2007 Honda S2000 Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................i
A Few Words About Safe
ty
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Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................3
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................43
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 83
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................109
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................121
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................133
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................173
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................199
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................211
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................215
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Accord Value Package Audio System
This owner’s manual should be
considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the
vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all
models of the S2000. You may find
descriptions of equipment and
features that are not on your
particular model.
The information and specifications
included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for
printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time
without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Owner’s Identification
OWNER
ADDRESS
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE
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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
As you read this manual, you will
find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
information is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the messages shown on the
information display helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will
be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Congratulations on your selection of the 2007 Honda S2000. We are certain
you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and
technologically-advanced sports cars in the world.
Introduction
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California Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information about powertrain performance. The data
can be used to verify emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains confidential and is never linked to
the vehicle owner.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices
record seat belt use, passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system
component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally required
or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Introduction
WARNING:
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other information on labels and in
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement.
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it
carefully.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
These signal words mean:
preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or .
on the vehicle.
Instructions
Safety Section
Safety Headings
Safety Messages
Safety Labels
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
ROOF SWITCH
AUDIO SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
GAUGES
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.46)
(P.51)
(P.63)
(P.68)
(P.75)
(P.71)
(P.59)
(P.58)
POWER DOOR
LOCK
(P.26)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9, 20)
(P.9, 20)
(P.88)
(P.125)
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HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
HORN
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.57)
(P.56)
(P.58)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
ENGINE START BUTTON
(P.104)
(P.124)
(P.112)
(P.106)
(P.106)
(P.84)
(P.131)
CLOCK BUTTON
(P.54)
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This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passenger. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
children in your vehicle.
.........Important Safety Precautions . 6
.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 7
.......................................Seat Belts . 8
...........................................Airbags . 9
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 10
......................2. Adjust the Seats . 10
............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 11
4. Fasten and Position the
.............................Seat Belts . 12
5. Maintain a Proper Sitting
................................Position . 13
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14
...Additional Safety Precautions . 15
Additional Information About
.......................Your Seat Belts . 16
..Seat Belt System Components . 16
......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners . 18
...............Seat Belt Maintenance . 18
Additional Information About Your
.....................................Airbags . 20
......Airbag System Components . 20
...........How Your Airbags Work . 22
..How the SRS Indicator Works . 25
How the Passenger Airbag Off
......................Indicator Works . 26
.............................Airbag Service . 27
...Additional Safety Precautions . 28
Protecting Children General
................................Guidelines . 29
All Children Must Be
...............................Restrained . 29
Your Vehicle is Not
Recommended for Child
..........................Passengers . 30
The Passenger’s Airbag
.........Can Pose Serious Risks . 30
...Additional Safety Precautions . 32
.............Protecting Small Children . 33
.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 34
....................Installing a Child Seat . 34
...........Protecting Larger Children . 37
...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 37
..................Using a Booster Seat . 38
When Can a Larger Child Ride
........................in This Vehicle . 39
...Additional Safety Precautions . 40
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 41
...................................Safety Labels . 42
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 are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
make sure you and your passenger
always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly (see page ).
Since all children are safest in the
back seat of a vehicle, and your
vehicle does not have a back seat, we
recommend that you do not carry a
child passenger.
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries 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 ).
If an older child must ride in this
vehicle, follow all child safety
instructions and warnings in this
manual (see pages ).
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
Your Vehicle is Not
Recommended f or Child
Passengers
Control Your Speed
Keep Your Vehicle in Saf e
Condition
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
Don’t Drink and Drive
Never carry an infant in a rear-facing
child seat in this vehicle.
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Your vehicle is equipped with many
features that work together to
protect you and your passenger
during a crash.
Some features do not require any
action on your part. 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 tensioners that tighten the seat
belts in a crash.
However, you and your passenger
can’t take full advantage of these
features unless you remain sitting in
a proper position and
. In fact, some safety
features can contribute to injuries if
they are not used properly.
The following pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passenger.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
always wear
your seat belts
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(1) (9)
(3)
(4) (7) (6)
(2)
(5)
(2)
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(1) Safety Cage
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs
(4) Head Restraints
(5) Collapsible Steering Column
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Seat Belt Tensioners
(8) Front Airbags
(9) Door Locks
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Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in both seating positions.
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.
Seat belts have proven to be the
singlemosteffectivesafetydevice
for adults and larger children.
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.
When properly worn, seat belts:
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.
Always wear
your seat belt, and make sure you
wear it properly.
Help keep you from being thrown
against the inside of the vehicle
and against a passenger.
Your seat belt system also includes
an indicator on the instrument panel
and a beeper to remind you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Seat Belts
Why Wear Seat Belts
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
though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your
passenger 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 passenger
during a moderate to severe frontal
collision (see page for more
information on how your airbags
work).
The most important things you need
to know about your airbags are:
They are designed to supplement
the seat belts.
Always wear
your seat belt properly, and sit
upright and as far back from the
steering wheel as possible while
allowing full control of the vehicle. A
passenger should move the seat as
far back from the dashboard as
possible.
The rest of this section gives more
detailed information about how you
can maximize your safety.
Remember, however, that no safety
system can prevent all injuries or
deaths that can occur in a severe
crash, even when seat belts are
properly worn and the airbags deploy.
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.
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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Airbags
Airbags do not replace seat belts.
What you should do:
Airbags offer no protection in side
impacts, rear impacts, rollovers,
or minor frontal collisions.
Airbags can pose serious hazards.
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Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
rear as possible while allowing you to
maintain full control of the vehicle.
Have a passenger adjust his or her
seat as far to the rear as possible.
Locking the doors reduces the
chance of someone being thrown out
of the vehicle during a crash, and it
helps prevent a passenger 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, and page for how the door-
open indicator works.
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.
The following pages provide
instructions on how to properly
protect the driver, an adult
passenger or teenage child large
enough and mature enough to drive
or ride in your vehicle. See pages
for important guidelines on
how to properly protect a child in a
forward-facing child seat or a larger
child passenger.
Your vehicle has door and trunk
monitor indicators on the instrument
panel to indicate when either door or
the trunk is not tightly closed.
After everyone has entered the
vehicle, be sure the doors are closed
and locked.
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Adjust the SeatsIntroduction
Close and Lock the Doors1.
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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.
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.
A passenger should also adjust their
seat-back to a comfortable, upright
position.
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 in position.
See page for how to adjust the
seats.
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Protecting Adults and Teens
Adjust the Seat-Backs3.
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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Position the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across your hips,
then pull up on the shoulder part of
the belt so the lap part fits snugly.
This lets your strong pelvic bones
take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
Insert the latch plate into the buckle,
then tug on the belt to make sure the
belt is securely latched. Check that
the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash.
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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Fasten and Position the Seat
Belts
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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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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.
After 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.
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.
See page for additional
information about your seat belts
and how to take care of them.
Using a seat
belt that is not working properly can
result in serious injury or death.
Have your dealer check the belt as
soon as possible.
If a seat belt does not seem to work
properly, it may not protect the
occupant in a crash.
This could cause
very serious injuries in a crash.
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Protecting Adults and Teens
Maintain a Proper Sitting
Position
5.
No one should sit in a seat with an
inoperative seat belt.
Never place the shoulder portion of a
lap/shoulder belt under your arm or
behind your back.
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Improperly positioning the seat
belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are
properly positioned before
driving.
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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 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 checkup, ask
your doctor if it’s okay for you to
drive.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.
In addition, an occupant who is out of
position can be seriously or fatally
injured in a crash by striking interior
parts of the vehicle or being struck
by an inflating front airbag.
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Advice for Pregnant Women
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Sitting improperly or out of
position can result in serious
injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in
the seat, with your feet on the
floor.
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If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Devices intended to improve
occupant comfort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt can
reduce the protective capability of
thebeltandincreasethechanceof
serious injury in a crash.
If your
hands or arms are close to an
airbag cover, they could be injured
if the airbag inflates.
Carrying hard or sharp
objects on your lap, or driving with
a pipe or other sharp object in
your mouth, can result in injuries
if your front airbag inflates.
Objects on the
covers marked SRS AIRBAG
could interfere with the proper
operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and
hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Additional Safety Precautions
Two people should never use the
same seat belt.
Do not put any accessories on seat
belts.
Keep your hands and arms away
from the airbag covers.
Do not place hard or sharp objects
between yourself and a front
airbag.
Do not attach or place objects on
the airbag covers.
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Driver and Passenger Safety
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Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in both seating
positions. The seat belts are also
equipped with automatic seat belt
tensioners.
This system uses the same sensors
as the front airbags to monitor
whether the seat belts are latched or
unlatched, and how much weight is
on the passenger’s seat (see page
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The seat belt system
includes an indicator on the
instrument panel and a beeper to
remind you and your passenger to
fasten your seat belts.
This system monitors the seat belts.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before your seat
belt is fastened, the beeper will
sound and the indicator will flash. If
your seat belt is not fastened before
the beeper stops, the indicator will
stop flashing but remain on.
If a passenger does not fasten their
seat belt, the indicator will come on
about 6 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position.
Ifeitherthedriverorpassengerdoes
not fasten their seat belt, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals.
When no one is sitting in the
passenger’s seat, or a child or small
adult is riding there, the indicator
should not come on and the beeper
should not sound.
If the indicator comes on or the
beeper sounds when the driver’s seat
belt is latched and there is no
passenger and no items on the
passenger’s seat, something may be
interfering with the monitoring
system. Look for and remove:
If no obstructions are found, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Any object touching the rear of
the seat-back.
Any objects hanging on the seat.
Any items under the passenger’s
seat.
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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt System Components
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The lap and shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.
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, press 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.
Both seat belts have an emergency
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.
The passenger’s seat belt has a
lockable retractor that must be
activated to secure a forward-facing
child seat (see page ).
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the lockable
retractor will activate. The belt will
retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move freely.
To deactivate the lockable retractor,
unlatch the buckle and let the seat
belt fully retract. To refasten the
seat belt, pull it out only as far as
needed.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt
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For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
The tensioners are designed to
activate primarily in frontal collisions,
andtheyshouldactivateinany
collision severe enough to cause
airbag inflation.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled.
For added protection, the seat belts
are equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners. When activated, the
tensioners immediately tighten the
beltstohelpholdthedriveranda
passenger in place.
Pull each belt out fully and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belts retract easily. If a belt does
not retract easily, cleaning it may
correct the problem (see page ).
Any belt that is not in good condition
or not working properly will not
provide good protection and should
be replaced as soon as possible.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash,
it must be replaced by your dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a
crash may not provide the same level
of protection in a subsequent crash.
Honda provides a limited warranty
on seat belts. See your
booklet for
details.
However, the tensioners can be
activated during a collision in which
the airbags do not deploy. In this
case, the airbags would not be
needed, but the additional restraint
could be helpful.
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Seat Belt MaintenanceAutomatic Seat Belt Tensioners
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The dealer should also inspect the
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat
belt tensioners activate during a
crash, they must be replaced.
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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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Airbag System Components
Additional Information About Your Airbags
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(1)
(2)
(3)
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(8)
(6)
(4)
(5)
(4)
(6)
(9)
(5) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
(6) Passenger’s Weight Sensors
(7) Passenger’s Weight Sensor Unit
(8) Front Impact Sensors
(9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
(1) Driver’s Front Airbag
(2) Passenger’s Front Airbag
(3) Control Unit
(4) Seat Belt Tensioners
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Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
Your airbag system includes: An indicator on the dashboard that
alerts you that the passenger’s
airbag has been turned off (see
page ).
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact.
Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ).
A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records information about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the airbag. If the seat is too
far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force (see page ).
Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the passenger’s seat. If
the weight is about 65 lbs (29 kg)
or less (the weight of an infant or
small child), the passenger’s
airbag will be turned off (see page
).
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the passenger’s
airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’
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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.
Although both airbags normally
inflate within a split second of each
other, it is possible for only one
airbag to deploy.
This can happen if the severity of a
collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
such cases, the seat belt will provide
sufficient protection, and the
supplemental protection offered by
the airbag would be minimal.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe frontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration.
If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly
inflate the driver’s and passenger’s
airbags, at the time and with the
force needed.
Only the driver’s airbag can deploy if
there is no passenger in the
passenger’s seat, or if the advanced
airbag system has turned the
passenger’s airbag off (see page ).
During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the front airbag helps protect
your head and chest.
After inflating, the front airbags will
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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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.
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.
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.
Your front airbags are also dual-
threshold airbags. Airbags with this
feature have two deployment
thresholds that depend on whether
sensors detect the occupant is
wearing a seat belt or not.
If the occupant’s belt is ,
the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
occupant would need extra
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.
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less severe
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If there is a problem with the sensor,
the SRS indicator will come on, and
the airbag will inflate in the normal
manner regardless of the driver’s
seating position.
Your airbags are also advanced
airbags. The main purpose of this
feature is to help prevent airbag-
caused injuries to short drivers and
children who ride in the passenger’s
seat.
For both advanced airbags to work
properly:
Occupants must sit upright and
wear their seat belts properly.
Failure to follow these instructions
could damage the sensors or prevent
them from working properly.
