
stranded you on the side of the road, Charging System Indicator........... 194
you may be able to get going again. Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 195
If not, you will also find instructions Brake System Indicator ................ 196
on getting your vehicle towed. Closing the Moonroof ................... 196
Fuses ............................................... 198
Fuse Locations ........................... 200
Emergency Towing ....................... 202

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Compact Spare Tire
Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can. This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
Check the inflation pressure of the faces. Use greater caution while
compact spare tire every time you driving.
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to: Do not mount snow chains on the
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) compact spare tire.
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is Replace the tire when you can see
the same make and model. the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
On models with manual and design tire, mounted on the
transmission, do not drive for a same wheel. The spare tire is not
long period with the compact designed to be mounted on a regular
spare tire mounted on a front wheel, and the spare wheel is not
wheel; it will damage the limited designed for mounting a regular tire.
slip differential.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while driving, SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until The vehicle can easily roll off
you get to an exit or an area to stop the jack, seriously injuring
that is far away from the traffic lanes. anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for

changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
TOOL KIT JACK
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level and 3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
non-slippery ground. Put the floor mat and the trunk floor by
transmission in Park (automatic) lifting up on the back edge.

or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake. 4. Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights, 5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
and turn the ignition switch to the spare tire out of its well.
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
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JACK JACKING POINTS
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
6. Turn the jack’s end 7. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn 8. Place the jack under the jacking
counterclockwise to loosen it, then with the wheel nut wrench. point. Turn the end bracket
remove the jack. clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
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WHEEL
NUTS
WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER
9. Use the extension and the wheel 10.DX and LX models: 11.Remove the flat tire. Place the flat
nut wrench as shown to raise the Remove the wheel nuts and wheel tire on the ground with the outside
vehicle until the flat tire is off the cover. The wheel nuts will be very surface facing up.

ground. hot if you were recently driving.
The wheel cover cannot be
removed without first removing
the wheel nuts. Do not attempt to
forcibly pry the wheel cover off
with a screwdriver or other tool.
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BRAKE HUB
12.Before mounting the spare tire, 13.Put on the spare tire. Put the 14.Lower the vehicle to the ground
wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack.
surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub pattern with the wheel nut wrench
carefully; it may be hot from until the wheel is firmly against
driving. the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully.
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WING BOLT SPACER 20.Store the jack in the trunk with the
CONE end bracket on the left side. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tool kit.
Loose items can fly around the

interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools

securely before driving.
15.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 17.Place the flat tire face down in the
the same crisscross pattern. Have spare tire well.
the wheel nut torque checked at 21.Store the wheel cover or center

the nearest automotive service 18.Remove the spacer cone from the cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
facility. wing bolt, turn it over, and put it not get scratched or damaged.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: back on the bolt.
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) 22.Lower the trunk floor and trunk
19.Secure the flat tire by screwing floor mat, then close the trunk lid.
16.U.S. EX and Canadian Si models: the wing bolt back into its hole.
Remove the center cap before
storing the flat tire in the trunk
well.
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If the Engine Won’t Start
Diagnosing why the engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to START
start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim,
on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses. If
key to START (III): START (III), you do not hear the the fuses are OK, there is
normal noise of the engine trying to probably something wrong with
You hear nothing, or almost start. You may hear a clicking sound the electrical circuit for the
nothing. The engine’s starter or series of clicks, or nothing at all. ignition switch or starter motor.
motor does not operate at all, or Check these things: You will need a qualified
operates very slowly. technician to determine the
Check the transmission interlock. problem (see Emergency Towing
You can hear the starter motor If you have a manual transmission, on page 202 ).
operating normally, or the starter the clutch pedal must be pushed
motor sounds like it is spinning all the way to the floor or the If the headlights dim noticeably or
faster than normal, but the engine starter will not operate. With an go out when you try to start the
does not start up and run. automatic transmission, it must be engine, either the battery is dis-
in Park or Neutral. charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). the battery and terminal connec-
Turn on the headlights, and check tions (see page 178 ). You can
their brightness. If the headlights then try jump starting the vehicle
are very dim or do not come on at from a booster battery (see page
all, the battery is discharged. See 190 ).
Jump Starting on page 190 .
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If the Engine Won’t Start
The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel If you find nothing wrong, you will
In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may need a qualified technician to find
speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working. the problem. See Emergency
than normal, when you turn the Towing on page 202.
ignition switch to START (III), but There may be an electrical
the engine does not run. problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
Are you using a properly coded (see page 198 ).
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page 70 ).
Are you using the proper starting

procedure? Refer to Starting the
Engine on page 135 .

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Jump Starting
Although this seems like a simple To Jump Start Your Vehicle:

procedure, you should take several
precautions. 1. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
A battery can explode if you do seems slushy or frozen, do not try
not follow the correct procedure, jump starting until it thaws.
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, If a battery sits in extreme cold, the BOOSTER BATTERY
and smoking materials away electrolyte inside can f reeze.
from the battery. Attempting to jump start with a f rozen The numbers in the illustration show
battery can cause it to rupture. you the order to connect the jumper
cables.
You cannot start your vehicle with an 2. Turn off all the electrical acces-
automatic transmission by pushing sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
or pulling it. lights, etc. Put the transmission in
Neutral or Park, and set the
parking brake.
3. Connect one jumper cable to the
positive (＋) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive (＋) terminal on the
booster battery.
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Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats
6. Start the vehicle. If the starter If Your Engine Overheats

motor still operates slowly, check The pointer of the vehicle’s
that the jumper cables have good temperature gauge should stay in
metal-to-metal contact. the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
7. Once the vehicle is running, reason (hot day, driving up a steep
disconnect the negative cable from hill, etc.).
your vehicle, then from the
booster battery. Disconnect the If your vehicle overheats, you should
positive cable from the vehicle, take immediate action. The only
and then from the booster battery. indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
Keep the ends of the jumper cables mark. Or you may see steam or
4. Connect the second jumper cable away from each other and any metal spray coming from under the hood.
to the negative (−) terminal on on the vehicle until everything is
the booster battery. Connect the disconnected. Otherwise, you may

