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Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety ................................................................................................................. ii Your Vehicle at a Glance .....................................................................................................................4Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................7 Seat belts, SRS, and child protectionInstruments and Controls ................................................................................................................. 51Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering columnFeatures ..............................................................................................................................................87Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLinkBefore Driving.................................................................................................................................. 121Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loadingDriving .............................................................................................................................................. 133Engine and transmission operationMaintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 145Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storageTaking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................................................... 181Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fusesTechnical Information..................................................................................................................... 205Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controlsWarranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 221Warranty and contact informationAuthorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 225How to orderIndex...................................................................................................................................................... I Service Information Summary Fluid capacities and tire pressures

Owner's Identification Form

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

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

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

Owner’s Identif ication

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

OWNER

ADDRESS

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DELIVERY DATE

DEALER NAME DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DEALER’S SIGNATURE

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

(Date sold to original retail purchaser)

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/POSTAL CODE

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

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

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

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

Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda Civic was a wise investment.It will give you years of driving pleasure.

California Proposition 65 Warning

This productcontains or emits chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm.

Event Data Recorders

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

Introduction

WARNING:

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

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

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

such as Important Safety Reminders or ImportantSafety Precautions.

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

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

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

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

on the vehicle.

A Few Words About Safety

Safety Messages

Safety Headings

Safety SectionInstructions

Safety Labels

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

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

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

You CAN be HURT if you don’t followinstructions.

Your Vehicle at a Glance

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AIRBAGS

HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRUNK RELEASE

POWER DOORLOCK SWITCH

DASH LIGHTSGAUGES

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(P. 53)(P. 61)

(P. 72)

(P. 80)

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(P. 11, 23)

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(P. 124)(P. 138)

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS

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CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHESTILT ADJUSTMENTMIRROR CONTROLS

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REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER

CRUISE CONTROLMASTER SWITCH

AUDIO SYSTEM

DIGITAL CLOCK(P. 92)

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

.........Important Safety Precautions . 8.......Your Vehicle’s Safety Features . 9

.....................................Seat Belts . 10.........................................Airbags . 11

.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 12.....1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12

...........2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12............3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 14

...4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 155. Fasten and Position the

.............................Seat Belts . 15

6. Maintain a Proper Sitting................................Position . 17

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 18...Additional Safety Precautions . 19

Additional Information About Your.................................Seat Belts . 20

..Seat Belt System Components . 20......................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20

Automatic Seat Belt...............................Tensioners . 21

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

...........................Your Airbags . 23......Airbag System Components . 23

How Your Front Airbags.........................................Work . 24

...How Your Side Airbags Work . 26..How the SRS Indicator Works . 27

How the Side Airbag Cutoff......................Indicator Works . 28

.............................Airbag Service . 28...Additional Safety Precautions . 29

Protecting Children General................................Guidelines . 30

All Children Must Be...............................Restrained . 30

All Children Should Sit in the.................................Back Seat . 31

The Passenger’s Front Airbag................Poses Serious Risks . 31

If You Must Drive with Several...................................Children . 33

If a Child Requires Close..................................Attention . 33

...Additional Safety Precautions . 34Protecting Infants and Small

...................................Children . 35.......................Protecting Infants . 35

.........Protecting Small Children . 36.....................Selecting a Child Seat . 37....................Installing a Child Seat . 38

...............................With LATCH . 39..........................With a Seat Belt . 41

..............................With a Tether . 42...........Protecting Larger Children . 44

...............Checking Seat Belt Fit . 44..................Using a Booster Seat . 45

When Can a Larger Child Sit in.........................................Front . 45

...Additional Safety Precautions . 46.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47

...................................Safety Labels . 48

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

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

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

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

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

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

Children age 12 and under shouldride properly restrained in a backseat. Infants and small childrenshould be restrained in a child seat.Larger children should use a boosterand a lap/shoulder belt until theycan use the belt properly without abooster (see page ).30

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Important Safety Precautions

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in SafeCondition

Restrain All Children

Be Aware of Airbag Hazards

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

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

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

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

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

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

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

Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.

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

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

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

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

When properly worn, seat belts:

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

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

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

Keep you from being thrown outof the vehicle.

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

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

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

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts

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

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

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

for more information on howyour front airbags work).

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

They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.

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

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

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

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Airbags

Airbags do not replace seat belts.

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

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

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

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

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

See page for how to lock thedoors.

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

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

Remember however, that no safetysystem can prevent all injures ordeaths that can occur in severe crash,even when seat belts are properlyworn and the airbags deploy.

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

The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengers,and teenage children who are largeenough and mature enough to driveor ride in the front. 72

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

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

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

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

Always sit as far back from thefront airbags as possible.

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

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

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

See page for how to adjust theseat-backs.

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

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

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

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

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

See page for how to adjust thehead restraints.

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

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

Make sure head restraints arein place and positioned properlybefore driving.

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

The front seats have adjustable seatbelt anchors. To adjust the height ofan anchor, press and hold the releasebuttons and slide the anchor up ordown as needed (it has fourpositions).

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

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


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

Make sure all seat belts areproperly positioned beforedriving.

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

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

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

This could causevery serious injuries in a crash.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, an occupant who is out ofposition in the front seat can beseriously or fatally injured in a crashby striking interior parts of thevehicle or being struck by aninflating front airbag.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keep your hands and arms awayfrom the airbag covers.

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

Do not attach or place objects onthe front airbag covers.

Two people should never use thesame seat belt.

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

Do not put any accessories on seatbelts.

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

The seat belt systemincludes an indicator on the

instrument panel and a beeper toremind you to fasten your seat belt.

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

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

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

restrain your body.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pull each belt out fully and look forfrays, cuts, burns, and wear. Checkthat the latches work smoothly andthe belts retract easily. Any belt thatis not in good condition or workingproperly will not provide goodprotection and should be replaced assoon as possible.

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

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

Honda Warranty Information


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If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by the dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof protection in a subsequent crash.

The dealer should also inspect theanchors for damage and replacethem if needed. If the automatic seatbelt tensioners activate during acrash, they must be replaced.

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

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

Your airbag system includes:

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

Automatic seat belt tensioners(see page ).

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

Sensors that can detect amoderate to severe front impact,or side impact in models with sideairbags.

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

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

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

In models with side airbags,sensors that can detect whethera child is in the passenger’s sideairbag path and automaticallyturn the airbag off (see page

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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Only one airbag will deploy during aside impact. If the impact is on thepassenger’s side, the passenger’sside airbag will deploy even if thereis no passenger.

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

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

Although Honda does not encouragechildren to ride in front, this systemis designed to shut off the sideairbag if a child leans into the sideairbag’s path.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the indicator stays on after theengine starts.

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

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

The SRS indicator alertsyou to a potential problem

with your airbags or seat belttensioners.

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


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Ignoring the SRS indicator canresult in serious injury or deathif the airbag systems, ortensioners do not work properly.

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

In models with side airbagsThis indicator alerts youthat the passenger’s side

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

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

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

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

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

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notAn airbag ever inflates.

The SRS indicator alerts you to aproblem.

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Together, airbags andseat belts provide the bestprotection.

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

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

Models with side airbags:Additional Safety PrecautionsDo not attempt to deactivate yourairbags.

Do not tamper with airbagcomponents or wiring for anyreason.

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

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

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

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

(see pages ).(see pages ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Small ChildrenPlacing a forward-facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s front airbag canbe hazardous.

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

InfantsNever put a rear-facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle equippedwith a passenger’s front airbag.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you are not wearing aseat belt in crash, you could bethrown forward and crush thechild against the dashboard or aseat-back. If you are wearing aseat belt, the child can be tornfrom your arms and be seriouslyhurt or killed.

This can prevent childrenfrom accidentally falling out (seepage ).

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

For example, infants and smallchildren left in a vehicle on a hotday can die from heatstroke. Achild left alone with the key in theignition can accidentally set thevehicle in motion, possibly injuringthemselves or others.

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

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

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Never put a seat belt over yourselfand a child.

Never let two children use thesame seat belt.

Never hold an infant or child onyour lap.

Use childproof door locks toprevent children from opening thedoors.

Do not leave children alone in avehicle.

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

Keep vehicle keys and remotetransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.

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

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

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

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

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

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

When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent thedriver or a front passenger frommoving the seat as far back asrecommended, or from locking theseat-back in the desired position.

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

Never put arear-facing child seat in the frontseat.

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

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

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

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

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

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Child Seat Placement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

provide proper protection, a childseat should meet threerequirements:

Look for FMVSS213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.

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

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

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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat

Selecting a Child Seat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Properly secure the child seat tothe vehicle.

Make sure the child seat is firmlysecured.

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

Secure the child in the child seat.

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To install a LATCH-compatible childseat:

Move the seat belt buckle ortongue away from the loweranchors.

Make sure there are no objectsnear the anchors that couldprevent a secure connectionbetween the child seat and theanchors.

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

Small marks are positioned toindicate the locations of each anchorpoint. Place the child seat on the vehicle

seat, then attach the seat to thelower anchors according to thechild seat maker’s instructions.

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

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

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

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

Lift the rear head restraint (seepage ), then route the tetherstrap over the seat-back, makingsure the strap is not twisted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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After properly securing the childseat (see page ), lift the headrestraint, then route the tetherstrap over the seat-back andthrough the head restraint legs.Lift the anchor point lid, thenattach the tether strap hook to theanchor, making sure the strap isnot twisted.Tighten the strap according to theseat maker’s instructions.

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

Follow steps 2 and 3 from theprevious column.

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

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

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

If you answer yes to all thesequestions, the child is ready to wearthe lap/shoulder belt correctly. Ifyou answer no to any question, thechild needs to ride on a booster seat.To determine if a lap/shoulder belt

properly fits a child, have the childput on the seat belt, then askyourself:

Does the child sit all the way backagainst the seat?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A child who has outgrown a forward-facing child seat should ride in aback seat and use a booster seatuntil the lap/shoulder belt fits themproperly without the booster.

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

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

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

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

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

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-most position.

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

This could result inserious neck injuries during a crash.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two children should never use thesame seat belt.

Do not put any accessories on a seatbelt.

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

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

If you must sit in your parked vehiclewith the engine running, even in anunconfined area, adjust the heatingand cooling system as follows:

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

With the trunk open, airflow can pullexhaust gas into your vehicle’sinterior and create a hazardouscondition. If you must drive with thetrunk open, open all the windows,and set the heating and coolingsystem as shown below.

Have the exhaust system inspectedfor leaks whenever:

The vehicle is raised for an oilchange.

You notice a change in the soundof the exhaust.

The vehicle was in an accidentthat may have damaged theunderside.

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

Avoid any enclosed areas oractivities that expose you tocarbon monoxide.

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

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

...........................Control Locations . 52............................Instrument Panel . 53

..........Instrument Panel Indicators . 56..Maintenance Required Indicator . 60

.............................................Gauges . 61.....................................Odometer . 61...................................Trip Meter . 61..................................Fuel Gauge . 61

...................Temperature Gauge . 62Controls Near the Steering

...........................................Wheel . 63.Windshield Wipers and Washers . 64

...........Turn Signal and Headlights . 65........Instrument Panel Brightness . 66

...................Hazard Warning Light . 67.................Rear Window Defogger . 67

..........Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68...............................Keys and Locks . 69

........................Immobilizer System . 70................................Ignition Switch . 71

......................................Door Locks . 72......................Power Door Locks . 72

..............Childproof Door Locks . 72...........................................Trunk . 73

........Emergency Trunk Opener . 73.......................Remote Transmitter . 74

.................................................Seats . 76..............................Power Windows . 80

.........................................Moonroof . 81.............................................Mirrors . 81

.................................Parking Brake . 83

.................................Interior Lights . 84...........Interior Convenience Items . 85

.......................Beverage Holders . 86..........Accessory Power Sockets . 86

....................................Glove Box . 86...............Console Compartment . 86

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HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS

CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES


POWER DOOR LOCKSWITCH

MIRRORCONTROLS

HOOD RELEASEHANDLE

POWER WINDOWSWITCHES

MOONROOFCONTROLS(P. 81) (P. 82)

(P. 72)

(P. 80)

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AUDIO SYSTEM(P. 92)DIGITAL CLOCK

FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE

TRUNK RELEASE(P. 73)

(P. 117)

(P. 123)

(P. 124)

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SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR

PARKING BRAKE ANDBRAKE SYSTEMINDICATOR

TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR

MAINTENANCEREQUIRED INDICATOR

LOW FUEL INDICATOR

IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMINDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM INDICATOR

SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT

CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR

SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM INDICATOR(P. 57)

(P. 58)

(P. 57)

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(P. 60)

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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR

CHARGING SYSTEMINDICATOR

LOW OIL PRESSUREINDICATOR

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

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(P. 58)

(P. 59)

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(P. 56, 194)

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WASHER LEVELINDICATOR





SEAT BELTREMINDER LIGHT

MAINTENANCE REQUIREDINDICATOR


LOW FUEL INDICATOR

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR(P. 57)

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HIGH BEAM INDICATOR(P. 58)

(P. 60)

(P. 58)

(P. 58)

(P. 59)

(P. 57)

(P. 58)

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(P. 56, 194)

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MAINTENANCE REQUIREDINDICATOR



LOW FUEL INDICATOR

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(P. 59)

(P. 57)

(P. 58)

(P. 58)

(P. 60)

(P. 58)

(P. 56, 194)

(P. 56, 194)

(P. 56, 195)

(P. 56)

(P. 57, 196)

The instrument panel has manyindicators to give you importantinformation about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damaged

if this indicator flashes or stays onwhen the engine is running. Formore information, see page .

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

See page .

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

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

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

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This indicator has two functions:

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

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

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

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

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to ON (II), and whenthe ignition switch is turned toSTART (III). If it comes on at anyother time, there is a problem withthe ABS. If this happens, have yourvehicle checked at a dealer. Withthis indicator on, your vehicle stillhas normal braking ability but noanti-lock function. For moreinformation, see page .

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

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

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

The left or right turn signal indicatorblinks when you signal a lane changeor turn. If the indicators do not blinkor blink rapidly, it usually means oneof the turn signal bulbs is burned out(see page ). Replace the bulb assoon as possible, since other driverscannot see that you are signaling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Press and hold the Select/Resetknob on the instrument panel,then turn the ignition switch toON (II).Hold the knob for about 10seconds until the indicator goesoff.

For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km)after the Maintenance RequiredIndicator is reset, it will come on for2 seconds when you turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II).

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

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

Your dealer will reset this indicatorafter completing the scheduledmaintenance. If this maintenance isnot done by your dealer, reset thelight as follows.

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

This meter shows the number ofmiles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it.

There are two trip meters: Trip Aand Trip B. Switch between thesedisplays by pressing the Select/Reset button repeatedly.

Each trip meter works independently,so you can keep track of twodifferent distances.