Do not spill any liquids on or
under the seats, cover the sensors,
or put any objects or metal items
under the seats.
The driver’s advanced front airbag
system includes a seat position
sensor under the seat. If the seat is
too far forward, the airbag will
inflate with less force, regardless of
the severity of the impact.
Be aware that objects placed on the
passenger’s seat can also cause the
airbag to be turned off.
The passenger’s advanced airbag
system has weight sensors under the
seat. Although Honda does not
encourage carrying a child in the
passenger’s seat, if the sensors
detect the weight of an infant or
small child (up to about 65 lbs or 29
kg), the system will automatically
turn the passenger’s airbag off.
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, this indicator
comes on briefly then goes off. This
tells you the system is working
properly.
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
switch to the ON (II) position.
When the airbag is turned off, a
‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in
the center of the dashboard comes
on (see page ).
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 airbags or seat belt
tensioners.
If the weight sensors detect there is
no passenger in the seat, the airbag
will be off. However, the passenger
airbag off indicator will not come on.
To ensure that the passenger’s
advanced airbag system will work
properly,
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do not do anything that
would increase or decrease the
weight on the passenger’s seat, such
as hanging heavy objects on the seat.
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If you see any of these indications,
the airbags and seat belt tensioners
may not work properly when you
need them.
Be aware that objects placed on the
passenger’s seat can cause the
indicator to come on.
If no weight is detected on the
passenger’s seat, the airbag will be
automatically shut off. However, the
indicator will not come on.
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s airbag has been shut off
because weight sensors detect about
65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of
an infant or small child) on the
passenger’s seat. It does
there is a problem with the airbag.
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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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The passenger airbag off indicator
maycomeonandoffrepeatedlyif
the total weight on the seat is near
the airbag cutoff threshold.
If the indicator comes on with no
passenger and no objects on the
passenger seat, or with an adult
riding there, something may be
interfering with the weight sensors.
Look for and remove:
Any items under the passenger’s
seat.
Any objects hanging on the seat.
Any object touching the rear of
the seat-back.
If no obstructions are found, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by an authorized dealer or
a knowledgeable body shop.
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. Any
seat belt tensioner that activates
must also be replaced.
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance free, and there are no
parts you can safely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:If this happens, adjust the seat as far
to the rear as possible and have the
passenger sit upright and wear the
seat belt properly.
An airbag ever inflates.
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Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as
possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Together, airbags and
seat belts provide the best
protection.
Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
This could make the driver’s seat
position sensor or the passenger’s
weight sensors ineffective. If it is
necessary to remove or modify a
seat to accommodate a person
with disabilities, first contact
Honda Automobile Customer
Service at (800) 999-1009.
Even if your
airbags do not inflate, your dealer
should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor, the passenger’s
weight sensors, the seat belt
tensioners, and all seat belts worn
during the crash to make sure
they are operating properly.
The SRS indicator alerts you to a
problem. Do not attempt to deactivate your
airbags.
Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any
reason.
Do not remove or modify a seat
without consulting your dealer.
If your vehicle has a moderate to
severe impact.
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Children depend on adults to protect
them. However, despite their best
intentions, many adults do not know
how to protect child
passengers.
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 the death of children ages 12 and
under.
(see pages ).
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 small
children who must ride in a forward-
facing child seat, and for larger
children.
To reduce the number of child
deaths and injuries, every state and
Canadian province requires that
children be properly restrained when
they ride in a vehicle.
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Larger children must be restrained
with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on
a booster seat until the seat belt fits
them properly
Anychildwhoistoosmalltoweara
seat belt must be restrained in an
approved child seat that is properly
secured to the vehicle
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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 seat if necessary.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
Since this vehicle does not have a
back seat, we strongly recommend
that you do not carry any child who
is not large enough or mature
enough to ride in front (see page ).
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 a larger child must ride in
this vehicle, see page for
important guidelines on how to
decide when a child is ready to ride
in the passenger’s seat and how to
properly protect the child.
Airbags have been designed to help
protect adults in a moderate to
severe frontal collision. To do this,
the passenger’s airbag is quite large,
and it can inflate with enough force
to cause very serious injuries.
Even though your vehicle has an
advanced airbag system that
automatically turns the passenger’s
airbag off (see page ), please
follow these guidelines:
If the vehicle seat is too
farforward,orthechild’sheadis
thrown forward during a collision, an
inflating airbag can strike the child
with enough force to kill or very
seriously injure a small child.
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Small Children
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
this vehicle.
Infants
Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child
seats are also at risk of being injured
or killed by an inflating passenger’s
airbag.
Placing a f orward-f acing child seat in
the passenger’s seat can be
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To remind you of the passenger’s
airbag hazards, your vehicle has
warninglabelsonthedashboard
(U.S. models) and on the driver’s and
passenger’s visors. Please read and
follow the instructions on these
labels.
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If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the trunk, which
can lead to accidental injury or
death.
For example, a small child left in a
vehicle on a hot day can die from
heatstroke. A child left alone with
the key in the ignition switch can
accidentally set the vehicle in
motion, possibly injuring
themselves or others.
Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles. Know how to
operate the emergency trunk
opener and decide if your children
should be shown how to use this
feature(seepage ).
During a crash, the
belt could press deep into the child
and cause serious or fatal injuries.
If you are not wearing a seat
belt in a crash, you could be
thrown forward and crush the
child against the dashboard. If you
are wearing a seat belt, the child
canbetornfromyourarmsandbe
seriously hurt or killed.
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Never let two children use the
same seat belt.
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle.
Keep vehicle keys and remote
transmitters out of the reach of
children.
Lock both doors and the trunk
when your vehicle is not in use.
Never put a seat belt over yourself
and a child.
Never hold a small child on your
lap.
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Because an inflating airbag can
seriously injure or kill small children,
we recommend that you do not carry
a small child as a passenger in this
vehicle.
If you decide to transport a small
child in this vehicle, be sure to move
the passenger seat as far to the rear
as possible, and follow the
instructions and guidelines in the
following pages.
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.
Of the different seats available, we
recommend those that have a five-
point harness system as shown.
We also recommend that a small
child use the child seat until the child
reaches the weight or height limit
for the seat.
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Placing a forward-facing child
seat in the passenger’s seat
can result in serious injury or
death if the airbag inflates.
Ifyoumustplaceaforward-
facing child seat in the
passenger’s seat, move the
vehicle seat as far back as
possible and properly restrain
the child.
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To provide proper protection, a child
seat should meet three
requirements:
Look for FMVSS
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
Before purchasing a child seat, or
using a previously purchased one, we
recommend that you test the seat to
make sure it fits properly in the
passenger’s seat.
After selecting a proper child seat,
there are three main steps in
installing a child seat:
All child seats must be
secured to the vehicle with the lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt. 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.
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, 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
canbeseriouslyinjuredinacrash.
The following pages provide
guidelines on how to properly install
a forward-facing child seat.
Selecting a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat
The child seat should meet U.S. or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
The child seat should be of the
proper type and size to f it the child.
The child seat should fit the
passenger’s seat.
Properly secure the child seat to
the vehicle.
Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured.
Secure the child in the child seat.
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With the child seat in position,
route the belt through the child
seat according to the seat maker’s
instructions, then insert the latch
plate into the buckle.
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.
In this vehicle, a forward-facing child
seat must be secured to the vehicle
with the lap part of the lap/shoulder
belt. In addition, the lockable
retractor must be activated to secure
a child seat.
After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked and
you will need to repeat these steps.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position. Moving the seat as
far back as possible reduces the
chance of a child being injured or
killed if the passenger’s airbag
inflates.
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To remove slack, it may help to
putweightonthechildseat,or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.
Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side-to-side to
verify that it is secure enough to
stay upright during normal driving
maneuvers. If the child seat is not
secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
retract fully, then repeat these
steps.
To deactivate the lockable retractor
andremoveachildseat,unlatchthe
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.
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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?
When a child reaches the
recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the
child should sit on a booster seat and
wear a lap/shoulder belt.
Since this vehicle does not have a
back seat, we recommend that you
do not carry a larger child, age 12 or
under, as a passenger.
However, the following pages
provide guidelines to help you decide
when a given child may ride in this
vehicle, and how to properly protect
the child.
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Allowing a larger child age 12 or
under to ride in the vehicle can
result in injury or death if the
passenger’s airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in the
vehicle, adjust the vehicle seat
as far back as possible, use a
booster seat if needed, and
have the child sit up properly
and wear the seat belt properly.
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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 use a
booster seat until the lap/shoulder
belt fits them properly without the
booster.
Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
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 seat
ridesinthisvehicle,movethe
vehicle seat as far to the rear 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 seat.
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If you decide that a child can safely
ride in this vehicle, be sure to:
Carefully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all safety
information.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the floor.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned.
Supervise the child. Even mature
children sometimes need to be
reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
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 this vehicle.
To safely ride in this vehicle, a child
must be able to follow the rules,
including sitting properly, and
wearing the seat belt properly
throughout ride.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s 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.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can safely ride in this
vehicle. There are other important
factors you should consider.
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This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in 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.
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.
Additional Safety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across the neck.
Two children should never use the
same seat belt.
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind the back
or under the arm.
Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
follow the information on this page.
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
with the engine running, even in an
unconfined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as follows:
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
underside.
With the trunk open, airflow can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows,
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
Select the fresh air mode.
Select the mode.
Set the fan speed to high.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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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 (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer for a replacement.
U.S. models Canadian models
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This section gives information about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach.
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............................Instrument Panel . 45
..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 46
.............................................Gauges . 51
.....................................Odometer . 51
....................................Trip meter . 51
...............................Select Button . 51
..................................Fuel Gauge . 52
..........Check Fuel Cap Message . 52
...................Temperature Gauge . 53
Outside Temperature
...................................Indicator . 53
..................Maintenance Minder . 54
............................................Clock . 54
Controls Near the Steering
...........................................Wheel . 55
Windshield Wipers and
.......................................Washers . 56
...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 57
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 58
.................Hazard Warning Button . 58
.................Rear Window Defogger . 59
...............................Keys and Locks . 60
........................Immobilizer System . 61
................................Ignition Switch . 62
..........................Power Door Locks . 63
................................................Trunk . 63
........Emergency Trunk Opener . 64
.......................Remote Transmitter . 65
.................................................Seats . 67
..............................Power Windows . 68
..............................Convertible Top . 70
.............................................Mirrors . 75
.................................Parking Brake . 76
...........Interior Convenience Items . 77
.........................Beverage Holder . 78
...........Accessory Power Socket . 78
.............Console Compartments . 79
.................................Audio Panel . 79
..........Dashboard Lower Pocket . 80
...................................Interior Light . 80
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR
CONTROLS
ROOF SWITCH ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.68)
(P.75)
(P.71)
(P.78)
(P.59)
(P.58)
POWER DOOR
LOCK
(P.63)
AUDIO SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
(P.112)
(P.125)
(P.76)
(P.88)
(P.106)
(P.84)
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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.50)
(P.50)
(P.47)
(P.46)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)
(P.47)
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
(P.47)
(P.49)
(P.47)
(P.48)
(P.50)
(P.48)
(P.49)
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.48)
(P.46, 188)
(P.46, 186)
(P.46, 186)
(P.47, 187)
(P.49)
(P.51, 135)
INFORMATION
DISPLAY
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
information about your vehicle.
This indicator has two functions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position before fastening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator flashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
flashing but remains on.
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more 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 .
If either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
information, see page .
If your passenger does not fasten
their seat belt, the indicator comes
on about 6 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more information, see
page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passenger to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you and your
passenger have not fastened your
seat belts.
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Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Low Oil Pressure
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See page .
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if either
door is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when you push the
START button. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.Ifthishappens,haveyour
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock function. For more
information, see page .
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
potential problem with your airbags.
This indicator will also alert you to a
potential problem with your
automatic seat belt tensioners,
driver’s seat position sensor, or the
passenger’s seat weight sensors. For
more information, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
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If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
Driving with the power steering
system continuously overheating can
cause system damage.
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.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
blink. All turn signals on the outside
of the vehicle should flash.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to the ON
(II) position and goes off after the
engine starts. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
electric power steering system. If
this happens, stop the vehicle in a
safe place and turn off the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
off immediately. If it does not go off
after driving a short distance, or
comes on again while driving, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the indicator on, the
EPS may be turned off, making the
vehicle harder to steer.
If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assist is
reduced and steering may feel
slightly harder.
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‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
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This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must refuel soon.
This indicator comes on for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
then 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 the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
information, see page .
When the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on, this indicator comes
on with reduced brightness.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.22 US gal (8.4
)offuel
remaining in the tank before the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of fuel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E.
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Low Fuel IndicatorImmobilizer System
Indicator
High Beam Indicator
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This indicator has three functions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more information, see
page .
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
for more information on the
VSA system.
This indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance. The
maintenance main items and sub
items will be displayed in the
information display. See page for
more information on the
maintenance minder.
This indicator goes off when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
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(VSA) System Indicator
VSA Activation Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
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The trip meter shows the number of
miles or kilometers driven since you
last reset it.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the TRIP button
until you hear a beep and the
number resets to ‘‘0.0’’.