other end to the grounding strap cause an electrical short.
as shown. Do not connect this Driving with the temperature gauge
jumper cable to any other part of pointer at the red mark can cause
the engine. serious damage to your engine.
5. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
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If the Engine Overheats
1. Safely pull to the side of the road. 5. Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
Put the transmission in Neutral or such as a split radiator hose.
Steam and spray from an Park, and set the parking brake. Everything is still extremely hot,
overheated engine can Turn off all the accessories, and so use caution. If you find a leak, it
seriously scald you. turn on the hazard indicator. must be repaired before you
continue driving (see Emergency
Do not open the hood if steam 2. If you see steam and/or spray Towing on page 202 ).
is coming out. coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see 6. If you don’t find an obvious leak,
no more signs of steam or spray, check the coolant level in the
then open the hood. radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
3. If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving.
4. If the temperature gauge stays at

the red mark, turn off the engine.
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If the Engine Overheats
7. If there was no coolant in the 8. Using gloves or a large heavy 10.Put the radiator cap back on
reserve tank, you may need to add cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and watch
coolant to the radiator. Let the counterclockwise, without pushing the temperature gauge. If it goes
engine cool down until the pointer down, to the first stop. After the back to the red mark, the engine
reaches the middle of the tempera- pressure releases, push down on needs repair (see Emergency
ture gauge, or lower, before check- the cap, and turn it until it comes Towing on page 202 ).
ing the radiator. off.
11.If the temperature stays normal,
9. Start the engine, and set the check the coolant level in the
temperature control dial to radiator reserve tank. If it has
Removing the radiator cap maximum. Add coolant to the gone down, add coolant to the
while the engine is hot can radiator up to the base of the filler MAX mark. Put the cap back on
cause the coolant to spray out, neck. If you do not have the tightly.
seriously scalding you. proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Always let the engine and Remember to have the cooling

radiator cool down before system drained and refilled with
removing the radiator cap. the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 1. Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System Indicator
This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system
come on when the engine is warning indicators. indicator comes on brightly
running. If it starts flashing or stays when the engine is running, the
on, the oil pressure has dropped very 2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute. battery is not being charged.
low or lost pressure. Serious engine Open the hood, and check the oil
damage is possible and you should level (see page 125 ). An engine Immediately turn off all electrical
take immediate action. very low on oil can lose pressure accessories. Try not to use other
during cornering and other driving electrically operated controls such as
maneuvers. the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
Running the engine with low oil 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the discharge the battery rapidly.
pressure can cause serious mechanical level back to the full mark on the
damage almost immediately. Turn of f dipstick (see page 154 ). Go to a service station or garage
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get where you can get technical
the vehicle stopped. 4. Start the engine, and watch the oil assistance.
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see Emergency Towing on page
202 ).
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If the indicator comes on If the indicator remains on, or the If your vehicle battery has been
while driving, it means one fuel cap was not loose or missing, disconnected or gone dead, these
of the engine’s emission control have your vehicle checked by the codes are erased. It takes at least
systems may have a problem. Even dealer as soon as possible. three days of driving under various
though you may feel no difference in conditions to set the codes again.
your vehicle’s performance,
continued operation may cause To check if they are set, turn the
serious damage. If you keep driving with the ignition to ON (II), without starting
Malf unction Indicator Lamp on, you the engine. The Malfunction
If you have recently refueled your can damage your vehicle’s emissions Indicator Lamp will come on for 20
vehicle, the indicator coming on controls and the engine. Those repairs seconds. If it then goes off, the
could be due to a loose or missing may not be covered by your vehicle’s readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5
fuel fill cap. Tighten the cap until it warranties. times, the readiness codes are not
clicks at least three times. set. If possible, do not take your
Tightening the cap will not turn the Readiness Code vehicle for a state emissions test
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness until the readiness codes are set.

least three days of normal driving. codes’’ that are part of the on-board Refer to State Emissions Testing for
diagnostics for the emissions more information (see page 218 ).
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.
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Brake System Indicator, Closing the Moonroof
U.S. The brake system indicator However, if the brake pedal does not On EX model in the U.S., and Si model
normally comes on when feel normal, you should take in Canada
you turn the ignition switch immediate action. A problem in one If the electric motor will not close
to ON (II) and as a part of the system’s dual circuit the moonroof, do the following:
Canada reminder to check the design will still give you braking at
parking brake. It will stay lit two wheels. You will feel the brake 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof
if you do not fully release pedal go down much farther before motor (see page 201). If the fuse
the parking brake. the vehicle begins to slow down, and is blown, replace it with one of the
you will have to press harder on the same or lower rating.
If the brake system indicator comes pedal.
on while driving, the brake fluid level 2. Try closing the moonroof. If the
is probably low. Press lightly on the Slow down by shifting to a lower new fuse blows immediately or the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal. gear, and pull to the side of the road moonroof motor still does not
If it does, check the brake fluid level when it is safe. Because of the long operate, you can close the
the next time you stop at a service distance needed to stop, it is moonroof manually.
station (see page 161 ). hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as 3. Get the moonroof wrench out of
If the fluid level is low, take your soon as possible (see Emergency the tool kit in the trunk.
vehicle to a dealer, and have the Towing on page 202 ).
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads. If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
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Closing the Moonroof
ROUND PLUG INTERIOR
SOCKET
MOONROOF WRENCH
4. Use a screwdriver or coin to 5. Insert the moonroof wrench into The vehicle’s fuses are contained in
remove the round plug in the the socket behind this plug. Turn two fuse boxes. The interior fuse
center of the headliner. the wrench until the moonroof is box is located underneath the

fully closed. steering column. To open it, turn the
knobs as shown.
6. Remove the wrench. Reinstall the
round plug. The under-hood fuse box is on the
passenger’s side next to the battery.
If you need to close the moonroof
manually, it means the moonroof
opening/closing function is
developing a problem. Have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.
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Fuses
UNDER-HOOD FUSE
TAB
BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
Checking and Replacing Fuses 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 4. Check the smaller fuses in the
If something electrical in your (0). Make sure the headlights and under-hood fuse box and all the
vehicle stops working, check for a all other accessories are off. fuses in the interior fuse box by
blown fuse first. Determine from the pulling out each one with the fuse
chart on pages 200 and 201 , or the 2. Remove the cover from the fuse puller provided in the under-hood
diagram on the fuse box lid, which box. fuse box.
fuses control that device. Check
those fuses first, but check all the 3. Check each of the large fuses in 5. Look for a burned wire inside the
fuses before deciding that a blown the under-hood fuse box by fuse. If it is burned, replace it with
fuse is the cause. Replace any blown looking through the top at the wire one of the spare fuses of the same
fuses, and check if the device works. inside. Remove the screws with a rating or lower.
phillips-head screwdriver.
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Fuses
soon as you can. 6. If the replacement fuse of the