To reset a trip meter, display it, andthen press and hold the Select/Resetbutton until the number resets to‘‘0.0.’’ Both trip meters will reset ifthe vehicle’s battery goes dead or isdisconnected.

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

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Odometer Trip Meter

Fuel Gauge

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TACHOMETER

SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE

FUEL GAUGE

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

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

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SELECT/RESET KNOB

FUEL GAUGETEMPERATURE GAUGE

ODOMETER/TRIP METER

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MOONROOF

HAZARD WARNINGLIGHTS

TILT ADJUSTMENT

MIRROR CONTROLS

HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS

CRUISE CONTROLSWITCHES

REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER

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MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield Washers

Push the right lever up or down toselect a position.

The wipers are not activated.

The wipers run at highspeed until you release the lever.

The wipers run at high speed.

The wipers run at low speed.

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

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

Vary the delay by turning the INTTIME ring.

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Turn SignalOffParking and interior lightsHeadlight onHigh beamsFlash high beams

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

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

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

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

Push the lever backuntil you hear a click to turn on thehigh beams. The blue high beamindicator will come on (see page ).Pull the lever back again to lowbeams.

Turning switch to theposition turns on the parking

lights, taillights, instrument panellights, side-marker lights, and rearlicense plate lights. Turning theswitch to the position turns onthe headlights. If you leave the lightson with the key removed from theignition switch, you will hear areminder tone when you open thedriver’s door.

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

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

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

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

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

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SELECT/RESET KNOB

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

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

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

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

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

Hazard Warning Light, Rear Window Defogger

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To adjust the steering wheel upwardor downward:

Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.

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

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

Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving.

Move the steering wheel up ordown to the desired position.Make sure you can see theinstrument panel gauges and theindicator lights.

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

Adjust the steering wheel onlywhen the vehicle is stopped.

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

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

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

Do not drop the keys or set heavyobjects on them.

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

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

The master key fits all the locks onyour vehicle.

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

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MASTERKEYS(Black)

VALETKEY(Gray)

KEYNUMBERTAG

The Immobilizer System protectsyour vehicle from theft. If animproperly-coded key (or otherdevice) is used, the engine will notstart.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ignition Switch

ACCESSORY (I)

START (III)

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

Remove the key from theignition switch only whenparked.

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

All doors lock when you push downthe lock tab on the driver’s door, orlock the driver’s door from theoutside with the key. Only the driver’sdoor unlocks when you use the keyor lock tab. To unlock thepassengers’ doors, use the masterdoor lock switch or the lock tab oneach door.

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

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

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

To close the trunk, press down onthe trunk lid.

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

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

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

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

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TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE

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

Press this button forabout 1 second to attract attention;the horn will sound and the exteriorlights will flash for about 30 seconds.To cancel panic mode, press anyother button on the remotetransmitter, or turn the ignitionswitch to ON (II).

Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to unlock the other doors.Some exterior lights will flash twiceeach time you press the button. Ifyou do not open any doors within 30seconds, they will automaticallyrelock.

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

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

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

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

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

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ROUNDCOVER

CUSHIONRING

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Make all adjustments before youstart driving.

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

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

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

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U.S.: LX,EXCanada: LX-G, SiTo adjust the height of the driver’sseat, turn the dial on the outside ofthe seat bottom.

Your vehicle is equipped with headrestraints in all seating positions tohelp protect you and yourpassengers from whiplash and otherinjuries.

They are most effective when youadjust them so the back of theoccupant’s head rests against thecenter of the restraint.

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

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FRONT

RELEASE BUTTON

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

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

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

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

It is optional on other U.S. models.

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MASTER KEY

GUIDE

CENTER SHOULDER BELT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the MAIN switch is OFF, thepassenger windows cannot be raisedor lowered. Keep the MAIN switchoff when you have children in thevehicle so they do not injurethemselves by operating thewindows unintentionally.

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MAIN SWITCH

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

Make sure your passengers areaway from the windows beforeclosing them.

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

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

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

press and hold the top of the switch( ). To open the moonroof,press and hold the bottom of theswitch ( ).

The moonroof can be tilted up in theback for ventilation, or it can be slidback into the roof. Use the switchunder the left dashboard vent tooperate the moonroof. You mustturn the ignition switch to ON (II)for the moonroof to operate.

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TILT BUTTON

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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To apply the parking brake, pull thelever up fully. To release it, pull upslightly, push the button, and lowerthe lever. The parking brakeindicator on the instrument panelshould go out when the parkingbrake is fully released (see page ).57

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PARKING BRAKE LEVER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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VANITY MIRROR

GLOVE BOX

CONSOLE COMPARTMENTCOIN BOX CENTER POCKET

ACCESSORYPOWER SOCKET

COAT HOOK

BEVERAGE HOLDERBEVERAGE HOLDER(U.S. EX ONLY)

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

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

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

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

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

None of the sockets will power anautomotive type cigarette lighterelement. When more than onesocket is being used, the combinedpower rating of the accessoriesshould be 120 watts or less(10 amps).

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

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

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

Always keep the glove boxclosed while driving.

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

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

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

............................Playing the Radio . 92..............................Radio Reception . 97

..................................Playing a Disc . 99..................Protecting Your Discs . 108

.........CD Player Error Messages . 109.....CD Changer Error Messages . 110

...............................Playing a Tape . 111.................Radio Theft Protection . 114

..........................Setting the Clock . 115...............................Cruise Control . 117

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

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RECIRCULATION BUTTON

FAN CONTROL DIAL

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REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER BUTTON

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON

Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe temperature of the airflow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Air flows from the centerand corner vents in the dashboard.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Air Flow Buttons

Fan Control Dial

Temperature Control Dial

Air Conditioning (A/C) Button

Rear Window Defogger Button

Mode Control Dial

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turn on the A/C by pressing theON button. The indicator in thebutton comes on when a fan speedis selected.Make sure the temperature set tomaximum cool.Select .If the outside air is humid, selectRecirculation mode. If the outsideair is dry, select Fresh Air mode.Set the fan to the desired speed.

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

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

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SEEK BAR TUNE KNOB

SCAN INDICATOR

STEREO INDICATOR

SCAN INDICATOR

SCANBUTTON

POWER/VOLUME KNOB

TUNE KNOB

AM/FMBUTTON

STEREOINDICATOR

SCAN BUTTON

PRESET BUTTONS

POWER/VOLUMEKNOB SEEK BAR

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AM/FM BUTTON

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SEEK BAR

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The ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Turn the system on by pushing thePower Volume knob or the AM/FMbutton (FM/AM button on SpecialEdition models). Adjust the volumeby turning the Power Volume knob.

As you adjust a volume, you will heara beep whenever the adjustmentlevel reaches the maximum andminimum of its range.

The band and frequency that theradio was last tuned to is displayed.To change bands, press the AM/FMor FM/AM button. On the FM band,ST will be displayed if the station isbroadcasting in stereo. Stereoreproduction on AM is not available.

On the AM band, AM noisereduction turns on automatically.

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

Use the TUNE knob orthe SEEK bar to tune the radio to adesired frequency.

Turn the knob to the right to tune ahigher frequency, and turn it to theleft to tune a lower frequency.

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

The SCAN functionsamples all stations with strongsignals on the selected band. Toactivate it, press the SCAN button,then release it. You will see SCAN inthe display. The system will scan fora station with a strong signal. Whenit finds one, it will stop and play thatstation for about 5 seconds.

If you do nothing, the system willthen scan for the next strong stationand play it for 5 seconds. When itplays a station that you want to listento, press the SCAN button again.

Press the ‘‘ ’’ side of the SEEK barto tune a higher frequency, andpress the ‘‘ ’’ side to tune a lowerfrequency.

On Special Edition models, press the‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ side of the SEEK baruntil you hear a beep, then release it.

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To Select a Station

TUNE, SEEK, SCAN,AUTO SELECT.

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

Select the desired band, AM orFM. FM1 and FM2 let you storetwo frequencies with each presetbutton.

Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCANfunction to tune the radio to adesired station.

Pick a preset button and hold ituntil you hear a beep.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store atotal of six stations on AM andtwelve stations on FM.

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

To select a different presetfrequency, you can also use the P.CALL bar. Press the ‘‘ ’’ side ofthe bar to select the frequencystored in the next preset button, andpress the ‘‘ ’’ side to select thefrequency in the previous presetbutton.

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

If you do not like the stations AutoSelect has stored, you can storeother frequencies on the presetbuttons as previously described.

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

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

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

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

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

Adjust the Treble in thesound.

Adjust the Bass in the sound.

Press the SOUND (TUNE) knob orSOUND button repeatedly to displaythe Bass (BAS), Treble (TRE),Balance (BAL), and Fader (FAD)settings. Each mode is shown in thedisplay as it changes.

The level gauge on the display alsoshows you the range. As you adjust amode, you will hear a beep wheneverthe adjustment level reaches thecenter (C), maximum, and minimumof its range.

Turn the SOUND (TUNE) knob toadjust the setting to your liking.

Turn the Volume knob to adjust thesetting to your liking.

The displayed number shows youthe current setting. When the levelreaches the center, you will see a ‘‘C’’in the display. The system will returnto the audio display about 5 secondsafter you stop adjusting a mode.

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You can display the sound with thespectroscopic analysis. There arefive modes of display; Peak-Hold,Normal, Aurora, Level and Off.Each time you press and releasethe DISP button, the modechanges from P.HOLD toNORMAL to AURORA to LEVEL,then to OFF. You see the selectedmode in the display for about 5seconds as it changes.

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

You can also select the reducedbrightness in the display when theparking lights are on. Press and holdthe DISP button for about 5 secondsuntil you hear a beep to change thebrightness. Press and hold thisbutton again for about 5 secondsuntil you hear a beep to return to thefull brightness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DISC BUTTON

DISC BUTTON

SEEK/SKIP BAR

CD SLOT

CD BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR

REPEAT BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON

REPEAT BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

CD/TAPE BUTTON

POWER/VOLUMEKNOB

POWER/VOLUMEKNOB

DISC SLOTREPEAT INDICATOR

RANDOMINDICATOR

RANDOM BUTTON

EJECTBUTTON

RANDOMINDICATOR

SEEK/SKIP BAR

DISPLAYBUTTON

EJECTBUTTON

FILEINDICATOR/NUMBER

POWER/VOLUMEKNOB

SEEK/SKIPBAR

REPEAT BUTTON/SCAN BUTTON

CD BUTTON

LOADEDDISCNUMBER

MP3INDICATOR

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U.S.: LX, EX modelsCanada: LX, Si models

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LOAD BUTTON

DISC LOAD INDICATOR

TITLE BUTTON

FOLDER INDICATOR/NUMBER

RANDOMBUTTON

FOLDERBAR

DISKNUMBER

Special Edition models (For U.S. Models only)

To load or play discs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position.

You operate the CD player/CDchanger with the same controls usedfor the radio. To select the CDplayer/CD changer, press the CDbutton. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in thedisplay. The number of the trackplaying is shown in the display. Withthe in-dash CD changer, the disc andtrack numbers are displayed. Thesystem will continuously play a discuntil you change modes.

Insert a disc into the slot. The drivewill pull the disc in the rest of theway to play it. When the systemreaches the end of the disc, it willreturn to the beginning and play thedisc again.

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

To play the radio when a disc isplaying, press the AM/FM button.Press the CD button again to switchback to the CD player.

To play the tape when a CD isplaying, insert a tape in the player(optional). If a tape is in the player,press the TAPE button. Press theCD button again, to switch back tothe CD player.

While playing a disc, you can see theplaying time in the display bycancelling the clock display (seepage ).

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHzBit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbpsCompatible with variable bit rate andmulti-sessionMaximum layers(including ROOT): 8 layers

The specifications of the compatibleMP3 file are:

Video CDs and DVD discs will notwork in this unit.

The in-dash CD changer can alsoplay CD-Rs and CD-RWscompressed in MP3 standard. Whenplaying a disc in MP3, you will see‘‘MP3’’ in the display. You can selecta folder or track up to .

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If you turn the system off while a CDis playing, either with the Power/Volume knob or by turning off theignition switch, the disc will stay inthe drive. When you turn the systemback on, the CD will begin playingwhere it left off.

You cannot load and play 3-inch(8-cm) discs in this unit.

When the disc load indicator turnsgreen and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in thedisplay again, insert the next discin the slot. Do not try to insert adisc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. Youcould damage the audio unit.

Your vehicle’s in-dash CD changerhold up to six discs.

Press the LOAD button until youhear beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ in thedisplay. To load only one disc,press and release the LOADbutton. The green disc loadindicator will come on.

The disc number for an emptyposition begins blinking.

Insert the disc into the CD slotwhen the green disc load indicatorcomes on. Insert it only abouthalfway; the drive will pull it in therest of the way. You will see‘‘BUSY’’ in the display while thedisc load indicator turns red andblinks as the disc is loaded.

Repeat this until all six positionsare loaded. If you are not loadingall six positions, the system beginsplaying the last disc loaded.

You can also load a disc into anempty position while a disc is playingby pressing the appropriate presetbutton. The system stops playing thecurrent disc and starts the loadingsequence. It plays the disc justloaded.

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In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer

With In-dash CD Changer

You can use the SEEK/SKIP barwhile a disc is playing to selectpassages and change tracks (files inMP3 mode).

To select a different disc, press theappropriate preset button (1 to 6). Ifyou select an empty position, thesystem will go into the loadingsequence (see page ).

In MP3 mode, use the FOLDER barto select folders in the disc and usethe SEEK/SKIP bar to change files.

When you press the TITLE buttonwhile playing a disc in MP3, thedisplay shows the first 13 charactersof the current folder or file name forabout 5 seconds, then automaticallyreturns to the normal display.

With the folder or file name, you willsee the FOLDER or FILE indicatorin the display.

Each time you press the TITLEbutton, the display mode changesfrom File Name display to FolderName display, then to Normaldisplay.

If the folder or file name has morethan 13 characters and the name isdisplayed, press and hold the TITLEbutton until you hear a beep. Thedisplay will show the next 13characters for about 5 seconds. To

see all characters of the folder or filename, repeat this step.

If you press the TITLE button whenthe last character(s) is displayed,you hear two beeps, then the displayshows the first 13 characters again.

You will also see the folder or filename in the following conditions.

When the folder or the file ischanged.

When you change the audio modeto the playing discs in MP3 andthe system begins to play.

When you insert a disc and thesystem begins to play.

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Toselect a different folder, press andrelease the ‘‘ ’’ side of theFOLDER bar to move the beginningof the next folder. Press and releasethe ‘‘ ’’ side to move thebeginning of the current folder.Press and release it again to skip tothe beginning of the previous folder.

To continuously replaya track (file in MP3 mode), press andrelease the RPT button. You will seeRPT in the display. Press the RPTbutton again to turn it off. With thein-dash CD changer, press the RPTbutton two or three times dependingon the selected mode to return tonormal playing.