The select button switches the
speedometer reading between miles
per hour and kilometers per hour. It
also changes the odometer and trip
meters to read in miles or kilometers
correspondingly. To change the
readings, push the SELECT button,
and hold it until you hear a beep.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays by pressing the TRIP button
repeatedly. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two different distances.
The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in 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.
Odometer Trip Meter
Select Button
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TACHOMETER
TRIP METER
SELECT BUTTON
CLOCK
CLOCK BUTTON
TRIP BUTTON
SPEEDOMETER
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
FUEL GAUGE
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
BUTTON
ODOMETER/CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR
BUTTON
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This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount.
Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
fuel fill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The first time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine off, and confirm the
fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal
driving once you tighten or replace
the fuel fill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the trip button. The
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message will
appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message off.
If the system still detects a leak in
the vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine off, and check or
retighten the fuel fill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go off,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more information, see
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Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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NOTE: The temperature must be
stabilized before doing this
procedure.
To adjust the outside temperature
indicator, make sure the outside
temperature indicator is shown in
thedisplay,thenpressandholdthe
TRIP button for 10 seconds (the
TRIP A or B is also reset). The
following sequence will appear for 1
secondeach:0,1,2,3,4,5, 5, 4,
3, 2, 1, 0 (U.S.) or 0, 1, 2, 3,
3, 2, 1, 0 (Canada).
When it reaches the desired value,
release the TRIP button. You should
see the new outside temperature
displayed.
In certain weather conditions,
temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
forming on the road surface.
This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models).
The temperature sensor is in the
front bumper. Therefore, the
temperature reading can be affected
by heat reflection from the road
surface, engine heat, and the
exhaust from surrounding traffic.
This can cause an incorrect
temperature reading when your
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
The sensor delays the indicator
update until it reaches the correct
outside temperature. This may take
several minutes.
If the outside temperature is
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust
it up to 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C
in Canadian models) warmer or
cooler.
This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
the road. See page for
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
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The information display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil life and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
information helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs for continued trouble-
free driving. Refer to page for
more information.
The clock displays the time with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
To set the clock:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the minute display blinks.
Adjusttheminutebypressingthe
or button.
When you finish the minute
adjustment, press and release the
CLOCK button. The hour display
will blink. Adjust the hour by
pressing the or button.
When you finish your adjustments,
press the CLOCK button again.
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To use the horn, press the pad around the ‘‘H’’ logo.
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REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
ENGINE START BUTTON
HORN
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.57)
(P.56)
(P.58)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
CRUISE BUTTON
(P.54)
CLOCK BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.104)
(P.124)
(P.112)
(P.106)
(P.106)
(P.84)
(P.131)
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OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
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. In low speed and high
speed, the wipers run continuously.
The wipers run at high speed.
The wipers run at low speed.
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.
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LO
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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.
Turning the
switch 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 buzzer
when you open the driver’s door.
Turn Signal
Off
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Push the lever
forward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
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.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch off, even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in five steps.
Push the or button five times
to see the full range.
To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
Push the red button next to the
parking brake to turn on the hazard
warning lights (four-way flashers).
This causes all four outside turn
signals and both 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.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch off,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.
With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to full daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the button. Push the button to
return the display to the original
brightness.
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Do not push the defogger button
when the convertible top is folded.
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
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 comes on 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
switch. You have to turn the
defogger on again when you restart
the vehicle.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
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The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk and the lower console
compartment locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking facility.
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a 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.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle.
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VALET KEY
(GREY)
KEY
NUMBER
TAG
MASTER KEYS
(BLACK)
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on for
a few seconds, then go off. If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the key. Turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position,
remove the key, reinsert it, and turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
fob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undrivable.
If you lose your key and cannot start
the engine, contact your 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.
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.
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The ignition switch has three
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), and ON (II).
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
The engine can be started with the
key in this position by pressing the
engine START button (see page
).
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the ignition
switch in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position and open
thedriver’sdoor.Removethekeyto
turn off the beeper.
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly.
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 socket in this
position.
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ACCESSORY (I)
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.
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Each door has a lock tab next to the
inside door handle. When you push
in the lock tab on the driver’s door,
both doors lock. Pulling out the lock
tab on the driver’s door only unlocks
that door. The lock tab on the
passenger’s door only locks and
unlocks that door.
To lock the passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab in and close the door. To
lock the driver’s door, remove the
key from the ignition switch, pull out
either the inside or outside door
handle and push the lock tab in, then
close the door.
Both doors lock when you use the
key in the driver’s door. Using the
key in the passenger’s door only
locks and unlocks that door.
To unlock only the driver’s door
from the outside, insert the key in
the driver’s door lock, turn the key
and release it. If you turn the key
and hold it, both doors will unlock.
To open the trunk, press the trunk
release button in the lower console
compartment. To protect items in
the trunk when you need to give the
key to someone else, lock the lower
console compartment with the
master key, and give the other
person the valet key.
To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
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LOCK TAB
TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON
Push
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You can also use the master key to
open the trunk lock.
To open the trunk with the remote
transmitter, press and hold the
TRUNK RELEASE button for about
1second(seepage ).
Keep the trunk lid closed at all times
while driving to avoid damaging the
lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. See
on page .
As a safety feature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened from the
inside. To open the trunk, push the
release lever to the left.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature. For more information
about child safety, see page .
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to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to also unlock the passenger’s
door.
Press this button once to
lock both doors. 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.
The interior light (if the interior light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
either door within 30 seconds, the
light goes out. If you relock the
doors with the remote transmitter
before 30 seconds have elapsed, the
light will go off immediately.
If you do not open either door within
30 seconds, the doors automatically
relock.
You cannot lock or unlock the doors
with the remote transmitter if either
door is not fully closed or the key is
in the ignition switch.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk if the key
is in the ignition switch.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 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 the ON (II) position.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
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LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON
TRUNK
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON
LOCK
BUTTON
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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.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors,
replace the battery as soon as
possible.
Battery type: CR2025
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
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.
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COVER
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To adjust the seat forward and
backward, pull up on the lever under
the seat cushion’s front edge. Then
trytomovetheseattomakesureit
is locked in position.
To change the seat-back angle, pull
up on the lever on the outside of the
seat bottom.
Make all seat adjustments before
you start driving.
See pages for important safety
information and warnings about how to
properly position the seats and seat-
backs.
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower either
window. To open the window, push
the switch down and hold it. Release
the switch when you want the
window to stop. Pull back on the
switchandholdittoclosethe
window.
The driver’s armrest has a master
power window control panel. To
open the passenger’s window, push
down on the switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position. To close the window, pull
back on the window switch. Release
the switch when the window gets to
the position you want.
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DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN
SWITCH
PASSENGER’S WINDOW SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passenger is
away from the window before
closing it.
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The master control panel also con-
tains these extra features:
To open the driver’s
window fully, push the window
switch firmly down to the second
detent, and release it. The window
automatically goes all the way down.
To stop the window, pull back on the
window switch briefly.
To open the driver’s window only
partially, push the window switch
down lightly and hold it. The window
will stop as soon as you release the
switch.
The AUTO function only works to
lower the driver’s window. To raise
the window, you must pull back on
the window switch and hold it until
the window reaches the desired
position.
If the MAIN switch is OFF, the
passenger’s window cannot be raised
or lowered. Keep the MAIN switch
off when you have a child in the
vehicle so the child does not get
injured by operating the window
unintentionally.
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The convertible top on your vehicle
lowers and raises electrically.
It is advisable to raise the top
whenever you park the vehicle. This
helps to protect the vehicle from
unexpected weather changes, and
from theft of your valuables.
Before operating the convertible top,
make sure the vehicle is parked on
level ground, the rear defogger is off,
and there is enough clearance above
the top.
Apply the parking brake. The
convertible top will not operate
unless the parking brake is fully
engaged.
Thereisalatchoneachside.Push
in the tabs, and pull the locking
levers down.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
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LATCH TAB
LOCKING LEVER
Park your vehicle in the shade
whenever possible. Extended
exposure to sunlight can cause the
convertible top to deteriorate.
Do not operate the convertible top if
the vehicle is on a jack, a hoist, or on
jack stands.
Never drive the vehicle with the
convertible top half open.
Do not operate the top if it is wet,
dirty, or covered with ice or snow.
Do not operate the convertible top in
freezing weather. You can damage
the material and the mechanism.
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With the latches released, push
the locking levers up until they
latch.
PullbackandholdtheROOF
switch. The windows lower and
the roof folds back. Release the
ROOF switch when the roof is
retracted completely into the rear
shelf.
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LOCKING LEVER
ROOF SWITCH
Operating the convertible top
while any part of a passenger is
in the way of the convertible top
can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your
passenger, or any other people
around the vehicle are clear of
the moving convertible top.
Do not sit on the folded convertible top,
or place any items on top of it. You
could damage the top or the rear
window.
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Use the convertible top cover when
the top is folded to help prevent
foreign objects, dirt, etc., from
getting into the material and the
mechanism.
The cover is attached to the body
with four snaps: two behind the roll
bars, and one on the side of each
seat. To install or remove the
convertible top cover , do
this:
Remove the convertible top cover
from the trunk, and lay it into
position behind the roll bar.
Hold the cover in place with its
snap on the driver’s side of the roll
baralignedwiththepinontheroll
bar. Press on both sides of the
snap to attach it to the pin. Do not
push or pull the snap button when
installing the snap.
Align the snap on the passenger’s
side of the roll bar with the pin.
Press on both sides of the snap to
attach it to the pin.
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SNAPS
SNAP
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Apply the parking brake. The
convertible top will not operate
unless the parking brake is fully
engaged.
Pull down the strap on the
passenger’s side of the cover, and
align its snap with the pin on the
trim panel behind the door. Press
on both sides of the snap to attach
it to the pin.
Pull down the strap on the driver’s
side of the cover, and align its
snap with the pin on the trim panel
behind the door. Press on both
sides of the snap to attach it to the
pin.
Fit the rear of the cover into the
space between the convertible top
and its molding.
To remove the cover, reverse the
procedure.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Push the ROOF switch forward
and hold it. The windows, if raised,
will lower automatically.
The convertible top will rise.
Release the ROOF switch when
the top reaches the windshield
header.
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PIN
SNAP
FASTENER
STRAP
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Push in the tab to release the
locking levers, and pull them down.
Note the movement of the latch
when you push in the tab.
While holding the lever down,
push in the tab to engage the latch
in the windshield header. Pull the
topdownandforwardifnecessary.
Push the locking levers up while
holding the tab. When the latch is
in place, release the tab. Make
sure the convertible top is securely
latched.
Dust is the main cause of creaks or
other sounds coming from the
convertible top.
Regularly clean the body seals with
glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not
useascraperorde-icingchemicals
to remove frost, snow, or ice from
the top or the rear window.
Every 3 to 6 months, depending on
how often the top is folded, rub a
thin film of Shin-Etsu Silicon Grease
(available from your dealer, P/N
08798-9013) onto the seals wherever
they touch the convertible top or
each other.
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TAB LATCH
LOCKING LEVER
Operating the convertible top
while any part of a passenger is
in the way of the convertible top
can cause serious injury.
Make sure that you, your
passenger, or any other people
around the vehicle are clear of
the moving convertible top.
Do not put any heavy items on the
folded convertible top. You could
damage the material and the
mechanism.
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Do not lean or sit on an open door.
Do not push or pull the door glass
to open and close the door.
The convertible top seals are
designed to promote the flow of
water off the roof. Spraying high-
pressure water directly on the
seals can distort them, causing a
leak. Use only a low-pressure
water stream when using a hose,
and avoid commercial car washes.
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.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side).
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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
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is fully released (see page ).
When you finish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch off to keep your
settings.
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BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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BEVERAGE HOLDER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
AUDIO PANEL
DASHBOARD LOWER POCKET
DRIVER’S SEAT-BACK POCKET
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
VANITY MIRROR/SUNVISOR
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Open the beverage holder by
pushing on the tab. The lid will slide
open.
This socket is intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps). It will not power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
To hold two cups in the beverage
holder, flip the partition up.
Be careful when you are using the
beverage holder. A spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passenger. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
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To open the audio panel, push on the
top center, and let the panel swing
down.Toclose,pivotthepanelup,
andpushonituntilitlatches.
The lever to open the upper
compartment is inside the lower
compartment. Push up the lever, and
lift the lid. To close, lower the lid,
and push it down until it latches.
The area between the seats has two
compartments. Open the lower
compartment by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a firm push.
You can lock or unlock the lower
compartment with the master key.
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If the switch is in the center position,
the interior light will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition
switch.
The interior light has a three-
position switch; ON, Door Activated,
and OFF. In the Door Activated
(center) position, the light comes on
when you:
Open either door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
the remote transmitter.
The dashboard lower pocket is
located next to the audio panel.
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ACTIVATED
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When the switch is in the center
position with both doors closed, the
two bulbs in the interior light can
each be turned on and off with the
button next to it.