BLOWN
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
Replacing a f use with one that has a vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
higher rating greatly increases the that circuit, and have your vehicle
chances of damaging the electrical checked by a qualified mechanic.
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating Standard for LX and EX models in the
f or the circuit, install one with a lower U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada
rating. If the radio fuse is removed, the
audio system will disable itself. The
next time you turn on the radio you
If you cannot drive the vehicle will see ‘‘COdE’’ in the frequency
without fixing the problem, and you display. Use the preset buttons to
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse enter the five-digit code (see page

of the same rating or a lower rating 114 ).
from one of the other circuits. Make
sure you can do without that circuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown fuse with a
spare fuse that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
fuse with one of the correct rating as
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Fuse Locations
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 20 A Condenser Fan
2 15 A Small Light
3 7.5 A Interior Light
4 20 A Cooling Fan
5 10 A Hazard
6 15 A FI ECU
7 15 A Horn, Stop
8 20 A ABS F/S
9 10 A Back Up
10 40 A ABS Motor
11 30 A Rear Defroster
12 40 A Heater Motor
13 40 A Power Window
14 40 A Option
15 20 A Left Headlight
16 20 A Door Lock
17 20 A Right Headlight
18 − Not Used
19 80 A Battery
20 40 A Ignition 1
21−25 7.5A−30A Spare Fuses
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Fuse Locations
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

No. Amps. Circuits Protected
6 7.5 A Power Window Relay

7 20 A Moonroof
8 7.5 A Accessory, Radio
9 − Not Used
10 7.5 A Meter
11 7.5 A ABS
12 7.5 A Daytime Running Lights＊
13 10 A SRS
14 10 A Remote Control Mirrors
15 − Not Used
16 − Not Used
17 15 A Fuel Pump
18 15 A Accessory Power Socket

No. Amps. Circuits Protected 19 7.5 A Turn Signal Lights
20 20 A Front Wiper
1 15 A Ignition Coil 21 − Not Used
2 20 A LAF Heater 22 20 A Front Right Power Window
3 10 A Daytime Running Lights＊ 23 20 A Front Left Power Window
4 10 A Alternator 24 20 A Rear Left Power Window
5 − Not Used 25 20 A Rear Right Power Window
＊
: On Canadian models
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Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, Sling-type Equipment − The tow 5-speed Manual Transmission:
call a professional towing service or truck uses metal cables with hooks Release the parking brake.
organization. Never tow your vehicle on the ends. These hooks go around Shift the transmission to Neutral.
with just a rope or chain. It is very parts of the frame or suspension and
dangerous. the cables lift that end of the vehicle Automatic Transmission:
off the ground. Your vehicle’s sus- Release the parking brake.
There are three popular types of pension and body can be seriously Start the engine.
professional towing equipment. damaged. This method of towing Shift to D, then to N.
is unacceptable. Turn off the engine.
Flat-bed Equipment − The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a If your vehicle cannot be transported
truck. This is the best way to trans- by flat-bed, it should be towed by
port your vehicle. wheel-lift equipment with the front Improper towing preparation will
wheels off the ground. If, due to damage the transmission. Follow the
Wheel-lift Equipment − The tow damage, your vehicle must be towed above procedure exactly. If you cannot
truck uses two pivoting arms that go with the front wheels on the ground, shif t the transmission or start the
under the tires (front or rear) and lift do the following: engine (automatic transmission), your
them off the ground. The other two vehicle must be transported with the
tires remain on the ground. This is f ront wheels of f the ground.
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
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Emergency Towing
With the front wheels on the ground, If you decide to tow your vehicle
it is best to tow the car no farther with all four wheels on the ground,
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the make sure you use a properly- Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h). designed and attached tow bar. bumpers will cause serious damage.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as The bumpers are not designed to
If your vehicle is equipped with a described above, and leave the support the vehicle’s weight.
front spoiler, remove it before ignition switch in Accessory (I) so
towing so it is not damaged. the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned off so they do not
run down the battery.
The steering system can be damaged if

the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.
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Main Menu
Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ................. 206 Emissions Controls........................ 215
you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ................................. 208 The Clean Air Act ...................... 215
your vehicle, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control
identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ....................... 210 System..................................... 215
includes information you should Treadwear .................................. 210 Evaporative Emissions Control
know about your vehicle’s tires and Traction....................................... 210 System..................................... 215
emissions control systems. Temperature .............................. 211 Onboard Refueling Vapor
Tire Labeling .................................. 212 Recovery ................................. 215
Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 213 Exhaust Emissions Controls .... 216
Driving in Foreign Countries ....... 214 PGM-FI System ..................... 216
Ignition Timing Control
System................................. 216
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System .................... 216
Three Way Catalytic
Converter ............................ 216
Replacement Parts..................... 216
Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 217
State Emissions Testing ............... 218
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Identification Numbers
Your vehicle has several identifying

numbers in various places.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Honda dealer uses to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes. It is
also necessary for licensing and
insuring your vehicle. The easiest
place to find the VIN is on a plate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
You can see it by looking through
the windshield on the driver’s side. It
is also on the Certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
Certification label.
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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Identification Numbers
The Engine Number is stamped into AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NUMBER
label on top of the transmission.
ENGINE NUMBER
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Specifications
Dimensions Capacities
Length 174.6 in (4,435 mm) Fuel tank Approx.
Width 67.3 in (1,710 mm) 13.2 US gal (50 )
＊1
Height 56.9 in (1,445 mm) Engine Change
Wheelbase 103.1 in (2,620 mm) coolant Manual 1.06 US gal (4.0 )
Track Front 57.9 in (1,470 mm) Automatic 1.03 US gal (3.9 )
Rear 57.9 in (1,470 mm) Total
Manual 1.35 US gal (5.1 )
Weights Automatic 1.32 US gal (5.0 )
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached Engine oil Change＊2
to the driver’s doorjamb. Including filter 3.4 US qt (3.2 )＊3
3.7 US qt (3.5 )＊4
Engine Without filter 3.2 US qt (3.0 )＊3
Type Water cooled 4-stroke 3.5 US qt (3.3 )＊4
SOHC＊1, SOHC VTEC＊2 Total 4.4 US qt (4.2 )
4-cylinder gasoline engine Manual trans- Change 1.6 US qt (1.5 )
Bore x Stroke 2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) mission fluid Total 1.7 US qt (1.6 )
Displacement 102 cu-in (1,668 cm ) Automatic Change 2.9 US qt (2.7 )
Compression ratio 9.5 ＊1 transmission Total 6.2 US qt (5.9 )
9.9 ＊2 fluid
Spark plugs NGK: PZFR6F-11 Windshield U.S. Vehicles 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
DENSO: PKJ20CR-M11 washer reservoir Canada Vehicles 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
＋0
Spark Plug Gap: 0.04 in (1.1 mm) −0.1 mm
＊1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
＊1 : DX, LX, Canadian SE, LX-G engine.
＊2 : EX, Canadian Si Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 )
＊2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
＊3 : DX, LX, Canadian SE, LX-G
＊4 : EX, Canadian Si
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Specifications
Air Conditioning Fuses

Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page 201 or the fuse label
Charge quantity 17.6−19.4 oz (500−550 g) attached to the inside of the fuse
Lubricant oil type SP-10 box door under the steering
column.
Lights Under-hood See page 200 or the fuse box
Headlights High 12 V − 60 W (HB3) cover.
Low 12 V − 51 W (HB4)
Front turn signal/side marker 12 V − 27/8 W Alignment
lights Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Rear turn signal lights 12 V − 21 W Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Stop/Taillights/Rear side 12 V − 21/5 W Camber Front 0°
marker lights Rear −0°45’
Back-up lights 12 V − 21 W Caster Front 2°14’
Taillights 12 V − 3 CP
High-mount brake light 12 V − 21 W Tires
License plate lights 12 V − 3 CP Size Front/Rear P185/70R14 87S ＊1
Ceiling light 12 V − 8W P185/65R15 86H ＊2
Front ceiling light ＊1 12 V − 5W P195/60R15 87H ＊3
Spotlights 12 V − 5 W ＊1 Spare T115/70D14 88M ＊4
12 V − 8 W ＊2 T125/70D15 95M ＊5
Trunk light 12 V − 5W Pressure Front/Rear 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )
Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
＊1 : U.S.: EX
Canada: Si ＊1 : DX, Canadian SE
＊2 : LX ＊2 : Canadian LX-G
＊3 : U.S.: LX, EX, Canada: Si
Battery ＊4 : U.S.: DX, LX without ABS
Capacity 12 V − 36 AH/5 HR Canada: DX
＊5 : U.S.: LX with ABS, EX
Canada: LX-G, Si
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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction − AA, A, B, C

U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to
All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
treadwear, traction, and temperature the tire when tested under controlled grades represent the tire’s ability to
performance according to conditions on a specified government stop on wet pavement as measured
Department of Transportation test course. For example, a tire under controlled conditions on
(DOT) standards. The following graded 150 would wear one and one- specified government test surfaces
explains these gradings. half (1 1/2) times as well on the of asphalt and concrete. A tire
government course as a tire graded marked C may have poor traction
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 100. The relative performance of performance.
Quality grades can be found where tires depends upon the actual condi-
applicable on the tire sidewall tions of their use, however, and may Warning: The traction grade
between the tread shoulder and the depart significantly from the norm assigned to this tire is based on
maximum section width. For due to variations in driving habits, straight-ahead braking traction tests,
example: service practices, and differences in and does not include acceleration,
Treadwear 200 road characteristics and climate. cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
Traction AA traction characteristics.
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform

to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Temperature − A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for

The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that
highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over-
tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
heat and its ability to dissipate heat tion, or excessive loading, either
when tested under controlled separately or in combination, can
conditions on a specified indoor cause heat buildup and possible tire
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high failure.
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
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Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling 94 −Load index (a numerical code Maximum Tire Pressure

The tires that came on your vehicle associated with the maximum Max Press −The maximum air
have a number of markings. Those load the tire can carry). pressure the tire can
you should be aware of are described V −Speed symbol (an hold.
below. alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating). Maximum Tire Load
Tire Size Max Load −The maximum load the
Whenever tires are replaced, they Tire Identification Number tire can carry at
should be replaced with tires of the Tire Identification Number (TIN) is maximum air pressure.
same size. Following is an example a group of numbers and letters that
of tire size with an explanation of look like the following example TIN.
what each component means.
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P225/55R 16 94V DOT −This indicates that the tire

meets all requirements of
P −Vehicle type (P indicates the U.S. Department of
passenger vehicle). Transportation.
225 −Tire width in millimeters. B97R −Manufacturer’s
55 −Aspect ratio (the tire’s section identification mark.
height as a percentage of its FW6X −Tire type code.
width). 2202 −Date of manufacture.
R −Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
16 −Rim diameter in inches.
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Oxygenated Fuels
Some gasolines are being blended The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable
with alcohol or an ether compound. Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another
These gasolines, or oxygenated fuels percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another
are used to meet clean air standards brand of gasoline.
in the United States and Canada to ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol)
help reduce emissions. You may use gasoline containing up Fuel system damage or performance
to 10 percent ethanol by volume. problems resulting from the use of
If you use an oxygenated fuel, be Gasoline containing ethanol may be an oxygenated fuel containing more
sure it is unleaded and meets the marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’ than the percentages of oxygenates
minimum octane rating requirement. given above are not covered under
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl warranty.
Try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Ether)
Some states/provinces require this You may use gasoline containing up
information to be posted on the to 15 percent MTBE by volume.
pump.
METHANOL (methyl or wood
alcohol)
Your vehicle was not designed to use
fuel that contains methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal parts in
the fuel system, and also damage
plastic and rubber components. This
damage would not be covered by
your warranties.
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Driving in Foreign Countries
If you are planning to take your

