Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
GAUGES
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
A/T model is shown.
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
PARKING BRAKE
(P.70)
(P.81)
(P.112)
(P.82)
(P.53)
(P.58)
(P.90)
(P.83)
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
A/T model is shown.
HORN
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
SHIFT LEVER
AUDIO SYSTEM
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.62)
(P.107)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P.64)
(P.63)
(P.127)
(P.63)
(P.94)
(P.105)
(P.61)
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This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains how your
airbags work. And it tells you how to
properly restrain infants and
children in your vehicle.
.........Important Safety Precautions . 6
.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7
.......................................Seat Belts . 8
.........................................Airbags . 10
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 11
...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 11
............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13
...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14
5. Fasten and Position the
..Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts . 14
....6. Adjust the Steering Wheel . 16
7. Maintain a Proper Sitting
................................Position . 16
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17
...Additional Safety Precautions . 18
Additional Information About Your
.................................Seat Belts . 19
..Seat Belt System Components . 19
......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners . 20
...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 21
Additional Information About Your
.....................................Airbags . 22
......Airbag System Components . 22
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................Work . 22
...How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................Works . 26
How the Side Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 27
.............................Airbag Service . 27
...Additional Safety Precautions . 28
Protecting Children General
................................Guidelines . 29
All Children Must Be
...............................Restrained . 29
All Children Should Sit in the
.................................Back Seat . 30
The Passenger’s Front Airbag
...............Poses Serious Risks . 30
If You Must Drive with Several
...................................Children . 32
If a Child Requires Close
..................................Attention . 32
...Additional Safety Precautions . 32
Protecting Infants and
.........................Small Children . 34
.......................Protecting Infants . 34
.........Protecting Small Children . 36
.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 37
....................Installing a Child Seat . 38
...........Protecting Larger Children . 44
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 48
...................................Safety Labels . 49
Driver and Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety
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You’ll find many safety
recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Therecommendationsonthispage
are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of collisions. Airbags
supplement seat belts, but airbags
are designed to inflate only in a
moderate to severe frontal collision.
So even though your vehicle is
equipped with airbags, make sure
you and your passengers always
wear your seat belts, and wear them
properly. (See page .)
Children age 12 and under should
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
canusethebeltproperlywithouta
booster (see page ). Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed the greater the
risk, but serious accidents can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current
conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Having a tire blowout or a
mechanical failure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility
of such problems, check your tire
pressures and condition frequently,
and perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance (see page ).
While airbags can save lives, they
can cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them,
or are not properly restrained.
Infants, young children, and short
adults are at the greatest risk. Be
sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and
your reaction time gets worse with
every additional drink. So don’t drink
and drive, and don’t let your friends
drink and drive, either.
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Important Safety Precautions
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
Restrain All Children
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Control Your Speed
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
Condition
Don’t Drink and Drive
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passengers
during a crash.
Some safety features do not require
anyactiononyourpart.These
include a strong steel framework
that forms a safety cage around the
passenger compartment; front and
rear crush zones; a collapsible
steering column; and seat belt
tensioners that tighten the front seat
belts in the event of a crash.
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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Driver and Passenger Safety
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(1)
(2)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(8)
(6)
(9)
(7)
(10)
(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags
(optional on EX model)
(9) Front Seat Belt Tensioners
(10) Door Locks
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However, you and your passengers
can’t take full advantage of these
safety features unless you remain
sitting in a proper position and
Infact,somesafetyfeaturescan
contribute to injuries if they are not
used properly.
Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in all seating positions.
Your seat belt system also includes a
light on the instrument panel to
remind you and your passengers to
fasten your seat belts.
Seat belts are the single most
effective safety device for adults and
larger children. (Infants and smaller
children must be properly restrained
in child seats.)
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
The following pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passengers.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
always wear your seat belts properly.
Why Wear Seat Belts
Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Safety
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When properly worn, seat belts:
Help keep you from being thrown
against the inside of the vehicle
and against other occupants.
Keep you from being thrown out
of the vehicle.
Help keep you in a good position
should the airbags ever deploy. A
good position reduces the risk of
injury from an inflating airbag, and
allows you to get the best
advantage from the airbag.
Of course, seat belts cannot
completely protect you in every
crash.Butinmostcases,seatbelts
can reduce your risk of serious
injury.
Always wear your seat belt, and
make sure you wear it properly.
Keep you connected to the vehicle
so you can take advantage of the
vehicle’s built-in safety features.
Help protect you in almost every
type of crash, including frontal,
side, and rear impacts and
rollovers.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Driver and Passenger Safety
What You Should Do:
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Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
if you have airbags.
Be sure you and your
passengers always wear seat
belts and wear them properly.
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Your vehicle has a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) with front
airbags to help protect the heads and
chests of the driver and a front seat
passenger during a moderate to
severe frontal collision (see page
for more information on how
your front airbags work).
The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:
Your vehicle also has side airbags to
help protect the upper torso of the
driver or a front seat passenger
during a moderate to severe side
impact (see page for more
information on how your side airbags
work).
They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
To do
their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So while
airbags help save lives, they can
cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly.
Always wear your seat belt properly,
sit upright, and as far back from the
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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Optional on EX models
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Driver and Passenger Safety
Airbags
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Airbags off er no protection in rear
impacts, rollovers, or minor
frontal or side collisions.
Airbags can pose hazards.
What You Should Do:
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After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors are closed
and locked.
If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inflating front
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.
See page for important guidelines
on how to properly protect infants,
small children, and larger children
who ride in your vehicle.
The following pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, adult passengers
and teenage children who are large
enough and mature enough to ride in
the front seat.
Remember however, that no safety
system can prevent all injures or
deaths that can occur in severe
crashes, even where seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.
The rest of this section gives more
detailed information about how you
can maximize your safety.
Locking the doors reduces the
chance of someone being thrown out
of the vehicle during a crash, and it
helps prevent passengers from
accidentally opening a door and
falling out.
Locking the doors also helps prevent
an outsider from unexpectedly
opening a door when you come to a
stop.
See page for how to lock the
doors.
Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
rear as possible while allowing you to
maintain full control of the vehicle.
Have a front passenger adjust their
seat as far to the rear as possible.34
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Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front SeatsIntroduction 1. 2.
Protecting Adults and Teens
Driver and Passenger Safety
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest.
If you cannot get far enough away
from the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and forth to make sure
the seat is locked into position. See
page for how to adjust the front
seats.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
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Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comfortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comfortable, upright
position.
Reclining a seat-back so that the
shoulder part of the belt no longer
rests against the occupant’s chest
reduces the protective capability of
the belt. It also increases the chance
of sliding under the belt in a crash
and being seriously injured. The
farther a seat-back is reclined, the
greater the risk of injury.
See page for how to adjust the
seat-backs.
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Adjust the Seat-Backs3.
Protecting Adults and Teens
Driver and Passenger Safety
13
Reclining the seat-back too far
can result in serious injury or
death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an
upright position, and sit well
back in the seat.
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Adjust the driver’s head restraint so
the back of your head rests against
the center of the restraint.
Have passengers with adjustable
restraints adjust their restraints
properly as well. Taller persons
should adjust their restraint as high
as possible.
Properly adjusted head restraints
will help protect occupants from
whiplash and other crash injuries.
See page for how to adjust the
head restraints.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle,
then tug on the belt to make sure the
belt is securely latched. Also check
that the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash.
Position the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across your hips,
then pull up on the shoulder part of
thebeltsothelappartfitssnugly.
This lets your strong pelvic bones
take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
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Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belts
4. 5.
Protecting Adults and Teens
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Improperly positioning head
restraints reduces their
effectiveness and you can be
seriously injured in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are
in place and positioned properly
before driving.
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If the seat belt touches or crosses
your neck, or if it crosses your arm
instead of your shoulder, you need to
adjust the seat belt anchor height.
This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again
to remove any slack, then check that
the belt rests across the center of
your chest and over your shoulder.
This spreads the forces of a crash
over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
To adjust the height of a front seat
belt anchor, squeeze the release
button and slide the anchor up or
down as needed (the anchor has four
positions).
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Never place the shoulder portion of a
lap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back.
Protecting Adults and Teens
Driver and Passenger Safety
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RELEASE BUTTONS
Improperly positioning the seat
belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are
properly positioned before
driving.
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If a seat belt does not seem to work
as it should, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your Honda dealer check the
belt as soon as possible.
See page for additional
information about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.
Adjust the steering wheel, if needed,
so that the wheel points toward your
chest, not toward your face. This
provides optimal protection from the
front airbag.
See page for how to adjust the
steering wheel.
After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and put on seat belts, it is
very important that they continue to
sit upright, well back in their seats,
with their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the
chance of injury during a crash. For
example, if an occupant slouches,
lies down, turns sideways, sits
forward, leans forward or sideways,
or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is
greatly increased.
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No one should sit in a seat with an
inoperative seat belt.
Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
6. 7.
Protecting Adults and Teens
Driver and Passenger Safety
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If you are pregnant, the best way to
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.
When driving, remember to sit
upright and adjust the seat as far
back as possible while allowing full
control of the vehicle. When riding
as a front passenger, adjust the seat
as far back as possible.
This will reduce the risk of injuries
to both you and your unborn child
that can be caused by a crash or an
inflating front airbag.
Each time you have a check-up, ask
your doctor if it’s okay for you to
drive.
In addition, an occupant who is out of
position in the front seat can be
seriously or fatally injured by
striking interior parts of the vehicle,
or being struck by an inflating front
airbag.
Advice for Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Sitting improperly or out of
position can result in serious
injury or death.
Always sit upright, well back in
the seat, with your feet on the
floor.
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All passengers
must sit in locked, upright seats
andbeproperlyrestrainedbyseat
belts.
A passenger who is not
wearing a seat belt during a crash
or emergency stop can be thrown
against the inside of the vehicle,
against other occupants, or out of
the vehicle.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Objects on
the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’
could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags. Or, if the
airbags inflate, the objects could
be propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
If a side airbag
inflates,acupholderorotherhard
object attached on or near the
door could be propelled inside the
vehicle and hurt someone.
If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the front airbag inflates.
Devices intended to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
severely compromise the
protective capability of the seat
belt and increase the chance of
serious injury in a crash.
Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp objects in
your mouth, can result in injuries
if your front airbag inflates.
Additional Safety Precautions
Never let passengers ride in the
cargo area or on top of a folded-
down back seat.
Passengers should not stand up or
change seats while the vehicle is
moving.
Two people should never use the
same seat belt.
Do not attach or place objects on
the front airbag covers.
On models with side airbags, do
not attach hard objects on or near
a front door.
Keep your hands and arms away
from the airbag covers.
Do not put any accessories on seat
belts.
Do not place hard or sharp objects
between yourself and a front
airbag.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched (see page for how to
properly position the belt).
To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body so that it
retracts completely. After exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.
All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move freely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move freely.
The lap/shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.
The seat belts in all positions except
the driver’s have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat (see
page ).
To deactivate the locking
mechanism, unlatch the buckle, and
let the seat belt fully retract. To
refasten the belt, pull it out only as
far as needed.
Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all four seating
positions. The front seat belts are
also equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners.
The seat belt system
includes a light on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to fasten your belts.
If you turn the ignition switch ON
(II) without fastening your seat belt,
the indicator light will blink. The
light will stay on until the driver’s
seat belt is fastened.
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Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Safety
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For added protection, the front seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a front passenger in place.
The tensioners are designed to
activate primarily in frontal collisions,
andtheyshouldactivateinany
collision severe enough to cause
front-airbag inflation.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled in the normal
manner.
However, the tensioners can be
activated during a collision in which
the front airbags do not deploy. In
this case, the airbags would not be
needed, but the additional restraint
could be helpful.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Safety
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For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Honda provides a lifetime warranty
on seat belts for U.S. models. See
your
booklet for details.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by the dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.Pull each belt out fully and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. Any belt not
in good condition or not working
properly will not provide good
protection and should be replaced as
soon as possible.
The dealer should also inspect the
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. If automatic seat belt
tensioners activate during a crash,
they must be replaced.
For information on how to clean your
seat belts, see page .170
Honda Warranty Information
Seat Belt Maintenance
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Not checking or maintaining
seat belts can result in serious
injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
needed.
Check your seat belts regularly
and have any problem
corrected as soon as possible.
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Your airbag system includes:
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) front airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the front
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal impact
or side impact in models equipped
with side airbags.
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
frontpassengerseatbeltusewhen
the ignition is in the ON (II)
position.
On models equipped with side
airbags, one for the driver and one
for a front passenger. The airbags
arestoredintheouteredgesof
the seat-backs. Both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
If you ever have a moderate to
severe frontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration.
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
On models equipped with side
airbags, an indicator on the
dashboard that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned off (see page ). If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly
inflate the driver’s and front
passenger’s front airbags, at the time
and with the force needed.
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Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Safety
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During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the airbag helps protect your
head and chest.
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
such cases, the seat belt will provide
sufficient protection, and the
supplemental protection offered by
the airbag would be minimal.
Although both airbags normally
inflate within a split second of each
other, it is possible for only one
airbag to deploy.
The total time for inflation and
deflation is one-tenth of a second, so
fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until
they see them lying in their laps.
After a crash, you may see what
looks like smoke. This is actually
powder from the airbag’s surface.
Although the powder is not harmful,
people with respiratory problems
mayexperiencesometemporary
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
After inflating, the front airbags
immediately deflate, so they won’t
interfere with the driver’s visibility,
or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
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Additional Information About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Your front airbags are dual-stage
airbags. This means they have two
inflation stages that can be ignited
sequentially or simultaneously,
depending on crash severity.
In a crash, both stages
will ignite simultaneously to provide
the quickest and greatest protection.
In a crash, one stage will
ignite first, then the second stage
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inflation time
with a little less force.
Your front airbags are also dual-
threshold airbags. Airbags with this
feature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
or not the occupant is wearing a seat
belt.
It the occupant’s belt is ,
the airbag will deploy at the same
threshold as a conventional airbag,
because the occupant would need
additional protection.
If the occupant’s belt , the
airbag will inflate at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
Dual-Stage Airbags
more severe
less severe
Dual-Threshold Airbags
not latched
is latched
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Safety
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If you ever have a moderate to
severe side impact, the sensors will
detect rapid deceleration and signal
the control unit to instantly inflate
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag.
Only one airbag will deploy during a
side impact. If the impact is on the
passenger’s side, the passenger’s
side airbag will deploy even if there
is no passenger.
To get the best protection from the
side airbags, occupants should wear
their seat belts and sit upright and
well back in their seats.
The passenger’s side airbag has a
cutoff system designed to turn off
the passenger’s side airbag if a child’s
head is in the airbag’s deployment
path (see page ).
If the side airbag off indicator comes
on, have the passenger sit upright.
Once the passenger is out of the
deployment path of the side airbag,
the system will turn the airbag back
on and the indicator will go out
within a few seconds.
A front seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a
backrest. It may prevent the cutoff
system from working properly.
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Optional on EX models
How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Safety
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If you see any of these indications,
airbags and seat belt tensioners may
not work when you need them.
If the indicator comes on at any
other time, or does not come on at all,
you should have the system checked
by your dealer. For example:
If the SRS indicator does not come
on after you turn the ignition to
ON (II).
If the indicator stays on after the
engine starts.
If the indicator comes on or
flashesonandoffwhileyoudrive.
The SRS indicator alerts
you to a potential problem
with your front airbags, side airbags,
or front seat belt tensioners (see
page ).
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), this indicator will come on
briefly then go out. This tells you
that the system is working properly.
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How the SRS Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Safety
26
Ignoring the SRS indicator can
result in serious injury or death
if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to
a possible problem.
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If a short adult leans sideways, or a
larger adult slouches and leans
sideways into the deployment path,
the system may also shut off the side
airbag.
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance-free, and there are no
parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
front airbag inflates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by a Honda dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the indicator should light
briefly and go out. If it doesn’t light,
stays on, or comes on while driving
without a passenger or object in the
front seat, have the system checked.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
This indicator alerts you
that the passenger’s side
airbag has been automatically shut
off. It does mean there is a
problem with your side airbags.
To reduce the risk of injury from an
inflating side airbag, your vehicle has
an automatic cutoff system for the
passenger’s side airbag.
Although Honda does not encourage
children to ride in front, this system
is designed to shut off the side
airbag if a child leans sideways and
the child’s head is in the side airbag
deployment path.
Optional on EX models
Airbag ServiceHow the Side Airbag Off
Indicator Works
An airbag ever inflates.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
problem.
not
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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−
Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
If water or another liquid
soaks into a seat-back, it can
prevent the side airbag cutoff
system from working properly.
Improperly
replacing or covering front seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags from inflating during a
side impact.
(see pages ).
(see pages ).
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Additional Safety Precautions
Donotattempttodeactivateyour
airbags.
Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any
reason.
Do not expose the front seat-backs
to liquid.
Do not cover or replace front seat-
back covers without consulting a
Honda dealer.
Infants and small children must be
restrained in an approved child seat
that is properly secured to the
vehicle
Larger children must be restrained
with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on
a booster until the seat belt fits them
properly
Additional Information About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Children depend on adults to protect
them. However, despite their best
intentions, many adults do not know
how to properly protect child
passengers.