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The standard audio system has
many features. This section
describes those features and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, refer to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comfortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
...............Vents, Heating, and A/C . 84
............Playing the AM/FM Radio . 88
..............AM/FM Radio Reception . 91
...Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 93
....................................Playing a CD . 98
...................................CD Changer . 100
....................Protecting Your CDs . 101
.........CD Player Error Messages . 102
.....CD Changer Error Messages . 103
................Remote Audio Controls . 104
.................Radio Theft Protection . 105
...............................Cruise Control . 106
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AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON
FAN CONTROL LEVER
MODE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
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Push this lever up and down to
increase or decrease the fan speed
and airflow. The indicators next to
the lever show you the speed and
airflow selected.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The
indicator in the button comes on
when the A/C is on.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page ).
Do not push the defogger button
when the convertible top is folded.
Use the mode control dial to select
the vents the air flows from. Some
air will flow from the dashboard
vents in all modes.
Air flows from the vents on
both sides of the instrument panel,
andfromthedashboardventinfront
of the passenger.
Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
When the recirculation indicator is
on, air from the vehicle’s interior is
sent through the system again
(recirculation mode). When the
indicator is off, air is brought in from
the outside of the vehicle (fresh air
mode).
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.
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Fan Control Lever
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Temperature Control Dial
Rear Window Defogger Button
Mode Control Dial
Recirculation ButtonAirflow Controls
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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
reading returns to normal.
you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
A/C, and setting the fan to
maximum speed in fresh air mode.
Air flows from the center
vents in the dashboard above the
audio system, the vents on both
sides of the instrument panel, and
from the floor vents. Select this
position when you drive with the
convertible top folded.
Air flows from the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel.
Airflow is divided between
the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield,
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel.
Air flows from the floor
vents and the vents on both sides of
the instrument panel.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
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.
The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents behind the seat-backs.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is off.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
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.
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the fan to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
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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 and
can prevent the windows from
fogging up.
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
preference.
This setting is suitable for all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:
Set the fan to the desired speed, or
high for faster defrosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airflow to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
Select . The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Select .
Set the fan and temperature
controls to the maximum level.
When you switch to another mode
from , the A/C stays on.
Press the A/C button to turn it off.
When you select or ,
the system automatically turns on
the A/C. This helps to dehumidify
the air and to defog the windshield.
In either mode, you cannot turn off
theA/C. Foryoursafety,makesureyouhave
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
To clear the windows faster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents
and the vents on both sides of the
instrument panel by rotating the
wheel below the vent. This will send
more warm air to the windshield
defroster vents. Once the windshield
is clear, select fresh air mode to
avoid fogging the windows.
Push the fan control level down until
the indicator goes off. A lack of
airflow can cause the windows to fog
up. You should keep the fan on at all
times so stale air and moisture do
not build up in the interior and cause
fogging.
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Dehumidify the Interior
To Defog and Def rost
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
To Turn Everything Off
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SCAN BUTTON
AM/FM BUTTON
AUTO SELECT INDICATOR
STEREO INDICATOR
SCAN INDICATOR
PRESET BUTTONS
SEEK BAR
Canadian model
TUNE KNOB
AM/FM BUTTON
AUTO SELECT INDICATOR
STEREO INDICATOR
SCAN INDICATOR
PRESET BUTTONS
SEEK BAR
SCAN BUTTON
TUNE KNOB
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
AUTO SELECT BUTTON
U.S. model
PWR/VOL KNOB
PWR/VOL KNOB
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You can use any of five methods to
find radio stations on the selected
band: tune, seek, scan, the preset
buttons, and auto select.
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 the or side of the
bar, then release it.
If you do nothing, the system will
scan for the next strong station and
play it for 5 seconds. When it plays a
station you want to listen to, press
the SCAN button again.
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 5 seconds.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Turn the system on by
pushingthePWR/VOLknoborthe
AM/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/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is broadcast-
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction in
AM is not available.
Each preset button
(1 6) can store one station on AM,
and two stations on FM.
Select the desired band, AM or
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
twelve stations.
Usethetune,seek,orscan
function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
Pick a preset number (1 6), and
hold it until you hear a beep.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM.
The preset frequencies may 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
To Select a Station
TUNE
SEEK
SCAN
PRESET
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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
that preset button.
,pressthe
A. SEL (auto select) button. This
restores the presets you originally
set.
If you do not like the stations auto
select has stored, you can store
other frequencies on the preset
buttons as previously described.
Turn the knob to adjust the setting.
When the level reaches the center,
you will see a ‘‘C’’ in the display. The
system will return to the audio
display in about 5 seconds.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control buttons to adjust
the illumination of the audio system
(see page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is off.
Press the SOUND/MODE (TUNE)
knob repeatedly to display the bass
(BAS), treble (TRE), fader (FAD),
and balance (BAL) setting.
Adjusts the bass in the
sound.
Adjusts the treble in the
sound.
Adjusts the fader, or the
front-to-back strength of the sound.
Adjusts the balance, or side-
to-side strength of the sound.
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To turn off auto select
AUTO SELECT
Audio System Lighting
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TRE
FAD
BAL
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The radio can receive the complete
AM and FM bands.
Those bands cover these frequen-
cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz
How well the radio receives stations
is dependent on many factors, such
as the distance from the station’s
transmitter, nearby large objects,
and atmospheric conditions.
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.
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz
apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the
FM band are assigned frequencies at
least 0.2 MHz 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.’’
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.
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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.
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XM
is a registered trademark of
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
Satellite radio receives signals from
two satellites to produce clear, high-
quality digital reception. It offers
many channels in several categories.
Along with a large selection of
different types of music, satellite
radio also allows you to view channel
and category selections in the audio
display.
Your vehicle is capable of receiving
XM
Satellite Radio anywhere in the
United States, except Hawaii and
Alaska.
Optional on U.S. models
Not available on Canadian models
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SCAN BUTTON
TUNE KNOB
CATEGORY BAR
PRESET BUTTONS
MORE BUTTON
DISPLAY/MODE BUTTON
POWER/VOLUME
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You may experience periods when
XM radio does not transmit the artist
name and or the song title
information. If this happens, there is
nothing wrong with your system.
This information is not available
under certain situations.
IfyoupressandholdtheDISP/
MODE button for 5 seconds, it will
change between category mode and
channel mode. The display will show
CH for the channel mode or
CATEGORY for the category mode.
In the channel mode, you can receive
all of the available channels in all of
the different categories. In category
mode, you will receive only the
stations within the selected category.
Expands the display to
show the 6 remaining letters beyond
the first 10 letters in an artist’s name
or song title. The system is set up so
only 16 letters can be displayed for
any title or name. Press MORE to
view the next 6 letters. The system
will return to the original display
after 8 seconds.
Turn the TUNE knob left
to go down the channels or right to
go up. In the channel mode, the
TUNE knob will tune up or down
through all the channels available
from the XM radio. In the category
mode, the TUNE knob will cycle
through only the channels within the
category you have currently selected.
Use
the CATEGORY bar to select a
desired category, such as jazz, rock,
classical, etc. In both category mode
and channel mode, pressing the
category bar will change the
category up or down.
Each time the
DISP button is pressed and released,
the display information changes in
the following sequence: channel
name, channel number, category,
artist name, and music title.
To listen to satellite radio, turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position. Push the
PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio
system, and press the CD/XM
button. Adjust the volume by turning
the PWR/VOL knob. The last
channel you listened to will show in
the display.
Playing the Satellite Radio
MORE
TUNE
CATEGORY (SEEK/SKIP)
DISPLAY/MODE
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The scan function gives
you a sampling of all channels while
in the channel mode. In the category
mode, only the channels within that
category are scanned. To activate
scan, press the SCAN button. The
system plays each channel in
numerical order for a few seconds,
then selects the next channel. When
you hear a channel you want to
continue listening to, press the
button again.
To store a channel:
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preset channels using the six preset
buttons. Each button stores one
channel from the XM1 band and one
channel from the XM2 band.
To store a channel:
Pick the preset button you want
for that channel. Press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Once a channel is stored, simply
press and release the proper preset
button to tune to it.
Thepresetsmaybelostifyour
vehicle’s battery goes dead, is
disconnected, or the radio fuse is
removed.
Repeat steps 2 through 3 to store
the first six channels.
Use the TUNE knob, the
CATEGORY bar, or the SCAN
buttons to tune to a desired
channel.
In category mode, only channels
within that category can be selected.
In channel mode, all channels can be
selected.
Press the CD/XM button. Either
XM1 or XM2 will show in the
display.
Press the CD/XM button again.
The available XM band will show.
Store the next six channels using
steps 2 through 3.
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TheXMsatellitesareinorbitover
the equator; therefore, objects south
of the vehicle may cause satellite
reception interruptions. To help
compensate for this, ground-based
repeaters are placed in major
metropolitan areas.
Satellite signals are more likely to be
blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you
travel from the equator.
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Signal may be
blocked by
mountains or
large obstacles to
the south.
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Signal is weaker in
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Depending on where you drive, you
may experience reception problems.
Interference can be caused by any of
these conditions:
Driving on a road beside a vertical
wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south
of you.
Driving on the north side of a
large commercial truck on an
east/west road.
Driving in tunnels.
Driving on a single lane road
alongside dense trees taller than
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.
Driving on the south side of an
east/west mountain road.
There may also be other geographic
situations that could affect satellite
radio reception.
If you decide to purchase XM
satellite radio service, contact XM
Radio at , or at
1-800-852-9696. You will need to give
them your radio I.D. number and
your credit card number. To get your
radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE
knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.
Your I.D. will appear in the display.
After you’ve registered with XM
Radio, keep your audio system in the
Satellite Radio mode while you wait
for activation. This should take about
30 minutes.
While waiting for activation, make
sure your vehicle remains in an open
area with good reception. Once your
audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’
or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display,
andyou’llbeabletolistentoXM
Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will
continue to send an activation signal
to your vehicle for at least 12 hours
from the activation request. If the
service has not been activated after
36 hours, contact XM Radio.
Driving on the lower level of a
multi-tiered road.
If your XM Radio service has expired,
or you purchased your vehicle from
a previous owner, you can listen to a
sampling of the broadcasts available
on XM Satellite Radio. With the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position, push the
PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio
system, and press the CD/XM
button. A variety of music types and
styles will play.
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.
www.xmradio.com
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SEEK/SKIP BAR
CD BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON
CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON
RANDOM BUTTON
CD BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON
CD SLOT
RANDOM BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
PWR/VOL KNOB
PWR/VOL KNOB
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To load or play CDs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON(II) position.
Each time you press and
release the side of the skip bar,
the player skips forward to the
beginning of the next track. Press
and release the side of the bar
to skip backward to the beginning of
the current track. Press it again to
skip to the beginning of the previous
track.
To play the radio when a CD is
playing, press the AM/FM button.
Press the CD button again to switch
back to the CD player.
If you turn the system off while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition
switch, the disc will stay in the drive.
When you turn the system back on,
the CD will begin playing where it
left off.
You operate the CD player with the
same controls used for the radio. To
select the CD player, press the CD
button. The number of the track
playing is shown in the display. The
system will continuously play a CD
until you change modes.
Insert a CD about halfway into the
CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in
the rest of the way and begin to play
it. When the system reaches the end
of the disc, it will return to the
beginning and play the disc again.
To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold or .
To move rapidly within a
track, press and hold the SEEK/
SKIP bar. Press and hold to
move forward. Press and hold
to move backward. Release the
bar when the system reaches the
point you want.
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To Play a CD
SKIP
To Change or Select Tracks
SEEK
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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To continuously replay
a track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display. Press it again to turn it off.
This feature plays the
tracks in random order. To activate
random play, press and release the
RDM button. You will see RDM in
the display. Press it again to return
to normal play.
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.
If you turn the system off while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition
switch, the disc will stay in the drive.
When you turn the system back on,
the CD will begin playing where it
left off.
An optional six disc CD changer is
available for your vehicle. This CD
changer uses the same controls used
for the in-dash CD player.
Load the desired CDs into the
magazine, and load the magazine
into 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.
REPEAT
RANDOM
To Stop Playing a CD
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
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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 system.
CD-RW discs will not work in this
unit.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
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.
Protecting Your CDs
General Inf ormation
Protecting CDs
Protecting Your CDs
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a different disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the first disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
Error
Message
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
message does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see your dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
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Four controls for the audio system
areontheleftsideofthedashboard
by the instrument panel. These let
you control basic functions without
distracting your attention from
driving.
Use the VOLUME bar to adjust the
volume. Push to increase the
volume and to decrease it. Hold
the lever until the volume reaches
the desired level, then release it.
If you want to mute the sound
temporarily, push the MUTE button.
The indicator in the button will come
on to indicate the mute function is on.
Press the button again to cancel
mute.
The AUDIO CONTROL button
changes the mode. Pressing the
button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2,
AM,CD(ifaCDisloaded),CD
changer (if you have the optional CD
changer), or XM1 and XM2 (if you
have the optional satellite radio
feature).
The CHANNEL button has two
functions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CHANNEL button to change
stations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected preset button
in the audio system display.
IfyouareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
CHANNEL button.