Honda outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to find
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,

be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Honda will affect perfor-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your vehicle back
into compliance will require the re-
placement of several components,
such as the oxygen sensors and the
three way catalytic converter. These
replacements are not covered under
warranty.
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Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act them from the crankcase back to the
vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act＊ intake manifold. They are then
products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile drawn into the engine and burned.
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions. It also requires that
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). automobile manufacturers explain to Evaporative Emissions Control
Gasoline evaporating from the tank owners how their emissions controls System
also produces hydrocarbons. Con- work and what to do to maintain As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
trolling the production of NOx, CO, them. This section summarizes how tank, an evaporative emissions
and HC is important to the environ- the emissions controls work. control canister filled with charcoal
ment. Under certain conditions of Scheduled maintenance is on page adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC 147 . canister while the engine is off. After
react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ the engine is started and warmed up,
＊
Carbon monoxide does not contri- In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the vapor is drawn into the engine
bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian Motor Vehicle and burned during driving.
poisonous gas. Safety Standards (CMVSS) for
Emissions valid at the time they are Onboard Refueling Vapor
manufactured. Recovery
The onboard refueling vapor
Crankcase Emissions Control recovery (ORVR) system captures
System the fuel vapors during refueling. The
Your vehicle has a positive vapors are adsorbed in a canister
crankcase ventilation system. This filled with activated carbon. While
keeps gasses that build up in the driving, the fuel vapors are drawn
engine’s crankcase from going into into the engine and burned off.
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
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Emissions Controls
Exhaust Emissions Controls much air is going into the engine. It Replacement Parts
The exhaust emissions controls then controls how much fuel to inject The emissions control systems are
include three or four systems: PGM- under all operating conditions. designed and certified to work to-
FI, ignition timing control, exhaust gether in reducing emissions to
gas recirculation (SOHC VTEC Ignition Timing Control System levels that comply with the Clean Air
engine only), and three way catalytic This system constantly adjusts the Act. To make sure the emissions
converter. These three or four ignition timing, reducing the amount remain low, you should use only new
systems work together to control the of HC, CO, and NOx produced. Honda replacement parts or their
engine’s combustion and minimize equivalent for repairs. Using lower
the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) quality parts may increase the
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust System emissions from your vehicle.
emissions control systems are The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
separate from the crankcase and system takes some of the exhaust The emissions control systems are
evaporative emissions control gas and routes it back into the intake covered by warranties separate from
systems. manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the the rest of your vehicle. Read your
air/fuel mixture reduces the amount warranty manual for more informa-
PGM-FI System of NOx produced when the fuel is tion.
The PGM-FI System uses sequential burned.
multiport fuel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake, Three Way Catalytic Converter
engine control, and fuel control. The The three way catalytic converter is
powertrain control module (PCM) in in the exhaust system. Through
automatic transmission vehicles or chemical reactions, it converts HC,
the engine control module (ECM) in CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
manual transmission vehicles uses to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen
various sensors to determine how (N2), and water vapor.
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Three Way Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter (EX, Canadian Si models) (DX, LX models)
contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without affecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is referred to
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter

must operate at a high temperature THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on fire any com- A defective three way catalytic Keep the engine tuned-up.
bustible materials that come near it. converter contributes to air pollution,
Park your vehicle away from high and can impair your engine’s per- Have your vehicle diagnosed and
grass, dry leaves, or other flamma- formance. Follow these guidelines to repaired if it is misfiring, back-
bles. protect your vehicle’s three way firing, stalling, or otherwise not
catalytic converter. running properly.
Always use unleaded gasoline.

Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter ineffective.
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State Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator
If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it
emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
battery has been disconnected or date to complete the test. If you must
gone dead, it may not pass the test. get the vehicle re-tested within the Keep the vehicle in Park
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness next two or three days, you can (automatic transmission) or
codes’’ that must be set in the on- condition the vehicle for retesting by Neutral (manual transmission).
board diagnostics for the emissions doing the following. Increase the engine speed to 2,000
systems. These codes are erased rpm, and hold it there until the
when the battery is disconnected, Make sure the gas tank is nearly, temperature gauge rises to at least
and set again only after several days but not completely, full (around 1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).
of driving under a variety of 3/4).
conditions.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 8
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient

temperature is between 20° and
95°F.
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State Emissions Testing
Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban

major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes.
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let
(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several
minutes. Drive on the highway in seconds without using the
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use accelerator pedal or the brake
the cruise control. When traffic pedal.
allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator If the testing facility determines the
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary readiness codes are still not set, see
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot your dealer.
do this for a continuous 90
seconds because of traffic
conditions, drive for at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
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Main Menu
Warranty and Customer Relations
Customer Service Information..... 222

Warranty Coverages ..................... 223
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Vehicles) ........................... 224
Authorized Manuals ...................... 225

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Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give
trained professionals. They should CUSTOMER RELATIONS us this information:
be able to answer all your questions. RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE
If you encounter a problem that your Honda Canada Inc. Vehicle Identification Number
dealership does not solve to your 715 Milner Avenue (see page 206 )
satisfaction, please discuss it with Toronto, ON Name and address of the dealer
the dealership’s management. The M1B 2K8 who services your vehicle
service manager or general manager Date of purchase
can help. Almost all problems are Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Mileage on your vehicle
solved in this way. Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Your name, address, and tele-
Toronto (416) 287-4776 phone number
If you are dissatisfied with the A detailed description of the
decision made by the dealership’s In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin problem
management, contact your Honda Islands: Name of the dealer who sold the
Customer Service Office. Bella International vehicle to you
P.O. Box 190816
U.S. Owners: San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service Tel: (787) 250-4318
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty − a seat Replacement Battery Limited
Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty − provides prorated
warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery
vehicle. purchased from your dealer.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty −

covers your new vehicle, except for Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Replacement Muffler Lifetime
the battery, emissions control − all exterior body panels are Limited Warranty − provides
systems, and accessories, against covered for rust-through from the coverage for as long as the pur-
defects in materials and inside for the specified time period chaser of the muffler owns the
workmanship. with no mileage limit. vehicle.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Accessory Limited Warranty − Restrictions and exclusions apply to
Warranty and Emissions Honda Accessories are covered all these warranties. Please read the
Performance Warranty − these two under this warranty. Time and 2005 Honda Warranty Information
warranties cover your vehicle’s mileage limits depend on the type of booklet that came with your vehicle
emissions control systems. Time, accessory and other factors. Please for precise information on warranty
mileage, and coverage are read your warranty manual for coverages. Your vehicle’s original
conditional. Please read your details. tires are covered by their
warranty manual for exact manufacturer. Tire warranty infor-
information. Replacement Parts Limited mation is in a separate booklet.
Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty − covers all Honda
Warranty − this warranty gives up replacement parts against defects in Canadian Owners
to 100 percent credit toward a materials and workmanship. Please refer to the 2005 Warranty
replacement battery. Manual that came with your vehicle.
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may either
defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
should immediately inform the exists in a group of vehicles, it may Washington D.C. area) or write to:
National Highway Traffic Safety order a recall and remedy campaign. NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington,
to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Main Menu
Index
A Operation .................................... 143 Brakes