Pressing either side of the SEEK/SKIP bar or selecting a different discwith a preset button also turns off

the repeat feature.

This feature,when activated, replays all the tracks(all files in each folder in MP3 mode)on the selected disc in the order theyare recorded on the disc. To activatethe disc repeat feature, select theDisc-Repeat mode by pressing theRPT button repeatedly. You will seeD-RPT in the display. The systemcontinuously replays the current disc.Press the RPT button again to turn itoff. Pressing the RDM button orselecting a different disc with apreset button also turns off therepeat feature.

You will see CUE or REW in thedisplay while moving.

While moving forward or backward,the time display changes to thetrack/file playing time. Afterreleasing the bar, the display goesback to the time display.

Each time youpress and release the / sideof the SEEK/SKIP bar, the playerskips forward to the beginning of thenext track (file in MP3 mode). Pressand release the / side, to skipbackward to the beginning of thecurrent track. Press it again to skipto the beginning of the previoustrack.

To move rapidly within a track, pressand hold the / or /side of the SEEK/SKIP bar.

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REPEAT (TRACK/FILEREPEAT)

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This feature,when activated, replays all the fileson the selected folder in the orderthey are compressed in MP3. Toactivate Folder Repeat mode, pressthe RPT button. You will see F-RPTin the display. The systemcontinuously replays the currentfolder. Press the RPT button again toturn it off. Pressing the RDM button,selecting a different disc with apreset button, or selecting a differentfolder with the FOLDER bar alsoturns off the repeat feature.

Thisfeature, when activated, plays thefiles within a folder in random order,rather than in the order they arecompressed in MP3. To activateFolder Random play, press the RDMbutton. You will see F-RDM in thedisplay. The system will then selectand play files randomly. Thiscontinues until you deactivate FolderRandom Play by pressing the RDMbutton again, or you select adifferent disc with a preset button ora different folder with the FOLDERbar.

Each time you press and release theRDM button, the mode changesfrom Folder Random Play to Withina Disc Random Play, then to normalplaying.

Each time you press and release theRPT button, the mode changes fromFile Repeat to Folder Repeat to DiscRepeat, then to normal playing.

This feature plays thetracks (all files in each folder in MP3mode) within a disc in random order.To activate Random Play, press andrelease the RDM button. In MP3mode, press the RDM button twiceto select Within a Disc Random Play.You will see RDM in the display.Press the RDM button again toreturn to normal play.

Selecting a different disc with apreset button also turns off therandom feature.

Each time you press and release theRPT button, the mode changes fromTrack Repeat to Disc Repeat, then tonormal playing.

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－－The SCAN functionsamples all the tracks on theselected disc in the order they arerecorded on the disc. To activate theScan feature, press and hold theSCAN button until you hear a beep.You will see SCAN in the display.You will get a 10 second sampling ofeach track on the selected disc.Press the SCAN button again to getout of the system and play the lasttrack sampled.

Pressing either side of the SEEK/SKIP bar or selecting a different discwith a preset button also turns offthe scan feature.

This feature, whenactivated, samples all the files on theselected folder in the order they arecompressed in MP3. To activate theFolder Scan feature, press and holdthe SCAN button until you hear abeep. You will see F-SCAN in thedisplay. The system will then playthe first file for about 10 seconds. Ifyou do nothing, the system will thenplay the following files for 10seconds each. When it plays a filethat you want to continue listening to,press the SCAN button again.

Pressing either side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, selecting a different discwith a preset button, or a differentfolder with the FOLDER bar alsoturns off the scan feature.

Press the eject button ( ) toremove the CD. If you eject the CD,but do not remove it from the slot,the system will automatically reloadthe CD after 15 seconds and put it inpause mode. To begin playing, pressthe CD button.

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

If a tape is in the optional tape player,press the TAPE button to switch tothe tape while a CD is playing. Pressthe CD button again to switch backto the CD player.

In MP3 mode with In-dash CD ChangerExcept for Special Edition models

In CD mode with In-dash CD Changer

Playing a Disc

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On Special Edition modelsPress the FM/AM button to switchto the radio while a disc is playing.To play the disc, press the CD button.

If you turn the system off while adisc is playing, either with thePower/Volume knob or by turningoff the ignition switch, the disc willstay in the drive. When you turn thesystem back on, the disc will beginplaying where it left off.

To remove the disc currently in play,press the eject ( ) button. Whena disc is removed from a slot, thesystem automatically begins the loadsequence so you can load anotherdisc in that position. If you do notremove the disc from the changerwithin 15 seconds, the systemreturns to the previous mode (FM/AM). The disc will reload into thesystem and will remain in a pausemode.

To remove a different disc from thechanger, first select it with theappropriate preset button. When thatdisc begins playing, press the ejectbutton. Continue pressing the ejectbutton to remove all the discs fromthe changer.

You can also eject discs when theignition switch is off. The disc thatwas last selected is ejected first.

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Except for Special Edition modelsAuxiliary Input Jack is on the audiopanel. The system will acceptauxiliary input from standard audioaccessories.

When the appropriate audio unit isconnected with the auxiliary inputjack, press the AUX button to selectthe unit.

See pages and forinformation on the error messages.

If you find any problem with thisaudio system, take the vehicle toyour dealer.

For information on how to handleand protect compact discs, see page

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An optional six disc CD changer isavailable for your vehicle. This discchanger uses the same controls usedfor the in-dash CD player or theradio.

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

To select the CD changer, press theCD button. The disc and tracknumbers will be displayed. To selecta different disc, use the preset 5(DISC ) or the preset 6 (DISC )button. To select the previous disc,press the preset 5 (DISC ), or thepreset 6 (DISC ) to select the nextdisc in sequence.

If you select an empty slot in themagazine, the changer will searchfor the next available disc to load andplay.

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

When using CD-R or CD-RW (onlywith in-dash CD changer) discs,use only high quality CDs labeledfor audio use.

When recording a CD-R orCD-RW (only with in-dash CDchanger), the recording must beclosed for it to be used by thesystem.

When a disc is not being played,store it in its case to protect it fromdust and other contamination. Toprevent warpage, keep discs out ofdirect sunlight and extreme heat.

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

A new disc may be rough on theinner and outer edges. The smallplastic pieces causing this roughnesscan flake off and fall on therecording surface of the disc,causing skipping or other problems.Remove these pieces by rubbing theinner and outer edges with the sideof a pencil or pen.

Handle a disc by its edges; nevertouch either surface. Do not placestabilizer rings or labels on the disc.These, along with contaminationfrom finger prints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the disc to notplay properly, or possibly jam in thedrive.

Handle your CDs properly toprevent damage and skipping.

CD-RW discs will not work in thisunit.

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

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

Solution

FOCUS Error

Mechanical Error

High temperature

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


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

Cause SolutionExcept for Special Edition models

FOCUS Error

No CD in the CDmagazine

Mechanical Error

High temperature

No CD magazine in theCD changer

Press the magazine eject button and pull it out.If the message does not disappear or themagazine cannot be pulled out, see your dealer.Insert CD.

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

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PWR/VOL KNOB

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PLAY/PROG BUTTON

SKIP BAR

AM/FM BUTTON

CD/TAPE BUTTON

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Dolby noise reduction turns onwhen you insert a tape. The

indicator comes on. If the tapewas not recorded in Dolby, turn it offby pressing the NR button. Dolbyremains off until you press the NRbutton again.

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

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

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

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

The tape direction indicator willcome on to show you which side ofthe tape is playing. The indicatesthe side you inserted upward is nowplaying. If you want to play the otherside, press the PLAY/PROG button.When the player reaches the end ofthe tape, it will automatically reversedirection and play the other side.

To remove the tape, press theEJECT button on the tape player. Ifyou want to turn the player off, pressthe Power/Volume knob or turn offthe ignition. The tape will remain inthe drive. When you turn the systemback on, the tape will begin playingwhere it left off.

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

are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

Tape player is optional except forSpecial Edition models

To Play a Tape

To Stop Playing a Tape

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

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

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

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

cassette in the player.

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

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

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

Never insert foreign objects into thecassette player.

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NOTE:

If your vehicle’s battery isdisconnected or goes dead, or theradio fuse is removed, the audiosystem will disable itself. If thishappens, you will see ‘‘ ’’(except for Special Edition models)/‘‘CO-DE’’ (Special Edition models) inthe frequency display the next timeyou turn on the system. Use thepreset buttons to enter the five-digitcode. The code is on the radio codecard included in your Owner’sManual kit. When it is enteredcorrectly, the radio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering thecode, do not start over; complete thefive-digit sequence, then enter thecorrect code. You have ten tries toenter the correct code. If you areunsuccessful in ten attempts, youmust then leave the system on for 1hour before trying again.

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

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

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

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

Special Edition, LX and EX models inthe U.S., and LX and Si models inCanada

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CLOCKBUTTON

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CLOCK BUTTON

H BUTTON

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

To set the time, press the CLOCK(SCAN/RPT, AUX) button until youhear a beep, then release the button.The displayed time begins to blink.

Change the hours by pressing the H(preset 4) button until the numbersadvance to the desired time. Changethe minutes by pressing the M(preset 5) button until the numbersadvance to the desired time.

Press the CLOCK (SCAN/RPT,AUX) button again to enter the settime. On Special Edition models,press the CLOCK button until youhear a beep.

You can quickly set the time to thenearest hour. If the displayed time isbefore the half hour, pressing theCLOCK (SCAN/RPT, AUX) buttonuntil you hear a beep, then pressingthe R (preset 6) button sets the clockback to the previous hour. If thedisplayed time is after the half hour,the clock sets forward to thebeginning of the next hour.

To turn off the clock display, pressthe CLOCK (AUX) button until youhear a beep, then press the Preset 3(Clock Off) button. The displayedtime will be turned off.

To show the time again, press theCLOCK (AUX) button again untilyou hear a beep.

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

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

Push in the Cruise Control MasterButton. The indicator in the buttoncomes on.

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

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SET/decelBUTTON

RESUME/accelBUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

Improper use of the cruisecontrol can lead to a crash.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To increase the speed in verysmall amounts, tap the RESUME/accel button. Each time you dothis, your vehicle speeds up about1 mph (1.6 km/h).

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

Tap the brake or clutch pedallightly with your foot. TheCRUISE CONTROL indicator onthe instrument panel goes out.When the vehicle slows to thedesired speed, press the SET/decel button.

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

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

You can cancel the cruise control inany of these ways:

Tap the brake or clutch pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on thesteering wheel.

Push the Cruise Control MasterButton.

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

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

Cruise Control

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

.............................Break-in Period . 122.................Fuel Recommendation . 122

.........Service Station Procedures . 123....................................Refueling . 123

Opening and Closing the.......................................Hood . 124

...................................Oil Check . 125.............Engine Coolant Check . 125

...............................Fuel Economy . 126...Accessories and Modifications . 127

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

Avoid full-throttle starts and rapidacceleration.

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

Do not change the oil until thescheduled maintenance time.

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

You may hear a knocking noise fromthe engine if you drive the vehicle atlow engine speed (below about 1,000rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,raise the engine speed by shifting toa lower gear.

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

In addition, in order to maintain goodperformance, fuel economy, andemissions control, we stronglyrecommend, in areas where it is

available, the use of gasoline thatdoes NOT contain manganese-basedfuel additives such as MMT.

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

Some gasoline today is blended withoxygenates such as ethanol orMTBE. Your vehicle is designed tooperate on oxygenated gasolinecontaining up to 10 percent ethanolby volume and up to 15 percentMTBE by volume. Do not usegasoline containing methanol.If you notice any undesirableoperating symptoms, try anotherservice station or switch to anotherbrand of gasoline.For further important fuel-relatedinformation, please refer to your

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

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Park with the driver’s side closestto the gas pump.

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

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

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Push the fuel fill door closed untilit latches.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Put your fingers between the frontedge of the hood near the center.The hood latch handle is abovethe ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle upuntil it releases the hood. Lift thehood.

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

To Close the Hood:

Pull the support rod out of its clip,and insert the end into the hole onthe front left side of the hood.

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HOODRELEASEHANDLE

LATCH GRIP

SUPPORT ROD CLIP

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

Remove the dipstick (orange loop).

Wipe the dipstick with a cleancloth or paper towel.

Insert it all the way back in its tube.

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

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

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

on page forinformation on adding the propercoolant.

Refer toon page for information

about checking other items on yourvehicle.

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AddingEngine Coolant

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DIPSTICK

UPPER MARK

LOWER MARK

RESERVE TANK

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

Combine several short trips intoone.

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

Always maintain your vehicleaccording to the maintenanceschedule. See

(see page).

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

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

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

Always drive in the highest gearpossible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Some examples are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Your vehicle has several convenientstorage areas:

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

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

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FRONT DOOR POCKET

TRUNK

GLOVE BOX

CONSOLE COMPARTMENT

SEAT-BACK POCKET

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

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Steps for Determining Correct LoadLimit:

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

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

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

The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity.For example, if the maximum loadis 850 lbs and there will be five 150lb. passengers in your vehicle, theamount of available cargo andluggage load capacity is 100 lbs.

(850 750 (5 150) = 100 lbs.)

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

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

Follow all load limits and otherloading guidelines in thismanual.

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

, follow the instructionson page .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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carbon monoxidepoisoning

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

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...................Manual Transmission . 136..............Automatic Transmission . 138

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

Check that the hood and trunk arefully closed.

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

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

Check the seat adjustment (seepage ).

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

Check the steering wheeladjustment (see page ).

Make sure the doors are securelyclosed and locked.

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

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

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

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Apply the parking brake.

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

Push the clutch pedal down all theway.

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

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

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

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

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Immobilizer System

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

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

on page .

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

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

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

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

Use extra care when driving onslippery surfaces.

Shift up

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

Normal acceleration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Use this position foryour normal driving. Thetransmission automatically selects a

suitable gear for the vehicle speedand acceleration. You may notice thetransmission shifting up at higherspeeds when the engine is cold. Thishelps the engine warm up faster.

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

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

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

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

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

Set the Parking brake.

Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.

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

Insert the key in the Shift LockRelease slot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lock the doors.

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

Turn off the lights.

Make sure the moonroof and thewindows are closed.

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

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

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

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

Check the brakes after drivingthrough deep water. Apply thebrakes moderately to see if they feelnormal. If not, apply them gently andfrequently until they do. Be extracautious in your driving.

Resting your foot on the pedal keepsthe brakes applied lightly, builds upheat, and reduces their effectiveness.It also keeps your brake lights on allthe time, confusing drivers behindyou.

Constant application of the brakeswhen going down a long hill buildsup heat and reduces their effective-ness. Use the engine to assist thebrakes by taking your foot off theaccelerator and downshifting to alower gear.