If you have children, or if you ever
need to 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.
Each year, many children are injured
or killed in vehicle crashes because
they are either unrestrained or not
properly restrained. In fact, vehicle
accidents are the number one cause
of death of children ages 12 and
under.
To reduce the number of child
deaths and injuries, every state and
Canadian province requires that
infants and children be properly
restrained when they ride in a
vehicle.
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Driver and Passenger Safety
All Children Must Be Restrained
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Children who are unrestrained
or improperly restrained can be
seriously injured or killed in a
crash.
Any child too small for a seat
belt should be properly
restrained in a child seat. A
larger child should be properly
restrained with a seat belt and
use a booster if necessary.
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According to accident statistics,
children of all ages and sizes are
safer when they are restrained in the
back seat. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration and
Transport Canada recommend that
all children age 12 and under be
properly restrained in the back seat.
Children who ride in back are less
likely to be injured by striking
interior vehicle parts during a
collision or hard braking. Also,
children cannot be injured by an
inflating airbag when they ride in the
back.
Front airbags have been designed to
help protect adults in a moderate to
severe frontal collision. To do this
the passenger’s front airbag is quite
large and it can inflate with enough
force to cause very serious injuries.
If
the airbag inflates, it can hit the back
of the child seat with enough force
to kill or very seriously injure an
infant.
If the vehicle seat is
too far forward, or the child’s head is
thrown forward during a collision, an
inflating front airbag can strike the
child with enough force to kill or
very seriously injure a small child.
Whenever possible,
larger children should sit in the back
seat, in a booster seat if needed, and
be properly restrained with a seat
belt (see page for important
information about protecting larger
children).
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All Children Should Sit in the
Back Seat
The Passenger’s Front Airbag
Poses Serious Risks
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Driver and Passenger Safety
Infants
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s front airbag.
Placing a f orward-f acing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s front airbag can
be hazardous.
Small Children
Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child
seats are also at risk of being injured
or killed by an inflating passenger’s
front airbag.
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To remind you of the passenger’s
front airbag hazards, and that
children must be properly restrained
in the back seat, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboardand
on the driver’s and front passenger’s
visors. Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
To remind you of the front airbag
hazards, your vehicle has warning
labels on the driver’s and front
passenger’s visors. Please read and
follow the instructions on these
labels.
U.S. Models Canadian Models
Driver and Passenger Safety
Protecting Children General Guidelines
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Place the largest child in the front
seat, provided the child is large
enough to wear the lap/shoulder
belt properly (see page ).
Move the vehicle seat as far to the
rear as possible (see page ).
Have the child sit upright and well
backintheseat(seepage ).
Make sure the seat belt is properly
positioned and secured (see page
).
Many parents say they prefer to put
an infant or small child in the front
passenger seat so they can watch the
child, or because the child requires
attention.
Neverholdaninfantorchildon
your lap. If you are not wearing a
seat belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard or a
seat-back. If you are wearing a
seat belt the child can be torn
from your arms and be seriously
hurt or killed.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
or a child. During a crash, the belt
could press deep into the child and
cause serious or fatal injuries.
Never let two children use the
same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Placing a child in the front seat
exposes the child to hazards from
the passenger’s front airbag, and
paying close attention to a child
distracts the driver from the
important tasks of driving, placing
both of you at risk.
If a child requires close physical
attention or frequent visual contact,
we strongly recommend that another
adult ride with the child in the back
seat. The back seat is far safer for a
child than the front.
Your vehicle has two seating
positions in the back seat where
children can be properly restrained.
If you ever have to carry more
children, and a child must ride in
front:
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If You Must Drive with Several
Children
If a Child Requires Close
Attention
Additional Safety Precautions
Driver and Passenger Safety
Protecting Children General Guidelines
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Lock all doors and the hatch when
your vehicle is not in use. Children
who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside the
vehicle. Teach your children not to
play in or around vehicles.
Keep vehicle keys and remote
transmitters (on some models) out
of the reach of children. Even very
young children learn how to
unlock vehicle doors, turn on the
ignition, and open the tailgate or
hatch, which can lead to accidental
injury or death.
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle. Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.
For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die from heatstroke. And
children left alone with the key in
the ignition can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Protecting Children General Guidelines
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An infant must be properly
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining
child seat until the child reaches the
seat maker’s weight or height limit
for the seat, and the child is at least
one year old.
Two types of seats may be used: a
seat designed exclusively for infants,
or a convertible seat used in the rear-
facing, reclining mode.
If placed
facing forward, an infant could be
very seriously injured during a
frontal collision.
Only a rear-facing child seat provides
proper support for a baby’s head,
neck, and back.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Do not put a rear-f acing child seat in
a f orward-facing position.
Child Seat Type
Protecting Infants and Small Children
Protecting Infants
34
Placing a rear-facing child seat
in the front seat can result in
serious injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
Always place a rear-facing child
seat in the back seat, not the
front.
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When properly installed, a rear-
facing child seat may prevent the
driver or a front passenger from
moving the seat as far back as
recommended, or from locking the
seat-back in the desired position.
In either of these situations, we
strongly recommend that you install
the child seat directly behind the
front passenger seat, move the front
seat as far forward as needed, and
leave it unoccupied. Or you may wish
to get a smaller child seat that allows
you to safely carry a front passenger.
If the passenger’s
front airbag inflates, it can hit the
back of the child seat with enough
forcetokillorseriouslyinjurean
infant.
In this vehicle, a rear-facing child
seatcanbeplacedinanyseating
position in the back seat, but not in
the front seat.
Child Seat Placement
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
the front seat.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children
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Of the different seats available, we
recommend those that have a five-
point harness system as shown.
We also recommend that a small
child stay in the child seat as long as
possible, until the child reaches the
weight or height limit for the seat.
If it is necessary to put a forward-
facing child seat in the front, move
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as
possible, be sure the child seat is
firmly secured to the vehicle, and the
child is properly strapped in the seat.
We strongly recommend placing a
forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the front.
If the vehicle seat is too
far forward, or the child’s head is
thrown forward during a collision, an
inflating airbag can strike the child
with enough force to cause very
serious or fatal injuries.
A child who is at least one year old,
and who fits within the child seat
maker’s weight and height limits,
should be restrained in a forward-
facing, upright child seat.
Child Seat Placement
Placing a f orward-f acing child seat in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with a passenger’s airbag can be
hazardous.
Child Seat Type
Driver and Passenger Safety
Protecting Infants and Small Children
Protecting Small Children
36
Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the front seat can result
in serious injury or death if the
front airbag inflates.
Ifyoumustplaceaforward-
facing child seat in front, move
the vehicle seat as far back as
possible, and properly restrain
the child.
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When buying a child seat, you need
to choose between a conventional
child seat, or one designed for use
with the Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH) system.
We also recommend selecting a
LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid,
rather than a flexible, anchor (see
page ).
In seating positions and vehicles not
equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
compatible child seat can be installed
using a seat belt.
Whatever type of seat you choose, to
provide proper protection, a child
seat should meet three
requirements:
Look for FMVSS
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
Rear-facing for infants, forward-
facing for small children.
Before purchasing a conventional
child seat, or using a previously
purchased one, we recommend that
you test the seat in the specific
vehicle seating position, or positions,
where the seat will be used.
Conventional child seats must be
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt,
whereas LATCH-compatible seats
are secured by attaching the seat to
hardware built into the rear seat.
Since LATCH-compatible child seats
are easier to install and reduce the
possibility of improper installation,
we recommend selecting this style.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
Selecting a Child Seat
The child seat should meet U.S. or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Saf ety
Standard 213.
The child seat should be of the
proper type and size to fit the child.
The child seat should fit the
vehicle seating position (or
positions) where it will be used.
1.
2.
3.
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A child seat secured with a seat belt
should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
movement can be expected and
should not reduce the child seat’s
effectiveness.
If the child seat is not secure, try
installing it in a different seating
position, or use a different style of
child seat that can be firmly secured.
Make sure the child is properly
strappedinthechildseat
according to the child seat maker’s
instructions. A child who is not
properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.
After selecting a proper child seat,
and a good place to install the seat,
there are three main steps in
installing the seat:
All child seats must be
secured to the vehicle with the lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with
the LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children) system. A
child whose seat is not properly
secured to the vehicle can be
endangered in a crash.
After installing a child
seat, push and pull the seat
forward and from side to side to
verify that it is secure.
The following pages provide
guidelines on how to properly install
a child seat. A forward-facing child
seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same for rear-
facing child seats.
Secure the child in the child seat.
Properly secure the child seat to
the vehicle.
Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured.
1.
2.
3.
Installing a Child Seat
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Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children) at the 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.
Make sure there are no objects
near the anchors that could
prevent a secure connection
between the child seat and
anchors.
To install a LATCH-compatible child
seat:
Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, and attach the seat to the
lower anchors according to the
child seat maker’s instructions.
Some LATCH-compatible seats
have a rigid-type connection as
shown above.
Remove both anchor covers by
pulling forward.
The location of each lower anchor is
marked with a small button above
the point.
1.
2.
3.
Installing a Child Seat Using
LATCH
Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Safety
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Rigid type
MARKS
ANCHOR COVER
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Other LATCH-compatible seats have
a flexible-type connection as shown
above.
Whatever type you have, follow
the child seat maker’s instructions
for adjusting or tightening the fit.
Remove the head restraint (see
page ). Make sure the removed
head restraints are secured in the
cargo area, and reinstalled when
the child seat is removed.
Slide the anchor cover open.
Route the tether strap over the top
of the seat-back, making sure the
strap is not twisted.
5.
4.
6.
7.
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Flexible type
TETHER ANCHOR
ANCHOR COVER
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With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
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
the back seating positions, and in the
front passenger seat, have a locking
mechanism that must be activated to
secure a child seat.
Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchor, then tighten the
strap as instructed by the child
seat maker.
Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure.
1.8.
9.
Installing a Child Seat
Driver and Passenger Safety
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Belt
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TETHER ANCHOR
TETHER STRAP HOOK
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Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side to side to
verify that it is firmly secured. If
the child seat is not secure,
unlatch the belt, allow it to retract
fully, then repeat these steps.
To deactivate the locking
mechanism and remove a child
seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute
the seat belt, and let the belt fully
retract.
After confirming that the belt is
locked, grab the shoulder part of
the belt near the buckle and pull
up to remove any slack from the
lap part of the belt. Remember, if
the lap part of the belt is not tight,
the child seat will not be secure.
To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.
To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt feed back into the
retractor.
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
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
4. 5.2.
3.
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Installing a Child Seat
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Since a tether can provide additional
security to the lap/shoulder belt
installation, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available. (Tethers are required in
Canada.)
A child seat with a tether can be
installed in either seating position in
the back seat, using one of the
anchorage points shown above.
After securing the child seat in the
desired position (see page ),
remove the head restraint, then
route the tether strap over the top
of the seat-back.
Tighten the strap according to the
seat maker’s instructions.
Slide the anchor cover open, then
attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor, making sure the strap is
not twisted.
1.
3.
2.
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Installing a Child Seat with a
Tether
Installing a Child Seat
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43
TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR POINTS
TETHER ANCHOR
ANCHOR COVER
TETHER ANCHOR
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When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit in a back seat on a
booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt.
The following pages give
instructions on how to check proper
seat belt fit, what kind of booster
seat to use if one is needed, and
important precautions for a child
who must sit in front.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Protecting Larger Children
44
Allowing a larger child age 12 or
under to sit in front can result in
injury or death if the passenger’s
front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front,
move the vehicle seat as far
back as possible, use a booster
seat if needed, have the child
sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly.
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To determine if a lap/shoulder belt
properly fits a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself:
Does the child sit all the way back
against the seat?
Do the child’s knees bend
comfortably over the edge of the
seat?
Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward-
facing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
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Protecting Larger Children
Checking Seat Belt Fit Using a Booster Seat
Driver and Passenger Safety
45
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Some states also require children to
use a booster until they reach a
given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or
60lbs).Besuretocheckcurrent
laws in the state or states where you
intend to drive.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in the
front, there are other important
factors you should consider.
To safely ride in front, a child must
be able to follow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride.
Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster meets federal
safety standards and that you follow
the booster seat maker’s instructions.
If a child who uses a booster must
ride in front, move the vehicle seat
as far back as possible, and be sure
the child is wearing the seat belt
properly.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster.
Physically, a child must be large
enough for the lap/shoulder belt to
properly fit (see page ). If the seat
belt does not fit properly, with or
without the child sitting on a booster,
the child should not sit in the front.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in the back seat.
If the passenger’s front airbag
inflates in a moderate to severe
frontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
On models with side airbags, the
passenger’s airbag also poses risks.
If any part of a larger child’s body is
in the path of a deploying side airbag,
the child could receive possibly
serious injuries.
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Maturity
Physical Size
Protecting Larger Children
Driver and Passenger Safety
When Can a Larger Child Sit in
Front
46
０３／１０／２２ １８：０１：５８ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００５１
If you decide that a child can safely
ride up front, be sure to:
This could result in
serious neck injuries during a crash.
This could cause
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
crash and be injured.
If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
Devices intended to improve a
child’s comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can make
the belt less effective, and increase
the chance of serious injury in a
crash.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly positioned and secured.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Carefully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Protecting Larger Children
Driver and Passenger Safety
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across the neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind the back or
under the arm.
Two children should never use the
same seat belt.
Do not put any accessories on a seat
belt.
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
for leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the under-
side.
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle,
even in an unconfined area, with the
engine running, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
Select the Fresh Air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the fan on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
With the tailgate/hatch open, air
flow can pull exhaust gas into your
vehicle’s interior and create a
hazardous condition. If you must
drive with the tailgate/hatch open,
openallthewindowsandsetthe
heating and cooling system as shown
below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Safety
48
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully. If
a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact your Honda dealer for
a replacement.
CONTINUED
U.S. models only
U.S. models
Canadian models
U.S. models only
Safety Labels
Driver and Passenger Safety
49
SUN VISOR
DASHBOARD
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On models without side airbags
On models with side airbags
On models with side airbags
Safety Labels
Driver and Passenger Safety
50
HOOD
RADIATOR CAP
０３／１０／２２ １８：０２：５７ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００５５
This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
...........................Control Locations . 52
............................Instrument Panel . 53
.............................................Gauges . 58
...................................Trip Meter . 58
.....................................Odometer . 58
..................................Fuel Gauge . 58
...................Temperature Gauge . 59
Controls Near the Steering
.......................................Wheel . 60
......................Wipers and Washers . 61
...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 62
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
.................Hazard Warning Button . 63
.................Rear Window Defogger . 63
..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 64
...............................Keys and Locks . 65
........................Immobilizer System . 66
.......................Remote Transmitter . 67
................................Ignition Switch . 69
......................................Door Locks . 70
......................Power Door Locks . 70
..................................Rear Doors . 70
............................................Hatch . 71
........................................Tailgate . 72
.................................................Seats . 73
........................Seat Adjustments . 73
Driver’s Seat Height
..............................Adjustment . 74
...................FrontSeatArmrests .74
..........................Head Restraints . 75
........................Rear Seat Access . 75
..........Reclining the Front Seats . 76
...............Folding the Rear Seats . 77
..........Removing the Rear Seats . 79
..............................Power Windows . 81
.............................................Mirrors . 82
....Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 82
.................................Rear Windows . 83
.................................Parking Brake . 83
............................................Skylight . 83
...........Interior Convenience Items . 86
.......................Beverage Holders . 87
..........Accessory Power Sockets . 87
....................................Glove Box . 87
.................................Interior Lights . 88
................................Ceiling Light . 88
........................Cargo Area Light . 88
.....................................Spotlights . 88
..................Ignition Switch Light . 88
Instruments and Controls
Instruments and Controls
51
０３／１０／２２ １８：０３：０３ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００５６
Control Locations
Instruments and Controls
52
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
A/T model is shown.
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.70)
(P.81)
(P.112)
(P.82)
(P.94)
(P.90)
(P.83)
０３／１０／２２ １８：０３：１０ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００５７
＊
＊The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Instruments and Controls
53
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
TAILGATE AND HATCH
OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.54, 193)
(P.54, 192)
(P.54, 194)
(P.57)
(P.54, 192)
(P.55)
(P.56)
(P.55)
(P.55)
(P.57)
(P.57)
(P.55)
(P.56)
(P.56)
(P.54)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators that give you important
information about your vehicle.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not fully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit after
you have fully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
information, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
This indicator has two functions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
is a reminder you and your
passengers to protect yourselves by
fastening you seat belts.
If you do not fasten your seat belt,
the indicator stays on until you do.
The indicator stays off if you fasten
your seat belt before turning on the
ignition.2.
1.
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192
192
194
Instruments and Controls
Instrument Panel
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
54
U.S. Canada
０３／１０／２２ １８：０３：３３ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００５９
This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will go off if you
have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your front airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system
or automatic seat belt tensioners.
For complete information, see page
.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more information, see page .
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.Ifthishappens,haveyour
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For complete information,
see page .
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66
25
Optional on EX models
EX models only
Instruments and Controls
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Instrument Panel
55
０３／１０／２２ １８：０３：４６ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６０
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This comes on with the high beam
headlights. See page for
information on the headlight
controls.