Anti-theft, Audio System............... 114 Anti-lock System (ABS) ............ 143
Accessories..................................... 127 Anti-theft Steering Column Break-in, New Linings .............. 122
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Lock ............................................... 71 Bulb Replacement ..................... 166
Position) ........................................ 71 Audio System ................................... 92 Fluid ............................................ 161
Accessory Power Socket ................ 86 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .... 21 Parking ........................................ 141
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 155 Automatic Speed Control.............. 117 System Indicator .................. 57, 196
Airbag (SRS) .............................. 11, 23 Automatic Transmission............... 138 Wear Indicators ......................... 142
Airbags, Additional Information .... 23 Capacity, Fluid ........................... 208 Braking System.............................. 142
Additional Safety Precautions .... 29 Checking Fluid Level ................ 159 Break-in, New Vehicle .................. 122
Airbag Service .............................. 28 Shifting ........................................ 138 Brightness Control, Instruments ... 66
How the Side Airbag Cutoff Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 138 Brights, Headlights ......................... 65
Indicator Works ....................... 28 Shift Lever Positions ................. 138 Bulb Replacement
How the SRS Indicator Works ... 27 Shift Lock Release ..................... 140 Back-up Lights ........................... 167
How Your Front Airbags Brake Lights............................... 166
Work.......................................... 24 B Front Parking Lights ................. 165
How Your Side Airbags Work.... 26 Front Side Marker Lights......... 165
SRS Components ......................... 23 Battery Headlights .................................. 163
Air Conditioning System ................. 88 Charging System High-mount Brake Light .......... 168
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ 173 Indicator............................ 56, 194 Rear Side Marker Lights .......... 166
High Speed Driving ................... 173 Jump Starting ............................. 190 Specifications ............................. 209
Normal Driving .......................... 173 Maintenance ............................... 178 Bulb Replacement
Alcohol in Gasoline ........................ 213 Specifications ............................. 209
INDEX
Turn Signal Lights ..................... 165
Antifreeze ....................................... 157 Before Driving ............................... 121 Bulbs, Halogen ............................... 163
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Belts, Seat ................................... 10, 20
Indicator ................................ 57, 143 Beverage Holder .............................. 86 CONTINUED
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Main Menu
Index
C Clutch Fluid .................................... 161 Dimming the Headlights ................ 65

CO in the Exhaust ......................... 215 Dipstick
Capacities Chart............................. 208 Cold Weather, Starting in ............. 135 Automatic Transmission........... 159
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 47 Compact Spare ............................... 182 Engine Oil ................................... 125
Carrying Cargo .............................. 129 Consumer Information＊................ 222 Directional Signals ........................... 65
Cassette Player Controls, Instruments and .............. 51 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ......... 142
Care ............................................. 113 Coolant Disposal of Used Oil ...................... 156
Operation .................................... 112 Adding ......................................... 157 Doors
CAUTION, Explanation of ............... ii Checking ..................................... 125 Locking and Unlocking ............... 72
CD Player.......................................... 99 Proper Solution .......................... 157 Power Door Locks ....................... 72
Ceiling Light ..................................... 84 Temperature Gauge .................... 62 DOT Tire Quality Grading ........... 210
Certification Label ......................... 206 Crankcase Emissions Control Downshifting, 5-speed Manual
Chains ............................................. 177 System......................................... 215 Transmission .............................. 136
Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 183 Cruise Control Operation ............. 117 Driver and Passenger Safety ............ 7
Changing Oil Customer Relations Office ........... 222 Driving ............................................ 133
How to ......................................... 155 Economy ..................................... 126
When to....................................... 149 D In Foreign Countries ................. 214
Charging System Indicator .... 56, 194 Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 169
Checklist, Before Driving ............. 134 DANGER, Explanation of ................. ii
Child Safety ...................................... 30 Dashboard .................................... 4, 52 E
Child Seats Daytime Running Lights................. 65
LATCH Anchor System .............. 39 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 224 Economy, Fuel ............................... 126
Lower Anchors ............................ 38 Defog and Defrost ........................... 91 Emergencies on the Road............. 181
Tether Anchor Points ................. 42 Defogger, Rear Window ................. 67 Battery, Jump Starting .............. 190
Childproof Door Locks ................... 72 Defrosting the Windows ................. 91 Brake System Indicator ............ 196
Clock, Setting the .......................... 115 Dimensions ..................................... 208 Changing a Flat Tire ................. 183
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Main Menu
Index
Charging System Indicator ...... 194 Belts by ......................................... 18 Foreign Countries, Driving in ...... 214
Checking the Fuses................... 198 Four-way Flashers ........................... 67
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...... 194 F Front Airbags ............................. 11, 23
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 195 Fuel .................................................. 122
Manually Closing Moonroof .... 196 Fan, Interior...................................... 89 Fill Door and Cap....................... 123
Overheated Engine ................... 191 Features, Comfort and Gauge ............................................ 61
Emergency Brake ............................ 83 Convenience ................................. 87 Octane Requirement ................. 122
Emergency Flashers ....................... 67 Filling the Fuel Tank ..................... 123 Oxygenated ................................ 213
Emergency Towing ....................... 202 Filters Reserve Indicator......................... 58
Emergency Trunk Opener ............. 73 Dust and Pollen .......................... 169 Tank, Filling the......................... 123
Emissions Controls........................ 215 Oil ................................................ 155 Fuses, Checking the ...................... 198
Emissions Testing, State .............. 218 5-speed Manual Transmission
Engine Checking Fluid Level ................ 160 G
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 62 Shifting the ................................. 136
Engine Speed Limiter ....... 137, 140 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 67 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 126
Malfunction Indicator Flat Tire, Changing a .................... 183 Gasohol ........................................... 213
Lamp ................................. 56, 195 Fluids Gasoline .......................................... 122
Oil Pressure Indicator ......... 56, 194 Automatic Transmission........... 159 Fuel Reserve Indicator ................ 58
Oil, What Kind to Use ............... 154 Brake ........................................... 161 Gauge ............................................ 61
Overheating................................ 191 Clutch .......................................... 161 Octane Requirement ................. 122
Specifications ............................. 208 Manual Transmission ............... 160 Tank, Filling the......................... 123
Starting........................................ 135 Power Steering........................... 162 Gas Station Procedures................. 123
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 213 Windshield Washer ................... 158
INDEX
Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 215 FM Stereo Radio
Exhaust Fumes ................................ 47 Reception ...................................... 97
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Folding Rear Seat ............................ 78 CONTINUED
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Main Menu
Index
Gauges Hood, Opening the ........................ 124 Interior Lights .................................. 84