These controls work only with the
factory-installed audio system. They
will not function if you install any
non-Honda system.
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AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTON
CHANNEL
BUTTON
MUTE
BUTTON
VOLUME
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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.
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 you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number from a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code and
serial numbers. 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.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio fuse is removed, the audio
system will disable itself. If this
happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ (U.S.
model) or ‘‘Code’’ (Canadian model)
inthefrequencydisplaythenext
timeyouturnonthesystem.Usethe
preset buttons to enter the five-digit
code. The code is on the radio code
card included in your owner’s
manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
five-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have 10 tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in 10 attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.
Radio Theft Protection
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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.
Press and release the SET/decel
buttononthesteeringwheel.The
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
Push in the CRUISE button. The
indicator over the button comes on.
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CANCEL BUTTON
SET/decel
RESUME/accel
CRUISE BUTTON
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 RESUME/
accel button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
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 indicator on
the instrument panel goes out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
decel button.
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
cancelthecruisecontrol.To
resume the set speed, press the
RESUME/accel button. The
indicator on the instrument panel
will come back on.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle speeds up about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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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 causes the cruise
control to cancel.
You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Push the CRUISE button.
When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the
system will remember the previously
set cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
(40 km/h), then press and release
the RESUME/accel button. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes
on. The vehicle will accelerate to the
same cruising speed as before.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed.
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Before you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to 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.
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.................Fuel Recommendation . 110
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OpeningandClosingthe
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...................................Oil Check . 113
.............Engine Coolant Check . 114
...............................Fuel Economy . 114
...Accessories and Modifications . 115
.............................Carrying Cargo . 117
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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).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration. Do not exceed 5,500
rpm for the first 600 miles (1,000
km) of operation.
You should also follow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
We recommend quality 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.
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 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% ethanol by
volume and up to 15% 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.
For further important fuel-related
information, please refer to your
.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Useofaloweroctanegasolinecan
cause occasional metallic knocking
noises in the engine and will result in
decreased engine performance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane
number less than 87 can lead to
engine damage.
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Open the fuel fill door by pulling
on the knob on the driver’s door
jamb.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Removethefuelfillcapslowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
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.
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 vapor from going into the
atmosphere. Try filling at another
pump. If this does not fix the
problem, consult your dealer.
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FUEL FILL CAP
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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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.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malfunction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the information
display.
Push the fuel fill door closed until
it latches.
Put your fingers under the front
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle to the left to
release the hood. Lift up 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.
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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 .
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (black
handle).
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
Wipe off the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
To close the hood, 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
about a foot (30 cm) above the
fender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole in the
hood.
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UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK
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SUPPORT ROD
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Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
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
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more 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.
an underinflated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more fuel.
Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
information display. See
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For example,
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel EconomyEngine Coolant Check
Adding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
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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.
Before installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper vehicle operation or
performance.
Although non-Honda accessories
may fit on your vehicle, they may not
meet factory specifications, and
could adversely affect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.
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 your airbags and anti-lock brakes.
Modifying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsafe. Before you make any
modifications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the following
information.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interfere with
the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Before installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer. If possible,
have your dealer inspect the final
installation.
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Accessories and Modifications
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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.
Removing parts from your vehicle,
or replacing components with
non-Honda components could
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability.
Lowering the vehicle with a non-
Honda 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.
Raising your vehicle with a
non-Honda suspension kit can
affect the handling and stability.
If you plan to modify your vehicle,
consult your dealer.
Modifying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
safety systems could make the
systems ineffective.
Non-Honda wheels can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components.
Herearesomeexamples:
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
Upper and lower console
compartments
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can affect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, which
may make it unsafe. Before carrying
anytypeofcargo,besuretoreadthe
following pages.
Trunk
Seat-back pocket
Consolesidenet
Door pockets
Dashboard lower pocket
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UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLE
COMPARTMENTS
DOOR POCKETS
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET CONSOLE SIDE NET DASHBOARD LOWER
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Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in step 4.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit:The maximum load for your vehicle
is 400 lbs (181 kg) for U.S. vehicles,
and 185 kg for Canadian vehicles.
This figure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories.
Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 400
lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard.
[The placard is on the driver’s
doorjamb.]
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passenger that
will be riding in your vehicle.
The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the maximum load is
400 lbs and there will be two 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 100 lbs.
[400 300 (2 150) = 100 lbs.]
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passenger from 400
lbs.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, accessories
and cargo must not exceed the gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or the
gross axle weight rating (GAWR).
Bothareonalabelonthedriver’s
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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.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible.
Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
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Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual transmission. It also includes
important information on parking
your vehicle and the braking system.
........................Driving Guidelines . 122
........................Preparing to Drive . 123
.......................Starting the Engine . 124
...................Manual Transmission . 125
...........................................Parking . 127
.............................Braking System . 127
...............Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 128
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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...........................Towing a Trailer . 131
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Use caution if you ever drive your
vehicleonveryroughorrutted
roads. You could damage the
suspension and underbody by
bottoming out. Going too fast over
parking lot ‘‘speed bumps’’ can
also cause damage.
Because of the low-profile tires
fitted to your vehicle, the alloy
wheels are closer to the ground.
Driving over a pothole or road
debris at too high a speed can
seriously damage a wheel. Slow
down under these conditions.
Your vehicle is designed to give you
optimum handling and performance
on well-maintained roads. As part of
this design, your vehicle has a
minimum of ground clearance and
very low-profile tires.
Curbs and steep inclines could
damage the front and rear
bumpers. Low curbs that do not
affect the average vehicle may be
high enough to hit the bumper on
your vehicle. The front or rear
bumper may scrape when trying to
drive onto an incline, such as a
steep driveway or trailer ramps.
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Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments before you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passenger has fastened his or
her seat belt (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check that the hood is fully closed.
Check that the trunk is fully
closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
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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. The ENGINE START button
has no effect unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
Turn the ignition key to the ON
(II) position.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, push the ENGINE START
button. Do not hold the ENGINE
START button 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 fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
downandholdittherewhile
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 6.
Iftheenginedoesnotstartwithin
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 5 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
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ENGINE START BUTTON
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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. For
more information, see page .61
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The manual transmission is
synchronized in all forward gears for
smooth operation. It has a lockout so
you cannot shift directly from fifth to
reverse instead of sixth (see page
). When shifting up or down,
make sure you push the clutch 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.
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 the engine speed will not
go into the tachometer’s red zone in
the lower gear.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
aluminum shift lever. If you leave the
vehicle parked outside for a long
time on a hot day, be careful before
moving the shift lever. Because of
the heat, the shift lever may be
extremely hot. If the outside
temperature is low, the shift lever
feels cold.
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.’’
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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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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.
With the clutch pedal pressed, move
theshiftlevertothereversesideof
the neutral gate. Then push the shift
lever down, and shift to reverse.
Shift Up
1st to 2nd
2nd to 3rd
3rd to 4th
4th to 5th
5th to 6th
Normal Acceleration
15 mph (24 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (64 km/h)
47 mph (75 km/h)
52 mph (83 km/h)
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:
The manual transmission has a
lockout so you cannot accidentally
shift from fifth to reverse instead of
sixth while the vehicle is moving.
Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout
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Make sure the convertible top and
the windows are closed.
Turn off the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other flammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb, and put the transmission in
first gear.
If the vehicle is facing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb, and put the transmission in
reverse gear.
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.
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.
Your vehicle is equipped with disc
brakes at all four wheels. A power
assist helps reduce the effort needed
on the brake pedal. The anti-lock
brake system (ABS) helps you retain
steering control when braking very
hard.
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.
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Parking Tips
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Check the 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 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.
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.
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.
Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. This is sometimes
referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
You will feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
may hear some noise. This is normal:
it is the ABS rapidly pumping the
brakes. On dry pavement, you will
need to press on the brake pedal
very hard before the ABS activates.
However, you may feel the ABS
activate immediately if you are trying
to stop on snow or ice.
You should never pump the brake pedal.
Braking System Design
Brake Pad Wear Indicators
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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If this indicator comes on, the anti-
lock function of the braking system
has shut down. The brakes still work
like a conventional system, but
without anti-lock. You should have
your dealer inspect your vehicle as
soon as possible.
it only helps with steering
control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change.
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.
ABS Indicator
ABS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle;
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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
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When VSA activates, you may notice
that the engine does not respond to
the accelerator in the same way it
does at other times.
The VSA system cannot enhance the
vehicle’s driving stability in all
situations and does not control your
vehicle’s entire braking system. It is
still your responsibility to drive and
corner at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.
When VSA activates, you will see the
VSA activation indicator blink (see
page ).
The vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system helps to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering if the vehicle turns
more or less than desired. It also
assists you in maintaining traction
while accelerating on loose or
slippery road surfaces. It does this
by regulating the engine’s output and
by selectively applying the brakes. If this indicator comes on while
driving, pull to the side of the road
when it is safe, and turn off the
engine. Reset the system by
restarting the engine. If the VSA
system indicator stays on, or comes
back on while driving, have the VSA
system inspected by your dealer.
If the indicator does not come on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON (II) position, there may be a
problem with the VSA system. Have
your dealer inspect your vehicle as
soon as possible (see page ).
Without VSA, your vehicle still has
normal braking and cornering ability,
but it does not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement.
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Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer; Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the VSA to
malfunction. When replacing tires,
make sure they are of the same size
and type as your original tires (see
page ).
Deactivate the VSA system if you
need to drive with the compact spare
tire installed (see page ).
If you install winter tires, make sure
they are the same size as those that
were originally supplied with your
vehicle. Exercise the same caution
during winter driving as you would if
your vehicle was not equipped with
VSA.
In certain unusual conditions when
your vehicle gets stuck in shallow
mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA temporarily
switched off. When the VSA system
is off, the traction control system is
alsooff.Youshouldonlyattemptto
free your vehicle with the VSA off if
you are not able to free it when the
VSA is on.
Immediately after freeing your
vehicle, be sure to switch the VSA on
again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA and
traction control systems switched off.
When VSA is off, the VSA activation
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This switch is at the left side of the
right vent. Press it to turn VSA on
and off.
VSA is turned on every time you
start the engine, even if you turned it
off the last time you drove the
vehicle.
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Towing a Trailer
VSA and Tire Sizes
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
......................Maintenance Safety . 134
....................Maintenance Minder . 135
....................Maintenance Record . 143
..............................Fluid Locations . 145
........................Adding Engine Oil . 146
.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 147
..............................Engine Coolant . 149
....................Windshield Washers . 151
........Manual Transmission Fluid . 152
..........................Differential Fluid . 153
................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 154
.............................................Lights . 155
................Cleaning the Seat Belts . 160
.....................................Floor Mats . 161
..................DustandPollenFilter .161
..............................Audio Antenna . 161
.................................Wiper Blades . 162
...........................................Wheels . 163
...............................................Tires . 163
...................Checking the Battery . 169
.............................Vehicle Storage . 171
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To eliminate potential hazards, read
the instructions before you begin,
and make sure you have the tools
and skills required.
All service items not detailed in this
section should be performed by a
certified technician or other qualified
mechanic.
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.
Wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working
with the battery or compressed air.
Do
not run the engine unless
instructed to do so.
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.
Let the
engine and exhaust system cool
down before touching any parts.
Be sure
there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate the
engine.
Maintenance Safety
Important Safety Precautions
Injury from moving parts.
Burns from hot parts.
Carbon Monoxide poison
from engine exhaust.
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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.
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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Calculated Engine
Oil Life (%)
100 % 91 %
90 % 81 %
80 % 71 %
70 % 61 %
60 % 51 %
50 % 41 %
40 % 31 %
30 % 21 %
20 % 16 %
15 % 11 %
10 % 6 %
5% 1%
0%
Displayed
Engine Oil Life (%)
100 %
90 %
80 %
70 %
60 %
50 %
40 %
30 %
20 %
15 %
10 %
5%
0%
Based on the engine operating
conditions and accumulated engine
revolutions, the onboard computer in
your vehicle calculates the remaining
engine oil life and displays it as a
percentage.
The remaining engine oil life is
shownonthedisplayaccordingto
this table:
To see the current engine oil life,
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and push and release
the TRIP button repeatedly until the
engine oil life display appears (see
page ).
Your vehicle displays engine oil life
and maintenance service items on
the information display to show you
when you should have your dealer do
engine oil replacement and indicated
maintenance service.
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If the remaining engine oil life is 15
to 6 percent, you will see the engine
oil life indicator every time you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The maintenance minder
indicator will also come on, and the
maintenance item code(s) for other
scheduled maintenance items
needing service will be displayed
next to the engine oil life indicator.
The maintenance item code or codes
indicate the main and sub items
required at the time of the oil change
(see page ).
The15and10percentoillife
indicator reminds you that the time
is coming soon to take your vehicle
in for the required maintenance.
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ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR
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Negative mileage means your
vehicle has passed the maintenance
required point.
If you do not perform the indicated
maintenance, negative mileage is
displayed and begins to blink after
the vehicle has been driven 10 miles
(10 km) or more.
Immediately have the indicated
maintenancedonebyyourdealer.