Thiscomesonasareminderthat
you must refuel soon.
The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go off if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
Thiscomesonwhenyousetthe
cruise control. See page for
information on operating the cruise
control.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning button, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
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107
62
62
Canadian models only
On EX models
Instruments and Controls
Instrument Panel
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
56
０３／１０／２２ １８：０３：５９ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６１
−
Canadian models only
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules
for Normal and Severe Driving
Conditions on pages .
For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
after the Maintenance Required
Indicator is reset, it will come on for
two seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II).
Thiscomesonwhenthewasher
fluid level is low. Add washer fluid
when you see this light come on (see
page ).
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if the
tailgate or the hatch is not closed
tightly.
Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), it will
light for two seconds when you first
turn the ignition switch to ON (II),
andthenflashfortenseconds.
If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled
maintenance performed, this
indicator will remain on as a constant
reminder.
Your dealer will reset this indicator
after completing the scheduled
maintenance. If this maintenance is
done by someone other than your
Honda dealer, reset the indicator as
follows.
Turn off the engine.
Press and hold the Select/Reset
button on the instrument panel,
then turn the ignition switch to
ON (II).
Hold the button for about 10
seconds until the indicator goes
off.
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2.
3.
161
Instruments and Controls
Washer Level Indicator Maintenance Required
Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Tailgate and Hatch Open
Indicator
Instrument Panel
57
０３／１０／２２ １８：０４：２０ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６２
This shows the total distance your
vehicle has been driven. It measures
miles in U.S. models and kilometers
in the Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. federal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition.
This shows the number of miles (U.S.)
or kilometers (Canada) driven since
you last reset it.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays and the odometer by
pressing the Select/Reset button
repeatedly.
Each trip meter works independently,
so you can keep track of two
different distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
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.
Odometer
Trip Meter
Fuel Gauge
Gauges
Instruments and Controls
58
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE
ODOMETER/TRIP METER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
SELECT/RESET
BUTTON
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
０３／１０／２２ １８：０４：３３ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６３
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
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 for instructions and
precautions on checking the engine’s
cooling system.
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Temperature Gauge
Gauges
Instruments and Controls
59
０３／１０／２２ １８：０４：３８ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６４
＊
＊
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls
60
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
A/T model is shown.
HORN
(P.62)
(P.107)
(P.64)
(P.61)
(P.127)
(P.63)
(P.63)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
０３／１０／２２ １８：０４：４５ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６５
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low
HI High
Windshield Washers
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers are not activated.
The wipers operate every
few seconds.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed.
Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
to spray.
OFF
Rotate clockwise to turn the rear
window wiper ON.Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
you release the lever. The wipers
run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep after you release
the lever.
Rotate counterclockwise to spray
the window washer only.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Windshield Wiper
MIST
OFF
INT
LO
HI
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Windshield Washer
Wipers and Washers
Instruments and Controls
61
０３／１０／２２ １８：０４：５９ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６６
−
−
−Push down on the
left lever to signal a left turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Rotating the
switch on the left lever to the
‘‘ ’’ position turns on the parking
lights, taillights, instrument panel
lights, side-marker lights, and rear
license plate lights. Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the headlights. If you leave the
lights on with the key removed from
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
To turn on, push
the lever forward until you hear a
click. The blue high beam indicator
will light (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘ ’’ position.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
off, even if you set the parking brake.
To flash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Canadian models only
Turn Signal
Headlights On
High Beams
Daytime Running Lights
Turn Signal and Headlights
Instruments and Controls
62
０３／１０／２２ １８：０５：１１ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６７
Push the button next to the shift
levertoturnonthehazardwarning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to flash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Push the knob in the speedometer
repeatedly to adjust the brightness
of the instrument panel lights. There
are six brightness levels. A segment
display shows the current brightness
level.
The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button lights to show the
defogger is on. If you do not turn it
off, the defogger will shut itself off
after about 15 minutes. It also shuts
off when you turn off the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.
CONTINUED
Instrument Panel Brightness Rear Window DefoggerHazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger
Instruments and Controls
63
０３／１０／２２ １８：０５：２２ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６８
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
before you start driving.
Push the lever under the left side
of the steering column all the way
down.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points to your chest, not toward
your face. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
1.
2.
3.
4.
See page for important safety
information about how to properly
position the steering wheel.
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustment
Instruments and Controls
64
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
０３／１０／２２ １８：０５：３４ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ００６９
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the glove box
and hatch locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking facility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this number if you ever have to
get a lost key replaced. Use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Some models also come with two
remote transmitters; see page for
an explanation of their operation.
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Instruments and Controls
Keys and Locks
65
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER
KEYS
(Black)
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
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If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your Honda dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact a Honda
dealer.
The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle from theft. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s fuel
system is disabled.
When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the Immobilizer System
indicator should come on for a few
seconds, then go out. If the indicator
starts to blink, it means the system
does not recognize the coding of the
key. Turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object is near the
ignition switch when you insert the
key.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Immobilizer System
Instruments and Controls
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Press this button once to
lock both doors and hatch. Some
exterior lights will flash. When you
push LOCK 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 key
is in the ignition switch.
Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the passenger’s door
and the hatch. If you do not open
either door or the hatch within 30
seconds, they will automatically
relock.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by a Honda dealer.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about one second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
On EX models
Remote Transmitter
Instruments and Controls
LOCK
UNLOCK
PANIC
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UNLOCK
BUTTON
LED LOCK
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
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If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the hatch, replace the battery as
soon as possible.
Battery type: CR2025
To replace the battery, remove the
round cover on the back of the
transmitter by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin. Insert
a new battery with the side facing
up. Align the mark on the
cover with the mark on the
transmitter. Set the cover in place
andturnitclockwise.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Remote Transmitter
Instruments and Controls
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
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ROUND
COVER
CUSHION
RING
BATTERY
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You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
the driver’s door. Remove the key to
turn off the beeper. The shift lever
must be in Park before you can
remove the key from the ignition
switch.
If the front wheels are turned, the
anti-theft lock may make it difficult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the left or right as
you turn the key.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power sockets in this
position.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
lights on the instrument panel come
on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
The ignition switch has four
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
LOCK (0) START (III)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
Ignition Switch
Instruments and Controls
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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To lock the driver’s door, remove the
key from the ignition switch, pull the
outside door handle and push the
lock tab down or push the door lock
switch down. Release the handle,
then close the door.
To lock all of the doors and hatch,
press the door lock switch on either
front door, or press the lock tab
down on the driver’s door, or use the
keyontheoutsidelock.
Pressing up on the door lock switch
will unlock all of the doors and the
hatch.
The lock tab on the passenger’s door
lock and unlock only that door.
Pulling up on the driver’s door lock
tab only unlocks the driver’s door.
To unlock the driver’s door from the
outside, turn the key and release it.
To open the rear door, pull the rear
door handle located in the rear door
edge. The rear door can be opened
only when the front door is open.
To close the doors, close the rear
door first, then the front door. The
front door cannot be latched without
first closing the rear door. Closing
the rear door on the front door will
damage both doors.
Instruments and Controls
Power Door Locks Rear Doors
Door Locks
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DOOR LOCK SWITCH
LOCK TAB
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To lock or unlock the hatch.
Lock the hatch by pushing down
the lock tab on the driver’s door
(see page ), or by using the
master key in the driver’s door
lock.
Lock or unlock the hatch with the
master door lock switch.
With the hatch unlocked, open it by
pulling the handle and lifting up.
To close the hatch, lower it, then
press down on the back edge.
When both the hatch and tailgate are
open, the hatch cannot be latched
without first closing the tailgate.
Useyourmasterkeytolockand
unlock the hatch. Turn the key
clockwise to lock the hatch, and
counterclockwise to unlock it.
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Door Locks
Instruments and Controls
Hatch
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UNLOCK
LOCK
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See page for information on
cargo loading. Keep the hatch closed
at all times while driving to avoid
damaging the hatch, and to prevent
exhaust gas from getting into the
interior. See
on page .
Youcanopenthetailgateonlywhen
the hatch is open. To open the
tailgate, slide the lock lever to the
left and swing down the tailgate. To
close the tailgate, lift it up and push
it firmly until it latches.
Before closing the tailgate, make
sure the hatch is raised. Closing the
tailgate on the lowered hatch can
damage the hatch and the tailgate.
See page for information on
cargo loading. Keep the tailgate and
the hatch closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging them, and
to prevent exhaust gas from getting
into the interior. See
on page .
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Instruments and Controls
Door Locks
Carbon Monoxide
Hazard
Carbon
Monoxide Hazard
Tailgate
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−See pages for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs.
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Make all seat adjustments before
you start driving.
To adjust the front or rear seat
forward and backward, pull up on the
bar under the seat cushion’s front
edge. Move the seat, and make sure
it is locked into position.
To change the angle of the seat-back,
pull up on the lever on the outside of
the seat bottom. Adjust the seat-back
and make sure it locks into position.
Seats
Instruments and Controls
Seat Adjustments
Front Seat
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To adjust the height of the driver’s
seat, turn the dial on the outside of
the seat bottom.
To change the angle of the rear seat-
back, pull the strap at the inside
edge of the seat cushion, make sure
the seat-back locks into position.
Each front seat has an armrest on
thesideoftheseat-back.Touseit,
pivotitdown.
On EX models
Seats
Instruments and Controls
Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Front Seat Armrests
Rear Seat
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SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP
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See page for important safety
information and a warning about how to
properly position the head restraints.
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The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers from whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
effective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant’s head rests
against the center of the restraint.
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions.
The head restraints adjust for height.
To raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
sideways and push the restraint
down.
To remove a head restraint for
cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
The rear seat passengers can get out
through the passenger’s door. Push
down on the release lever at the base
of the front passenger’s seat-back,
and push the seat-back forward. The
seat-back will tilt forward and the
entire seat will move forward.
Make sure the seat is upright and
fully latched before sitting in it.
Seats
Instruments and Controls
Head Restraints Rear Seat Access
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RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE LEVER
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You can recline the seat-backs on the
front seats so they are level with the
rear seat cushions, making a large
cushioned area. To do this:
Adjust the front seats forward as
far as they will go. Pull up the seat-
back angle adjustment lever and
pivot the seat-back backward until
it is level with the rear seat
cushion.
Move the front seat backward
until it touches the rear seat.
Adjust the rear seat-back to the
desired position.
Reverse this procedure to return the
front and rear seats to the upright
position. Make sure you install the
head restraints and the seats are
locked securely before driving.
When you return the seat-back to
the upright position, hold the seat-
back to keep it from going up too
quickly.
Remove the head restraints from
the front seats (see page ), and
store them in the side pockets of
the cargo area.
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4.
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Reclining the Front Seats
Seats
Instruments and Controls
76
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To create more cargo space, you can
fold up each rear seat to each side
wall separately.
Lower the head restraint to its
lowest position.
Pull the seat-back adjustment
strap at the inside edge of the seat
cushion and push the seat-back
backward as far as it will go.
Pull the release strap on the seat
support, and pivot the seat toward
the vehicle’s side wall.
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Folding the Rear Seats
Seats
Instruments and Controls
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SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT STRAP
RELEASE STRAP
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A fastening strap is attached to the
inside of the seat cushion. While
pushing the seat up and toward
thesidewall,hookthefastening
straptothegrabrail.
Fold down the seat support.
Reverse this procedure to return the
rear seat to the upright position.
When not in use, store the fastening
strap hook in the fabric pocket on
the bottom of the seat cushion.
Make sure the seat is locked
securely.
4.
5.
Seats
Instruments and Controls
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GRAB RAIL
FASTENING STRAP
SEAT SUPPORT
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Both seats can be removed to give
more cargo capacity. To remove a
seat:
Pull the release strap on the seat
support to unlock the seat support.
Remove the cover between the
seat cushion and the side wall by
pulling the tab and pulling the
cover straight up.
Push the lock lever forward to
unlock the seat.
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3.2.
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Removing the Rear Seats
Seats
Instruments and Controls
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RELEASE STRAP
COVER
TAB
LOCK LEVER
STEEL HANDLE
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Hold the steel handle next to the
lock lever and the holding strap at
the outside edge of the seat
cushion, and remove the entire
seat by pulling it up and backward.
Reverse this procedure to reinstall
the seat. Make sure the seat is
securely locked.
Always remove an unsecured seat
from the vehicle before driving. A
seat that is not locked in place could
be thrown about and cause injury in
a sudden stop or crash.
4.
Seats
Instruments and Controls
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STEEL HANDLE
HANDLE STRAP
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
to raise or lower either window. To
open the window, push the switch
downandholdit.Releasetheswitch
when you want to stop the window.
Pull back on the switch and hold it to
close the window. If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger’s window cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
offwhenyouhavechildreninthe
vehicle so they do not injure
themselves by operating the
passenger’s window unintentionally.
To open/close the driver’s
window, push the window switch
firmly down or up to the second
detent, and release it. The window
will automatically go up or down all
the way. To stop the window, pull/
push on the window switch briefly.
If the driver’s
window runs into any obstacle while
it is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
driver’s window fuse is removed, the
AUTO function will be disabled. The
power window system needs to be
reset after reconnecting the battery
or installing the fuse.
If the power windows do not operate
properly after resetting, have your
vehicle checked by a Honda dealer.
Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
for a second or two more.
Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver’s window switch
until the window is fully open.
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2.
AUTO
AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
Instruments and Controls
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns off the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
1.
2.
3.
If equipped
Mirrors
Instruments and Controls
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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TAB
SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH
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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 light on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully
released (see page ).
To open a rear window, pull the lever
towards you, then push it out until it
locks. To close the rear window pull
the lever towards you, then push it
back. Make sure the window is fully
closed and locked.
Toliftuptherearoftheskylightfor
ventilation, pull down the lever to
unlock the skylight, then push it up
until the skylight is locked in the tilt-
up position.
To close the skylight, pull down the
lever to unlock the skylight, then
push it back in place. Make sure the
skylight is fully closed and locked.
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On 4WD models only
Instruments and Controls
Rear Windows, Parking Brake, Skylight
Parking BrakeRear Windows Skylight
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.
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Turn off the engine, and set the
parkingbrake.Thenpulldownthe
lever, squeeze both sides of the pivot
while pushing up the red tab in the
lever, and pull the lever assembly
away from the ceiling.
Push up the rear of the skylight.
Standing on the tailgate with the
hatch down, hold both sides of the
skylight and pull it toward you to
remove it from the vehicle roof.
To remove the skylight:
Skylight
Instruments and Controls
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Bef ore lifting the skylight, make sure
the roof of the vehicle is dry. Rain or
remaining water af ter car-washing may
get into the f rame of the skylight. In
winter, remove the buildup of snow on
the roof .
If you try to tilt up the skylight in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage it.
The maximum weight on the tailgate is
440 lbs (200 kg).
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With the rear seats in their upright
position, store the skylight, face
down in its bag in the cargo area.
Secure the bag with four hooks on
the cargo area floor. Do not store
anything on top of the skylight.
To reinstall the skylight, make sure
the air deflector is pushed down.
When reinstalling the lever assembly,
push in both red pivots, and align
with the receptacle holes. Let the
pivots move out until they rest in the
holes securely. Make sure the
skylight is fully closed and latched.
Instruments and Controls
Skylight
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An unsecured skylight can be
thrown about and cause serious
injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Make sure to store the skylight
in its bag, and secure the bag to
the hooks on the cargo area
floor.
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Interior Convenience Items
Instruments and Controls
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CARGO AREA COIN TRAYCARGO AREA
SIDE POCKET
DOOR POCKETS
VANITY MIRROR
RADIO POCKET
ACCESSORY
POWER
SOCKET
GLOVE BOX
CENTER LOWER POCKETBEVERAGE HOLDERS
CEILING POCKET
: If equipped
BUNGEE CORDS
SEAT-BACK POCKET
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These sockets are intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To power an accessory, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
When both sockets are begin used,
the combined power rating of each
accessory should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps).
These sockets will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
firm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, and
electrical components in the interior.
Your vehicle has one or two
accessory power sockets, depending
on the model. All models have a
front accessory power socket on the
dashboard above the glove box.
The EX model has another
accessory power socket in the cargo
area on the passenger’s side.
On EX models
Interior Convenience Items
Instruments and Controls
Beverage Holders Glove Box
Accessory Power Sockets
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An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and
OFF.
In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:
Open any door.
Remove the key from the ignition.
If you do not open a door, the light
fades out in about 30 seconds.
Unlock the doors with the key or
remote transmitter.
The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the center
position, the light comes on when
you open the hatch.
Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
off. You can use the spotlights at all
times.
The ignition switch light comes on
when you unlock the driver’s door,
and fades out about 30 seconds after
you close the door.
On EX models
Interior Lights
Ceiling Light SpotlightsCargo Area Light
Ignition Switch Light
Instruments and Controls
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ON
OFF
DOOR ACTIVATED
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The heating and air conditioning
systems in your Honda provide a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many features. This section de-
scribes those features and how to
use them. (If you selected an
optional audio system, refer to the
operating instructions that came
with it.)