Engine Coolant Temperature .... 62 Horn................................................... 63 Introduction ......................................... i
Fuel ................................................ 61 Hydraulic Clutch ............................ 161
Gearshift Lever Positions J
Automatic Transmission........... 138 I
5-speed Manual Jacking up the Vehicle .................. 183
Transmission.......................... 136 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 206 Jack, Tire ........................................ 183
Glove Box ......................................... 86 Ignition Jump Starting ................................. 190
Keys............................................... 69
H Switch ............................................ 71 K
Timing Control System ............. 216
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 163 Important Safety Precautions .......... 8 Keys ................................................... 69
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 67 Indicators, Instrument Panel .......... 56
Headlights Infant Restraint ................................ 35 L
Aiming ......................................... 163 Infant Seats
Daytime Running Lights............. 65 LATCH Anchor System .............. 39 Label, Certification ........................ 206
High Beam Indicator ................... 58 Lower Anchors ............................ 38 Lane Change, Signaling .................. 65
Reminder Beeper ......................... 65 Tether Anchor Points ................. 42 Lap/Shoulder Belts ................... 15, 20
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 163 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 172 LATCH Anchor System .................. 39
Turning on .................................... 65 High Speed Driving ................... 173 Lights
Head Restraints ............................... 77 Normal Driving .......................... 173 Bulb Replacement ..................... 163
Heating and Cooling ........................ 88 Inside Mirror .................................... 81 Indicator ........................................ 56
High Altitude, Starting at .............. 135 Inspection, Tire .............................. 174 Parking .......................................... 57
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 65 Instrument Panel ............................. 53 Turn Signal ................................... 58
High-mount Brake Light............... 168 Instrument Panel Lights ................. 56 Load Limit ...................................... 130
Hood Latch ..................................... 162 Instrument Panel Brightness ......... 66 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ....... 71
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Main Menu
Index
Locks Moonroof .......................................... 81 Onboard Refueling Vapor