The hydraulic system that operatesthe brakes has two separate circuits.Each circuit works diagonally acrossthe vehicle (the left-front brake isconnected with the right-rear brake,

etc.). If one circuit should develop aproblem, you will still have brakingat two wheels.

If the brake pads need replacing, youwill hear a distinctive, metallicscreeching sound when you applythe brake pedal. If you do not havethe brake pads replaced, they willscreech all the time. It is normal forthe brakes to occasionally squeal orsqueak when you apply them.

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The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)helps prevent the brakes fromlocking up and helps you retainsteering control by pumping thebrakes rapidly; much faster than aperson.

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

such as trying to take acorner too fast or making a suddenlane change.

Always steer moderatelywhen you are braking hard. Severeor sharp steering wheel movementcan still cause your vehicle to veerinto oncoming traffic or off the road.

If the ABS indicator comes on, theanti-lock function of the brakingsystem has shut down. The brakesstill work like a conventional system,but without anti-lock. You shouldhave your dealer inspect your vehicleas soon as possible.

It only helps with steeringcontrol during braking.

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

You will feel a pulsation in the brakepedal when the ABS activates, andyou may hear some noise. This isnormal: it is the ABS rapidlypumping the brakes. On drypavement, you will need to press onthe brake pedal very hard before theABS activates. However, you mayfeel the ABS activate immediately ifyou are trying to stop on snow or ice.

If the ABS indicator comes on whiledriving, test the brakes as shown onpage .57

You should never pump the brake pedal.

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ABS Indicator Important Safety Reminders

ABS will not prevent a skid thatresults from changing directionabruptly,

ABS cannot prevent a loss ofstability.

Anti-lock BrakesABS does not reduce the time ordistance it takes to stop thevehicle;

A vehicle with ABS may require alonger distance to stop

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Your vehicle is not designed to tow atrailer, attempting to do so can voidyour warranties.

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This section also includesMaintenance Schedules for normaldriving and severe driving conditions,a Maintenance Record, and instruc-tions for simple maintenance tasksyou may want to take care ofyourself.

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

If you have the skills and tools to per-form more complex maintenancetasks on your vehicle, you may wantto purchase the Service Manual. Seepage for information on how toobtain a copy, or see your dealer.

......................Maintenance Safety . 146.................Maintenance Schedule . 147

....................Maintenance Record . 151..............................Fluid Locations . 153

........................Adding Engine Oil . 154.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 155

..............................Engine Coolant . 157....................Windshield Washers . 158

.....Automatic Transmission Fluid .159........Manual Transmission Fluid . 160

....................................Timing Belt . 160................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 161

....................Power Steering Fluid . 162....................................Hood Latch . 162

.............................................Lights . 163................Cleaning the Seat Belts . 169

.....................................Floor Mats . 169..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 169

.................................Wiper Blades . 170...............................................Tires . 172

...................Checking the Battery . 178.............................Vehicle Storage . 179

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To eliminate potential hazards, readthe instructions before you begin,and make sure you have the toolsand skills required.

To clean parts, use a commerciallyavailable degreaser or partscleaner, not gasoline.

To reduce the possibility of fire orexplosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,and flames away from the batteryand all fuel-related parts.

Wear eye protection andprotective clothing when working

with the battery or compressed air.

Be sure there isadequate ventilation whenever youoperate the engine.

Let theengine and exhaust system coolbefore touching any parts.

Donot run the engine unlessinstructed to do so.

Some of the most important safetyprecautions are given here. However,we cannot warn you of everyconceivable hazard that can arise inperforming maintenance. Only youcan decide whether or not youshould perform a given task.

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

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

Maintenance Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Potential Vehicle HazardsCarbon Monoxide poison fromengine exhaust.

Burns from hot parts.

Injury from moving parts.

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Failure to properly followmaintenance instructions andprecautions can cause you tobe seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the proceduresand precautions in this owner’smanual.

Improperly maintaining thisvehicle or failing to correct aproblem before driving cancause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspectionand maintenancerecommendations, andschedules in this owner’smanual.

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Avoid exceeding your vehicle’sload limit. This puts excess stresson the engine, brakes, and manyother vehicle parts. The load limitis shown on the tire informationlabel on the driver’s doorjamb.

Follow theMaintenance Schedule for SevereConditions if you drive your vehicleMAINLY under one or more of thefollowing conditions.

Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)per trip or, in freezingtemperatures, driving less than 10miles (16 km) per trip.

Driving in extremely hot [over90°F (32°C)] conditions.

Used primarily as a deliveryvehicle or taxi that is drivenmostly in stop-and-go traffic and/or parked with the engine idling.

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

If you only driveunder a ‘‘severe’’ condition, youshould follow the Normal ConditionsMaintenance Schedule.

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

Operate your vehicle onreasonable roads within the legalspeed limit.

Always use unleaded gasoline withthe proper octane rating (see page

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Drive your vehicle regularly over adistance of several miles(kilometers).

Service your vehicle according to thetime and mileage periods on one ofthe Maintenance Schedules on thefollowing pages.

Follow theMaintenance Schedule for SevereConditions.

Driving with a roof rack, or drivingin mountainous conditions.

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We recommend the use of Hondaparts and fluids whenever you havemaintenance done.

U.S. Vehicles:You should check the followingitems at the specified intervals. Ifyou are unsure of how to performany check, turn to the appropriatepage listed.

Engine oil level Check everytime you fill the fuel tank. Seepage .Engine coolant level Check theradiator reserve tank every timeyou fill the fuel tank. See page .Automatic transmission Checkthe fluid level monthly. See page

.Brakes Check the fluid levelmonthly. See page .Tires Check the tire pressuremonthly. Examine the tread forwear and foreign objects. See page

.Lights Check the operation ofthe headlights, parking lights,taillights, high-mount brake light,and license plate lights monthly.See page .

Your authorized dealer knows yourvehicle best and can providecompetent, efficient service.However, service at a dealer is notmandatory to keep your warrantiesin effect. Maintenance may be doneby any qualified service facility orskilled person to keep yourwarranties in effect. Keep all thereceipts as proof of completion, andhave the person who does the workfill out the Maintenance Record.Check your warranty booklet formore information.

According to state and federalregulations, failure to performmaintenance on the items markedwith will not void your emissionswarranties. However, allmaintenance services should beperformed at the recommended timeor mileage period to ensure long-term reliability.

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Servicing Your VehicleMaintenance, replacement, orrepair of emissions controldevices and systems may be doneby any automotive repairestablishment or individual usingparts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPAstandards.

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Follow the Normal MaintenanceSchedule if the severe drivingconditions specified in the SevereConditions Maintenance Schedule onthe next page do not apply.

NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLYdrive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, youshould follow the Normal ConditionsMaintenance Schedule.

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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).

120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years

Every 3 years (independent of mileage)

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Check engine oil and coolantCheck tiresReplace engine oil

Rotate tires (follow pattern on page175)Replace engine oil filterCheck front and rear brakesCheck parking brake adjustmentInspect the following items:

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

Inspect and adjust drive beltsReplace dust and pollen filterReplace air cleaner elementReplace spark plugsInspect valve clearance

Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace manual transmission fluid

Inspect idle speedReplace timing belt, and inspect auto-tensioner andwater pumpReplace engine coolant

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Extensive idling or long periods ofstop and go driving, such as a taxi ora commercial delivery vehicle.Driving with a roof rack, or drivingin mountainous conditions.

Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) pertrip or, in freezing temperatures,driving less than 10 miles (16 km)per trip.Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F(32°C)] conditions.

Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-icedroads.

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See timing belt on page for

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driving conditions.

Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3

years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000

km) or 2 years.

See dust and pollen filter on page for

replacement information under special

driving conditions.

Check engine oil and coolantCheck tiresReplace engine oil

Rotate tires (follow pattern on page175)Replace engine oil filterInspect front and rear brakesLubricate all hinges, locks and latchesVisually inspect the following items:

Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and bootsSuspension components, Driveshaft boots

Check parking brake adjustmentInspect the following items:

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

Inspect and adjust drive beltsReplace dust and pollen filterReplace air cleaner element

Replace spark plugsInspect valve clearance

Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace manual transmission fluid

Inspect idle speedReplace timing belt , inspect auto-tensioner andwater pumpReplace engine coolant

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RADIATOR CAP

ENGINECOOLANTRESERVOIR

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK(Orange loop)

BRAKE FLUID(Gray cap)

ENGINE OILFILL CAP

CLUTCH FLUID(ManualTransmission only)(Gray cap)

WASHER FLUID(Blue cap)

POWER STEERINGFLUID (Red cap)

AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONFLUID DIPSTICK(Yellow loop)

Oil is a major contributor to yourengine’s performance and longevity.Always use a premium-grade 5W-20detergent oil displaying the APICertification Seal. This seal indicatesthe oil is energy conserving, and thatit meets the American PetroleumInstitute’s latest requirements.

Honda Motor Oil is the preferred5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It ishighly recommended that you useHonda Motor Oil in your vehicle foroptimum engine protection. Makesure the API Certification Seal says‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’

The oil viscosity or weight isprovided on the container’s label.5W-20 oil is formulated for year-round protection of your Honda toimprove cold weather starting andfuel economy.Unscrew and remove the engine oil

fill cap on top of the valve cover.Pour in the oil slowly and carefully soyou do not spill. Clean up any spillsimmediately. Spilled oil coulddamage components in the enginecompartment. Install the engine oilfill cap, and tighten it securely. Waita few minutes, and recheck the oillevel. Do not fill above the uppermark; you could damage the engine.

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API CERTIFICATION SEAL

ENGINE OILFILL CAP

Ambient Temperature

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

Open the hood and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bolt and washer from thebottom of the engine. Drain the oilinto an appropriate container.

Always change the oil and filteraccording to the recommendations inthe maintenance schedule. The oiland filter collect contaminants thatcan damage your engine if they arenot removed regularly.

Changing the oil and filter requiresspecial tools and access fromunderneath the vehicle. The vehicleshould be raised on a service station-type hydraulic lift for this service.Unless you have the knowledge andproper equipment, you should havethis maintenance done by a skilledmechanic.

You may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for a conventional motor oil: itdisplays the API Certification Seal,and it is the proper weight. You mustfollow the oil and filter changeintervals given on the maintenanceschedule.

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

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DRAIN BOLT WASHER

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

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

Refill the engine with therecommended oil.

Engine oil change capacity(including filter):

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

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

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

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

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33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)

29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)

3.4 US qt (3.2 )

3.7 US qt (3.5 )

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

If Honda antifreeze/coolant is notavailable, you may use anothermajor-brand non-silicate coolant as atemporary replacement. Make sure itis a high-quality coolantrecommended for aluminum engines.Continued use of any non-Hondacoolant can result in corrosion,causing the cooling system tomalfunction or fail. Have the coolingsystem flushed and refilled withHonda antifreeze/coolant as soon aspossible.

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

If the coolant level in the reservetank is at or below the MIN line, addcoolant to bring it up to between theMIN and MAX lines. Inspect thecooling system for leaks.Always use Honda All SeasonAntifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Thiscoolant is pre-mixed with 50 percentantifreeze and 50 percent water.Never add straight antifreeze orplain water.

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RESERVE TANK

Removing the radiator capwhile the engine is hot cancause the coolant to spray out,seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine andradiator cool down beforeremoving the radiator cap.

The coolant level should be up tothe base of the filler neck. Addcoolant if it is low.Pour the coolant slowly andcarefully so you do not spill. Cleanup any spill immediately; it coulddamage components in the enginecompartment.

Put the radiator cap back on andtighten it.

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

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

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

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

Make sure the engine and radiatorare cool.

Remove the radiator cap bypushing down and turningcounterclockwise.

Relieve any pressure in the coolingsystem by turning the radiator capcounterclockwise, withoutpressing down.

Fill the reservoir with a good-qualitywindshield washer fluid. Thisincreases the cleaning capability andprevents freezing in cold weather.When you refill the reservoir, cleanthe edges of the windshield wiperblades with windshield washer fluidon a clean cloth. This will help tocondition them.

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RADIATOR CAP

Do not use engine antif reeze or avinegar/water solution in thewindshield washer reservoir. Antif reezecan damage your vehicle’s paint, whilea vinegar/water solution can damagethe windshield washer pump. Use onlycommercially-available windshieldwasher f luid.

Check the fluid level with the engineat normal operating temperature.

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

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

Insert the dipstick all the way intothe transmission securely.

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

If the level is below the lowermark, add fluid into the filler holeto bring it to the upper mark.

Always use Honda ATF-Z1(Automatic Transmission Fluid). Ifit’s not available, you may use aDEXRON III automatictransmission fluid as a temporaryreplacement. However, continueduse can affect the shift quality.Have the transmission flushed andrefilled with Honda ATF-Z1 assoon as it is convenient.

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

To thoroughly flush thetransmission, the technicianshould drain and refill it withHonda ATF-Z1, then drive thevehicle for a short distance. Dothis three times. Then drain andrefill the transmission a final time.

Insert the dipstick all the way backin the transmission.

The transmission should be drainedand refilled with new fluid accordingto the time and distance recommen-dations in the maintenance schedule.If you are not sure how to add fluid,contact your dealer.

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If Honda MTF is not available, youmay use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40viscosity motor oil with the APICertification seal that says ‘‘FORGASOLINE ENGINES’’ as atemporary replacement. However,motor oil does not contain the properadditives, and continued use cancause stiffer shifting. Replace assoon as it is convenient.

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

In very high temperatures(over 110°F, 43°C).

In very low temperatures(under 20°F, 29°C).

Check the fluid level with thetransmission at normal operatingtemperature and the vehicle sittingon level ground. Remove thetransmission filler bolt, and carefullyfeel inside the bolt hole with yourfinger. The fluid level should be upto the edge of the bolt hole. If it isnot, add Honda ManualTransmission Fluid (MTF) until itstarts to run out of the hole. Reinstallthe filler bolt, and tighten it securely.

The timing belt should be replacedat the intervals shown in themaintenance schedule. Replace thebelt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) ifyou regularly drive your vehicle inone or more of these conditions:

Manual Transmission Fluid, Timing Belt

Timing BeltManual Transmission Fluid

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FILLER BOLT

Correct Level

Check the brake fluid level in thereservoirs monthly.

Always use Honda Heavy DutyBrake Fluid DOT 3. If it is notavailable, you should use only DOT 3or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealedcontainer, as a temporaryreplacement.Using any non-Honda brake fluid cancause corrosion and decrease the lifeof the system. Have the brakesystem flushed and refilled withHonda Heavy Duty Brake FluidDOT 3 as soon as possible.

The fluid level should be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks on the sideof the reservoir. If the level is at orbelow the MIN mark, your brakesystem needs attention. Have thebrake system inspected for leaks orworn brake pads.

The fluid level should be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks on the sideof the reservoir. If it is not, addbrake fluid to bring it up to that level.Use the same fluid specified for thebrake system.