Your Honda has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
...............Vents, Heating, and A/C . 90
.........................Air Flow Buttons . 91
............................Playing the Radio . 94
..............................Radio Reception . 97
....................................Playing a CD . 99
....................Protecting Your CDs . 101
.........CD Player Error Messages . 102
.....CD Changer Error Messages . 103
.................Radio Theft Protection . 104
..........................Setting the Clock . 105
......................Auxiliary Input Jack . 106
...............................Cruise Control . 107
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comfort and Convenience Features
90
FAN CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
MODE CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
MAX A/C POSITION
DEFROST POSITION
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Turn this dial clockwise to increase
fan speed and increase the airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
ThesystemshouldbeleftinFresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to Fresh Air
mode.
This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page ).
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will flow from the dashboard
vents in all modes.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The light in
thebuttonisonwhentheA/Cison.
When the light in the button is on,
air from the vehicle’s interior is sent
throughout the system again. When
the light is off, air is brought in from
the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air
mode).
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
Recirculation mode. Air flows from
the center and side vents in the
dashboard.
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air flow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents. When you select , the
system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode.
Air flow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
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If equipped
If equipped
Fan Control Dial
Temperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Rear Window Defogger Button
Mode Control Dial
Recirculation Button
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air Flow Buttons
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Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
Fresh Air mode and turns on the
A/C. The A/C indicator does not
come on. Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes before you
feel warm air coming from the
system.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
). If it moves near the red zone,
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
Set the mode control dial to MAX
A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects and
switches to Recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the tailgate.
Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the left.
Make sure the A/C is off.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The light in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
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To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Comfort and Convenience Features
Using the A/C
Using the Heater
(Fresh Air mode)
Ventilation
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Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
Switch the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Adjust the temperature control
dial to your preference.
This setting is suitable for all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
To clear the windows faster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below it. This will
send more warm air to the
windshield defroster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the Fresh
Air mode to avoid fogging the
windows.
For your safety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
Select . The system
automatically switches to Fresh
Air mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on.
Select .
Set the fan and temperature
controls to maximum level.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidify the Interior To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Comfort and Convenience Features
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Playing the Radio
Comfort and Convenience Features
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AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR
SCAN INDICATOR
SCAN BUTTON
SEEK BAR
PWR/VOL
KNOB
AUTO SELECT
BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
STEREO INDICATOR
PWR/VOL KNOB
SEEK BUTTONS
TUNE KNOB
SCAN BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS
FM BUTTON
U.S. LX and Canadian DX Models EX Models
AM BUTTON
AUTO SELECT
BUTTON
MODE/TUNE
KNOB
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Use the TUNE knob to
tune the radio to a desired frequency.
Turn the knob right to tune to a
higher frequency, or left to tune to a
lower frequency.
The SEEK function
searches up and down from the
current frequency to find a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press either ( or ), then
release it.
The ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Turn
the system on by pushing the PWR/
VOL knob or the AM or FM button.
Adjust the volume by turning the
same knob.
The band and frequency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM or
FM button. On the FM band, ST will
be displayed if the station is broad-
castinginstereo.Stereo
reproduction on AM is not available.
You can use these five methods to
find radio stations on a selected
band: the
preset buttons, and .
The SCAN function
samples all stations with strong
signals on the selected band. To
activate it, press the SCAN button,
then release it. You will see SCAN in
the display. The system will scan for
a station with a strong signal. When
it finds one, it will stop and play that
station for about five seconds.
If you do nothing, the system will
then scan for the next strong station
and play it for five seconds. When it
plays a station you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button again.
Each preset button can
store one frequency on AM, and two
frequencies on FM.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two frequencies with each preset
button.
UsetheTUNE,SEEK,orSCAN
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
Pick a preset button, and hold it
until you hear a beep.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total
of six stations on AM and twelve
stations on FM.
The preset frequencies will be lost if
your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio fuse is
removed.
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To Play the Radio TUNE
SEEK
To Select a Station
TUNE,SEEK,SCAN,
AUTO SELECT
SCAN
Preset
Playing the Radio
Comfort and Convenience Features
95
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If you are
traveling far from home and can no
longer receive your preset stations,
you can use the Auto Select feature
to find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL Button. ‘‘A.SEL’’
flashes in the display, and the system
goes into scan mode for several
seconds. It stores the frequencies of
six AM, and twelve FM stations in
the preset buttons.
You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after
pressing a preset button if Auto
Select cannot find a strong station
for every preset button.
If you do not like the stations Auto
Select has stored, you can store
other frequencies on the preset
buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or
SCAN functions to find stations, then
store them in the preset buttons as
described.
press the
A. SEL button. This restores the
presets you originally set.
Press the MODE knob repeatedly to
display the Bass (BAS), Treble
(TRE), Balance (BAL), Fader (FAD),
and Sub-Woofer (SUB-W) settings.
Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the MODE knob to
adjust the setting to your liking.
When the level reaches the center,
you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display. The
system will automatically return the
display to the selected audio mode
about five seconds after you stop
adjusting a mode.
These two
modes adjust the strength of the
sound coming from each speaker.
BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength,
while FAD adjusts the front-to-back
strength.
Use
the TRE/BAS/SUB-W modes to
adjust the tone to your liking.
To turn off Auto Select,
If equipped
AUTO SELECT
Adjusting the Sound
Balance/Fader
Treble/Bass/Sub-Woofer
Playing the Radio
Comfort and Convenience Features
96
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Your Honda’s radio can receive the
complete AM and FM bands.
Those bands cover these frequen-
cies:
AM band:
530 to 1,710 kilohertz
FM band:
87.7 to 107.9 megahertz
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned frequencies at least ten
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).
Stations on the FM band are
assigned frequencies at least 0.2
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).
Stations must use these exact
frequencies. It is fairly common for
stations to round-off the frequency in
their advertising, so your radio could
display a frequency of 100.9 even
though the announcer may identify
the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
How well your Honda’s radio
receives stations is dependent on
many factors, such as the distance
from the station’s transmitter,
nearby large objects, and atmos-
pheric conditions.
A radio station’s signal gets weaker
as you get farther away from its
transmitter. If you are listening to an
AM station, you will notice the sound
volume becoming weaker, and the
stationdriftinginandout.Ifyouare
listening to an FM station, you will
see the stereo indicator flickering off
and on as the signal weakens.
Eventually, the stereo indicator will
go off and the sound will fade
completely as you get out of range of
the station’s signal.
Driving very near the transmitter of
a station that is broadcasting on a
frequency close to the frequency of
the station you are listening to can
also affect your radio’s reception.
You may temporarily hear both
stations,orhearonlythestationyou
are close to.
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Radio Frequencies Radio Reception
Radio Reception
Comfort and Convenience Features
97
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Radio signals, especially on the FM
band, are deflected by large objects
such as buildings and hills. Your
radio then receives both the direct
signal from the station’s transmitter,
and the deflected signal. This causes
the sound to distort or flutter. This is
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving.
Radio reception can be affected by
atmospheric conditions such as
thunderstorms, high humidity, and
even sunspots. You may be able to
receive a distant radio station one
day and not receive it the next day
because of a change in conditions.
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 Reception
Comfort and Convenience Features
98
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Comfort and Convenience Features
Playing a CD
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PWR/VOL
KNOB
CD BUTTON
REPEAT INDICATOR
EJECT BUTTONCD SLOT
SEEK/SKIP BAR
CD BUTTON
SKIP BUTTONS
EJECT BUTTON
CD SLOT
PWR/VOL KNOB
U.S. LX and Canadian DX Models EX Models
RANDOM INDICATOR
RANDOM BUTTON
RANDOM BUTTON
RANDOM INDICATOR
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With the ignition in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position,
insert a CD into the CD slot. The
drive will pull the CD in the rest of
the way and begin to play it. You
operate the CD player with the same
controls used for the radio. The
number of the track playing is shown
in the display. The system will
continuously play a CD until you
change modes.
Each time you press and release
, the player skips forward to
the beginning of the next track.
Press and release to skip
backward to the beginning of the
previous track.
To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold the or . You will
see CUE or REW in the display.
To continuously replay
a track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display. Press the RPT button again
to turn it off.
This feature plays the
tracks in random order. To activate
Random Play, press and release the
A. SEL/RDM button. You will see
RDM in the display. This continues
until you press the A. SEL/RDM
button again.
Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
but do not remove it from the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the CD after 15 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD button.
Press the AM/FM button to switch
to the radio while a CD is playing.
Press the CD button to play the CD.
If you turn the system off while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the CD will stay in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it left off.
A CD changer is available for your
vehicle. It holds up to six CDs. You
operate the CD changer with the
same controls used for the in-dash
CD player.
Load the desired CDs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The CD and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a different CD, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC )
button. If you select an empty slot in
the magazine, the changer will, after
finding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot.
To Play a CD
To Change Tracks (SKIP)
REPEAT
RANDOM
To Stop Playing a CD
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
Playing a CD
Comfort and Convenience Features
100
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When using CD-R discs, use only
high quality CDs labeled for audio
use.
When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed for it to
be used by the CD players.
CD-RW discs will not work in this
unit.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it from dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth.
Wipe across the CD from the center
to the outside edge.
AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can flake off and fall on the re-
cording surface of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
Never try to insert foreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine.
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surface. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
General Information Protecting CDs
Protecting Your CDs
Comfort and Convenience Features
101
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If you see an error message in the
display while playing a CD player,
find the cause in the chart to the
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take the vehicle to a Honda
dealer.
Cause Solution
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High Temperature
Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check if the CD is inserted correctly in the CD
player.
Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check the CD for damage or deformation.
If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
indication does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see your Honda dealer.
Do not try to force the CD out of the player.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Error Message
Comfort and Convenience Features
CD Player Error Messages
102
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If you see an error message in the
display while playing a CD player,
find the cause in the chart to the
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take the vehicle to a Honda
dealer.
Cause Solution
FOCUS Error
No CD in the CD
Magazine
Mechanical Error
High Temperature
No CD Magazine in the
CD Changer
Press the magazine eject button and pull out
the magazine, check for error indication. Insert
the magazine again. If the code does not
disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
consult your Honda dealer.
Insert CD.
Press the magazine eject button and pull out
the magazine, check for error indication. Insert
the magazine again. If the code does not
disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
consult your Honda dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Insert CD magazine.
Error Message
Comfort and Convenience Features
CD Changer Error Messages
103
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If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
five-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.
If the code card is lost, a Honda
dealer can access your code with
your radio’s serial number. To
access the serial number, turn the
radio on. It must display ‘‘COdE’’,
then turn the radio off. Push the
preset 1 and preset 6 at the same
time, then quickly release.
You will have to store your favorite
stations in the Preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
original settings were lost when the
power was disconnected.
If your vehicle’s battery is discon-
nected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself. If this
happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
The code is located on the radio code
card included in your Owner’s
Manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing.
Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
from electrical power for any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specific five-digit code in the
preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible from five-digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system code number
and serial number. It is best to store
this card in a safe place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this
Owner’s Manual.
Ifyoushouldhappentolosethecard,
you must obtain the code number
from a Honda dealer. To do this, you
will need the system’s serial number.
On EX models
Radio Thef t Protection
Comf ort and Convenience Features
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.
To set the hour, press the H button
while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/
RPT) button, and hold until the hour
advances to the desired time.
Change the minutes by pressing the
M button while pressing the CLOCK
(SCAN/RPT) button until the
minute numbers advance to the
desired time. You can use the R button to quickly
set the time to the nearest hour.
Press the R button while pressing
the CLOCK button. If the displayed
time is before the half hour, pressing
Rsetstheclockbacktotheprevious
hour. If the displayed time is after
the half hour, pressing R sets the
clock forward to the beginning of the
next hour.
For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the number flash and you hear
a beep. Change the hours by
pressing the H button until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
Change the minutes by pressing the
M button until the numbers advance
to the desired time.
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U.S. LX and Canadian DX models
On EX models
Setting the Clock
Comfort and Convenience Features
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CLOCK
BUTTON
H BUTTON R BUTTON
TIME DISPLAY
M BUTTON
TIME DISPLAY CLOCK
BUTTON
H BUTTON R BUTTON
M BUTTON
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You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
before the half hour, press the R
(RESET) button to set the clock
back to the previous hour. If the
displayed time is after the half hour,
pressing R sets the clock forward to
the beginning of the next hour.
For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
When you are finished, press the
CLOCK button again.
Your audio system will accept
auxiliary inputs from a portable
cassette player, CD changer, MP3
player, etc. To use the jack, turn
down the volume of the audio unit
and the portable unit. Then pivot the
cover up, plug in a mini-jack cable
between the portable unit and the
jack, and press the AUX button on
the audio unit.
An auxiliary input jack is located on
the dashboard next to the accessory
power socket.
On EX models
Setting the Clock, Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack
Comfort and Convenience Features
106
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Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch. The indicator in the switch
will come on.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
for cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
light on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel the
cruise control. To resume the set
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will come back on.
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On EX models
Using the Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Comfort and Convenience Features
107
CANCEL
BUTTON
RES/ACCEL
SET/DECEL
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/DECEL
button.
You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your foot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button.
Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up for passing. After
completing the pass, take your foot
off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Resting your foot on the brake or
clutch pedal will cause the cruise
control to cancel.
Youcancancelthecruisecontrolin
any of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
PresstheCANCELbuttononthe
steering wheel.
Press the Cruise Control Master
Switch.
When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system remembers the previously-
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h) and then press and
release the RES/ACCEL button. The
CRUISE CONTROL light comes on.
The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the Cruise Control Master
Switch turns the system off and
erases the previous cruising speed.
Cruise Control
Comfort and Convenience Features
Changing the Set Speed Cancelling the Cruise Control
Resuming the Set Speed
108
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Before you begin driving your Honda,
youshouldknowwhatgasolineto
use, and how to check the levels of
important fluids. You also need to
know how to properly store luggage
or packages. The information in this
section will help you. If you plan to
add any accessories to your vehicle,
please read the information in this
section first.
.............................Break-in Period . 110
...............................Gasoline Type . 110
...........Service Station Procedure . 111
...............................Fuel Economy . 114
....................................Accessories . 115
.................................Modifications . 116
.............................Carrying Cargo . 117
.........................Seat-Back Bungee . 119
Bef ore Driving
Before Driving
109
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Help assure your vehicle’s future
reliability and performance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
During this period:
Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise in the engine that can lead to
mechanical failure.
We recommend using gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent fuel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
performance, fuel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT.
You should also follow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.
Do not tow a trailer.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely affect performance,
and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized Honda dealer for
service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Premium fuel is recommended when
towing in certain conditions (see
page ).
For further important fuel-related
information, please refer to your
.
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Before Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline Type
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Gasoline Type
110
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Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
fuel vapors from going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
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.
Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
Push the fuel fill door closed.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.
Open the fuel fill door by pulling
on the notched edge.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off
Service Station Procedure
Before Driving
Refueling
111
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flames
away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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To Open the Hood:
To Close the Hood:
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull the support rod out of its clip
and insert the end into the hole in
the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Lift it up slightly to remove the
support rod from the hole. Put the
support rod back into its holding clip.
Lower the hood to the fender, then
let it drop. Make sure it is securely
latched.
Put your fingers under the front
edge of the hood. The hood latch
handle is above the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push
this handle up to release it. Lift up
the hood.
1.
2.
3.
Service Station Procedure
Before Driving
Opening and Closing the Hood
112
LATCH
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD
CLIP
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Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange tab).
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its tube.
Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page for
information on adding the proper
coolant.
Refer to
on page for information
on checking other items in your
Honda.
1.
2.
3.
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151
160
4.
Service Station Procedure
Before Driving
Oil Check
Adding Oil
Engine Coolant Check
Adding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
113
DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
RESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN
０３／１０／２２ １８：１３：５５ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ０１１８
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See
(see page
).
an underinflated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses fuel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
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.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
Combine several short trips into
one.
Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
151
For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
114
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Modifying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsafe. Before
you make any modifications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
following information.
When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interfere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as the SRS and anti-lock brake
systems.
However, if electronic accessories
are improperly installed, or exceed
your vehicle’s electrical system
capacity, they can interfere with the
operation of your vehicle, or even
cause the airbags to deploy.
Before installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper vehicle operation or
performance.
Although aftermarket accessories
may fit on your vehicle, they may not
meet factory specifications, and
could adversely affect your vehicle’s
handling and stability (see
‘‘Modifications’’ on page for
additional information).
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved for your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ).
Have the installer contact your
Honda dealer for assistance before
installing any electronic accessory.
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196
Accessories and Modifications
Before Driving
Accessories
115
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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Larger or smaller wheels and tires
can interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
other systems.
Do not modify your steering wheel
or any other part of your
Supplemental Restraint System.
Modifications could make the
system ineffective. See the safety
precautions on page .
If you plan to modify your vehicle,
consult your Honda dealer.
Aftermarket wheels, because they
are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components.
Raising your vehicle with an
aftermarket suspension kit can
affect the handling and stability.
Lowering your vehicle with an
aftermarket suspension kit that
significantly reduces ground
clearance can allow the
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Some examples are:
Removing parts from your vehicle,
or replacing components with non-
Honda (aftermarket) components
could seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
Improperly
replacing or covering front seat-
back covers can prevent your side
airbags from inflating during a
collision.
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Modifications
Do not cover or replace front seat-
back covers without consulting a
Honda dealer.