When the remaining engine oil life is
0 percent, the engine oil life indicator
will blink. The display comes on
everytimeyouturntheignition
switch to the ON (II) position. The
maintenance minder indicator
( ) also comes on and remains
on in the instrument panel. When
you see this message, immediately
have the indicated maintenance done
by your dealer.
When the remaining engine oil life is
5 to 1 percent, you will see a
‘‘SERVICE OIL LIFE’’ message
along with the same maintenance
item code(s), every time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The maintenance minder
indicator ( ) also comes on and
remains on in the instrument panel.
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The maximum total mileage shown
is ‘‘ 9999.’’
When the engine oil life is 0 percent
or negative mileage, the
maintenance minder indicator
( )remainsonevenifyou
change the information display.
Immediately have the service done,
and make sure to reset the display as
described on the next page.
All maintenance items displayed in
the information display are in code.
For an explanation of these
maintenance codes, see page .
You can change the information
display from the engine oil life
display to the odometer, the trip
meter, or the outside temperature
every time you press and release the
TRIP button.
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MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM
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If maintenance service is done by
someone other than your dealer,
reset the maintenance minder as
follows:
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press the TRIP button until the
engine oil life indicator is
displayed.
Your dealer will reset the display
after completing the required
maintenance service. You will see
‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the information
display the next time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
Press the TRIP button for about
10 seconds. The engine oil life
indicator and the maintenance
item code(s) will blink.
Press the TRIP button for about 5
seconds. The maintenance items
code(s) will disappear, and the
engine oil life will reset to ‘‘100.’’
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If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
proper maintenance intervals. This
canleadtoseriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maintenance is needed.
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
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service facility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all 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 using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manufactured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be confident
of their performance and durability.
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U.S. Vehicles:
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 .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
information display. Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
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Brakes and clutch Check the
fluid level monthly. See page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
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Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA
standards.
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, 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
Maintenance Sub Items
Check tire inflation and condition
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Replace rear differential fluid
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Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Independent of the maintenance minder messages, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Driving in mountainous areas results in higher level
of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires
differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the maintenance minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
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completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your
vehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Honda service history booklet.
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Fluid Locations
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WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Black handle)
RADIATOR CAP
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Make sure the API Certification Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’Oil is major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
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. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda motor oil in your vehicle for
as long as you own it.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in
the oil slowly and carefully so you do
not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Reinstall the engine
oil fill cap, and tighten it securely.
Wait a few minutes, and recheck the
oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
Do not fill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.
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The oil’s viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
Select the oil for your vehicle
according to this chart.
An oil with a viscosity of 10W-30 is
preferred for optimum fuel economy
and year-round protection in your
vehicle. You may use 5W-40 oil if the
temperature in your area goes below
0°F ( 20°C).
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability.
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 shown on the information
display.
Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the information
display. The oil and filter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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.
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Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Changing the Oil and Filter
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Remove the oil filter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
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.
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 the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
Install 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.
Make sure the oil filter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it before installing a
new oil filter.
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WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
5.1 US qt (4.8
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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,
causingthecoolingsystemto
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system 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.
Let the engine run for several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
Always use Honda Long-Life
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 %
antifreeze and 50 % water. Never add
straight antifreeze or plain water.
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Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant
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RESERVE TANK
MAX MIN
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmful 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 reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
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 any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Put the radiator cap on, and
tighten it fully.
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.
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RADIATOR CAP
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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Check the fluid level by looking at
the level gauge attached to the cap.
Check the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
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 them.
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LEVEL GAUGE
RESERVOIR CAP
Do not use engine antifreeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antifreeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer fluid.
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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. Install
the filler bolt, and tighten it securely.
If you are not sure how to check and
add fluid, contact your dealer.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the intervals shown on the
information display.
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.
Put a new washer on the filler bolt,
then reinstall the filler bolt and
tighten it securely.
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CORRECT LEVEL
FILLER BOLT
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Use an SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear
oil, API service classified GL5 or
GL6 only.
Put a new washer on the filler bolt,
then reinstall the filler bolt. Tighten
it securely. Tightening torque:
If you are not sure how to check and
add fluid, contact your dealer.
Check the fluid level with the
differential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
differential fluid filler bolt and
washer, 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, slowly add fluid
until it starts to run out of the hole.
The differential should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the intervals shown on the
information display.
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CORRECT LEVEL
FILLER BOLT
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)
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Check the brake fluid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
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.
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.
Replace the brake fluid according to
the time recommendation in the
maintenance schedule.
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
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.
A low fluid level can indicate a leak
in the clutch system. Have this
system inspected as soon as possible.
Brake Fluid Clutch Fluid
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MIN
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The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch off
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself. If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.
Halogen bulbs are used for the high
beam headlight bulbs. When
replacing a high beam headlight bulb,
handle it by its base, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or other qualified mechanic.
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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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Open the hood.
If you need to change the high
beam headlight bulb on the driver’s
side, remove the coolant reserve
tank from its holder by pulling it
straight up.
Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector off the bulb.
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
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Make sure
the bulb is installed correctly by
looking through the headlight lens.
The pins on the base of the bulb
should fit in the holes in the
headlight assembly. Pivot the hold-
down wire back in place, and clip
the end into the slot.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Turn on the
headlights to test the new bulb.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.
(Driver’s side)
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If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, then turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the three holding clips
from the inner fender.
Pull the inner fender cover back.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Put the inner fender cover in place.
Install the three holding clips.
Lock each clip in place by pushing
on the center.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
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Replacing Front Turn Signal and
Side Marker/Parking Light Bulbs
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Use a small flat-tipped screwdriver
to pry carefully on the back edge
of the side turn signal assembly
until it pops out of the body.
Turn the bulb holder one-quarter
turn counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Put the bulb holder back into its
hole in the lens, and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the side turn signal assembly
back into the body, front first.
Push on the back edge until it
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Open the trunk.
Remove the fasteners from the
trunk lining. To remove a fastener,
push on the center of the head
until it pops in, then pull the
fastener out.
Pull the lining back.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the burned out bulb by
pulling it straight out of its socket.
Determine which bulb is burned
out: turn signal or back-up light.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
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Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Push the socket into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
Install the trunk lining, and secure
it with the fasteners. To reinstall a
fastener, reset the fastener by
pushing on the pointed end until it
pops back almost flush with the
fingers on the housing. Put the
fastener in the hole of the trunk
lining, and push on the center until
it locks (the center is flush with
the head).
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
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.
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.
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Cleaning the Seat Belts
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The floor mats that came with your
vehicle hook over the floor mat
anchors. This keeps them from
sliding forward and possibly
interfering with vehicle operation.
If you remove a floor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda floor mat,
make sure it fits properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchor. Do not put additional floor
mats on top of the anchored mat.
This filter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
information display. 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 heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
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Dust and Pollen Filter
Audio Antenna
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
antenna at the right rear fender.
Before using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car
wash, remove the antenna by
unscrewing it by hand. This prevents
the antenna from being damaged by the
car wash brushes.
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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.
Remove the blade from its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull firmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
Raise the wiper arm off the
windshield.
To replace a wiper blade:
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BLADE
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the wiper arms.
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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.
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.
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.
Clean the wheels as you would the
rest of the exterior. Wash them with
thesamesolution,andrinsethem
thoroughly.
Aluminum alloy wheels have a
protective clear-coat that keeps the
aluminum from corroding and
tarnishing. Cleaning the wheels with
harsh chemicals (including some
commercial wheel cleaners) or a stiff
brush can damage the clear-coat. To
clean the wheels, use a mild
detergent and a soft brush or sponge.
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Wheels
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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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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.
Use a gauge to measure the air
pressure in each tire at least once a
month. Even tires that are in good
condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per
month. Remember to check the
sparetireatthesametime.
Check the air pressures when the
tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6
km). Add or release air, if needed, to
match the recommended cold tire
pressures on page .
If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot [driven for several miles
(kilometers)], you will see readings 4
to6psi(30to40kPa,0.3to0.4
kgf/cm ) higher than the cold
readings. This is normal. Do not let
air out to match the recommended
cold air pressure. The tire will be
underinflated.
Youshoulduseyourowntire
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.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self-seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.
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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.
Excessive tread wear.
A tire this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should
replace the tire if you can see three
or more tread wear indicators.
Every time you check inflation, you
should also examine the tires for
damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:
For convenience, the recommended
cold air pressures and tire sizes are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional information about
your tires, see page .
The following charts show the
recommended cold tire pressures for
most normal and high-speed driving
conditions.
Your tires have wear indicators
molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down, you will see a 1/2
inch (12.7 mm) wide band across the
tread. This shows there is less than
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on
the tire.
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Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure
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TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
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215/45R17 87W 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2
kgf/cm
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32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2
kgf/cm
)
245/40R17 91W
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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.
You should not rotate your vehicle’s
tires. The front and rear tires are
different sizes, so they cannot be
rotated front-to-rear. The original-
equipment tires on your vehicle have
a unidirectional tread pattern, so
they cannot be rotated side-to-side.
The tires that came on your vehicle
were designed and constructed to
provide superior grip during
acceleration, braking, and cornering.
As a trade-off, they will wear more
rapidly than tires used on ordinary
passenger vehicles. Because of the
vehicle’s weight distribution, and the
fact that the rear wheels are the
driving wheels, you can expect them
to wear more rapidly than the front
tires.
The mileage you can expect from
yourvehicletiresisthesameas
comparable mid-and rear-engine
sports cars, and it will vary greatly
with your driving habits.
If you drive moderately, the rear
tires could last more than 10,000
miles (16,000 km). However, the
mileage will be substantially less if
you tend to drive your vehicle at the
upper limits of its capabilities.
You should carefully inspect your
vehicle’s tires for wear, damage, and
proper inflation every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) or when tire inspection
is indicated on the information
display (see page ).142
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Improper wheel weights can damage
your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
only Honda wheel weights for
balancing.
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Wheels:
Tires:
See page for information about
DOT Tire Quality Grading, and page
for tire size and labeling
information.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications
match those of the original wheels.
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
activate.
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 side wall).
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
anti-lock brake and the vehicle
stability assist systems to work
inconsistently.
It is best to replace all four tires at
thesametime.Ifthatisnotpossible
or necessary, replace the two front
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling.
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Front:
17x7J
Rear:
17x81/2J
Front:
215/45R17 87W
Rear:
245/40R17 91W
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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＋ Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’
cable-type traction devices, with
rubber chain tensioners on the rear
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 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
vehicle, 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.
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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 your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
clock setting in the instrument panel
will be canceled. To reset the time,
see page .
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system will disable itself. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
may see ‘‘CODE’’ (U.S. model) or
‘‘Code’’ (Canadian model) in the
frequency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
).
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If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualified technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
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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
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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If you need to park your vehicle for
an extended period (more than 1
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.
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.
Raise the convertible top cover.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse.
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.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
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.
Support the front wiper blade
arms with a folded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches full
operating temperature (the
cooling fan cycles on and off
twice). Preferably, do this once a
month.
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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 . 174
....................Changing a Flat Tire . 175
.............If the Engine Won’t Start . 180
................................Jump Starting . 182
..............If the Engine Overheats . 183
.........Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 186
..........Charging System Indicator . 186
.......Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 187
...............Brake System Indicator . 188
.......Closing the Convertible Top . 189
..............................................Fuses . 190
..........Checking and Replacing . 191
..............................Fuse Locations . 194
......................Emergency Towing . 196
..........If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 196
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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Follow these precautions:
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
samewheel.Thesparetireisnot
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.
Check the inflation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inflated to:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road
surfaces. Use greater caution
while driving.
Do not mount tire chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Do not mount the compact spare
tire on either rear wheel position;
it will damage the limited slip
differential (see page ).175
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
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Thesizedifferencemayalsocause
damage to the rear differential, so do
not mount the compact spare on the
rear. If either rear tire goes flat,
remove the front tire on that same
side, mount the compact spare tire
on the front, then mount the front
tire on the rear.
Park the vehicle on firm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in reverse. Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have your
passenger get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Open the trunk. Lift up the tool
box lid, and take the jack, the
wheel nut wrench, and the
extension out of the tool box.
Thecompactsparetireissmaller
than a standard tire, which will affect
the vehicle’s handling. Drive
cautiously when this spare is
mounted on your vehicle.
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.
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TOOL BOX LID
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.
Use the jack that came with your
vehicle. If you try to raise another
vehicle with this jack or use another
jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle or
jack can be damaged.
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Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of the spare tire
shelf.
Remove the three clips holding
the spare tire cover by pulling the
rings straight back. Remove the
sparetirecover.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the center of the jacking
point tab is resting in the jack
notch.
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SPARETIRECOVER
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the
ground.
Before mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoffthemounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
removetheflattire.Handlethe
wheel nuts carefully; they may be
hot from driving. Place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
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BRAKE HUB
EXTENSION
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Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts fully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
a crisscross pattern. Have the
wheel nut torque checked at the
nearest automotive service facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
13.11. 12.
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80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Put the flat tire in the trunk well
vertically as shown.
Remove the tool box from the
trunk well, and replace the jack,
wheel wrench, and extension in
the tool box.