Low fluid level can indicate a leak inthe clutch system. Have this systeminspected as soon as possible.

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

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

Manual Transmission only

Brake and Clutch Fluid

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Check the level on the side of thereservoir when the engine is cold.The fluid should be between theUPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.If not add power steering fluid to theUPPER LEVEL mark.

Clean the hood latch assembly with amild cleaner, then lubricate it with amultipurpose grease. Lubricate allthe moving parts (as shown),including the pivot. Follow the timeand distance recommendations inthe Maintenance Schedule. If youare not sure how to clean and greasethe latch, contact your dealer.

Always use Honda Power SteeringFluid. You may use another powersteering fluid as an emergencyreplacement, but have the powersteering system flushed and refilledwith Honda PSF as soon as possible.

Pour the fluid slowly and carefully soyou do not spill any. Clean up anyspills immediately; it could damagecomponents in the enginecompartment.

A low power steering fluid level canindicate a leak in the system. Checkthe fluid level frequently, and havethe system inspected as soon aspossible.

Power Steering Fluid, Hood Latch

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Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef tor right lock and holding it there candamage the power steering pump.

If you need to change a headlightbulb on the driver’s side, removethe power steering reservoir tankby pulling it out of its holders.

The headlights were properly aimedwhen your vehicle was new. If youregularly carry heavy items in thetrunk, readjustment may be required.Adjustments should be performed byyour dealer or other qualifiedmechanic.

Your vehicle has halogen headlightbulbs. Handle it by its steel base andprotect the glass from contact withyour skin or hard objects. If youtouch the glass, clean it withdenatured alcohol and a clean cloth.

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

If you change the low beamheadlight bulb on the driver’s side,you also need to remove the upperpart of the windshield washerreservoir tank. Use a flat-tippedscrewdriver to remove the holdingclip, then remove the upper part bypulling it straight up.

If you need to change a headlightbulb on the passenger’s side, removethe bolt from the stay and push thebattery toward windshield to obtainenough working space.

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

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

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HOLDING CLIP BOLT

STAY TAB

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

Turn on the headlights to test thenew bulb.

(Passenger’s side)Put the battery back to its originalposition, reinstall the bolt in thestay and tighten it securely.

If you removed the upper part ofthe windshield reservoir, put itback in place. Install the holdingclip. Lock it in place by pushing onthe center.

Reinstall the power steeringreservoir.

(Driver’s side) Use a flat-tipped screwdriver toremove the holding clip from theinner fender, and pull the innerfender cover back.

Remove the socket from theheadlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

If you are changing the bulb onthe driver’s side, start the engine,turn the steering wheel all the wayto the right, and turn off theengine. If you are changing thebulb on the passenger’s side, turnthe steering wheel to the left.

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

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HOLDING CLIP

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

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

Test the lights to make sure thenew bulb is working.

Put the inner fender cover in place.Install the holding clip. Lock it inplace by pushing on the center.

Open the trunk.

Remove the screws in the centerof each of the two fasteners on theside of the trunk lining. Pull thelining back.

Determine which of the two bulbsis burned out: stop/taillight/sidemarker light or turn signal light.

Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

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

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Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket. Push the new bulb straightinto the socket until it bottoms.

Open the trunk.

Determine which of the two bulbsis burned out: taillight or back-uplight.

Remove the socket by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise.

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

Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket.Push the new bulb straight intothe socket until it bottoms.


Reinstall the socket into the lightassembly by turning it clockwiseuntil it locks.


Reinstall the trunk lining. Makesure it is installed under the edgeof the trunk seal.

Put the fasteners into the holes onthe side of the trunk lining.Reinstall the screws.

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Open the trunk and remove thesocket from the light assembly byturning it one-quarter turn counter-clockwise.

Pull the bulb straight out of itssocket. Push the new bulb straightinto the socket until it bottoms.

Reinstall the socket. Turn itclockwise until it locks. Make surethe new bulb is working.

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Dirt build-up in the loops of the seatbelt anchors can cause the belts toretract slowly. Wipe the insides ofthe loops with a clean clothdampened in mild soap and warmwater or isopropyl alcohol.

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

If your seat belts get dirty, use a softbrush with a mixture of mild soapand warm water to clean them. Donot use bleach, dye, or cleaningsolvents. Let the belts air dry beforeyou use the vehicle.

The driver’s floor mat that camewith your vehicle hooks over thefloor mat anchor. This keeps thefloor mat from sliding forward andpossibly interfering with the pedals.

If you remove the driver’s floor mat,make sure to re-anchor it when youput it back in your vehicle.

If you use an aftermarket floor mat,make sure it fits properly and that itcan be used with the floor matanchor. Do not put additional floormats on top of the anchored mat.

Have your dealer replace this filterevery 30,000 miles (48,000 km)under normal conditions. It shouldbe replaced every 15,000 miles(24,000 km) if you drive primarily inurban areas that have highconcentrations of soot in the air, or ifthe flow from the heating andcooling system becomes less thanusual.

If equipped with A/C

On models equipped

Floor Mats

Dust and Pollen Filter

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Check the condition of the wiperblades at least every six months.Replace them if you find signs ofcracking in the rubber, areas that aregetting hard, or if they leave streaksand unwiped areas when used.

Raise the wiper arm off thewindshield.

Disconnect the blade assemblyfrom the wiper arm by pushing inthe lock tab. Hold the lock tab inwhile you push the blade assemblytoward the base of the arm.

Remove the blade from its holderby grasping the tabbed end of theblade. Pull firmly until the tabscome out of the holder.

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LOCK TAB BLADE

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

Slide the new wiper blade into theholder until the tabs lock.

Slide the wiper blade assemblyonto the wiper arm. Make sure itlocks in place.

Lower the wiper arm down againstthe windshield.

To safely operate your vehicle, yourtires must be the proper type andsize, in good condition with adequatetread, and correctly inflated.

The following pages give moredetailed information on how to takecare of your tires and what to dowhen they need to be replaced.

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Using tires that are excessivelyworn or improperly inflated cancause a crash in which you canbe seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in thisowner’s manual regarding tireinflation and maintenance.

Underinflated tires wear unevenly,adversely affect handling and fueleconomy, and are more likely tofail from being overheated.

We recommend that you visuallycheck your tires every day. If youthink a tire might be low, check itimmediately with a tire gauge.

Overinflated tires can make yourvehicle ride more harshly, aremore prone to damage from roadhazards, and wear unevenly.

Keeping the tires properly inflatedprovides the best combination ofhandling, tread life, and ridingcomfort.

Use a gauge to measure the airpressure at least once a month. Eventires that are in good condition maylose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per month.Remember to check the spare tire atthe same time.

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

If you check air pressures when thetires are hot (driven for severalmiles), you will see readings 4 to 6psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm )higher than the cold readings. Thisis normal. Do not let air out to matchthe recommended cold air pressure.The tire will be underinflated.

You should get your own tirepressure gauge and use it wheneveryou check your tire pressures. Thiswill make it easier for you to tell if apressure loss is due to a tire problemand not due to a variation betweengauges.

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

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

The compact spare tire pressure is:

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

Tire pressure for high-speed drivingis the same as for normal driving.

When you return to normal speeddriving, be sure to readjust the tirepressure for normal driving. Youshould wait until the tires are coldbefore adjusting the tire pressure.

For convenience, the recommendedtire sizes and cold air pressures areon a label on the driver’s doorjamb.For additional information aboutyour tires, see page .

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Tire Size Cold Tire Pressurefor High SpeedDriving

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P185/70R14 87S

P185/65R15 86H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1kgf/cm )

P195/60R15 87H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1kgf/cm )

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

30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1kgf/cm )(All season)

(All season)

(All season)

(All season)

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

Every time you check inflation, youshould also examine the tires fordamage, foreign objects, and wear.

You should look for:Bumps or bulges in the tread orside of the tire. Replace the tire ifyou find either of these conditions.

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

Excessive tread wear.Your tires have wear indicatorsmolded into the tread. When thetread wears down. You will see aband 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide acrossthe tread. This shows there is lessthan 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread lefton the tire. A tire that is this worngives very little traction on wet roads.You should replace the tire if you cansee the tread wear indicator in threeor more tread wear indicators.

In addition to proper inflation,correct wheel alignment helps todecrease tire wear. If you find a tireis worn unevenly, have your dealercheck the wheel alignment.

Have your dealer check the tires ifyou feel a consistent vibration whiledriving. A tire should always berebalanced if it is removed from thewheel. When you have new tiresinstalled, make sure they arebalanced. This increases ridingcomfort and tire life. For best results,have the installer perform a dynamicbalance.

For Vehicles with aluminum wheels:

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TREAD WEAR INDICATOR

IINNDDIICCAATTOORR LLOOCCAATTIIOONN MMAARRKKSS

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

To help increase tire life anddistribute wear more evenly, rotatethe tires every 10,000 miles (16,000km). Move the tires to the positionsshown in the chart each time theyare rotated. If you purchasedirectional tires, rotate only front-to-back.

Replace your tires with radial tires ofthe same size, load range, speedrating and maximum cold tirepressure rating (as shown on thetire’s sidewall).Mixing radial and bias-ply tires onyour vehicle can reduce brakingability, traction, and steeringaccuracy. Using tires of a differentsize or construction can cause theABS to work inconsistently.

It is best to replace all four tires atthe same time. If that is not possibleor necessary, replace the two fronttires or two rear tires as a pair.Replacing just one tire can seriouslyaffect your vehicle’s handling.

If you ever replace a wheel, makesure that the wheel’s specificationsmatch those of the original wheels.Replacement wheels are available atyour dealer.

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Front Front

(Front Non-directionalTires and Wheels)

(Front DirectionalTires and Wheels)

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Tires:

Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘AllSeason’’ on the sidewall have an all-weather tread design suitable formost winter driving conditions.

For the best performance in snowyor icy conditions, you should installsnow tires or tire chains. They maybe required by local laws undercertain conditions.

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

See page for DOT tire qualitygrading information, and page

for tire size information.

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14 x 5 1/2 JJ

15 x 6 JJ

P185/70R14 87S

P185/65R15 86H

P195/60R15 87H

Installing improper tires on yourvehicle can affect handling andstability. This can cause a crashin which you can be seriouslyhurt or killed.

Always use the size and type oftires recommended in thisowner’s manual.

When installing cables, follow themanufacturer’s instructions, andmount them as tight as you can.Make sure they are not contactingthe brake lines or suspension. Driveslowly with them installed. If youhear them coming into contact withthe body or chassis, stop andinvestigate. Remove them as soon asyou begin driving on cleared roads.

Because your vehicle has limited tireclearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’cable-type traction devices, withrubber chain tensioners on the fronttires. Use traction devices only whenrequired by driving conditions orlocal laws. Make sure they are thecorrect size for your tires. Make link-type ‘‘chains’’ should not be used.

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Traction devices that are the wrongsize or improperly installed candamage your vehicle’s brake lines,suspension, body, and wheels. Stopdriving if they are hitting any part ofthe vehicle.

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Check the condition of the batterymonthly by looking at the testindicator window. The label on thebattery explains the test indicator’scolors.

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

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

Check the terminals for corrosion (awhite or yellowish powder). Toremove it, cover the terminals with asolution of baking soda and water. Itwill bubble up and turn brown. Whenthis stops, wash it off with plainwater. Dry off the battery with acloth or paper towel. Coat theterminals with grease to help preventfurther corrosion.

If you need to connect the battery toa charger, disconnect both cables toprevent damaging your vehicle’selectrical system. Always disconnectthe negative ( ) cable first, andreconnect it last.

WARNING:

Wash your hands after handling.

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The battery gives off explosivehydrogen gas during normaloperation.

A spark or flame can cause thebattery to explode with enoughforce to kill or seriously hurt you.

Wear protective clothing and aface shield, or have a skilledmechanic do the batterymaintenance.

Fill the fuel tank.

Change the engine oil and filter.

Block the rear wheels.

If the vehicle is to be stored for alonger period, it should besupported on jackstands so thetires are off the ground.

Wash and dry the exteriorcompletely.

Clean the interior. Make sure thecarpeting, floor mats, etc., arecompletely dry.

Leave the parking brake off. Putthe transmission in Reverse(5-speed manual) or Park(automatic).

If you need to park your vehicle foran extended period (more than onemonth), there are several things youshould do to prepare it for storage.Proper preparation helps preventdeterioration and makes it easier toget your vehicle back on the road. Ifpossible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if

the vehicle is being storedindoors).

Cover the vehicle with a‘‘breathable’’ cover, one madefrom a porous material such ascotton. Non-porous materials, suchas plastic sheeting, trap moisture,which can damage the paint.

To minimize sticking, apply asilicone spray lubricant to all doorand trunk seals. Also, apply avehicle body wax to the paintedsurfaces that mate with the doorand trunk seals.

Support the front wiper bladearms with a folded towel or rag sothey do not touch the windshield.

Disconnect the battery.

If you store your vehicle for 12months or longer, have your dealerperform the inspections called for inthe 24 months/30,000 miles(48,000 km) maintenance schedule(Normal Conditions) as soon as youtake it out of storage (see page ).The replacements called for in themaintenance schedule are notneeded unless the vehicle hasactually reached that time or mileage.

If possible, periodically run theengine until it reaches fulloperating temperature (thecooling fan cycles twice).Preferably, do this once a month.

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This section covers the morecommon problems that motoristsexperience with their vehicles. Itgives you information about how tosafely evaluate the problem and whatto do to correct it. If the problem hasstranded you on the side of the road,you may be able to get going again.If not, you will also find instructionson getting your vehicle towed.

......................Compact Spare Tire . 182....................Changing a Flat Tire . 183

..........If Your Engine Won’t Start . 188................................Jump Starting . 190

............If Your Engine Overheats . 191.........Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194..........Charging System Indicator . 194

.......Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 195...............Brake System Indicator . 196

..................Closing the Moonroof . 196..............................................Fuses . 198

..........................Fuse Locations . 200......................Emergency Towing . 202

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Check the inflation pressure of thecompact spare tire every time youcheck the other tires. It should beinflated to:

Follow these precautions:

Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

This tire gives a harsher ride andless traction on some road sur-faces. Use greater caution whiledriving.

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

Replace the tire when you can seethe tread wear indicator bars. Thereplacement should be the same sizeand design tire, mounted on thesame wheel. The spare tire is notdesigned to be mounted on a regularwheel, and the spare wheel is notdesigned for mounting a regular tire.

Do not mount snow chains on thecompact spare tire.

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

On models with manualtransmission, do not drive for along period with the compactspare tire mounted on a frontwheel; it will damage the limitedslip differential.

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TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

If you have a flat tire while driving,stop in a safe place to change it.Drive slowly along the shoulder untilyou get to an exit or an area to stopthat is far away from the traffic lanes.

Open the trunk. Raise the trunkfloor mat and the trunk floor bylifting up on the back edge.