Accessories and Modifications
Before Driving
116
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Cargo area side pockets
Door pockets
Glove box
Ceiling pocket (EX model)
Seat-back pocket (EX model)
Cargo area
However, carrying too much cargo,
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.
Seat-back bungees (EX model)
CONTINUED
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
117
CARGO AREA SIDE POCKET DOOR POCKETS
CARGO AREA GLOVE BOX
CEILING POCKET
(EX model)
SEAT-BACK POCKET
(EX model)
SEAT-BACK BUNGEES
(EX model)
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×
−
If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, the load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
The total weight must not exceed
theGrossVehicleWeightRating
(GVWR). The load for the front and
rear axles also must not exceed the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
(see page ).
The maximum load for your vehicle
is 675 lbs (308 kg). This figure
includes the total weight of all
occupants, cargo, accessories, and
the tongue weight if you are towing a
trailer.
Determine the combined weight
of accessories, luggage, and cargo
beingloadedinthevehicle.The
weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4 [75
lbs(34kg)inthisexample].
To determine the correct cargo and
luggage load limit:
Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 675 lbs
(308 kg)’’ on your vehicle’s placard
(on the driver’s doorjamb).
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in the vehicle. (Four
is seating capacity of your vehicle.)
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
675 lbs (308 kg).
The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
For example, if there will be four 150
lbs (70 kg) occupants in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 75 lbs (34
kg).
4 150 lbs (70 kg) = 600 lbs (280
kg)
675 lbs (308 kg) 600 lbs (280 kg) =
75 lbs (34 kg)
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4.
5.
6.
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Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
118
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the pedals or seat operation.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate or the hatch, exhaust gas
can enter the passenger area. To
avoid the possibility of
, follow the
instructions on page .
If you can carry any items on a
roofrack,besurethetotalweight
of the rack and the items does not
exceed the maximum allowable
weight. Please contact your Honda
dealer for further information.
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Refer to the information that
came with your roof rack.
The driver’s seat-back and left rear
seat-back are equipped with
adjustable bungee cords to hold
medium-sized, lightweight objects.
If the cords are not installed, route
one cord through the loops as shown.
To attach the hooks, press the top of
the hook down, and slide to the
desired position, then release. Adjust
as needed.
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EX models
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area
or on a Roof Rack
carbon
monoxide poisoning
Seat-Back Bungee
Carrying Cargo
Before Driving
119
SEAT-BACK PLASTIC CORD
LOOP
HOOK
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120
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes
important information on parking
your vehicle, the braking system,
and facts you need if you are plan-
ning to tow a trailer or drive off-
highway.
........................Driving Guidelines . 122
........................Preparing to Drive . 123
.......................Starting the Engine . 124
....5-speed Manual Transmission . 125
..............Automatic Transmission . 127
..................................Parking Tips . 131
.............................Braking System . 132
...............Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 133
...........................Towing a Trailer . 135
......................Trailer Driving Tips . 139
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
................................Motorhome . 141
Off-Highway Driving
..................................Guidelines . 143
Driving
Driving
121
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Your Honda has a higher ground
clearance that allows you to travel
over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good
visibility so you can anticipate
problems earlier.
Because your vehicle rides higher
off the ground, it has a high center
of gravity that can cause it to roll
over if you make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicles have a significantly higher
roll over rate than other types of
vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of
control:
Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passenger
vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers whenever possible.
Do not carry heavy cargo on the
roof.
Do not modify your vehicle in any
way that would raise the center of
gravity.
Your Honda is equipped with a four-
wheel drive (4WD) system. When
the system senses a loss of front-
wheel traction, it automatically
transfers some power to the rear
wheels. This gives you better
traction and mobility.
You still need to exercise the same
care when accelerating, steering, and
brakingthatyouwouldinatwo-
wheel drive vehicle.
Four-wheel Drive Models
See page for additional guidelines
for driving off-highway.
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Driving Guidelines
Driving
122
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Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened down
securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check that the hood, tailgate and
hatch are fully closed.
Make sure the doors, hatch, and
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts (see page ).
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Driving Guidelines
Driving
Preparing to Drive
123
０３／１０／２２ １８：１５：３６ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ０１２８
Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way.
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in START for more than
15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start right away, pause
for at least 10 seconds before
trying again.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
starting in order to clear flooding.
If the engine still does not start,
return to step 5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Starting the Engine
Driving
124
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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The manual transmission is syn-
chronizedinallforwardgearsfor
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from Fifth
to Reverse. When shifting up or
down,makesureyoupushtheclutch
pedal down all the way, shift to the
next gear, and let the pedal up
gradually. When you are not shifting,
do not rest your foot on the clutch
pedal. This can cause your clutch to
wear out faster.
Come to a full stop before you shift
into Reverse. You can damage the
transmission by trying to shift into
Reverse with the vehicle moving.
Push down the clutch pedal, and
pause for a few seconds before
shifting into Reverse, or shift into
one of the forward gears for a
moment. This stops the gears so
they won’t ‘‘grind.’’
When slowing down, you can get
extra braking from the engine by
shifting to a lower gear. This extra
braking can help you maintain a safe
speed and prevent your brakes from
overheating while going down a
steep hill. Before downshifting,
make sure engine speed will not go
into the tachometer’s red zone in the
lower gear.
5-speed Manual Transmission
Driving
125
Rapid slowing or speeding-up
can cause loss of control on
slippery surfaces. If you crash,
you can be injured.
Use extra care when driving on
slippery surfaces.
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Normal acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (64 km/h)
48 mph (77 km/h)
Shift up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Before downshifting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer’s red zone.
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate
smoothly. This will give you good
fuel economy and effective
emissions control. The following
shift points are recommended:
Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter
5-speed Manual Transmission
Driving
126
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−
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it
flashes while driving (in any shift
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission.
To shift from any position, press
firmly on the brake pedal, push the
release button, and pull the lever
toward you. You cannot shift out of
Park when the ignition switch is in
LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I).
This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning off or
starting the engine. To shift out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page .130
CONTINUED
To shift from:
PtoR
RtoN
NtoD
Dto2
2to1
1to2
2toD
DtoN
NtoR
RtoP
Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
Press the release button.
Move the lever.
Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting
Park (P)
Shift Lock Release
Automatic Transmission
Driving
127
SHIFT LEVER
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−
−
−
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid
transmission damage, come to a
complete stop before shifting into
Park. The shift lever must be in Park
before you can remove the key from
the ignition switch.
Press the brake
pedal and press the release button to
shift from Park to Reverse. To shift
from Reverse to Neutral, come to a
completestopandthenshift.
If there is a problem in the reverse
lockout system, or your vehicle’s
battery is disconnected or goes dead,
you cannot shift to Reverse. (Refer
to Shift Lock Release on page ).
Your vehicle has a reverse lockout so
you cannot accidentally shift to
Reverse when the vehicle speed
exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
If you cannot shift to Reverse when
the vehicle is stopped, press the
brake pedal and slowly shift to
Neutral. Then press the release
button, and shift to reverse.
Use Neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with
the engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason.
Use this position for
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear for the vehicle speed
and acceleration. You may notice the
transmission shifting up at higher
speeds when the engine is cold. This
helps the engine warm up faster.
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Automatic Transmission
Driving
Reverse (R)
Neutral (N)
Drive (D)
128
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−
−
The overdrive (O/D) is on whenever
you turn the ignition to ON (II).
Pressing the O/D switch on the end
of the shift lever to turn it off; the
O/D OFF indicator comes on.
Overdrive can be turned on or off
only when the ignition switch is in
the ON (II) position and the shift
lever is in any position.
When the overdrive is off, the
transmission selects only the first
three gears. Use it to provide engine
braking when going down a steep hill,
or keep the transmission from
cycling between third and fourth
gear in stop-and -go driving.
To shift to Second
press the release button. This
position locks the transmission in
second gear. It does not downshift to
first gear when you come to a stop.
Use Second gear:
For more power when climbing.
To increase engine braking when
going down steep hills.
For starting out on a slippery
surface or in deep snow.
When driving downhill with a
trailer.
To help reduce wheel spin.
If you shift into First position when
the vehicle speed is above 31 mph
(50 km/h), the transmission shifts
into Second gear first to avoid
sudden engine braking.
To shift from Second to
First, press the release button. This
position locks the transmission in
First gear. By upshifting and
downshifting through 1, 2, and D,
you can operate this transmission
much like a manual transmission
without a clutch pedal.
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the tachometer’s
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
the engine cut in and out. This is
caused by a limiter in the engine’s
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Automatic Transmission
Driving
Overdrive (O/D) Mode
Second (2)
First (1)
Engine Speed Limiter
129
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Do this if pushing on the brake pedal
and pulling the shift lever does not
shift the transmission out of Park:
Set the Parking brake.
Make sure the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) position.
To release the reverse lockout,
make sure the ignition switch is in
the ACCESSORY(I) position.
Put a cloth on the edge of the shift
lock release slot cover next to the
shift lever. Using a flathead
screwdriver, carefully pry on the
edge of the cover to remove it.
Insert the flathead screwdriver
into the shift lock release slot.
Push down on the screwdriver
while you press the release button
and move the shift lever out of
Park to Neutral.
To release the reverse lockout,
move the shift lever from Neutral
to Reverse, then to Park.
Remove the screwdriver from the
shift lock release slot, then replace
thecover.Makesurethenotchon
the cover is on the right side.
Press the brake pedal and restart
the engine.
If you need to use the shift lock
release, it means your vehicle is
developing a problem. Have it
checked by a Honda dealer.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Automatic Transmission
Driving
Shift Lock Release
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COVER
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set firmly or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
before you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle from
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.
If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
If the vehicle is facing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
fully released before driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Make sure the windows are closed.
Turn off the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area, or take them
with you.
Lock the doors and the hatch with
the key.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other flammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Parking Tips
Parking Tips
Driving
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Your Honda is equipped with disc
brakes at all four wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the effort needed
on the brake pedal. The ABS (on
vehicles equipped with ABS) helps
you retain steering control when
braking very hard.
Resting your foot on the pedal keeps
the brakes applied lightly, builds up
heat, and reduces their effectiveness.
It also keeps your brake lights on all
the time, confusing drivers behind
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
lower gear.
Check your brakes after driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they feel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
frequently until they do. Be extra
cautious and alert in your driving.
The hydraulic system that operates
the brakes has two separate circuits.
Each circuit works diagonally across
the vehicle (the left-front brake is
connected with the right-rear brake,
etc.). If one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have braking
at two wheels.
Braking System Design
Braking System
Driving
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If the brake pads need replacing, you
will hear a distinctive, metallic
screeching sound when you apply
the brake pedal. If you do not have
the brake pads replaced, they will
screech all the time. It is normal for
the brakes to occasionally squeal or
squeak when you apply them.
You will feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
you may hear some noise. This is
normal: it is the ABS rapidly
pumpingthebrakes.Ondry
pavement, you will need to press on
thebrakepedalveryhardbeforethe
ABS activates. However, you may
feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
helps prevent the brakes from
locking up and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly, much faster than a
person can do it.
The ABS also balances the front-to-
rear braking distribution according
to vehicle loading.
this defeats the purpose of the ABS.
Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal as you steer away from
the hazard. This is sometimes
referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
You should never pump the brake pedal;
Standard on EX models
Brake Wear Indicators Anti-lock Brakes
Braking System, Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Driving
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The ABS is self-checking each time
the vehicle is started and moved.
The ABS indicator will come on if
anything goes wrong. If the ABS
indicator comes on, the brakes still
work like a conventional system, but
without anti-lock. You should have a
dealer inspect your vehicle as soon
as possible.
such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed for the road and
weather conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is fully
released, the front-to-rear braking
distribution system may also be shut
down.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes feel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your Honda dealer as
soon as possible. Avoid sudden hard
braking which could cause the rear
wheels to lock up and possibly lead
to a loss of control.
it only helps with steering
control during braking. You should
always maintain a safe following
distance from other vehicles.
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ABS Indicator ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from changing direction
abruptly,
ABS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
A vehicle with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop
ABS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle;
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Driving
Important Safety Reminders
134
ABS INDICATOR
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Your vehicle has been designed
primarily to carry passengers and
their cargo. You can use it to tow a
trailer if you carefully observe the
load limits, use the proper equipment,
and follow the guidelines in this
section.
Be sure to read the
on page
if you plan to tow off paved
surfaces.
The maximum
allowable weight on the vehicle axles
are 2,300 lbs (1,045 kg) on the front
axle, and 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg) on the
rear axle.
To achieve a proper tongue load,
start by loading 60 percent of the
load toward the front of the trailer
and 40 percent toward the rear, then
re-adjust the load as needed.
The maximum
allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all cargo and the tongue
load is 4,450 lbs (2,020 kg).
Thebestwaytoconfirmthatall
loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale.
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Driving Off-
Highway Guidelines section
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
135
Exceeding any load limit or
improperly loading your vehicle
and trailer can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt
or killed.
Check the loading of your
vehicle and trailer carefully
beforestartingtodrive.
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The total
weight of the trailer and everything
loaded in it must not exceed 1,500
lbs (680 kg). Towing a load that is
too heavy can seriously affect your
vehicle’s handling and performance.
It can also damage the engine and
drivetrain.
Theweightthatthe
tongue of a fully-loaded trailer puts
on the hitch should be approximately
10 percent of the trailer weight. Too
little tongue load can make the
trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
Too much tongue load reduces front-
tire traction and steering control.
Total Trailer Weight:
Tongue Load:
Towing a Trailer
Driving
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Towing generally requires a variety
of supplemental equipment. To
ensure the best quality, we
recommend that you purchase
Honda equipment whenever possible.
Discuss any additional needs with
your trailer sales or rental agency,
and make sure all equipment is
properly installed, maintained, and
also meets state regulations.
Any hitch used on your vehicle must
be properly bolted to the underbody.
Always use safety chains. Make sure
they are secured to both the trailer
and hitch, and that they cross under
the tongue so they can catch the
trailer if it becomes unhitched.
Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do
not let the chains drag on the ground.
Check trailer light requirements for
the areas where you plan to tow.
Your vehicle has a trailer lighting
connector located behind the right
side panel in the cargo area. Refer to
thedrawingaboveforthewiring
color code and purpose of each pin.
Electric brakes must be
electronically actuated. Do not
attempt to tap into your vehicle’s
hydraulic system. See your brake
manufacturer for more information
on installing electric brakes.
There are two common types of
trailer brakes: surge and electric.
Surge brakes are common for boat
trailers, since the brakes will get wet.
Honda requires that any trailer with
a total trailer weight of 1,000 lbs (455
kg) or more has its own brakes.
If you use a non-Honda trailer
lighting harness and converter, you
can get the connector and pins that
mate with the connector in your
vehicle from your Honda dealer.
Connector 98530-00006-00
Terminal Kit 07JAZ-001-030A
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Towing Equipment and
Accessories
Towing a Trailer
Driving
Hitches
Saf ety Chains
Trailer Lights
Trailer Brakes
137
GROUND
(BLACK)
RIGHT TURN
SIGNAL
(GREEN/
YELLOW)
TAILLIGHT
(RED/YELLOW)
BRAKE
LIGHT
(WHITE/
BLACK)
LEFT TURN
SIGNAL
(GREEN/RED)
BACK-UP
LIGHT
(WHITE/
BLACK)
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The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inflated (see page ),
and the trailer tires and spare are
inflated as recommended by the
trailer maker.
When preparing to tow, and before
driving away, be sure to check the
following:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the tires, brakes,
suspension, and cooling system
are in good operating condition.
If you tow frequently, follow the
Severe Conditions maintenance
schedule.
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are within
limits (see page ).
Thehitch,safetychains,andany
other attachments are secure.
Allitemsonandinthetrailerare
properly secured and cannot shift
while you drive.
Many states and Canadian provinces
require special outside mirrors when
towing a trailer. Even if they don’t,
you should install special mirrors if
you cannot clearly see behind you, or
if the trailer creates a blind spot.
Askyourtrailersalesorrental
agency if any other items are
recommended or required for your
towing situation.
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Towing a Trailer
Driving
Pre-Tow Checklist
Trailer Mirrors
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CONTINUED
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will affect your
vehicle’s handling and performance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Make turns more slowly and wider
than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance for braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknife or turn over.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red mark, turn the air
conditioning off, reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
Ifyoumuststopwhenfacinguphill,
use the foot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
placebypressingontheaccelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
discussed below.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
If you have an automatic
transmission, use overdrive (O/D)
when towing a trailer on level roads.
Turn off the overdrive (O/D) mode
when towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
(see ‘‘ ’’ in the next
column for additional gear
information.)
If the automatic transmission shifts
frequently between 3rd and 4th
gears while going up a hill, turn off
the overdrive (O/D) mode (see page
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Trailer Driving Tips
Driving
Driving Safely With a Trailer
Towing Speeds and Gears
Making Turns and Braking
Driving on Hills
Driving on Hills
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Always drive slowly and have
someone guide you when backing up.
Grip the of the steering
wheel; then turn the wheel to the left
to get the trailer to move to the left,
andturnthewheelrighttomovethe
trailer to the right.
Crosswinds and air turbulence
caused by passing trucks can disrupt
your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
large vehicle, keep a constant speed
and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to make quick steering or braking
corrections.