Anti-theft Steering Column ........ 71 Closing Manually ....................... 196 Recovery ..................................... 215
Fuel Fill Door ............................. 123 Operation ...................................... 81 Operation in Foreign Countries ... 214
Power Door .................................. 72 Outside Mirrors ............................... 82
Trunk ............................................ 73 N Overheating, Engine ..................... 191
Low Coolant Level ......................... 125 Owner Maintenance Checks ........ 148
Low Fuel Indicator .......................... 58 Neutral Gear Position.................... 139 Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 213
Lower Anchors................................. 38 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 122
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 136 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 137 P
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .... 56, 194 NOTICE, Explanation of .................... i
Lubricant Specifications Chart .... 208 Numbers, Identification ................ 206 Panel Brightness Control ............... 66
Park Gear Position......................... 139
M O Parking ............................................ 141
Parking Brake .................................. 83
Maintenance ................................... 145 Octane Requirement, Gasoline .... 122 Parking Brake and Brake
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 148 Odometer .......................................... 61 System Indicator .................. 57, 196
Record .................................. 151-152 Odometer, Trip ................................ 61 Parking Lights.................................. 65
Required Indicator ....................... 60 Oil Parking Over Things that Burn ... 217
Safety........................................... 146 Change, How to ......................... 155 Playing the Radio ............................. 92
Schedule .............................. 147-150 Change, When to ....................... 149 Playing a Disc ................................... 99
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 56, 195 Checking Engine ....................... 125 PGM-FI System.............................. 216
Manual Transmission.................... 136 Pressure Indicator ............... 56, 194 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .......... 18
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 160 Selecting Proper Viscosity
INDEX
Meters, Gauges ................................ 61 Chart ....................................... 154
Methanol in Gasoline .................... 213 ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 71
Mirrors, Adjusting ........................... 81 CONTINUED
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Index
Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 12 Replacement Information Safety Labels, Location of .............. 48
Additional Safety Precautions .... 19 Dust and Pollen Filter ............... 169 Safety Messages ................................ ii
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 Engine Oil and Filter ................. 155 Seat Belts .................................... 10, 20
Protecting Children ......................... 30 Floor Mats .................................. 169 Additional Information ................ 20
General Guidelines ...................... 30 Fuses ........................................... 198 Automatic Seat Belt
Protecting Infants ............................ 35 Light Bulbs ................................. 163 Tensioners ................................ 21
Protecting Small Children .............. 36 Schedule ..................................... 147 Lap/Shoulder Belt ................. 15, 20
Selecting Child Seats ....................... 37 Seat Belts .................................... 169 Maintenance......................... 21, 169
Installing a Child Seat ..................... 38 Timing Belt ................................. 160 Reminder Light and
Protecting Larger Children ............ 44 Tires ............................................ 175 Beeper ................................. 20, 56
Wiper Blades .............................. 170 System Components.................... 20
R Replacing Seat Belts After a Use During Pregnancy................ 18
Crash ............................................. 21 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .... 15
Radiator Overheating .................... 191 Reserve Tank, Engine Seats, Adjusting the ......................... 76
Radio/CD/Cassette Coolant ................................ 125, 157 Serial Number ................................ 206
Sound System ............................... 92 Restraint, Child ................................ 30 Service Intervals ..................... 149-150
Readiness Codes .................... 195, 218 Reverse Gear Position................... 139 Service Manual＊ ............................ 225
Rear Lights, Bulb Rotation, Tire ................................. 175 Service Station Procedures .......... 123
Replacement ........................ 166-168 Setting the Clock ........................... 115
Rear Seat, Folding ........................... 78 S Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 138
Rear View Mirror ............................. 81 Shift Lock Release ......................... 140
Rear Window Defogger .................. 67 Safety Belts................................. 10, 20 Side Airbags ............................... 11, 26
Reclining the Seat Backs ................ 76 Safety Defects, Reporting＊ .......... 224 Cutoff Indicator ..................... 28, 57
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 137 Safety Features .................................. 9 Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Reminder Lights .............................. 56 Airbags .......................................... 11 Replacement ....................... 165, 166
Remote Transmitter ........................ 74 Seat Belts ...................................... 10 Signaling Turns ................................ 65
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Index
Snow Tires ...................................... 176 Steam Coming from Engine ......... 191 Tire Labeling .................................. 212
Sound System ................................... 92 Steering Wheel Temperature Gauge ........................ 62
Spare Tire Adjustment ................................... 68 Tether Anchor Points...................... 42
Inflating ....................................... 182 Anti-theft Column Lock .............. 71 Theft Protection............................. 114
Specifications ............................. 209 Stereo Sound System ...................... 92 Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 217
Specifications Charts..................... 208 Storing Your Vehicle ..................... 179 Time, Setting the ........................... 115
Speed Control ................................. 117 Supplemental Restraint Timing Belt ..................................... 160
Spotlights .......................................... 84 System................................. 11, 23 Tire Chains ..................................... 177
SRS, Additional Information........... 23 Servicing ....................................... 28 Tire, How to Change a Flat .......... 183
Additional Safety Precautions .... 29 SRS Indicator.......................... 27, 57 Tire Information ............................ 210
Airbag Service .............................. 28 System Components.................... 23 Tires ................................................ 171
How the Side Airbag Cutoff Synthetic Oil ................................... 155 Air Pressure ............................... 173
Indicator Works ....................... 28 Checking Wear .......................... 174
How the SRS Indicator T Compact Spare ........................... 182
Works ........................................ 27 DOT Tire Quality Grading ....... 210
How Your Front Airbags Taillights, Changing Inflation ....................................... 172
Work.......................................... 24 Bulbs ................................... 166, 167 Inspection ................................... 174
How Your Side Airbags Work.... 26 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 181 Maintenance ............................... 174
SRS Components ......................... 23 Tape Player..................................... 112 Replacing .................................... 175
SRS Indicator.............................. 27, 57 Technical Descriptions Rotating....................................... 175
START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 71 DOT Tire Quality Grading ....... 210 Snow ............................................ 176
State Emissions Testing ............... 218 Emissions Control Systems ...... 215 Specifications ............................. 209
Starting the Engine........................ 135 Oxygenated Fuels...................... 213
INDEX
Tire Chains ................................. 177
In Cold Weather at High State Emissions Testing ........... 218 Tools, Tire Changing .................... 183
Altitude ................................... 135 Three Way Catalytic
With a Dead Battery ................. 190 Converter ................................ 217 CONTINUED
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Index
Towing Used Oil, How to Dispose of ........ 156 Wrench ....................................... 184
A Trailer ...................................... 144 Windows
Emergency Towing ................... 202 V Operating the Power ................... 80
Traction Devices ............................ 177 Rear, Defogger ............................ 67
Transmission Vanity Mirror ................................... 85 Windshield
Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 130 Cleaning ........................................ 64
Automatic ............................... 159 Vehicle Dimensions....................... 208 Defroster ...................................... 91
Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Identification Number..... 206 Washers ........................................ 64
Manual .................................... 160 Vehicle Storage .............................. 179 Wipers, Windshield
Fluid Selection ................... 159, 160 Ventilation......................................... 90 Changing Blades ........................ 170
Identification Number............... 206 VIN .................................................. 206 Operation ...................................... 64
Shifting the Automatic .............. 138 Viscosity, Oil................................... 154 Worn Tires ..................................... 174
Shifting the Manual ................... 136 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...... 202
Treadwear ...................................... 210 W
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Trip Meter ........................................ 61 : U.S. and Canada only
Trunk................................................. 73 WARNING, Explanation of .............. ii
Opening......................................... 73 Warning Labels, Location of .......... 48
Open Monitor Light .................... 58 Warranty Coverages＊ ................... 223
Turn Signals ..................................... 65 Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level ......... 158
U Indicator ........................................ 58
Operation ...................................... 64
Unexpected, Taking Care Wheels
of the ........................................... 181 Adjusting the Steering ................ 68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..... 210 Alignment and Balance ............. 174
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 122 Compact Spare ........................... 182
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
number of 86 or higher. Transmission Fluid) preferred, or DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
a DEXRON III ATF as a DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
Fuel Tank Capacity: temporary replacement (see page replacement (see page 161 ).
13.2 US gal (50 ) 159 ).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil: Manual Transmission Fluid: Front/Rear:
API Premium grade 5W-20 Honda Manual Transmission 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )
detergent oil (see page 154 ). Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a Spare Tire:
Oil change capacity (including temporary replacement (see page 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
filter): 160 ).
DX, LX
3.4 US qt (3.2 ) Capacity (including differential):
U.S. EX, Canadian Si 1.6 US qt (1.5 )
3.7 US qt (3.5 )
Power Steering Fluid:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 162).

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Owner's Identification Form

A Few Words About Safety

Your Vehicle at a Glance

DASH LIGHTS (P. 53) AIRBAGS

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

Your Vehicle at a Glance

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

Your Vehicle at a Glance

MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES

Driver and Passenger Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many

Driver and Passenger Safety

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Airbags The most important things you need

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

Protecting Adults and Teens

Driver and Passenger Safety

Protecting Adults and Teens

3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining a seat-back so that the

See page 76 for how to adjust the

Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a

Passengers with adjustable seat-

Protecting Adults and Teens

4.Adjust the Head Restraints 5.Fasten and Position the Seat

Driver and Passenger Safety

Properly adjusted head restraints

Protecting Adults and Teens

Improperly positioning the seat

Make sure all seat belts are

If the seat belt touches or crosses

Protecting Adults and Teens

Driver and Passenger Safety

See page 20 for additional

Protecting Adults and Teens

This will reduce the risk of injuries

Protecting Adults and Teens

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt restrain your body.

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Driver and Passenger Safety

When the tensioners are activated, Honda provides a lifetime warranty

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,

For information on how to clean your

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Driver and Passenger Safety

Additional Information About Your Airbags

Although both airbags normally

This can happen if the severity of a

Additional Information About Your Airbags