Take the tool kit out of the trunk.

Unscrew the wing bolt and takethe spare tire out of its well.

Turn on the hazard warning lights,and turn the ignition switch toLOCK (0). Have all thepassengers get out of the vehiclewhile you change the tire.

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

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SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR

JACKTOOL KIT

The vehicle can easily roll offthe jack, seriously injuringanyone underneath.

Follow the directions forchanging a tire exactly, andnever get under the vehiclewhen it is supported only by thejack.

Turn the jack’s endcounterclockwise to loosen it, thenremove the jack.

Place the jack under the jackingpoint. Turn the end bracketclockwise until the top of the jackcontacts the jacking point. Makesure the jacking point tab isresting in the jack notch.

Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turnwith the wheel nut wrench.

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JACK JACKING POINTS

WHEEL NUT WRENCH

Remove the flat tire. Place the flattire on the ground with the outsidesurface facing up.

Use the extension and the wheelnut wrench as shown to raise thevehicle until the flat tire is off theground.

Remove the wheel nuts and wheelcover. The wheel nuts will be veryhot if you were recently driving.The wheel cover cannot beremoved without first removingthe wheel nuts. Do not attempt toforcibly pry the wheel cover offwith a screwdriver or other tool.

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WHEEL WRENCH

WHEELNUTS

WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVEREXTENSION

Before mounting the spare tire,wipe any dirt off the mountingsurface of the wheel and hub witha clean cloth. Wipe the hubcarefully; it may be hot fromdriving.

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

Lower the vehicle to the groundand remove the jack.

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BRAKE HUB

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

Place the flat tire face down in thespare tire well.

Remove the spacer cone from thewing bolt, turn it over, and put itback on the bolt.

Secure the flat tire by screwingthe wing bolt back into its hole.

Store the jack in the trunk with theend bracket on the left side. Turnthe jack’s end bracket to lock it inplace. Store the tool kit.

Store the wheel cover or centercap in the trunk. Make sure it doesnot get scratched or damaged.

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

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

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WING BOLT SPACERCONE

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

Store the wheel, jack, and toolssecurely before driving.

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

You hear nothing, or almostnothing. The engine’s startermotor does not operate at all, oroperates very slowly.

You can hear the starter motoroperating normally, or the startermotor sounds like it is spinningfaster than normal, but the enginedoes not start up and run.

When you turn the ignition switch toSTART (III), you do not hear thenormal noise of the engine trying tostart. You may hear a clicking soundor series of clicks, or nothing at all.

Check the transmission interlock.If you have a manual transmission,the clutch pedal must be pushedall the way to the floor or thestarter will not operate. With anautomatic transmission, it must bein Park or Neutral.

Turn the ignition switch to START(III). If the headlights do not dim,check the condition of the fuses. Ifthe fuses are OK, there isprobably something wrong withthe electrical circuit for theignition switch or starter motor.You will need a qualifiedtechnician to determine theproblem (seeon page ).

Check these things:

If the headlights dim noticeably orgo out when you try to start theengine, either the battery is dis-charged or the connections arecorroded. Check the condition ofthe battery and terminal connec-tions (see page ). You canthen try jump starting the vehiclefrom a booster battery (see page

).

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

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In this case, the starter motor’sspeed sounds normal, or even fasterthan normal, when you turn theignition switch to START (III), butthe engine does not run.

Are you using a properly codedkey? An improperly coded key willcause the immobilizer systemindicator in the instrument panelto blink rapidly (see page ).

Are you using the proper startingprocedure? Refer to

on page .

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

There may be an electricalproblem, such as no power to thefuel pump. Check all the fuses(see page ).

If you find nothing wrong, you willneed a qualified technician to findthe problem. See

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Although this seems like a simpleprocedure, you should take severalprecautions.

You cannot start your vehicle with anautomatic transmission by pushingor pulling it.

Open the hood, and check thephysical condition of the battery.In very cold weather, check thecondition of the electrolyte. If itseems slushy or frozen, do not tryjump starting until it thaws.

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

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

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

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BOOSTER BATTERY

A battery can explode if you donot follow the correct procedure,seriously injuring anyonenearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames,and smoking materials awayfrom the battery.

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

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

If your vehicle overheats, you shouldtake immediate action. The onlyindication may be the temperaturegauge climbing to or above the redmark. Or you may see steam orspray coming from under the hood.

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

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

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

Connect the second jumper cableto the negative ( ) terminal onthe booster battery. Connect theother end to the grounding strapas shown. Do not connect thisjumper cable to any other part ofthe engine.

If the booster battery is in anothervehicle, have an assistant startthat vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

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

Look for any obvious coolant leaks,such as a split radiator hose.Everything is still extremely hot,so use caution. If you find a leak, itmust be repaired before youcontinue driving (see

on page ).

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

If the temperature gauge stays atthe red mark, turn off the engine.

Safely pull to the side of the road.Put the transmission in Neutral orPark, and set the parking brake.Turn off all the accessories, andturn on the hazard indicator.

If you see steam and/or spraycoming from under the hood, turnoff the engine. Wait until you seeno more signs of steam or spray,then open the hood.

If you do not see steam or spray,leave the engine running, andwatch the temperature gauge. Ifthe high heat is due to overloading,the engine should start to cooldown almost immediately. If itdoes, wait until the temperaturegauge comes down to the midpoint,then continue driving.

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Steam and spray from anoverheated engine canseriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steamis coming out.

If there was no coolant in thereserve tank, you may need to addcoolant to the radiator. Let theengine cool down until the pointerreaches the middle of the tempera-ture gauge, or lower, before check-ing the radiator.

Start the engine, and set thetemperature control dial tomaximum. Add coolant to theradiator up to the base of the fillerneck. If you do not have theproper coolant mixture available,you can add plain water.Remember to have the coolingsystem drained and refilled withthe proper mixture as soon as youcan.

Put the radiator cap back ontightly. Run the engine, and watchthe temperature gauge. If it goesback to the red mark, the engineneeds repair (see

on page ).

If the temperature stays normal,check the coolant level in theradiator reserve tank. If it hasgone down, add coolant to theMAX mark. Put the cap back ontightly.

Using gloves or a large heavycloth, turn the radiator capcounterclockwise, without pushingdown, to the first stop. After thepressure releases, push down onthe cap, and turn it until it comesoff.

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Removing the radiator capwhile the engine is hot cancause the coolant to spray out,seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine andradiator cool down beforeremoving the radiator cap.

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

Let the vehicle sit for a minute.Open the hood, and check the oillevel (see page ). An enginevery low on oil can lose pressureduring cornering and other drivingmaneuvers.

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

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

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Immediately turn off all electricalaccessories. Try not to use otherelectrically operated controls such asthe power windows. Keep the enginerunning; starting the engine willdischarge the battery rapidly.

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

This indicator should nevercome on when the engine is

running. If it starts flashing or stayson, the oil pressure has dropped verylow or lost pressure. Serious enginedamage is possible and you shouldtake immediate action.

If the charging systemindicator comes on brightly

when the engine is running, thebattery is not being charged.

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

If the indicator remains on, or thefuel cap was not loose or missing,have your vehicle checked by thedealer as soon as possible.

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

To check if they are set, turn theignition to ON (II), without startingthe engine. The MalfunctionIndicator Lamp will come on for 20seconds. If it then goes off, thereadiness codes are set. If it blinks 5times, the readiness codes are notset. If possible, do not take yourvehicle for a state emissions testuntil the readiness codes are set.Refer to State Emissions Testing formore information (see page ).

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

If the indicator comes onwhile driving, it means one

of the engine’s emission controlsystems may have a problem. Eventhough you may feel no difference inyour vehicle’s performance,continued operation may causeserious damage.

Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that are part of the on-boarddiagnostics for the emissionssystems. In some states, part of theemissions testing is to make surethese codes are set. If they are notset, the test cannot be completed.

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

However, if the brake pedal does notfeel normal, you should takeimmediate action. A problem in onepart of the system’s dual circuitdesign will still give you braking attwo wheels. You will feel the brakepedal go down much farther beforethe vehicle begins to slow down, andyou will have to press harder on thepedal.

Slow down by shifting to a lowergear, and pull to the side of the roadwhen it is safe. Because of the longdistance needed to stop, it ishazardous to drive the vehicle. Youshould have it towed and repaired assoon as possible (see

on page ).

If you must drive the vehicle a shortdistance in this condition, driveslowly and carefully.

The brake system indicatornormally comes on whenyou turn the ignition switchto ON (II) and as areminder to check theparking brake. It will stay litif you do not fully releasethe parking brake.

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

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

If the electric motor will not closethe moonroof, do the following:

Check the fuse for the moonroofmotor (see page ). If the fuseis blown, replace it with one of thesame or lower rating.

Try closing the moonroof. If thenew fuse blows immediately or themoonroof motor still does notoperate, you can close themoonroof manually.

Get the moonroof wrench out ofthe tool kit in the trunk.

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Use a screwdriver or coin toremove the round plug in thecenter of the headliner.

Insert the moonroof wrench intothe socket behind this plug. Turnthe wrench until the moonroof isfully closed.

Remove the wrench. Reinstall theround plug.

If you need to close the moonroofmanually, it means the moonroofopening/closing function isdeveloping a problem. Have yourvehicle checked by your dealer.

The vehicle’s fuses are contained intwo fuse boxes. The interior fusebox is located underneath thesteering column. To open it, turn theknobs as shown.

The under-hood fuse box is on thepassenger’s side next to the battery.

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If something electrical in yourvehicle stops working, check for ablown fuse first. Determine from thechart on pages and , or thediagram on the fuse box lid, whichfuses control that device. Checkthose fuses first, but check all thefuses before deciding that a blownfuse is the cause. Replace any blownfuses, and check if the device works.

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

Remove the cover from the fusebox.

Check each of the large fuses inthe under-hood fuse box bylooking through the top at the wireinside. Remove the screws with aphillips-head screwdriver.

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

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

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If you cannot drive the vehiclewithout fixing the problem, and youdo not have a spare fuse, take a fuseof the same rating or a lower ratingfrom one of the other circuits. Makesure you can do without that circuittemporarily (such as the accessorypower socket or radio).If you replace the blown fuse with aspare fuse that has a lower rating, itmight blow out again. This does notindicate anything wrong. Replace thefuse with one of the correct rating as

soon as you can. If the replacement fuse of thesame rating blows in a short time,there is probably a seriouselectrical problem with yourvehicle. Leave the blown fuse inthat circuit, and have your vehiclechecked by a qualified mechanic.

If the radio fuse is removed, theaudio system will disable itself. Thenext time you turn on the radio youwill see ‘‘COdE’’ in the frequencydisplay. Use the preset buttons toenter the five-digit code (see page

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

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There are three popular types ofprofessional towing equipment.

The towtruck uses two pivoting arms that gounder the tires (front or rear) and liftthem off the ground. The other twotires remain on the ground.

Release the parking brake.Shift the transmission to Neutral.

Release the parking brake.Start the engine.Shift to D, then to N.Turn off the engine.

If your vehicle needs to be towed,call a professional towing service ororganization. Never tow your vehiclewith just a rope or chain. It is verydangerous.

The operatorloads your vehicle on the back of atruck.

The towtruck uses metal cables with hookson the ends. These hooks go aroundparts of the frame or suspension andthe cables lift that end of the vehicleoff the ground. Your vehicle’s sus-pension and body can be seriouslydamaged.

If your vehicle cannot be transportedby flat-bed, it should be towed bywheel-lift equipment with the frontwheels off the ground. If, due todamage, your vehicle must be towedwith the front wheels on the ground,do the following:

5-speed Manual Transmission:

Automatic Transmission:

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Wheel-lif t Equipment

Flat-bed Equipment

Sling-type Equipment

This isan acceptable way to tow yourvehicle.

This is the best way to trans-port your vehicle.

This method of towingis unacceptable.

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

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

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

If you decide to tow your vehiclewith all four wheels on the ground,make sure you use a properly-designed and attached tow bar.Prepare the vehicle for towing asdescribed above, and leave theignition switch in Accessory (I) sothe steering wheel does not lock.Make sure the radio and any itemsplugged into the accessory powersocket are turned off so they do notrun down the battery.

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

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

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

................Identification Numbers . 206................................Specifications . 208

DOT Tire Quality Grading......................(U.S. Vehicles) . 210

.................................Treadwear . 210......................................Traction . 210

.............................Temperature . 211.................................Tire Labeling . 212

.........................Oxygenated Fuels . 213......Driving in Foreign Countries . 214

.......................Emissions Controls . 215.....................The Clean Air Act . 215

Crankcase Emissions Control....................................System . 215

Evaporative Emissions Control....................................System . 215

Onboard Refueling Vapor................................Recovery . 215

...Exhaust Emissions Controls . 216....................PGM-FI System . 216

Ignition Timing Control................................System . 216

Exhaust Gas Recirculation...................(EGR) System . 216

Three Way Catalytic...........................Converter . 216

....................Replacement Parts . 216..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 217

..............State Emissions Testing . 218

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The Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) is the 17-digit number yourHonda dealer uses to register yourvehicle for warranty purposes. It isalso necessary for licensing andinsuring your vehicle. The easiestplace to find the VIN is on a platefastened to the top of the dashboard.You can see it by looking throughthe windshield on the driver’s side. Itis also on the Certification labelattached to the driver’s doorjamb,and is stamped on the enginecompartment bulkhead. The VIN isalso provided in bar code on theCertification label.

Your vehicle has several identifyingnumbers in various places.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

CERTIFICATION LABEL

The Engine Number is stamped intothe engine block.

The Transmission Number is on alabel on top of the transmission.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER

MANUAL TRANSMISSIONNUMBER

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174.6 in (4,435 mm)67.3 in (1,710 mm)56.9 in (1,445 mm)103.1 in (2,620 mm)57.9 in (1,470 mm)57.9 in (1,470 mm)

2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm)

13.2 US gal (50 )

1.03 US gal (3.9 )

102 cu-in (1,668 cm )9.59.9

1.06 US gal (4.0 )

1.35 US gal (5.1 )1.32 US gal (5.0 )

3.4 US qt (3.2 )3.7 US qt (3.5 )3.2 US qt (3.0 )3.5 US qt (3.3 )4.4 US qt (4.2 )1.6 US qt (1.5 )1.7 US qt (1.6 )2.9 US qt (2.7 )6.2 US qt (5.9 )

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

0.11 US gal (0.4 )

Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in theengine.Reserve tank capacity:Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

LengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack

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Bore x StrokeDisplacementCompression ratio

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Fuel tank

Enginecoolant

Engine oil

Automatictransmissionfluid

Water cooled 4-strokeSOHC , SOHC VTEC

4-cylinder gasoline engine

See the certification label attachedto the driver’s doorjamb.