Follow all normal precautions when
parking, including firmly setting the
parking brake and putting the
transmission in Park (automatic) or
in 1st or Reverse (manual). Also,
place wheel chocks at each of the
trailer’s tires.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and shift down to 3rd
gear on the manual transmission,
and turn off the overdrive (O/D)
mode on the automatic transmission.
Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes.
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Trailer Driving Tips
Driving
Backing Up
Handling Crosswinds and Buf feting
Parking
Remember: It will take longer to
slow down and stop when towing
atrailer.
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Your Honda can be towed behind a
motorhome at legal highway speeds
up to 65 mph (100 km/h). Do not
exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Otherwise, severe transmission
damage will occur. To avoid damage
to the 4WD system, it must be towed
with all four wheels on the ground
(flat towing).
When purchasing a tow bar, make
sure you select a reputable
manufacturer and installer. Follow
the manufacturer’s attachment
instructions carefully.
Perform the following procedure
everyday immediately before you
begin towing. Otherwise severe
automatic transmission damage will
occur.
Check the transmission fluid level
(see page ).
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shift lever through all its
positions.
ShifttoD,thentoN.Letthe
engine run for three minutes, then
turn it off.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
sockets are turned off so you do
not run down the battery.
Release the parking brake.
If you tow more than 8 hours in one
day, you should repeat the above
procedure at least every 8 hours
(when you stop for fuel, etc.)
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Do not overfill.
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Extended Towing
141
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 before you begin towing.
Failure to f ollow the above instructions
exactly will result in severe automatic
transmission damage. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported on a flat-bed truck or
trailer.
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Only remove the fuse after you have
performed the transmission shifting
procedure, and the key is in the
ACCESSORY (I) position. Store the
fuse in an obvious location (center
tray, coin pockets, etc) as a reminder
to re-install the fuse before driving
the vehicle.
When towing your Element for long
periods, remove the 7.5A Accessory/
Radio fuse to reduce the drain on the
battery. This fuse is located in the
interior fuse box and is shown as
number 8 below.
If you tow an Element with an
automatic transmission, the
transmission fluid must be changed
every two years or 30,000 miles
(48,000 km), whichever comes first.
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Driving
Automatic Transmission
Extended Towing
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
ACC/RADIO FUSE
This f use MUST be re-installed bef ore
driving the vehicle. Failure to re-install
the f use may allow you to remove the
key with the transmission in gear.
Severe automatic transmission damage
will occur if the vehicle is not started
or shif ted f rom reverse to neutral and
then towed with the drive wheels on the
ground.
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To avoid loss of control or rollover,
be sure to follow all precautions and
recommendations.
Be sure to store cargo properly
and do not exceed your Honda
cargo load limits (see pages
and ).
Wherever you drive, make sure
you and your passengers always
wear seat belts.
Keep your speed low, and never
go faster than the conditions allow.
It’s up to you to continually assess
the situation and drive within the
limits.
Your vehicle has been designed
primarily for use on pavement. But
its higher ground clearance allows
you to occasionally travel on unpaved
roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites,
and similar locations. It is not
designed for trail-blazing, mountain
climbing, or other challenging off-
road activities.
If you decide to drive on unpaved
roads, you will find that it requires
somewhat different driving skills.
Your vehicle will also handle
somewhat differently than it does on
pavement. So be sure to read this
owner’s manual, pay special attention
to the precautions and tips in this
section, and get acquainted with
your vehicle before you leave the
pavement.
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Driving
General Information Important Safety Precautions
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
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Improperly operating this
vehicle on or off-pavement can
cause an accident or rollover in
which you and your passengers
could be seriously injured or
killed.
Follow all instructions and
guidelines in the owner’s
manual.
Keep your speed low and
don’t drive faster than
conditions permit.
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Before you leave the pavement, be
sure to do all scheduled maintenance
and service and that you inspect your
vehicle. Pay special attention to the
condition of the tires and check the
tire pressure.
After you return to the pavement,
carefully inspect your vehicle to
make sure there is no damage that
could make driving it unsafe.
Recheck the condition of the tires
and the tire pressure.
The route presents limits (too steep
or bumpy roads). You have limits
(driving skill and comfort). And your
vehicle has limits (traction, stability,
and power).
Driving off-highway can be
hazardous if you fail to recognize
limits and take the proper
precautions.
Forbettertractiononallsurfaces,
accelerate slowly and gradually build
up speed. If you try to start too fast
on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you
might not have enough traction to
get underway and you may dig
yourself a hole. Starting with the
shift lever in second gear (2) will
help you have a smoother start on
snow and ice.
Keep in mind that you will usually
need more time and distance to
brake to a stop on unpaved surfaces.
Avoid hard braking. Do not pump
the brakes; let the anti-lock braking
system pump them for you.
Debris in the road can damage your
suspension or other components.
Because your vehicle has a high
center of gravity, driving over a large
obstacle, or allowing a wheel to drop
into a deep hole can cause your
vehicle to tip or roll over.
If you can’t clearly see all road
conditions or obstacles, walk the
slope before you drive on it. If you
have any doubt whether or not you
can safely drive on the slope, don’t
do it. Find another route.
If you are driving up a hill and find
that you cannot continue,
. Your vehicle could roll
over. Slowly back down the hill,
following the same route you took up
the hill.
do not try to
turn around
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
Driving
Check Out Your Vehicle
Remember:
Accelerating and Braking Avoiding Obstacles
Driving on Slopes
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Avoid driving through deep water. If
you encounter water in your route (a
small stream or large puddle, for
example), evaluate it carefully before
going ahead. Make sure it is shallow,
flowing slowly, and has firm ground
underneath. If you are not sure of
the depth or the ground, turn around
andfindanotherroute.
Driving through deep water can also
damage your vehicle. The water can
get into the transmission and
differential, diluting the lubricant
and causing an eventual failure. It
can also wash the grease out of the
wheel bearings.
Avoid driving on soft sand, deep mud,
or other surfaces where you could
get stuck. If you do happen to get
stuck because of inclement weather
or other conditions, choose a safe
and appropriate course of action.
You should never use a jack to try
getting unstuck. A jack only works
on firm, level ground. Also, your
vehicle could easily slip off the jack
and hurt you or someone else.
If you spin the wheels excessively
trying to get unstuck, you may
overheat the components of the
4-wheel drive system. If this happens,
the 4-wheel drive system shuts off
and only the front wheels receive
power. If this happens, stop and
allow everything to cool down. The
4-wheel drive system will work again
after its temperature drops.
If you slip the clutch for a long time
while trying to get unstuck, you may
overheat and damage it.
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
If You Get StuckCrossing a Stream
4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Driving
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This section explains the importance
of keeping your vehicle well
maintained and why you should
follow basic maintenance safety
precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
......................Maintenance Safety . 148
.................Maintenance Schedule . 149
....................Maintenance Record . 154
..............................Fluid Locations . 156
........................Adding Engine Oil . 157
.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 158
..............................Engine Coolant . 160
....................Windshield Washers . 161
.......................Transmission Fluid . 162
................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 164
....................Power Steering Fluid . 165
............Cleaning the Body Panels . 165
.............................................Lights . 166
.......................................Seat Belts . 170
..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 170
.................................Wiper Blades . 171
...............................................Tires . 172
...................Checking the Battery . 177
.............................Vehicle Storage . 178217
Maintenance
Maintenance
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All service items not detailed in this
section should be performed by a
Honda technician or other qualified
mechanic.
To eliminate potential hazards, read
the instructions before you begin,
and make sure you have the tools
and skills required.
Make sure your vehicle is parked
on level ground, the parking brake
is set, and the engine is off.
To clean parts, use a commercially
available degreaser or parts
cleaner, not gasoline.
To reduce the possibility of fire or
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames away from the battery
and all fuel-related parts.
Let the
engine and exhaust system cool
before touching any parts.
Do
not run the engine unless
instructed to do so.
Be sure there is
adequate ventilation whenever you
operate the engine.
Wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working
with the battery or compressed air.
Maintenance Safety
Maintenance
Important Safety Precautions
Potential Vehicle Hazards
Burns from hot parts.
Injury from moving parts.
Carbon Monoxide poison from
engine exhaust.
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Improperly maintaining this
vehicle or failing to correct a
problem before driving can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance
recommendations, and
schedules in this owner’s
manual.
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Some of the most important safety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.
Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
following pages.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule for Severe
Conditions if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
following conditions.
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in freezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Used primarily as a delivery
vehicle or taxi that is driven
mostly in stop-and-go traffic and/
or parked with the engine idling.
The maintenance schedule assumes
you will use your vehicle as normal
transportation for passengers and
their possessions. You should also
follow these recommendations:
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage
).
Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other parts of your vehicle. The
load limit is shown on the tire
information label on the driver’s
doorjamb.
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Maintenance Saf ety, Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
U.S. Owners
Which Schedule to Follow:
149
Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’s
manual.
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−＃
Trailer towing, driving with a roof
top carrier, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule for Severe
Conditions.
Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, efficient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualified service facility or
skilled person to keep all the receipts
as proof of completion, and have the
person who does the work fill out the
Maintenance Record. Check your
warranty booklet for more
information.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done.
If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under ‘‘severe’’ conditions, you
should follow the Maintenance
Schedule for Normal Conditions.
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be performed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability.
U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance
Canadian Owners
Servicing Your Vehicle
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
150
NOTE:
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−
−
−
−
−
−
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Windshield washer fluid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page .
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
113
113
161
166
162
164
172
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
151
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＊
＃
＃
＃
＊
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the severe driving
conditions specified in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
the next page do not apply.
NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should follow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Maintenance
152
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
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Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
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Check inflation and condition once a month
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
10
16
20
32
30
48
40
64
50
80
60
96
70
112
80
128
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Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
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Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then
every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
150
240
140
224
130
208
120
192
110
176
100
160
90
144
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 175 )
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
1:
: 150
1
Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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＊
＊
＃
−
＃＃
＊
＊
Follow the Severe Maintenance
Schedule if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
following conditions:
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per
trip or, in freezing temperatures,
driving less than 10 miles (16 km)
per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F
(32°C)] conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
roads.
Trailer towing, driving with a roof
rack, or driving in mountainous
conditions.
Follow the
Maintenance Schedule for Severe
Conditions.
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
a commercial delivery vehicle.
Maintenance
For Canadian Owners
153
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
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10
16
50
80
70
112
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
150
240
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months,
whichever comes first
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40
64
20
32
60
96
80
128
30
48
Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then
every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
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Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3
years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000
km) or 2 years.
90
144
100
160
140
224
130
208
120
192
110
176
See dust and pollen filter on page for
replacement information under special
driving conditions.
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)
(Use normal schedule except in dusty condition)
See information on maintenance and
emissions warranty, last column, page
.
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 175 )
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
1:
2:
:
150
170
1
2
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
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(for Normal and Severe Schedules)
Maintenance Record
Maintenance
154
5,000 mi
10,000 mi
15,000 mi
20,000 mi
25,000 mi
30,000 mi
35,000 mi
40,000 mi
45,000 mi
50,000 mi
55,000 mi
60,000 mi
65,000 mi
70,000 mi
75,000 mi
80,000 mi
Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe
conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.
8,000 km
16,000 km
24,000 km
32,000 km
(or 1 year)
40,000 km
48,000 km
56,000 km
64,000 km
(or 2 years)
72,000 km
80,000 km
88,000 km
96,000 km
(or 3 years)
104,000 km
112,000 km
120,000 km
128,000 km
(or 4 years)
152
153
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(for Normal and Severe Schedules)
Maintenance Record
Maintenance
155
85,000 mi
90,000 mi
95,000 mi
100,000 mi
105,000 mi
110,000 mi
115,000 mi
120,000 mi
125,000 mi
130,000 mi
135,000 mi
140,000 mi
145,000 mi
150,000 mi
155,000 mi
160,000 mi
Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
mi/km
Date
136,000 km
144,000 km
152,000 km
160,000 km
(or 5 years)
168,000 km
176,000 km
184,000 km
192,000 km
(or 6 years)
200,000 km
208,000 km
216,000 km
224,000 km
(or 7 years)
232,000 km
240,000 km
248,000 km
256,000 km
(or 8 years)
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Fluid Locations
Maintenance
156
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(5-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
POWER
STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
(Orange tab)
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Unscrew and remove the engine oil
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
a few minutes, and recheck the oil
level. Do not fill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the preferred
5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certification Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.
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
fuel economy.
Adding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil
157
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certification Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow the oil and filter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect your engine’s or transmission’s
performance and durability.
Always change the oil and filter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and filter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
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.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
1.
2.
Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maintenance
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Changing the Oil and Filter
158
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
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Remove the oil filter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required.
Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn off the
engine and check your work.
Let the engine run for several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
Turn off the engine and let it sit
for several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
4.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maintenance
159
OIL FILTER
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
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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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.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
Engine Coolant
Maintenance
Adding Engine Coolant
160
RESERVE TANK
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
０３／１０／２２ １８：２２：２４ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ０１６５
When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.
The coolant level should be up to
the base of the filler neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
carefully so you do not spill. Clean
up any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on and
tighten it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to halfway between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.
Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal use.
The low washer
level indicator will light when the
level is low (see page ).
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather.
When you refill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
3.
4.
5.
2.
1.
57
Canadian Models:
Maintenance
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers
161
RADIATOR CAP
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Check the fluid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut off the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
from the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission.
Remove the dipstick and check
the fluid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If the level is below the lower
mark, add fluid into the filler hole
to bring it to the upper mark.
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.
Have the transmission flushed and
refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly flush the
transmission, the technician
should drain and refill it with
Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the
vehicle for a short distance. Do
this three times. Then drain and
refill the transmission a final time.
1.
2.
3.
5.
4.
Automatic Transmission
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
162
UPPER
MARK
LOWER
MARK
DIPSTICK
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Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add fluid,
contact your Honda dealer.
Check the fluid level with the
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.
Put a new washer on the filler bolt,
then reinstall the filler bolt and
tighten it securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance
recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add fluid,
contact your Honda dealer.
6. 5-speed Manual Transmission
Transmission Fluid
Maintenance
163
WASHER FILLER BOLT
Correct level
０３／１０／２２ １８：２３：０３ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ０１６８
Check the brake fluid level in the
reservoirs monthly. Replace brake
fluidaccordingtothetime
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
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can
cause corrosion and decrease the life
of the system. Have the brake
system flushed and refilled with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
The fluid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.
The fluid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add
brake fluid to bring it up to that level.
Use the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
Low fluid level can indicate a leak in
the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
Manual Transmission only
Brake Fluid Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Maintenance
164
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
０３／１０／２２ １８：２３：１４ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ０１６９
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering fluid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system flushed and refilled
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The fluid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering fluid to the
UPPER LEVEL.
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.
To clean the gray composite body
panels, wash them with soap and
water only. Do not apply any wax the
panels; it will cause discoloration.
Power Steering Fluid Cleaning the Body Panels
Power Steering Fluid, Cleaning the Body Panels
Maintenance
165
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer, a
readjustment may be required.
Adjustments should be performed by
a Honda dealer or other qualified
mechanic.
Open the hood.
If you need to change the
headlight bulb on the driver’s side,
remove the front end of the air
intake duct by pulling it out.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. Handle it by its steel base and
protect the glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.
1.
Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
Maintenance
166
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire from its slot. Pivot it out of
the way and remove the bulb.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Reinstall the rubber seal. Make
sure it is right side up; it is marked
‘‘TOP.’’
The front parking/turn signal light
is next to the headlight bulb. On
the driver’s side, remove the front
end of the air intake duct by
pulling it out.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Install the front end of the air
intake duct. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
2.
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Replacing a Front Parking/Turn
Signal Light Bulb
Lights
Maintenance
167
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
(Driver’s side)
Install the front end of the air
intake duct.
Place a cloth between the trim of
the lens and the body, at the top of
the lens. Remove the front side
marker light assembly by carefully
prying on the trim of the lens with
a small flat-tipped screwdriver.
Remove the socket from the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
1.
3.
4.
5.
2.
3.
6.
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
Lights
Maintenance
168
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Put the socket back into the light
assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the light assembly back into
the body, bottom first. Push on the
top edge until it snaps into place.
Open the hatch and the tailgate.
Remove the two mounting screws
with a Phillips-head screwdriver,
and remove the taillight assembly
from the body by pulling it back.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: brake/
taillight, turn signal light or back-
up light.
1.
4.
5.
2.
3.
4.
6.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
Lights
Maintenance
169
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Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
When reinstalling the taillight
assembly, first place the two pins
in the holes in place. Tighten the
two mounting bolts.
If your seat belts get dirty, use a soft
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry before
you use the vehicle.
This filter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your Honda dealer replace this
filter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
the flow from the climate control
system becomes less than usual.
5.
6.
7.
Seat Belts
Dust and Pollen Filter
Lights, Seat Belts, Dust and Pollen Filter
Maintenance
170
LOOP
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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.
Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
If you are changing the rear wiper
blade, go to step 6.
Front:
Raise the wiper arm off the
windshield.
Remove the blade from its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull firmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinforcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Rear:
Raise the wiper arm off the hatch
glass and hold it.
1.