Place the tool box into the spare
tire shelf in the trunk.
Replacethesparetirecover.
Secure it with the three clips. Push
each clip in securely, and pivot the
ring down flat.
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you press
the ENGINE START button.
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 press the ENGINE
START button, 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 these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
The clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the floor or the
starter will not operate.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
Press the ENGINE START button,
then release it. If the headlights do
not dim, check the condition of the
fuses.IfthefusesareOK,thereis
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit for the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualified mechanic
to determine the problem. (See
on page .)
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If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged 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 ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you press the
ENGINE START button, but the
engine does not run.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ).
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 ).
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.
Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualified mechanic to find the
problem. See
on page .
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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions. 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 frozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
To jump start your vehicle:
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
Turn off all the electrical
accessories: heater, A/C, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in neutral, and set
the parking brake.
The numbers in the illustrations
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.
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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 freeze.
Attempting to jump start with a frozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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The reading on your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
If it reaches the red mark, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge reading reaching the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming from under the hood.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.
Keep the ends of the jumper
cables away from each other and
any metal on the vehicle until
everything is disconnected.
Otherwise, you may cause an
electrical short.
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.
Start your vehicle. If the starter
motor still operates slowly, check
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact.
If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, have an assistant start
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
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Driving with the temperature gauge
reading 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 the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
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 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.
Safely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral,
and set the parking brake. Turn
off the all accessories, and turn on
the hazard warning indicators.
If you don’t find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(see on
page ).
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Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
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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 reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
before checking the radiator.
Using gloves or a 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.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
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.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. 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.
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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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Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
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 ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see on 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 indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn off
the engine as soon as you can safely get
the vehicle stopped.
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If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may go off as you
continue driving, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.
If this 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.
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.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, 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 five 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
for more
information (see page ).
If you have recently refueled your
vehicle, the indicator coming on
could be due to a loose or missing
fuel fill cap. You will also see a
‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message on
the information display. Tighten the
cap until it clicks at least once.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator off immediately; it can take
several days of normal driving.
If your vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected or gone dead, these
codes are erased. It can take several
days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
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If you keep driving with the
malfunction 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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If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it feels normal.
If it does, check the brake fluid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
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.
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.
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 you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and carefully.
The brake system
indicator normally
comes on when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position, and as a reminder
to check the parking brake. It will
stay on if you do not fully release the
parking brake.
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If the electric motor will not close
the convertible top, do the following.
Check the fuse for the convertible
top motor (see page ). If the
fuse is blown, replace it with one
ofthesameorlowerrating.
Try closing the convertible top. If
the new fuse blows immediately or
the convertible top still does not
operate, you can close it manually.
Locate the electrical connector for
the convertible top motor.
It is under the lower corner of the
dashboard on the passenger’s side.
Disconnect the connector by
pushing the tab and pulling the
connector down.
Holding each corner of the
convertible top, raise the top and
push it forward as far as it will go.
Follow steps 4 through 6 of the
closing procedure on page .
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The vehicle’s fuses are contained in
threefuseboxes.
The primary under-hood fuse box is
onthepassenger’ssidenexttothe
battery. To open it, push the two tabs
as shown.
The auxiliary under-hood fuse box is
on the driver’s side, near the brake
fluid reservoir. To open it, push the
taboneachside,andremovethelid.
The interior fuse box is underneath
the dashboard on the driver’s side.
To open it, turn the knob.
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UNDER-HOOD
(PRIMARY)
UNDER-HOOD
(AUXILIARY)
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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.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are off.
Remove the cover from the fuse
box.
Check each of the large fuses in
the primary under-hood fuse box
by looking through the top at the
wire inside. Removing these fuses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
Check the smaller fuses in the
under-hood fuse boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the fuse
puller provided in the interior fuse
box.
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2.
3. 4.
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BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
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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.
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualified technician.
Look for a blown wire inside the
fuse. If it is blown, replace it with
oneofthesparefusesofthesame
rating or lower.
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Replacing a fuse with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement fuse with the proper rating
for the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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If the radio fuse is removed, the
audio system will disable itself. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘CODE’’ (U.S. model) or
‘‘Code’’ (Canadian model) in the
frequency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code
(see page ).
If the instrument panel fuse is
removed, the clock setting in the
instrument panel will be canceled. To
reset the time, see page .
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
Daytime Running Lights
Keyless Entry
Back-up
Interior Light
Small Lights
Radio
Not used
Heater Control,
Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirrors
Right Power Window
Left Power Window
IG Coil
LAF
DBW
Windshield Wiper,
Auto Stop Signal
Washer Motor
IGP (DBW)
IGP (LAF)
Accessory Socket
Windshield Wiper
Turn Signal Light
ACG
Meter, Backup Lights
Not used
Engine Start
Fuel Pump, SRS
SRS
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
40 A
20 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
20 A
20 A
Lighting 1 Relay
Lighting 2 Relay
Horn Relay
Power Window Motor
Right Roof Motor
Not used
Backup ACC
Left Roof Motor
Heater Motor
Condenser Fan
DBW
Condenser Fan Relay
Cooling Fan Relay
20 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
100 A
40 A
Magnetic Clutch Relay
Right Headlight
ACG S
Hazard Warning Lights
Cooling Fan
Not used
Stop
Left Headlight
VSA F/S
VSA Motor
Battery
IG1 Main
20 A
70 A
Rear Window Defogger
Not used
EPS
Not used
1
2
3
4
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AUXILIARY FUSE BOX
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES:
PRIMARY FUSE BOX
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
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.
If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,
mud, or snow, call a towing service
to pull it out (see the previous
column).
For very short distances, such as
freeing the vehicle, you can use the
detachable towing hook that mounts
on the anchors in the front and rear
bumpers.
To use the towing hook:
Remove the cover from the
bumper.
Using the wheel nut wrench,
fasten the extension into the bolt
hole in the anchor.
Remove the towing hook, hook
extension, and wheel nut wrench
from the tool box.
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2.
3.
Emergency Towing
The only way you can safely tow
your vehicle is with flat-bed
equipment.
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Screw the towing hook into the
extension and tighten it securely
by hand.
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To avoid damage to your vehicle, use
the towing hook for straight, flat
ground towing only. Do not tow at an
angle. The tow hook should not be used
to tow the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do
not use it as a tie down.
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle 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 . 200
................................Specifications . 202
DOT Tire Quality Grading
......................(U.S. Vehicles) . 204
Uniform Tire Quality
..................................Grading . 204
.................................Treadwear . 204
......................................Traction . 204
.............................Temperature . 205
.................................Tire Labeling . 206
.......................Emissions Controls . 207
.....................The Clean Air Act . 207
Crankcase Emissions Control
....................................System . 207
Evaporative Emissions Control
....................................System . 207
Onboard Refueling Vapor
................................Recovery . 207
...Exhaust Emissions Controls . 208
....................PGM-FI System . 208
Ignition Timing Control
................................System . 208
Three Way Catalytic
...........................Converter . 208
....................Replacement Parts . 208
..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 209
..............State Emissions Testing . 210
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Your vehicle has several identifying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
for warranty purposes. It is also
necessary for licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certification label.
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CERTIFICATION LABEL
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The transmission number is on a
label underneath the transmission.
The engine number is stamped on
the front right corner of the engine
block, below the valve cover.
Identification Numbers
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TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER
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Dimensions
Engine
Weights
Capacities
162.0 in (4,115 mm)
68.9 in (1,750 mm)
50.6 in (1,285 mm)
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
13.2 US gal (50
)
132 cu-in (2,157 cm
)
11.1 : 1
1.72 US gal (6.5
)
2.01 US gal (7.6
)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
5.9 US qt (5.6
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
0.78 US qt (0.74
)
0.81 US qt (0.77
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
6.3 US qt (6.0
)3.43 x 3.57 in (87.0 x 90.7 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark Plug Gap 0.04 in (1.1 mm)
PK22PR-L11S
PFR7G-11S Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR)
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Front
Rear
1:
2:
NGK :
DENSO :
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canadian
Vehicles
0mm
0.1 mm
1
2
Including filter
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Battery
Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
Air conditioning
55 W12 V 12 V 36 AH/5 HR
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.15 in (3.7 mm)
0°30’
6°
215/45R17 87W
245/40R17 91W
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
T125/70D16 96M
1°30’
35 W12 V
Capacity
Under-hood
Interior
Toe
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
SP-10
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
Rear turn signal lights
Front side marker/
parking lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Interior light
Trunk light
Side turn signal lights
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g)
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
5W
5W
5W
5W
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g)
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
21 W
5W
See page 194 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the dashboard.
See page 195 or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
in
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
Front
Rear
Spare Tire
: High voltage discharge type
High
Low
(H1)
1 : U. S. model
2 : Canadian model
(AMBER)
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Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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.
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.
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Traction AA
Temperature A
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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.
Warning: The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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. The following is an
exampleoftiresizewithan
explanation of what each component
means.
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Rim diameter in inches.
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire width in millimeters.
The tire identification number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like the following example
TIN. TIN is located on the sidewall
of the tire.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Date of manufacture.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
Tire type code.
R
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
245
40
17
91
W
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Identification Number
Maximum Tire Load
Maximum Tire Pressure
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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.
Controlling the production of NOx,
CO, and HC is important to the
environment. Under certain
conditions of sunlight and climate,
NOx and HC react to form
photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon
monoxide does not contribute 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.
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
crankcase 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.
Emissions Controls
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery
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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
quality parts may increase the
emissions from your vehicle.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
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 PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport fuel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and fuel control. The
engine control module (ECM) uses
various sensors to determine how
much air is going into the engine. It
then controls how much fuel to inject
under all operating conditions.
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 ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
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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.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on fire any
combustible materials that come
near it. Park your vehicle away from
high grass, dry leaves, or other
flammables.
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.
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 well maintained.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misfiring, back-
firing, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
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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 retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle for retesting by
doing the following.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, full (around
3/4).
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle for 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Neutral.
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4ofthescale(about3minutes).
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.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Stop the vehicle, turn off the
ignition switch, and leave it off for
30 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
6th.Donotusethecruisecontrol.
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).
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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.
If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact your Honda
Customer Service Office.
U.S. Owners:
Canadian Owners:
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
When you call or write, please give
us this information:
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
telephone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
vehicle to you
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Automobile Customer Service
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, California 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
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
Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
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Your new vehicle is covered by these
warranties:
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
emissions control systems. Time,
mileage, and coverage are
conditional. Please read your
warranty booklet for exact
information.
provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muffler owns the
vehicle.
provides prorated
coverage for a replacement battery
purchased from your dealer.
this warranty gives up
to 100 % credit toward a replacement
battery.
a seat
belt that fails to function properly is
covered by a limited warranty.
Please read your warranty booklet
for details.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2007 Honda warranty information
booklet that came with your vehicle
for precise information on warranty
coverages. Your vehicle’s original
tires are covered by their
manufacturer. Tire warranty
information is in a separate booklet.
Please refer to the 2007 warranty
manual that came with your vehicle.
all exterior body panels
are covered for rust-through from
theinsideforthespecifiedtime
period with no mileage limit.
Honda accessories are covered
under this warranty. Time and
mileage limits depend on the type of
accessory and other factors. Please
read your warranty booklet for
details.
covers all Honda
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship.
Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
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If you believe that your vehicle has a
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could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
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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.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
VehicleSafetyHotlinetoll-freeat
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
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CONTINUED
....................................Accessories . 115
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................Position) . 62
...............Accessory Power Socket . 78
....................Additives, Engine Oil . 146
...............................Airbag (SRS) . 9, 20
................Air Conditioning System . 84
............................................Usage . 86
.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 165
.......................Alcohol in Gasoline . 110
AM/FM Stereo Radio
.....................................Reception . 91
......................................Antifreeze . 149
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................Indicator . 45, 129
...................................Operation . 128
.Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 62
............................Anti-theft System . 61
......................................Audio Panel . 79
..................................Audio System . 88
...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
.............Automatic Speed Control . 106
........Back-up Light Replacement . 159
Battery
Charging System
...........................Indicator . 46, 186
............................Jump Starting . 182
..............................Maintenance . 169
............................Specifications . 203
..............................Before Driving . 109
....................................Belts,Seat .8,16
.............................Beverage Holder . 78
..................................Booster Seats . 38
............................................Brakes . 127
...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 128
.............Break-in, New Linings . 110
...........................................Fluid . 154
.........................................Parking . 76
..........................System Design . 128
.................System Indicator . 46, 188
........................Wear Indicators . 128
.............................Braking System . 127
.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
..Brightness Control, Instruments . 58
........................Brights, Headlights . 57
.........................Bulb Replacement . 155
..........................Back-up Lights . 159
.................................Headlights . 155
...........Side Turn Signal Lights . 158
............................Specifications . 203
....................Turn Signal Lights . 157
..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 155
............................Capacities Chart . 202
.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 41
....................Cargo, How to Carry . 117
.............CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................CD Care . 101
...................................CD Changer . 100
.....CD Changer Error Messages . 103
.........CD Player Error Messages . 102
.........................................CD Player . 98
........................Certification Label . 200
.................................Chains, Tires . 168
....................Changing a Flat Tire . 175
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Changing Oil
........................................How to . 147
......................................When to . 135
...Charging System Indicator . 46, 186
............Checklist, Before Driving . 123
.....................................Child Safety . 29
..............................Booster Seats . 38
...................................Child Seats . 34
.....Important Safety Reminders . 32
..........................Larger Children . 37
.......................Risk with Airbags . 30
.............................Small Children . 33
.......................................Child Seats . 34
.......................Cleaning Seat Belts . 160
.................................................Clock . 54
...................................Clutch Fluid . 154
........................CO in the Exhaust . 207
............Cold Weather, Starting in . 124
......................Compact Spare Tire . 174
...............Consumer Information . 212
.............Controls, Instruments and . 43
..............................Convertible Top . 70
...............Convertible Top Cover . 72
..Lowering the Convertible Top . 70
................................Maintenance . 74
.....Raising the Convertible Top . 73
Coolant
........................................Adding . 149
....................................Checking . 114
.........................Proper Solution . 149
...................Temperature Gauge . 53
Crankcase Emission Control
........................................System . 207
................Cruise Control Indicator . 47
............Cruise Control Operation . 106
......................................Cup Holder . 78
.............Customer Service Office . 212
...............DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................Dashboard . 3, 44
..............Dashboard Lower Pocket . 80
................Daytime Running Lights . 57
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................Indicator . 48
.................................Dead Battery . 182
.........Defects, Reporting Safety . 214
................Defogger, Rear Window . 59
................Defrosting the Windows . 87
..........................Differential Fluid . 153
....................................Dimensions . 202
...............Dimming the Headlights . 57
Dipstick
..................................Engine Oil . 113
..........................Directional Signals . 57
........Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 128
.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 149
...................Do Not Tow a Trailer . 131
Doors
..............Locking and Unlocking . 63
.......................Monitor Indicator . 47
......................Power Door Locks . 63
........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
Downshifting, Manual
.............................Transmission . 126
...........Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................Driving . 121
....................................Economy . 114
........................Driving Guidelines . 122
..................DustandPollenFilter .161
..............................Economy, Fuel . 114
..................................Emergencies . 173
.............Battery, Jump Starting . 182
...........Brake System Indicator . 188
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................Changing a Flat Tire . 175
.....Charging System Indicator . 186
..................Checking the Fuses . 191
...Closing the Convertible Top . 189
.........Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
............................Jump Starting . 182
.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 186
...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 187
..................Overheated Engine . 183
.......................................Towing . 196
...........................Emergency Brake . 76
......................Emergency Flashers . 58
......................Emergency Towing . 196
............Emergency Trunk Opener . 64
.......................Emissions Controls . 207
.............Emissions Testing, State . 210
Engine
............Adding Engine Coolant . 149
....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 53
.........................If It Won’t Start . 180
Malfunction Indicator
................................Lamp . 47, 187
.......................Oil Life Indicator . 136
........Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 146
...............................Overheating . 183
............................Specifications . 202
............................Speed Limiter . 126
...............................Start Button . 124
.......................................Starting . 124
......................Ethanol in Gasoline . 110
...Evaporative Emission Controls . 207
...............................Exhaust Fumes . 41
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................Belts by . 14
.....................................Fan, Interior . 85
...........................................Features . 83
....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filters
.........................Dust and Pollen . 161
...............................................Oil . 147
.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 58
...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 175
Fluids
..........................................Brake . 154
.........................................Clutch . 154
..............Manual Transmission . 152
..................Windshield Washer . 151
..........................Four-way Flashers . 58
.................................................Fuel . 110
......................Fill Door and Cap . 111
...........................................Gauge . 52
.....................Low Fuel Indicator . 49
................Octane Requirement . 110
...............................Oxygenated . 110
........................Tank, Refueling . 111
...............................Fuel Economy . 114
..............Fuel Station Procedures . 111
.....................Fuses, Checking the . 191
...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 114
.........................................Gasoline . 110
...........................................Gauge . 52
.....................Low Fuel Indicator . 49
................Octane Requirement . 110
........................Tank, Refueling . 111
.............................................Gauges . 51
...Engine Coolant Temperature . 53
...............................................Fuel . 52
Gearshift Lever Positions
..............Manual Transmission . 126
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................(GVWR) . 118, 202
.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 155
..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
Headlights
........................................Aiming . 155
............Daytime Running Lights . 57
..................High Beam Indicator . 49
...........................Reminder Tone . 57
........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 155
...................................Turning on . 57
.........Heating and Cooling System . 85
............................High Beam Lever . 57
.......................Hood, Opening the . 112
..................................................Horn . 55
...........................Hydraulic Clutch . 154
Identification Number,
.......................................Vehicle . 200
Ignition
..............................................Keys . 60
...........................................Switch . 62
............Timing Control System . 208
........................Immobilizer System . 61
.........Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
..............ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 47
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................System) . 46, 188
................Charging System . 46, 186
.............................Cruise Control . 47
....................................Door-open . 47
DRL(Daytime Running
......................................Lights) . 48
EPS (Electrical Power
..................................Steering) . 48
...................................High Beam . 49
........Key (Immobilizer System) . 49
......................................Low Fuel . 49
................Low Oil Pressure . 46, 186
...............Maintenance Required . 50
Malfunction Indicator
................................Lamp . 47, 187
.......................................Seat Belt . 46
...............................................SRS . 47
..................................Trunk-open . 47
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................Warning . 48
..VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 50
.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 46
...................Inflation, Proper Tire . 164
........Recommended Pressures . 165
...................................Inside Mirror . 75
.............................Inspection, Tire . 165
....................Installing a Child Seat . 34
............................Instrument Panel . 45
........Instrument Panel Brightness . 58
.................................Interior Lights . 80
........................................Introduction . i
................Jacking Up the Vehicle . 176
.......................................Jack, Tire . 175
................................Jump Starting . 182
..................................................Keys . 60
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..................................Maintenance . 133
........................................Minder . 135
.........................Minder Indicator . 50
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................Checks . 141
........................................Record . 143
..........................................Safety . 134
.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 47, 187
...................Manual Transmission . 125
........Manual Transmission Fluid . 152
...............................Meters, Gauges . 51
...................Methanol in Gasoline . 110
..........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 75
...............Modifying Your Vehicle . 116
..................New Vehicle Break-in . 110
.....................Normal Shift Speeds . 126
...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............Numbers, Identification . 200 ..............Panel Brightness Control . 58
...........................................Parking . 127
.................................Parking Brake . 76
Parking Brake and Brake System
.....................................Indicator . 188
.................................Parking Lights . 57
.............................PGM-FI System . 208
.......................Label, Certification . 200
.................Lane Change, Signaling . 57
..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12, 17
Lights
....................Bulb Replacement . 155
..................................Turn Signal . 57
....................................Load Limits . 118
......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 62
Locks
.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 62
............................Fuel Fill Door . 111
.................................Power Door . 63
...........................................Trunk . 63
........................Low Coolant Level . 114
.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 49
...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 202
...........Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 117
...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
.........................................Odometer . 51
...............................Odometer, Trip . 51
Oil
........................Change, How to . 147
......................Change, When to . 135
......................Checking Engine . 113
..............Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................Chart . 147
...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 62
Onboard Refueling Vapor
....................................Recovery . 207
.........................Opening the Trunk . 63
..............................Outside Mirrors . 75
....Outside Temperature Indicator . 53
....................Overheating, Engine . 183
....Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 141
.........................Oxygenated Fuels . 110
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...................................Pollen Filter . 161
..........................Power Door Locks . 63
..................Power Socket Location . 78
..............................Power Windows . 68
.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 14
........................Preparing to Drive . 123
.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
...Additional Safety Precautions . 15
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14
........................Protecting Children . 29
.....................General Guidelines . 29
.......Protecting Larger Children . 37
.........Protecting Small Children . 33
...................Radiator Overheating . 183
...............Radio/CD Sound System . 88
.................Radio Theft Protection . 105
...................Readiness Codes . 187, 210
..Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 159
............................Rear View Mirror . 75
.................Rear Window Defogger . 59
................Reclining the Seat-backs . 67
.......Recommended Shift Speeds . 126
Recovery Vehicle, Emergency
.......................................Towing . 196
........................................Refueling . 111
.......................Reminder Indicators . 45
.......................Remote Transmitter . 65
Replacement Information
..............Dust and Pollen Filter . 161
................Engine Oil and Filter . 147
..........................................Fuses . 190
................................Light Bulbs . 155
....................................Schedule . 142
...........................................Tires . 167
.............................Wiper Blades . 162
Replacing Seat Belts After a
............................................Crash . 18
..........Reporting Safety Defects . 214
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................Coolant . 114, 149
...............................Restraint, Child . 29
...........................Reverse Lockout . 126
................................Rotation, Tire . 166
..................................Safety Belts . 8, 16
.........Safety Defects, Reporting . 214
.................................Safety Features . 7
...........................................Airbags . 9
.......................................Seat Belts . 8
.............Safety Labels, Location of . 42
..............................Safety Messages . iii
................................Satellite Radio . 93
.....................................Seat Belts . 8, 16
...............Additional Information . 16
.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 14
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................Tensioners . 18
.....................................Cleaning . 160
......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 17
................................Maintenance . 18
Reminder Indicator and
................................Beeper . 16, 46
...................System Components . 16
...............Use During Pregnancy . 14
........................Seats, Adjusting the . 67
...............................Serial Number . 200
...................Service Intervals . 141, 142
...........................Service Manual . 215
.........Service Station Procedures . 111
............................Setting the Clock . 54
Shifting
..............Manual Transmission . 125
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..........Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 159
.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 173
Technical Descriptions
....DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
.....Emissions Control Systems . 207
Three Way Catalytic
...............................Converter . 209
.......................Temperature Gauge . 53
...................Tensioners, Seat Belts . 18
................Theft Protection, Radio . 105
..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 209
............................Time, Setting the . 54
....................................Tire Chains . 168
.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 175
.................................Tire Labeling . 206
...............................................Tires . 163
..............................Air Pressure . 165
...................................Balancing . 166
........................................Chains . 168
.................Checking Wear . 165, 166
.................Compact Spare Tire . 174
....DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
......................................Inflation . 164
..................................Inspection . 165
...................................Replacing . 167
........................Rotation, Do not . 166
...........................................Snow . 168
............................Specifications . 203
...................................Wear . 165, 166
...................Tools, Tire Changing . 175
Towing
......................A Trailer, Do Not . 131
................Emergency Wrecker . 196
..................Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 131
Side Turn Signal, Bulb
..............................Replacement . 158
...............................Signaling Turns . 57
.....................................Snow Tires . 168
..................................Sound System . 88
Spare Tire
......................................Inflating . 165
............................Specifications . 203
....................................Spark Plugs . 202
................................Specifications . 202
................................Speed Control . 106
................................Speed Limiter . 126
..........SRS, Additional Information . 20
...Additional Safety Precautions . 28
.............................Airbag Service . 27
......Airbag System Components . 20
How the SRS Indicator
.......................................Works . 25
How Your Airbags
.........................................Work . 22
.............................SRS Indicator . 25, 47
...................................Start Button . 124
.......................Starting the Engine . 124
In Cold Weather at High
..................................Altitude . 124
................With a Dead Battery . 182
..............State Emissions Testing . 210
........Steam Coming from Engine . 183
Steering Wheel
.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 62
.....................Stereo Sound System . 88
....................Storing Your Vehicle . 171
................................Stuck Vehicle . 196
Supplemental Restraint System
..................................Servicing . 27
.........................SRS Indicator . 25, 47
...................System Components . 20
..................................Synthetic Oil . 147
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Checking Fluid Level, Manual
.........................Transmission . 152
...........................Fluid Selection . 152
..............Identification Number . 201
Shifting the Manual
.........................Transmission . 125
.....................................Treadwear . 204
.......................................Trip Meter . 51
................................................Trunk . 63
........Emergency Trunk Opener . 64
.................................Opening the . 63
.............Open Monitor Indicator . 47
....................................Turn Signals . 57
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................of the . 173
..Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 204
........................Unleaded Gasoline . 110
.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 149
.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 118
......................Vehicle Dimensions . 202
....Vehicle Identification Number . 200
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................System . 130
................VSA System Indicator . 50
...........VSA Activation Indicator . 50
.........................VSA Off Switch . 131
.............................Vehicle Storage . 171
........................................Ventilation . 86
.................................................VIN . 200
..................................Viscosity, Oil . 147
............WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........Warning Labels, Location of . 42
..................Warranty Coverages . 213
Washer, Windshield
........Checking the Fluid Level . 151
.....................................Operation . 56
...........................................Wheels . 163
............Alignment and Balance . 166
..............................Wrench, Nut . 176
....Windows, Operating the Power . 68
Windshield
.......................................Cleaning . 56
.....................................Defroster . 87
.......................................Washers . 56
Wipers, Windshield
.......................Changing Blades . 162
.....................................Operation . 56
....................................Worn Tires . 167
.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 196
........................XM Satellite Radio . 94
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Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Front:
Rear:
Front:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
API premium grade 10W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
13.2 US gal (50
)
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