PZFR6F-11PKJ20CR-M11

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Air Conditioning Fuses

Alignment

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Tires

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

SP-10

12 V 60 W (HB3)

2°14’0°45’0°

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Headlights

Front turn signal/side markerlightsRear turn signal lightsStop/Taillights/Rear sidemarker lightsBack-up lightsTaillightsHigh-mount brake lightLicense plate lightsCeiling lightFront ceiling lightSpotlights

Trunk light 12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V12 V

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T125/70D15 95MT115/70D14 88M

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5 W P195/60R15 87H

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Quality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween the tread shoulder and themaximum section width. Forexample:

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

The treadwear grade is a compara-tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified governmenttest course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on thegovernment course as a tire graded100. The relative performance oftires depends upon the actual condi-tions of their use, however, and maydepart significantly from the normdue to variations in driving habits,service practices, and differences inroad characteristics and climate.

The traction grades, from highest tolowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Thosegrades represent the tire’s ability tostop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions onspecified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete. A tiremarked C may have poor tractionperformance.

Warning: The traction gradeassigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests,and does not include acceleration,cornering, hydroplaning, or peaktraction characteristics.

The tires on your vehicle meet allU.S. Federal Safety Requirements.All tires are also graded fortreadwear, traction, and temperatureperformance according toDepartment of Transportation(DOT) standards. The followingexplains these gradings.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Treadwear 200Traction AATemperature A

Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C

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－The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained hightemperature can cause the materialof the tire to degenerate and reducetire life, and excessive temperaturecan lead to sudden tire failure. Thegrade C corresponds to a level ofperformance, which all passengervehicle tires must meet under theFederal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard No. 109. Grades B and Arepresent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory testwheel than the minimum required bylaw.

Warning: The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and not over-loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-tion, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, cancause heat buildup and possible tirefailure.

Temperature A, B, C

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The tires that came on your vehiclehave a number of markings. Thoseyou should be aware of are describedbelow.

Whenever tires are replaced, theyshould be replaced with tires of thesame size. Following is an exampleof tire size with an explanation ofwhat each component means.

Vehicle type (P indicatespassenger vehicle).Tire width in millimeters.Aspect ratio (the tire’s sectionheight as a percentage of itswidth).Tire construction code (Rindicates radial).Rim diameter in inches.

Load index (a numerical codeassociated with the maximumload the tire can carry).Speed symbol (analphabetical code indicatingthe maximum speed rating).

Tire Identification Number (TIN) isa group of numbers and letters thatlook like the following example TIN.

This indicates that the tiremeets all requirements ofthe U.S. Department ofTransportation.Manufacturer’sidentification mark.Tire type code.Date of manufacture.

The maximum airpressure the tire canhold.

The maximum load thetire can carry atmaximum air pressure.

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Some gasolines are being blendedwith alcohol or an ether compound.These gasolines, or oxygenated fuelsare used to meet clean air standardsin the United States and Canada tohelp reduce emissions.

If you use an oxygenated fuel, besure it is unleaded and meets theminimum octane rating requirement.

Try to confirm the fuel’s contents.Some states/provinces require thisinformation to be posted on thepump.

The following are the U.S. EPA andCanadian CGSB approvedpercentages of oxygenates:

(Methyl Tertiary ButylEther)You may use gasoline containing upto 15 percent MTBE by volume.

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

Fuel system damage or performanceproblems resulting from the use ofan oxygenated fuel containing morethan the percentages of oxygenatesgiven above are not covered underwarranty.

(ethyl or grain alcohol)You may use gasoline containing upto 10 percent ethanol by volume.Gasoline containing ethanol may bemarketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’

(methyl or woodalcohol)Your vehicle was not designed to usefuel that contains methanol.Methanol can corrode metal parts inthe fuel system, and also damageplastic and rubber components. Thisdamage would not be covered byyour warranties.

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If you are planning to take yourHonda outside the U.S. or Canada,contact the tourist bureaus in theareas you will be traveling in to findout about the availability of unleadedgasoline with the proper octanerating.

If unleaded gasoline is not available,be aware that using leaded gasolinein your Honda will affect perfor-mance and fuel mileage, and damageits emissions controls. It will nolonger comply with U.S. andCanadian emissions regulations, andwill be illegal to operate in NorthAmerica. To bring your vehicle backinto compliance will require the re-placement of several components,such as the oxygen sensors and thethree way catalytic converter. Thesereplacements are not covered underwarranty.

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As gasoline evaporates in the fueltank, an evaporative emissionscontrol canister filled with charcoaladsorbs the vapor. It is stored in thiscanister while the engine is off. Afterthe engine is started and warmed up,the vapor is drawn into the engineand burned during driving.

The onboard refueling vaporrecovery (ORVR) system capturesthe fuel vapors during refueling. Thevapors are adsorbed in a canisterfilled with activated carbon. Whiledriving, the fuel vapors are drawninto the engine and burned off.

In Canada, Honda vehicles complywith the Canadian Motor VehicleSafety Standards (CMVSS) forEmissions valid at the time they aremanufactured.

The burning of gasoline in yourvehicle’s engine produces several by-products. Some of these are carbonmonoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC).Gasoline evaporating from the tankalso produces hydrocarbons. Con-trolling the production of NOx, CO,and HC is important to the environ-ment. Under certain conditions ofsunlight and climate, NOx and HCreact to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’Carbon monoxide does not contri-bute to smog creation, but it is apoisonous gas.

Your vehicle has a positivecrankcase ventilation system. Thiskeeps gasses that build up in theengine’s crankcase from going intothe atmosphere. The positivecrankcase ventilation valve routes

them from the crankcase back to theintake manifold. They are thendrawn into the engine and burned.

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The exhaust emissions controlsinclude three or four systems: PGM-FI, ignition timing control, exhaustgas recirculation (SOHC VTECengine only), and three way catalyticconverter. These three or foursystems work together to control theengine’s combustion and minimizethe amount of HC, CO, and NOx thatcomes out the tailpipe. The exhaustemissions control systems areseparate from the crankcase andevaporative emissions controlsystems.

The PGM-FI System uses sequentialmultiport fuel injection.It has three subsystems: air intake,engine control, and fuel control. Thepowertrain control module (PCM) inautomatic transmission vehicles orthe engine control module (ECM) inmanual transmission vehicles usesvarious sensors to determine how

much air is going into the engine. Itthen controls how much fuel to injectunder all operating conditions.

The emissions control systems aredesigned and certified to work to-gether in reducing emissions tolevels that comply with the Clean AirAct. To make sure the emissionsremain low, you should use only newHonda replacement parts or theirequivalent for repairs. Using lowerquality parts may increase theemissions from your vehicle.

The emissions control systems arecovered by warranties separate fromthe rest of your vehicle. Read yourwarranty manual for more informa-tion.

The three way catalytic converter isin the exhaust system. Throughchemical reactions, it converts HC,CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaustto carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen(N ), and water vapor.

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)system takes some of the exhaustgas and routes it back into the intakemanifold. Adding exhaust gas to theair/fuel mixture reduces the amountof NOx produced when the fuel isburned.

This system constantly adjusts theignition timing, reducing the amountof HC, CO, and NOx produced.

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The three way catalytic convertercontains precious metals that serveas catalysts, promoting chemicalreactions to convert the exhaustgasses without affecting the metals.The catalytic converter is referred toas a three-way catalyst, since it actson HC, CO, and NOx. A replacementunit must be an original Honda partor its equivalent.

Always use unleaded gasoline.Even a small amount of leadedgasoline can contaminate thecatalyst metals, making the threeway catalytic converter ineffective.

Keep the engine tuned-up.

The three way catalytic convertermust operate at a high temperaturefor the chemical reactions to takeplace. It can set on fire any com-bustible materials that come near it.Park your vehicle away from highgrass, dry leaves, or other flamma-bles.

A defective three way catalyticconverter contributes to air pollution,and can impair your engine’s per-formance. Follow these guidelines toprotect your vehicle’s three waycatalytic converter.

Have your vehicle diagnosed andrepaired if it is misfiring, back-firing, stalling, or otherwise notrunning properly.

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Make sure the gas tank is nearly,but not completely, full (around3/4).

Make sure the ambienttemperature is between 20° and95°F.

Without touching the acceleratorpedal, start the engine, and let itidle for 20 seconds.

If you take your vehicle for a stateemissions test shortly after thebattery has been disconnected orgone dead, it may not pass the test.This is because of certain ‘‘readinesscodes’’ that must be set in the on-board diagnostics for the emissionssystems. These codes are erasedwhen the battery is disconnected,and set again only after several daysof driving under a variety ofconditions.

If the testing facility determines thatthe readiness codes are not set, youwill be requested to return at a laterdate to complete the test. If you mustget the vehicle re-tested within thenext two or three days, you cancondition the vehicle for retesting bydoing the following.

Make sure the vehicle has beenparked with the engine off for 8hours or more.

Keep the vehicle in Park(automatic transmission) orNeutral (manual transmission).Increase the engine speed to 2,000rpm, and hold it there until thetemperature gauge rises to at least1/4 of the scale (about 3 minutes).

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Select a nearby lightly traveledmajor highway where you canmaintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20minutes. Drive on the highway inD (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not usethe cruise control. When trafficallows, drive for 90 secondswithout moving the acceleratorpedal. (Vehicle speed may varyslightly; this is okay.) If you cannotdo this for a continuous 90seconds because of trafficconditions, drive for at least 30seconds, then repeat it two moretimes (for a total of 90 seconds).

Then drive in city/suburbantraffic for at least 10 minutes.When traffic conditions allow, letthe vehicle coast for severalseconds without using theaccelerator pedal or the brakepedal.

If the testing facility determines thereadiness codes are still not set, seeyour dealer.

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Reporting Safety Defects..........................(U.S. Vehicles) . 224

.....................Authorized Manuals . 225

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Honda dealership personnel aretrained professionals. They shouldbe able to answer all your questions.If you encounter a problem that yourdealership does not solve to yoursatisfaction, please discuss it withthe dealership’s management. Theservice manager or general managercan help. Almost all problems aresolved in this way.

If you are dissatisfied with thedecision made by the dealership’smanagement, contact your HondaCustomer Service Office.

U.S. Owners:

Canadian Owners:

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. VirginIslands:

When you call or write, please giveus this information:

Vehicle Identification Number(see page )Name and address of the dealerwho services your vehicleDate of purchaseMileage on your vehicleYour name, address, and tele-phone numberA detailed description of theproblemName of the dealer who sold thevehicle to you

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Customer Service Information

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CUSTOMER RELATIONSRELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Honda Automobile Customer ServiceMail Stop 500-2N-7A1919 Torrance BoulevardTorrance, California 90501-2746

Tel: (800) 999-1009

Honda Canada Inc.715 Milner AvenueToronto, ONM1B 2K8

Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909

Toronto (416) 287-4776

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Your new vehicle is covered by thesewarranties:

covers your new vehicle, except forthe battery, emissions controlsystems, and accessories, againstdefects in materials andworkmanship.

provides proratedcoverage for a replacement batterypurchased from your dealer.

these twowarranties cover your vehicle’semissions control systems. Time,mileage, and coverage areconditional. Please read yourwarranty manual for exactinformation.

this warranty gives upto 100 percent credit toward areplacement battery.

a seatbelt that fails to function properly iscovered for the useful life of thevehicle.

all exterior body panels arecovered for rust-through from theinside for the specified time periodwith no mileage limit.

Honda Accessories are coveredunder this warranty. Time andmileage limits depend on the type ofaccessory and other factors. Pleaseread your warranty manual fordetails.

covers all Hondareplacement parts against defects inmaterials and workmanship.

providescoverage for as long as the pur-chaser of the muffler owns thevehicle.

Restrictions and exclusions apply toall these warranties. Please read the2005 Honda Warranty Informationbooklet that came with your vehiclefor precise information on warrantycoverages. Your vehicle’s originaltires are covered by theirmanufacturer. Tire warranty infor-mation is in a separate booklet.

Please refer to the 2005 WarrantyManual that came with your vehicle.

Warranty Coverages

U.S. Owners

Canadian Owners

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Replacement Battery LimitedWarranty

Emissions Control Systems DefectsWarranty and EmissionsPerformance Warranty

Original Equipment Battery LimitedWarranty

Seat Belt Limited Warranty

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

Accessory Limited Warranty

Replacement Parts LimitedWarranty

Replacement Muffler LifetimeLimited Warranty

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If NHTSA receives similar com-plaints, it may open an investigation,and if it finds that a safety defectexists in a group of vehicles, it mayorder a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot becomeinvolved in individual problemsbetween you, your dealer, orAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying American Honda MotorCo., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may eithercall the Auto Safety Hotline toll-freeat 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 inWashington D.C. area) or write to:NHTSA, U.S. Department ofTransportation, Washington,D.C. 20590. You can also obtainother information about motorvehicle safety from the Hotline.

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This manual complements the service manual byproviding in-depth troubleshooting information for eachelectrical circuit in your vehicle.