3.
2. 4.
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Maintenance
Wiper Blades
171
LOCK TAB
BLADE
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage
the hood and the arms.
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Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield or the hatch glass.
To safely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inflated.
The following pages give more
detailed information on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Keeping the tires properly inflated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread life, and riding
comfort.
Underinflated tires wear unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinflated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage from road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
5.
6.
7.
Tires Inflation
Wiper Blades, Tires
Maintenance
172
REINFORCEMENT
BLADE
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
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Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure at least once a month. Even
tires that are in good condition may
lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1
to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month.
Remember to check the spare tire at
thesametime.
Check the pressure in the tires when
they are cold. This means the vehicle
has been parked for at least three
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km).
If you check the pressure when the
tires are hot [the vehicle has been
driven several miles (kilometers)],
you will see readings 4 to 6 psi (30 to
40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm ) higher
than the cold reading. This is
normal; do not release air to match
the cold pressure.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier for you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
For additional technical information
about your tires, see page .
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
For convenience, the recommended
tire sizes and cold air pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Tubeless tires have some ability to
self-seal if they are punctured. You
should look closely for punctures if a
tire starts losing pressure.
Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressure.
208
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
for Normal Driving
Front:
Rear:
Tires
Maintenance
Recommended Tire Pressures for
Normal Driving
173
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
32 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa ,
2.4 kgf/cm
)
P215/70R16 99S
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Bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitheroftheseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see fabric or cord.
Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you feel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.
Excessive tread wear. Your tires
have wear indicators molded into
thetread.Whenyouseea3/8
inch (10 mm) wide band running
across the tread, there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on
the tire. A tire this worn gives very
little traction on wet roads.
Replace the tire if you can see
threeormoretreadwear
indicators on the tire.
Tires
Maintenance
Tire Inspection Tire Maintenance
174
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
On vehicles equipped with aluminum
wheels, improper wheel weights can
damage your wheels. Use only genuine
Honda wheel weights f or balancing.
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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
showninthecharteachtimethey
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only front-to-
back.
The tires that came with your
vehicle were selected to match the
performance capabilities of the
vehicle while providing the best
combination of handling, ride
comfort, and long life.
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your vehicle can
reduce braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy. Using tires of a
different size or construction can
cause the ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all four tires at
thesametime.Ifthatisnotpossible
or necessary, then replace the two
front tires or the rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling.
Wheels:
Tires:
See page for DOT tire quality
grading information, and page
for tire size explanation.208
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CONTINUED
Tires
Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels
Wheels and Tires
Maintenance
175
Front
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels)
(For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Front
16x61/2JJ
P215/70R16 99S
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.
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＋
TheABSworksbycomparingthe
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
work inconsistently.
If you ever need to replace a wheel,
make sure the wheel’s specifications
match those of the original wheel
that came on your vehicle.
Replacement wheels are available at
your Honda dealer.
Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All
Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
weather tread design suitable for
most winter driving conditions.
For the best performance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
maybelowerthanyouroriginaltires.
Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Because your Honda has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices on the
front tires. Use traction devices only
when required by driving conditions
or local laws. Make sure they are the
correct size for your tires. Metal link-
type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.
When installing cables, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and
mount them as tight as you can.
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.
Tires
Maintenance
Winter Driving
Snow Tires
Tire Chains
176
Traction devices that are the wrong
size or improperly installed can
damage your vehicle’s brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop
driving if they are hitting any part of
the vehicle.
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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.
Check the terminals for corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it off with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
future corrosion.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your Honda dealer or a
qualified technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Maintenance
Checking the Battery
177
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
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Fill the fuel tank.
Change the engine oil and filter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
from a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If you need to park your vehicle for
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the front and rear wiper
blade arms with a folded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.
If possible, run the engine
periodically until it reaches full
operating temperature (the
cooling fan cycles on and off
twice). Preferably do this once a
month.
If you store your vehicle for 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perform the inspections called
for in the 24 months maintenance
schedule (Normal Conditions) as
soon as you take it out of storage
(see page ). The replacements
called for in the maintenance
schedule are not needed unless the
vehicle has actually reached that
time or mileage.
152
Maintenance
Vehicle Storage
178
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you information about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.
......................Compact Spare Tire . 180
....................Changing a Flat Tire . 181
.............If the Engine Won’t Start . 186
................................Jump Starting . 188
..............If the Engine Overheats . 190
.........Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 192
..........Charging System Indicator . 192
.......Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 193
...............Brake System Indicator . 194
......................Emergency Towing . 195
..............................................Fuses . 196
..............................Fuse Locations . 199
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected
179
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Your vehicle has a compact spare
tire that takes up less space. Use this
sparetireasatemporaryreplace-
ment only. Get your regular tire
repaired or replaced and put it back
on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to:
Follow these precautions whenever
you are using the compact spare tire:
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
under any circumstances.
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surfaces than the regular tire. Use
greater caution while driving on
this tire.
Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
The wheel of the compact spare
tire is designed especially to fit
your vehicle. Do not use your
sparetireonanothervehicle
unlessitisthesamemakeand
model.
Thecompactsparetirehasashorter
tread life than a regular tire. Replace
it when you can see the tread wear
indicator bars. The replacement
should be the same size and design
tire, mounted on the same wheel.
Thecompactsparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the compact wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.
Compact Spare Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
180
INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
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If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Park the vehicle on firm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or Reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Open the hatch and the tailgate.
The spare tire, jack, and tools are
under the cargo area floor.
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2.
3.
4.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
181
TOOLS
SPARE TIRE
JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Push the rear edge of the handle
to raise the handle loop and pull up
the loop to raise the cargo area
floor.
Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of the cargo area.
Remove the tools and the jack. To
remove the jack, turn the jack’s
end bracket counterclockwise to
loosen it.
8.
7.
6.5.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
182
WHEEL NUTS
JACK
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Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by an arrow molded into
the underside of the body. Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch.
Use the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the
ground.
Wipeanydirtoffthemounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully,itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them fully.
Remove the wheel nuts and flat
tire. Temporarily place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface of the wheel facing up.
9.
10.
12.
13.
11.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
183
EXTENSION
WHEEL WRENCH
JACKING POINTS
BRAKE HUB
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Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools.
Remove the center cap from the
flat tire, and store it in the spare
tire well.
Removethewingboltonthespare
tire mount, and pivot the arm 90°
to the upright position. Then
tighten the wing bolt securely.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack.
18.
16.
17.
14.
15.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
184
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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.
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Remove the small round plug from
the cargo area floor by pushing it
fromthebacksidetomakeahole.
Storetheremovedpluginaplace
you can easily remember.
Reinstall the cargo area floor.
Place the flat tire face down on the
cargo area floor.
Align the center of the flat tire
with the hole in the cargo area
floor. Remove the spacer cone
from the wing bolt, turn it over,
and put it back on the bolt.
Secure the flat tire by screwing
thewingbolttothesparetire
mount through the hole in the
cargo area floor.
19. 20.
21.
22.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
185
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the floor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Check these things:
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the fuses. If
the fuses are OK, there is
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit for the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualified
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).
188
195
177
188
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Emergency Towing
IftheEngineWon’tStart
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186
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Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page .
Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
gauge; the low fuel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ).
Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
on page .
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124
196
195
The Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing
IftheEngineWon’tStart
Taking Care of the Unexpected
187
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn off all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
Neutral or Park, and set the
parking brake.
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2.
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A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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＋
Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative ( ) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the
other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
the jumper cable connections to
make sure they have good metal-
to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable from
your vehicle, then from the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable from your vehicle,
then from the booster battery.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery. Keep the ends of the jumper cables
away from each other and any metal
on the vehicle until all are
disconnected. Otherwise, you may
cause an electrical short.
3. 4.
5.
6.
7.
Jump Starting
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189
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If you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
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.
If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
The pointer of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
Safely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral or
Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn off all accessories, and turn
on the hazard warning lights.
If the vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming from under the hood.
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2.
3.
4.
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190
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to your engine.
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Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If you don’t find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
).
Using gloves or large heavy cloth,
turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the filler
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and refilled with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
before checking the radiator.
9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
11.
10.
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113
195
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
IftheEngineOverheats
Taking Care of the Unexpected
191
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This light should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low. Serious engine damage is
possible and you should take
immediate action.
Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure light. If it does not go out
within ten seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving.
(See on page
).
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2.
4.
3.
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157
195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency Towing
Charging System Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
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192
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can safely get
the vehicle stopped.
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To check if they are set, turn the
ignition to ON (II), without starting
the engine. The Malfunction
Indicator Lamp will come on for 20
seconds. If it then goes off, the
readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5
times, the readiness codes are not
set. If possible, do not take your
vehicle for a state emissions test
until the readiness codes are set.
Refer to State Emissions Testing for
more information, on page .
If the indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may feel no difference in
your vehicle’s performance, it can
reduce your fuel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage.
If you have recently refueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
fuel fill cap. Tighten the cap until it
clicks at least three times.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator off immediately; it takes at
least three days of normal driving.
If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn off as you
continue driving, have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
If your vehicle battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It takes at least
three days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions
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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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Readiness Codes
193
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.
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However, if the brake pedal does not
feel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will feel the brake
pedal go down much farther before
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
Slow down by shifting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is safe. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (see
on page ).
If the brake system
indicator comes on while
driving, the brake fluid
level is probably low. Press
lightly on the brake pedal if
it feels normal. If it does
not, check the brake fluid
level the next time you stop
at a service station (see
page ).
If the fluid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer and have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.
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195
Emergency
Towing
Brake System Indicator
Taking Care of the Unexpected
194
Canada
U.S.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
an organization. Never tow your
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inform
them a flat-bed is required.
Refer to
on page
for non-emergency towing
information.
141
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with flat-bed
equipment.
Towing Your Vehicle
Behind a Motorhome
Emergency Towing
Taking Care of the Unexpected
195
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the 4WD
system. It should be transported on a
f lat-bed truck or trailer.
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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover from the fuse
box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check for a
blown fuse first. Determine from the
chart on pages and or the
diagram on the fuse box lid, which
fuse or fuses control that device.
Check those fuses first, but check all
the fuses before deciding that a
blown fuse is the cause. Replace any
blown fuses and check if the device
works.
The vehicle’s fuses are located in
two fuse boxes. The under-hood fuse
box is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side. To
open it, push the tabs as shown.
The interior fuse box is underneath
the steering column. To remove the
fuse box lid, turn the knobs
counterclockwise and pull the lid out
of its hinges.
1.
2.
199 200
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
Taking Care of the Unexpected
196
TAB
INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD
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Check the smaller fuses in the
under-hood fuse box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each fuse with the fuse
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
Look for a burned wire inside the
fuse. If it is burned, replace it with
oneofthesparefusesofthesame
rating or lower.
Check each of the large fuses in
the under-hood fuse box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Remove the screws with a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without fixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
from one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
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
soon as you can.
3. 4.
5.
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Fuses
Taking Care of the Unexpected
197
FUSE
BLOWN
BLOWN
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualified mechanic.
If the radio fuse is removed, the
audio system will disable itself. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the frequency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the five-digit code (see page
).
6.
104
On EX models
Fuses
Taking Care of the Unexpected
198
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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−
−
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＊
＊
＊
＊
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
No. Amps. Circuits Protected
CONTINUED
1
2
3
4
5
15 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
Ignition Coil
Rear Accessory Power
Socket
Daytime running lights
ACG
Not Used
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
Power Window Relay
AMP
Accessory, Radio
Rear Wiper
Meter
ABS
Daytime running lights
SRS
Remote Control Mirrors
LAF Heater
Not Used
Fuel Pump
Front Accessory Power
Socket
Turn Signal Lights
Front Wiper
Not Used
Passenger’s Power Window
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
Not Used
On Canadian models2:
1: Forsometypes
1
2
2
Fuse Locations
Taking Care of the Unexpected
199
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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−
−
No. Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Condenser Fan
Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan Motor
Hazard
IGP
Horn, Stop
Not Used
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Defroster
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Left Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
ABS F/S
Battery
Ignition 1
Spare Fuses
30 A
15 A
7.5 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
30 A
100 A
50 A
21 25
7.5A 30A
Fuse Locations
Taking Care of the Unexpected
200
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identification numbers. It also
includes information you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
................Identification Numbers . 202
................................Specifications . 204
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................(U.S. Vehicles) . 206
Uniform Tire Quality
..................................Grading . 206
.................................Treadwear . 206
......................................Traction . 206
.............................Temperature . 207
...........................Tire Information . 208
.......................Emissions Controls . 209
.....................The Clean Air Act . 209
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................System . 209
Evaporative Emissions Control
....................................System . 209
Onboard Refueling Vapor
................................Recovery . 209
...Exhaust Emissions Controls . 210
....................PGM-FI System . 210
Ignition Timing Control
................................System . 210
Three Way Catalytic
...........................Converter . 210
....................Replacement Parts . 210
..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 211
..............State Emissions Testing . 212
Technical Inf ormation
Technical Information
201
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Your vehicle has several identifying
numbers located in various places.
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
placetofindtheVINisonaplate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Youcanseeitbylookingthrough
the windshield on the driver’s side. It
is also on the Certification label at-
tached to the driver’s doorjamb
(front edge of rear door), and is
stamped on the engine compartment
bulkhead. The VIN is also provided
in bar code on the Certification label.
Identification Numbers
Technical Information
202
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identification Numbers
Technical Information
203
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specifications
Technical Information
204
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
169.3 in (4,300 mm)
71.5 in (1,815 mm)
70.4 in (1,788 mm)
101.4 in (2,575 mm)
62.1 in (1,577 mm)
62.3 in (1,582 mm)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
3.3 US qt (3.1 )
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
2.0 US qt (1.9 )
1.43 US gal (5.4
)
3.1 US qt (2.9
)
1.45 US gal (5.5
)
6.9 US qt (6.5
)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
15.9 US gal (60 )
9.7 : 1
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
0.145 US gal (0.55
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
1.3 US qt (1.2 )
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
2.4 US qt (2.3 )
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Fuel tank
Engine oil
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb (front
edge of rear door).
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total
1:
2:
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total
4WD
2WD
Change
Total
4WD
2WD
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
NGK:
DENSO:
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1
2
2
Including filter
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Technical Information
Specifications
205
Air Conditioning
Lights
Battery
Fuses
Alignment
Tires
HFC-134a (R-134a)
16.9 18.7 oz (480 530 g)
SP-10
12 V 60/55 W (H4/HB2)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
8W
4CP
8W
5W
18 W (21 CP)
21/5 W
21 W
P215/70R16 99S
1°50’
1°
0°13’
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.0in(0mm)
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
45 AH/20 HR12 V
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area light
High-mount brake light
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
See page 200 or the fuse box
cover.
See page 199 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Front
Rear
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−The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Safety Requirements.
All tires are also graded for
treadwear, traction, and temperature
performance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The following
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Technical Information
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C
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this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
failure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
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 car
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.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Technical Information
Temperature A,B,C
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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Following is an example
of tire size with an explanation of
what each component means.
Vehicletype(Pindicates
passenger vehicle).
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
look like the following example TIN.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
Date of manufacture.
P
R
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
70
S
215
16
99
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Identification Number
Technical Information
Tire Information
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DOT B97R FW6X 2202
P215/70R16 99S
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The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating from the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas.
The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards for automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specified in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manufactured.
Your vehicle has a Positive
Crankcase Ventilation System. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase from going into
the atmosphere. The Positive Crank-
case Ventilation valve routes them
from the crankcase back to the
intake manifold. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister filled with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is off. After
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery (ORVR) system captures
the fuel vapors during refueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
filled with activated carbon. While
driving, the fuel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned off.
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Emissions Controls
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
Technical Information
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The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport fuel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,
Engine Control, and Fuel Control.
The Engine Control Module (ECM)
or the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) uses various sensors to
determine how much air is going
into the engine. It then controls how
much fuel to inject under all operat-
ing conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), dinitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certified to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent for repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions from your vehicle.
The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
Ignition Timing Control, and Three
Way Catalytic Converter. These
three systems work together to
control the engine’s combustion and
minimize the amount of HC, CO, and
NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The
exhaust emissions control systems
are separate from the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems. The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts
PGM-FI System
Ignition Timing Control System
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Emissions Controls
Technical Information
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The three way catalytic converter
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.
Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter ineffective.
Keep the engine tuned-up.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on fire any com-
bustible materials that come near it.
Parkyourvehicleawayfromhigh
grass, dry leaves, or other flamma-
bles.
A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
formance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misfiring, back-
firing, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Technical Information
211
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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If you take your vehicle for a state
emissions test shortly after the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics for the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing facility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle re-tested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle for re-testing
by doing the following.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, full (around
3/4).
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.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle for 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm and hold it there until the
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4ofthescale(approximately3
minutes).
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.
When traffic allows, drive for 90
seconds without moving the
accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If
you cannot 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).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traffic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast for several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
Testing of Readiness Codes
State Emissions Testing
Technical Information
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Customer Service
................................Information . 214
....................Warranty Coverages . 215
Reporting Safety Defects
..........................(U.S. Vehicles) . 216
.....................Authorized Manuals . 217
Warranty and Customer Relations
Warranty and Customer Relations
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Honda dealership personnel are
trained professionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisfaction, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
Service Manager or General
Manager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this way.
U.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this information:
If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Service Office.
Vehicle Identification Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Mileage on your vehicle
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
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Customer Service Information
Warranty and Customer Relations
214
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE
Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 250-4318
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Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery.
provides prorated
coverage for a replacement battery
purchased from a Honda dealer.
covers your new vehicle, except for
the battery, emissions control
systems and accessories, against
defects in materials and
workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
information.
a seat
belt that fails to function properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeofthe
vehicle.
all exterior body panels are
covered for rust-through from the
inside for the specified time period
with no mileage limit.
genuine Honda Accessories are
covered under this warranty. Time
and mileage limits depend on the
type of accessory and other factors.
Please read your warranty manual
for details.
covers all genuine
Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and
workmanship.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muffler owns the
vehicle.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2004 Honda Warranty Information
booklet that came with your vehicle
for precise information on warranty
coverages. Your Honda’s original
tires are covered by their
manufacturer. Tire warranty infor-
mation is in a separate booklet.
Please refer to the 2004 Warranty
Manual that came with your vehicle.
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Original Equipment Battery Limited
Warranty
Replacement Battery Limited
Warranty
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Emissions Control Systems Defects
Warranty and Emissions
Performance Warranty
Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Parts Limited
Warranty
Replacement Muffler Lifetime
Limited Warranty
Warranty Coverages
Warranty and Customer Relations
215
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If NHTSA receives similar com-
plaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying American Honda Motor
Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Warranty and Customer Relations
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
216
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Battery
Charging System
...........................Indicator . 54, 192
............................Jump Starting . 188
..............................Maintenance . 177
............................Specifications . 205
..............................Before Driving . 109
....................................Belts,Seat .8,19
...........................Beverage Holders . 87
...................................Body Panels . 165
..................................Booster Seats . 45
Brakes
...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 133
.............Break-in, New Linings . 110
....................Bulb Replacement . 166
...........................................Fluid . 164
.........................................Parking . 83
.................System Indicator . 54, 194
........................Wear Indicators . 133
.............................Braking System . 132
.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
..Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
........................Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
..........................Back-up Lights . 169
..............................Brake Lights . 169
................Front Parking Lights . 167
........Front Side Marker Lights . 168
.................................Headlights . 166
............................Specifications . 205
....................Turn Signal Lights . 167
..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 166
............................Capacities Chart . 204
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 48
..............................................Cargo . 117
........................Cargo, . 117
...Accessories and Modifications . 115
................................Accessories . 115
............................Modifications . 116
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................Position) . 69
..............Accessory Power Sockets . 87
....................Additives, Engine Oil . 157
.............................Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
................Air Conditioning System . 91
............................................Usage . 91
.........................Air Outlets (Vents) . 92
.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 172
.........................Normal Driving . 173
......................................Antifreeze . 160
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................Indicator . 55, 134
...................................Operation . 133
..............Anti-theft, Audio System . 104
.Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 69
......................Armrests, Front Seat . 74
..................................Audio System . 94
...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
.............Automatic Speed Control . 107
..............Automatic Transmission . 127
..........................Capacity, Fluid . 204
...............Checking Fluid Level . 162
.......................................Shifting . 127
.Shift Lever Position Indicator . 127
................Shift Lever Positions . 127
....................Shift Lock Release . 130
......................Auxiliary Input Jack . 106
how to carry
Index
A
B
C
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..............CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................CD Care . 101
...................................CD Changer . 100
.......................CD Error Message . 102
.......CD Changer Error Message . 103
.......................................CD Player . 100
.................................Ceiling Pocket . 86
........................Certification Label . 202
...................................Chains, . 176
....................Changing a Flat Tire . 181
.................................Changing Oil . 158
........................................How to . 158
......................................When to . 149
...Charging System Indicator . 54, 192
............Checklist, Before Driving . 123
.....................................Child Safety . 29
...................................Child Seats . 37
.......Important Safety Reminder . 29
..........................................Infants . 34
............................Large Children . 44
.........................................LATCH . 37
...........................Lower Anchors . 39
......................Risks with Airbags . 30
.............................Small Children . 36
.........................................Tethers . 39
..........Tether Anchorage Points . 43
............Where Should Child Sit? . 30
............Cleaning the Body Panels . 165
..............................................Clock . 105
.........................Clock, Setting the . 105
...................................Clutch Fluid . 164
........................CO in the Exhaust . 211
............Cold Weather, Starting in . 124
..............................Compact Spare . 180
...............Consumer Information . 214
.............Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
........................................Adding . 160
....................................Checking . 113
.........................Proper Solution . 160
...................Temperature Gauge . 59
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................System . 209
................Cruise Control Indicator . 56
............Cruise Control Operation . 107
.............Customer Service Office . 214
................DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................Dashboard . 2, 52
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................Indicator . 56
.................................Dead Battery . 188
............Defects, Reporting Safety . 216
..........................Defog and Defrost . 91
................Defogger, Rear Window . 63
................Defrosting the Windows . 93
....................................Dimensions . 204
...............Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
..........Automatic Transmission . 162
..................................Engine Oil . 113
..........................Directional Signals . 62
........Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 133
.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 159
Doors
..............Locking and Unlocking . 70
......................Power Door Locks . 70
..........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
Downshifting, 5-speed Manual
.............................Transmission . 125
...........................................Driving . 121
....................................Economy . 114
........................Driving Guidelines . 122
..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 170
tires
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..............................Economy, Fuel . 114
..................................Emergencies . 179
............................Jump Starting . 188
...........Brake System Indicator . 194
................Changing a Flat Tire . 181
.....Charging System Indicator . 192
..................Checking the Fuses . 196
.........Hazard Warning Flashers . 63
.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 192
...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 193
..................Overheated Engine . 190
.......................................Towing . 195
...........................Emergency Brake . 83
......................Emergency Flashers . 63
.......................Emissions Controls . 209
.............Emissions Testing, State . 212
Engine
....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59
......Engine Speed Limiter . 126, 129
.............................. 186
Malfunction Indicator
................................Lamp . 54, 193
........Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 157
...............................Overheating . 190
............................Specifications . 204
.......................................Starting . 124
......................Ethanol in Gasoline . 110
.Evaporative Emissions Controls . 209
...............................Exhaust Fumes . 48
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................Belts by . 17
.....................................Fan, Interior . 90
Features, Comfort and
................................Convenience . 89
....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filters
.........................Dust and Pollen . 170
...............................................Oil . 158
5-speed Manual Transmission
...............Checking Fluid Level . 163
................................Shifting the . 125
.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 63
...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 181
Fluids
..........Automatic Transmission . 162
..........................................Brake . 164
.........................................Clutch . 164
..............Manual Transmission . 163
..........................Power Steering . 165
..................Windshield Washer . 161
FM Stereo Radio
.....................................Reception . 97
...........................Folding Rear Seat . 77
..........................Four-way Flashers . 63
Front Seat
......................................Adjusting . 11
.........................................Airbags . 22
.................................................Fuel . 110
......................Fill Door and Cap . 111
...........................................Gauge . 58
................Octane Requirement . 110
........................Reserve Indicator . 56
........................Tank, Filling the . 111
.....................Fuses, Checking the . 196
...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 114
..........................................Gasohol . 110
If it won’t start
Index
E
F
G
III
０３／１０／２２ １８：３２：３９ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ０２２６
.........................................Gasoline . 110
...............Fuel Reserve Indicator . 56
...........................................Gauge . 58
................Octane Requirement . 110
........................Tank, Filling the . 111
................Gas Station Procedures . 111
Gauges
...Engine Coolant Temperature . 59
...............................................Fuel . 58
Gearshift Lever Positions
..........Automatic Transmission . 127
5-speed Manual
.........................Transmission . 126
........................................Glove Box . 87
.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 166
................................................Hatch . 71
..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 63
Headlights
........................................Aiming . 166
............Daytime Running Lights . 62
..................High Beam Indicator . 56
........................Reminder Beeper . 62
........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 166
...................................Turning on . 62
..............................Head Restraints . 75
.......................Heating and Cooling . 90
.................High-Low Beam Switch . 62
.......................Hood, Opening the . 112
..............................................Horn .3,60
...........................Hydraulic Clutch . 164
...Identification Number, Vehicle . 202
Ignition
..............................................Keys . 65
...........................................Switch . 69
............Timing Control System . 210
........................Immobilizer System . 66
.........Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
..............ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 55
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................System) . 54, 194
........................Charging System . 54
.............................Cruise Control . 56
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................Lights) . 56
...................................High Beam . 56
........Key (Immobilizer System) . 55
......................................Low Fuel . 56
........................Low Oil Pressure . 54
...........................Side Airbag Off . 55
...............................................SRS . 55
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................Warning . 56
..............................Washer Level . 57
.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
...............................Infant Restraint . 34
......................................Infant Seats . 34
......LATCH Anchorage System . 39
...........................Lower Anchors . 39
..........Tether Anchorage Points . 43
...................Inflation, Proper Tire . 172
.........................Normal Driving . 173
...................................Inside Mirror . 82
.............................Inspection, Tire . 174
............................Instrument Panel . 53
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
........................................Introduction . i
.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 183
.......................................Jack, Tire . 181
Index
H
I
J
IV
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CONTINUED
................................Jump Starting . 188
..................................................Keys . 65
.......................Label, Certification . 202
.................Lane Change, Signaling . 62
..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
...........LATCH Anchorage System . 39
Lights
....................Bulb Replacement . 166
.......................................Indicator . 53
.........................................Parking . 62
..................................Turn Signal . 62
.....................................Load Limit . 118
......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Locks
.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 69
............................Fuel Fill Door . 111
....................................Glove Box . 87
.................................Power Door . 70
........................................Tailgate . 72
........................Low Coolant Level . 113
.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 56
...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
................................Lower Anchors . 39
...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 204
..............Luggage, . 117
..................................Maintenance . 147
...Owner Maintenance Checks . 151
.................................Record . 154-155
......................Required Indicator . 57
..........................................Safety . 148
.............................Schedule . 152-153
.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 54, 193
...................Manual Transmission . 125
........Manual Transmission Fluid . 163
.........................Meters, Gauges . 53, 58
..........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 82
...............Modifying Your Vehicle . 116
...................Neutral Gear Position . 128
..................New Vehicle Break-in . 110
.....................Normal Shift Speeds . 126
...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............Numbers, Identification . 202
...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
.........................................Odometer . 58
...............................Odometer, Trip . 58
....................Off-Highway Driving . 143
Oil
........................Change, How to . 158
......................Change, When to . 152
......................Checking Engine . 113
..............Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................Chart . 157
...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Onboard Refueling Vapor
....................................Recovery . 209
..............................Outside Mirrors . 82
.......................................Overdrive . 129
....................Overheating, Engine . 190
.......Owner Maintenance Checks . 151
Storing (Cargo)
Index
M
N
O
K
L
V
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＊
..............Panel Brightness Control . 63
........................Park Gear Position . 127
...........................................Parking . 131
.................................Parking Brake . 83
Parking Brake and Brake
.................System Indicator . 54, 194
.................................Parking Lights . 62
..Parking Over Things that Burn . 131
.............................PGM-FI System . 210
.................Power Socket Locations . 87
..............................Power Windows . 81
..........................Power Door Locks . 70
.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17
........................Protecting Children . 29
.......................Protecting Infants . 34
.......Protecting Larger Children . 44
.........Protecting Small Children . 36
Using Child Seats with
.....................................Tethers . 39
.............................Using LATCH . 39
...................Radiator Overheating . 190
...............Radio/CD Sound System . 94
...........................Readiness Codes . 193
.......................................Rear Doors . 70
..Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 169
............................Rear Seat Access . 75
..........................Rear Seat, Folding . 77
............................Rear View Mirror . 82
.................Rear Window Defogger . 63
.Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 61
...............Reclining the Seat-Backs . 73
.......Recommended Shift Speeds . 126
.............................Reminder Lights . 53
...............Removing the Rear Seats . 79
.......................Remote Transmitter . 67
Replacement Information
..............Dust and Pollen Filter . 170
................Engine Oil and Filter . 158
..........................................Fuses . 196
................................Light Bulbs . 166
....................................Schedule . 152
...........................................Tires . 172
.............................Wiper Blades . 171
Replacing Seat Belts After a
............................................Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................Coolant . 113, 160
...............................Restraint, Child . 29
..................Reverse Gear Position . 128
...........................Reverse Lockout . 130
......................................Roof Rack . 119
................................Rotation, Tire . 175
..................................Safety Belts . 8, 19
.........Safety Defects, Reporting . 216
.................................Safety Features . 7
.........................................Airbags . 10
..................................Door Locks . 11
..........................Head Restraints . 14
.......................................Seat Belts . 8
...........Seats and Seat-Backs . 11, 13
.............Safety Labels, Location of . 49
...............................Safety Messages . ii
.....................................Seat Belts . 8, 19
...............Additional Information . 19
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 17
Index
RP
S
VI
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＊
CONTINUED
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners . 20
.....................................Cleaning . 170
................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
................................Maintenance . 21
.....................Reminder Light . 19, 54
...................System Components . 19
...............Use During Pregnancy . 17
...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
........................Seats, Adjusting the . 73
...............................Serial Number . 202
...........................Service Intervals . 152
...........................Service Manual . 217
...........Service Station Procedure . 111
..........................Setting the Clock . 105
.....Shift Lever Position Indicator . 127
........................Shift Lock Release . 130
....................................Side Airbags . 25
................................Off Indicator . 27
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
..............................Replacement . 168
...............................Signaling Turns . 62
............................................Skylight . 83
.....................................Snow Tires . 176
..................................Sound System . 94
.....................................Spare Tyre . 180
......................................Inflating . 180
....................Specifications Charts . 204
................................Speed Control . 107
..........SRS, Additional Information . 22
...Additional Safety Precautions . 28
.............................Airbag Service . 27
How the Side Airbag Off
...........Indicator Light Works . 27
..How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................Work . 22
...How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
........................SRS Components . 22
.............................SRS Indicator . 26, 55
....START (Ignition Key Position) . 69
..............State Emissions Testing . 212
.......................Starting the Engine . 124
................With a Dead Battery . 188
........Steam Coming from Engine . 190
Steering Wheel
..................................Adjustment . 64
.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
.....................Stereo Sound System . 94
....................Storing Your Vehicle . 178
Supplemental Restraint
................................System . 10, 22
......................................Servicing . 27
.........................SRS Indicator . 26, 55
...................System Components . 22
..................................Synthetic Oil . 158
Tailgate
............................Open Indicator . 57
.................................Opening the . 72
..........Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 169
.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 179
Technical Descriptions
......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
.....Emissions Control Systems . 209
Three Way Catalytic
...............................Converter . 211
.......................Temperature Gauge . 59
..............Tether Anchorage Points . 43
............................Theft Protection . 104
..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 211
..................Tilt the Steering Wheel . 64
Index
T
VII
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＊
.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 118
......................Vehicle Dimensions . 204
....Vehicle Identification Number . 202
.............................Vehicle Storage . 178
........................................Ventilation . 92
.................................................VIN . 202
..................................Viscosity, Oil . 157
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................of the . 179
....Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 206
........................Unleaded Gasoline . 110
.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 159
.............WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........Warning Labels, Location of . 49
..................Warranty Coverages . 215
Washers, Windshield
........Checking the Fluid Level . 161
.....................................Operation . 61
Wheels
...............Adjusting the Steering . 64
............Alignment and Balance . 174
......................................Wrench . 183
Windows
..................Operating the Power . 81
...........................Rear, Defogger . 63
Windshield
.......................................Cleaning . 61
.....................................Defroster . 91
.....................................Washers . 161
Wipers, Windshield
.......................Changing Blades . 171
..........................Time, Setting the . 105
....................................Tire Chains . 176
.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 181
...........................Tire Information . 208
...............................................Tires . 172
..............................Air Pressure . 173
.........................Checking Wear . 174
..........................Compact Spare . 180
......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
......................................Inflation . 172
..................................Inspection . 174
..............................Maintenance . 174
...................................Replacing . 175
......................................Rotating . 175
...........................................Snow . 176
............................Specifications . 205
................................Tire Chains . 176
...................Tools, Tire Changing . 181
Towing
.....................................A Trailer . 135
...............Behind a Motorhome . 141
................................Emergency . 195
...Equipment And Accessories . 137
.............................Weight Limit . 135
.............................Trailer Loading . 136
......................Trailer Towing Tips . 139
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
..............................Automatic . 162
Checking Fluid Level,
...................................Manual . 163
..................Fluid Selection . 162, 163
..............Identification Number . 202
.............Shifting the Automatic . 127
..................Shifting the Manual . 125
.....................................Treadwear . 206
.......................................Trip Meter . 58
....................................Turn Signals . 62
Index
U
V
W
VIII
０３／１０／２２ １８：３３：１２ ３１ＳＣＶ６１０ ０２３１
＊
.....................................Operation . 61
....................................Worn Tires . 174
.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 195
: U.S. and Canada only
Index
IX
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Rear Differential Fluid:
SpareTirePressure:
15.9 US gal (60
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
4.4 US qt (4.2 )
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential):
Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF.
Capacity:
Front:
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
157
162
163
165
164
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