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....................................Accessories . 127ACCESSORY (Ignition Key

.......................................Position) . 71...............Accessory Power Socket . 86

....................Additives, Engine Oil . 155.............................Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23

...Airbags, Additional Information . 23

...Additional Safety Precautions . 29.............................Airbag Service . 28

How the Side Airbag Cutoff......................Indicator Works . 28

..How the SRS Indicator Works . 27How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 24...How Your Side Airbags Work . 26

........................SRS Components . 23................Air Conditioning System . 88

.......................Air Pressure, Tires . 173..................High Speed Driving . 173

.........................Normal Driving . 173.......................Alcohol in Gasoline . 213

......................................Antifreeze . 157Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

...............................Indicator . 57, 143

...................................Operation . 143..............Anti-theft, Audio System . 114

Anti-theft Steering Column..............................................Lock . 71

..................................Audio System . 92...Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21

.............Automatic Speed Control . 117..............Automatic Transmission . 138

..........................Capacity, Fluid . 208...............Checking Fluid Level . 159

.......................................Shifting . 138.Shift Lever Position Indicator . 138

................Shift Lever Positions . 138....................Shift Lock Release . 140

BatteryCharging System

...........................Indicator . 56, 194............................Jump Starting . 190

..............................Maintenance . 178............................Specifications . 209

..............................Before Driving . 121..................................Belts, Seat . 10, 20

.............................Beverage Holder . 86

Brakes...........Anti-lock System (ABS) . 143

.............Break-in, New Linings . 122....................Bulb Replacement . 166

...........................................Fluid . 161.......................................Parking . 141

.................System Indicator . 57, 196........................Wear Indicators . 142

.............................Braking System . 142.................Break-in, New Vehicle . 122

..Brightness Control, Instruments . 66........................Brights, Headlights . 65

Bulb Replacement..........................Back-up Lights . 167

..............................Brake Lights . 166................Front Parking Lights . 165

........Front Side Marker Lights . 165.................................Headlights . 163

.........High-mount Brake Light . 168

.........Rear Side Marker Lights . 166............................Specifications . 209

Bulb Replacement....................Turn Signal Lights . 165

..............................Bulbs, Halogen . 163

Index

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................DANGER, Explanation of . ii...................................Dashboard . 4, 52

................Daytime Running Lights . 65............Defects, Reporting Safety . 224

..........................Defog and Defrost . 91................Defogger, Rear Window . 67................Defrosting the Windows . 91

....................................Dimensions . 208

...............Dimming the Headlights . 65Dipstick

..........Automatic Transmission . 159..................................Engine Oil . 125

..........................Directional Signals . 65........Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 142

.....................Disposal of Used Oil . 156Doors

..............Locking and Unlocking . 72......................Power Door Locks . 72

..........DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210Downshifting, 5-speed Manual

.............................Transmission . 136...........Driver and Passenger Safety . 7

...........................................Driving . 133....................................Economy . 126

................In Foreign Countries . 214..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 169

............................Capacities Chart . 208.............Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47

.............................Carrying Cargo . 129Cassette Player

............................................Care . 113...................................Operation . 112

..............CAUTION, Explanation of . ii.........................................CD Player . 99

....................................Ceiling Light . 84........................Certification Label . 206

............................................Chains . 177....................Changing a Flat Tire . 183

Changing Oil........................................How to . 155......................................When to . 149

...Charging System Indicator . 56, 194............Checklist, Before Driving . 134

.....................................Child Safety . 30Child Seats

.............LATCH Anchor System . 39...........................Lower Anchors . 38

................Tether Anchor Points . 42..................Childproof Door Locks . 72

.........................Clock, Setting the . 115

...................................Clutch Fluid . 161........................CO in the Exhaust . 215

............Cold Weather, Starting in . 135..............................Compact Spare . 182

...............Consumer Information . 222.............Controls, Instruments and . 51

Coolant........................................Adding . 157

....................................Checking . 125.........................Proper Solution . 157

...................Temperature Gauge . 62Crankcase Emissions Control

........................................System . 215............Cruise Control Operation . 117..........Customer Relations Office . 222

..............................Economy, Fuel . 126............Emergencies on the Road . 181.............Battery, Jump Starting . 190...........Brake System Indicator . 196

................Changing a Flat Tire . 183

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.....Charging System Indicator . 194..................Checking the Fuses . 198

.....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 194...Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 195...Manually Closing Moonroof . 196

..................Overheated Engine . 191...........................Emergency Brake . 83

......................Emergency Flashers . 67......................Emergency Towing . 202

............Emergency Trunk Opener . 73.......................Emissions Controls . 215

.............Emissions Testing, State . 218Engine

....Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62......Engine Speed Limiter . 137, 140

Malfunction Indicator................................Lamp . 56, 195

........Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 194

..............Oil, What Kind to Use . 154...............................Overheating . 191

............................Specifications . 208.......................................Starting . 135

......................Ethanol in Gasoline . 213.Evaporative Emissions Controls . 215

...............................Exhaust Fumes . 47Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat

........................................Belts by . 18

.....................................Fan, Interior . 89Features, Comfort and

................................Convenience . 87....................Filling the Fuel Tank . 123

Filters.........................Dust and Pollen . 169

...............................................Oil . 1555-speed Manual Transmission

...............Checking Fluid Level . 160................................Shifting the . 136

.............Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67...................Flat Tire, Changing a . 183

Fluids..........Automatic Transmission . 159

..........................................Brake . 161.........................................Clutch . 161

..............Manual Transmission . 160..........................Power Steering . 162

..................Windshield Washer . 158FM Stereo Radio

.....................................Reception . 97...........................Folding Rear Seat . 78

.....Foreign Countries, Driving in . 214..........................Four-way Flashers . 67

............................Front Airbags . 11, 23.................................................Fuel . 122

......................Fill Door and Cap . 123...........................................Gauge . 61

................Octane Requirement . 122...............................Oxygenated . 213

........................Reserve Indicator . 58........................Tank, Filling the . 123

.....................Fuses, Checking the . 198

...............Gas Mileage, Improving . 126..........................................Gasohol . 213.........................................Gasoline . 122

...............Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58...........................................Gauge . 61

................Octane Requirement . 122........................Tank, Filling the . 123

................Gas Station Procedures . 123

Index

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..................................................Keys . 69

Gauges...Engine Coolant Temperature . 62

...............................................Fuel . 61Gearshift Lever Positions

..........Automatic Transmission . 1385-speed Manual

.........................Transmission . 136........................................Glove Box . 86

.............Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 163..............Hazard Warning Flashers . 67

Headlights........................................Aiming . 163

............Daytime Running Lights . 65..................High Beam Indicator . 58

........................Reminder Beeper . 65........Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 163

...................................Turning on . 65..............................Head Restraints . 77

.......................Heating and Cooling . 88.............High Altitude, Starting at . 135

.................High-Low Beam Switch . 65..............High-mount Brake Light . 168

....................................Hood Latch . 162

.......................Hood, Opening the . 124..................................................Horn . 63

...........................Hydraulic Clutch . 161

.................Jacking up the Vehicle . 183.......................................Jack, Tire . 183

................................Jump Starting . 190...Identification Number, Vehicle . 206

Ignition..............................................Keys . 69

...........................................Switch . 71............Timing Control System . 216

.........Important Safety Precautions . 8.........Indicators, Instrument Panel . 56

...............................Infant Restraint . 35Infant Seats

.............LATCH Anchor System . 39...........................Lower Anchors . 38

................Tether Anchor Points . 42...................Inflation, Proper Tire . 172..................High Speed Driving . 173

.........................Normal Driving . 173...................................Inside Mirror . 81

.............................Inspection, Tire . 174............................Instrument Panel . 53

................Instrument Panel Lights . 56........Instrument Panel Brightness . 66

.................................Interior Lights . 84........................................Introduction . i

.......................Label, Certification . 206.................Lane Change, Signaling . 65

..................Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 20.................LATCH Anchor System . 39

Lights....................Bulb Replacement . 163

.......................................Indicator . 56.........................................Parking . 57

..................................Turn Signal . 58.....................................Load Limit . 130

......LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71

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Locks.......Anti-theft Steering Column . 71

............................Fuel Fill Door . 123.................................Power Door . 72

...........................................Trunk . 73........................Low Coolant Level . 125.........................Low Fuel Indicator . 58

................................Lower Anchors . 38...Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 136

...Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 194...Lubricant Specifications Chart . 208

..................................Maintenance . 145...Owner Maintenance Checks . 148

.................................Record . 151-152......................Required Indicator . 60

..........................................Safety . 146.............................Schedule . 147-150

.Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 56, 195...................Manual Transmission . 136

........Manual Transmission Fluid . 160...............................Meters, Gauges . 61

...................Methanol in Gasoline . 213..........................Mirrors, Adjusting . 81

.........................................Moonroof . 81......................Closing Manually . 196

.....................................Operation . 81

...................Neutral Gear Position . 139..................New Vehicle Break-in . 122

.....................Normal Shift Speeds . 137...................NOTICE, Explanation of . i

...............Numbers, Identification . 206

...Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 122.........................................Odometer . 61

...............................Odometer, Trip . 61Oil

........................Change, How to . 155......................Change, When to . 149......................Checking Engine . 125..............Pressure Indicator . 56, 194

Selecting Proper Viscosity......................................Chart . 154

...........ON (Ignition Key Position) . 71

Onboard Refueling Vapor....................................Recovery . 215

..Operation in Foreign Countries . 214..............................Outside Mirrors . 82

....................Overheating, Engine . 191.......Owner Maintenance Checks . 148

.........................Oxygenated Fuels . 213

..............Panel Brightness Control . 66........................Park Gear Position . 139

...........................................Parking . 141.................................Parking Brake . 83

Parking Brake and Brake.................System Indicator . 57, 196

.................................Parking Lights . 65..Parking Over Things that Burn . 217

............................Playing the Radio . 92..................................Playing a Disc . 99

.............................PGM-FI System . 216.........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18

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.........Protecting Adults and Teens . 12...Additional Safety Precautions . 19

.....Advice for Pregnant Women . 18........................Protecting Children . 30

.....................General Guidelines . 30...........................Protecting Infants . 35

.............Protecting Small Children . 36......................Selecting Child Seats . 37....................Installing a Child Seat . 38

...........Protecting Larger Children . 44

...................Radiator Overheating . 191Radio/CD/Cassette

..............................Sound System . 92...................Readiness Codes . 195, 218

Rear Lights, Bulb.......................Replacement . 166-168

..........................Rear Seat, Folding . 78............................Rear View Mirror . 81

.................Rear Window Defogger . 67...............Reclining the Seat Backs . 76

.......Recommended Shift Speeds . 137.............................Reminder Lights . 56

.......................Remote Transmitter . 74

Replacement Information..............Dust and Pollen Filter . 169

................Engine Oil and Filter . 155.................................Floor Mats . 169

..........................................Fuses . 198................................Light Bulbs . 163

....................................Schedule . 147...................................Seat Belts . 169

................................Timing Belt . 160...........................................Tires . 175

.............................Wiper Blades . 170Replacing Seat Belts After a

............................................Crash . 21Reserve Tank, Engine

...............................Coolant . 125, 157...............................Restraint, Child . 30

..................Reverse Gear Position . 139................................Rotation, Tire . 175

................................Safety Belts . 10, 20.........Safety Defects, Reporting . 224

.................................Safety Features . 9.........................................Airbags . 11

.....................................Seat Belts . 10

.............Safety Labels, Location of . 48...............................Safety Messages . ii

...................................Seat Belts . 10, 20...............Additional Information . 20

Automatic Seat Belt...............................Tensioners . 21

................Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15, 20........................Maintenance . 21, 169

Reminder Light and................................Beeper . 20, 56

...................System Components . 20...............Use During Pregnancy . 18

...Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15........................Seats, Adjusting the . 76

...............................Serial Number . 206....................Service Intervals . 149-150...........................Service Manual . 225

.........Service Station Procedures . 123..........................Setting the Clock . 115

.....Shift Lever Position Indicator . 138........................Shift Lock Release . 140

..............................Side Airbags . 11, 26....................Cutoff Indicator . 28, 57

Side Marker Lights, Bulb......................Replacement . 165, 166...............................Signaling Turns . 65

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.....................................Snow Tires . 176..................................Sound System . 92

Spare Tire......................................Inflating . 182

............................Specifications . 209....................Specifications Charts . 208

................................Speed Control . 117.........................................Spotlights . 84

..........SRS, Additional Information . 23...Additional Safety Precautions . 29

.............................Airbag Service . 28How the Side Airbag Cutoff

......................Indicator Works . 28How the SRS Indicator

.......................................Works . 27How Your Front Airbags

.........................................Work . 24...How Your Side Airbags Work . 26

........................SRS Components . 23.............................SRS Indicator . 27, 57

....START (Ignition Key Position) . 71..............State Emissions Testing . 218

.......................Starting the Engine . 135In Cold Weather at High

..................................Altitude . 135................With a Dead Battery . 190

........Steam Coming from Engine . 191Steering Wheel

..................................Adjustment . 68.............Anti-theft Column Lock . 71

.....................Stereo Sound System . 92....................Storing Your Vehicle . 179

Supplemental Restraint................................System . 11, 23......................................Servicing . 28

.........................SRS Indicator . 27, 57...................System Components . 23

..................................Synthetic Oil . 155

Taillights, Changing..................................Bulbs . 166, 167

.Taking Care of the Unexpected . 181....................................Tape Player . 112

Technical Descriptions......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210.....Emissions Control Systems . 215

.....................Oxygenated Fuels . 213..........State Emissions Testing . 218

Three Way Catalytic...............................Converter . 217

.................................Tire Labeling . 212.......................Temperature Gauge . 62.....................Tether Anchor Points . 42

............................Theft Protection . 114..Three Way Catalytic Converter . 217

..........................Time, Setting the . 115....................................Timing Belt . 160....................................Tire Chains . 177

.........Tire, How to Change a Flat . 183...........................Tire Information . 210

...............................................Tires . 171..............................Air Pressure . 173

.........................Checking Wear . 174..........................Compact Spare . 182

......DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210......................................Inflation . 172

..................................Inspection . 174..............................Maintenance . 174

...................................Replacing . 175......................................Rotating . 175

...........................................Snow . 176............................Specifications . 209

................................Tire Chains . 177...................Tools, Tire Changing . 183

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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................of the . 181

....Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 210........................Unleaded Gasoline . 122

.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 156

..................................Vanity Mirror . 85.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 130

......................Vehicle Dimensions . 208....Vehicle Identification Number . 206

.............................Vehicle Storage . 179........................................Ventilation . 90

.................................................VIN . 206..................................Viscosity, Oil . 154

.............WARNING, Explanation of . ii.........Warning Labels, Location of . 48

..................Warranty Coverages . 223Washer, Windshield

........Checking the Fluid Level . 158.......................................Indicator . 58.....................................Operation . 64

Wheels...............Adjusting the Steering . 68............Alignment and Balance . 174

..........................Compact Spare . 182

......................................Wrench . 184Windows

..................Operating the Power . 80...........................Rear, Defogger . 67

Windshield.......................................Cleaning . 64.....................................Defroster . 91

.......................................Washers . 64Wipers, Windshield

.......................Changing Blades . 170.....................................Operation . 64

....................................Worn Tires . 174.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 202

Towing.....................................A Trailer . 144

..................Emergency Towing . 202...........................Traction Devices . 177

TransmissionChecking Fluid Level,

..............................Automatic . 159Checking Fluid Level,

...................................Manual . 160..................Fluid Selection . 159, 160

..............Identification Number . 206.............Shifting the Automatic . 138

..................Shifting the Manual . 136.....................................Treadwear . 210.......................................Trip Meter . 61

................................................Trunk . 73........................................Opening . 73

...................Open Monitor Light . 58....................................Turn Signals . 65

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Service Information Summary

Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

Gasoline:

Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):

Manual Transmission Fluid:

Power Steering Fluid:

13.2 US gal (50 )

30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )

3.4 US qt (3.2 )

3.7 US qt (3.5 )

Unleaded gasoline, pump octanenumber of 86 or higher.

API Premium grade 5W-20detergent oil (see page ).

Oil change capacity (includingfilter):

Honda Heavy Duty Brake FluidDOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 orDOT 4 brake fluid as a temporaryreplacement (see page ).

Honda ATF-Z1 (AutomaticTransmission Fluid) preferred, ora DEXRON III ATF as atemporary replacement (see page

).

Front/Rear:

Spare Tire:

Honda Manual TransmissionFluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30or 10W-40 motor oil as atemporary replacement (see page

).

Capacity (including differential):1.6 US qt (1.5 )

Honda Power Steering Fluidpreferred, or another brand ofpower steering fluid as atemporary replacement. Do notuse ATF (see page ).

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