Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................

A Few Words About Safety ..........................................................................................................................

Your Car at a Glance

......................................................................................................................................2

Driver and Passenger Safety

.......................................................................................................................5

Proper use and care of your car's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and

Controls...........................................................................................................................43

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience

Features.........................................................................................................85

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving

.............................................................................................................................................119

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new car, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving...........................................................................................................................................................133

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................147

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your car to the dealer.

Appearance

Care.........................................................................................................................................207

Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the

Unexpected...............................................................................................................217

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical

Information...............................................................................................................................247

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)

......................................................................261

A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S.

only)...............................................................................................................265

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index .................................................................................................................................................................

Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Honda 2003 S2000

Page 1: Table Of Contents
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............261 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).......................265 How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2: Owner's Identification Form
The information and specifications included in this publication were in DELIVERY DATE effect at the time of approval for (Date sold to original retail purchaser) printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change...
Page 3: Introduction
This information is intended to help you One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to avoid damage to your S2000, other read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and property, or the environment.
Page 4: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: car safely is an important on the car. Safety Labels −...
Page 5: Your Car At A Glance
Your Car at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.53) (P.55) BUTTON (P.57) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HEATING AND AIR (P.122) CONDITIONING (P.86) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.62) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.94) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.70) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.80) HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ROOF SWITCH...
Page 6 Your Car at a Glance REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.113) (P.54) BUTTON (P.57) ENGINE START BUTTON (P.135) HEADLIGHTS/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ TURN SIGNALS WASHERS (P.53) (P.55) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH HORN (P.122) (P.115)
Page 7: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Important Safety Precautions ..General Guidelines for Using information about how to protect Your Car’s Safety Features ..... Child Seats ....... yourself and your passenger. It Seat Belts ........Protecting Small Children ..
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety airbag hazard, you should never every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this carry an infant in a rear-facing child and drive, and don’t let your friends If a small child who section, and throughout this manual.
Page 9: Your Car's Safety Features
Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 10: Seat Belts
Your Car’s Safety Features Seat Belts In addition, most states and all moderate to severe frontal For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to collision.) your passenger, your car is equipped wear seat belts. with seat belts in both seating Help keep you from being thrown positions.
Page 11: Airbags
Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need Airbags can pose serious hazards. to know about your airbags are: To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags save lives, Airbags do not replace seat belts. The seat belts are the occupants’...
Page 12: Seats & Seat-Backs
Your Car’s Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs Move the seats Door Locks What you should do: Keeping your doors locked reduces Your car’s seats are designed to keep as far back as possible, and keep you in a comfortable, upright adjustable seat-backs in an upright the chance of being thrown out of position so you can take full...
Page 13: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Your Car’s Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Both doors are closed and locked To make sure you and your (see page passenger get the maximum protection from your car’s safety All cargo is properly stored or features, check the following each secured (see page time before you drive away: The rest of this section gives more...
Page 14: Protecting Adults
Protecting Adults Introduction Your car has a door Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide monitor light on the instructions on how to properly instrument panel to indicate when a protect adult occupants. specific door is not tightly closed. These instructions also apply to a For safety, locking the doors reduces child whom you have decided is...
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Adjust the Seat-Backs your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and Sitting too close to an airbag move the seat away from the can result in serious injury or steering wheel to the farthest death if the airbags inflate.
Page 16 Protecting Adults A passenger should also adjust the Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as rests against the occupant’s chest Reclining the seat-back too far possible.
Page 17: Belts
Protecting Adults Fasten and Position the Seat spreads the forces of a crash over Belts the strongest bones in your upper Insert the latch plate into the buckle, body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious Improperly positioning the seat...
Page 18: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Have your their feet on the floor, until the car is Always sit upright, well back in Honda dealer check the belt as soon parked and the engine is off. the seat, with your feet on the as possible.
Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Because protecting the mother is the Pregnant women should also sit upright and as far back as possible best way to protect her unborn child, a pregnant woman should always from the steering wheel or wear a seat belt whenever she drives dashboard.
Page 20: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults, Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions Protecting Children Keep your hands and arms away Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. If your If they do, they hands or arms are close to the same seat belt. could be very seriously injured in a airbag covers in the center of the crash.
Page 21: All Children Must Be Restrained
Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Your Car is Not Recommended Each year, many children are injured for Child Passengers or killed in vehicle crashes because We strongly recommend that you do Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not not carry any child in this car.
Page 22: The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks To Children
Protecting Children The Passenger’s Airbag Poses Never hold a small child on your Small Children lap. If you are not wearing a seat Serious Risks to Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in Airbags have been designed to help belt in a crash, you could be the front seat of a car equipped with thrown forward into the protect adults in a moderate to...
Page 23 Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger’s To remind you of the airbag hazards, airbag hazards, your car has warning your car has warning labels on the labels on the dashboard and on the driver’s and passenger’s visors. driver’s and passenger’s visors.
Page 24: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions General Guidelines for Using Keep car keys and remote Do not leave a child alone in your transmitters out of the reach of Child Seats Leaving a child without adult Even very young As discussed on page , because car.
Page 25 The child seat should meet safety The child seat should standards. meet Federal Motor Vehicle However, Honda is confident that Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) one or more child seat models can fit or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety and be properly installed in all Standard 213 (CMVSS 213).
Page 26 Protecting Children Placing a Child Seat Passenger’s Seat Never in the passenger’s This page briefly summarizes Infants: Honda’s recommendations on where seat, due to the passenger’s airbag to place a child seat in your car. hazard. Not recommended, Small children: Airbags Pose Serious due to the passenger’s airbag...
Page 27 Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly there are three main steps in a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat installing the seat:...
Page 28: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children Protecting Small Children If you decide to carry a small child in this car, follow the instructions and guidelines below. Improperly placing a forward- facing child seat in the front Child Seat Type seat can result in serious injury A child at least one year old who can or death if the airbags inflate.
Page 29 Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The passenger’s seat belt has a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt. Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.
Page 30 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism in order to remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 31: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children If a child is too short for the shoulder Checking Seat Belt Fit The passenger’s airbag poses part of the belt to properly fit, we serious risks to children, including recommend that the child use a those who have outgrown child seats.
Page 32 Protecting Children If the shoulder part of the belt rests Do not let a child put the shoulder Using a Booster Seat over the child’s collarbone and part of a seat belt behind the back or against the center of the chest, and under the arm.
Page 33 Protecting Children A child should continue using a When Can a Larger Child Ride in this Physical Size Physically, a child must be large booster seat until the child exceeds the booster seat manufacturer’s Children vary widely. And while age enough for the lap/shoulder belt to requirements.
Page 34 Protecting Children If you decide that a child can safely Supervise the child. Even a mature child sometimes needs to be ride in this car, be sure to: reminded to fasten the seat belt or Carefully read the owner’s manual sit properly.
Page 35: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. Guide shoulder belts in both seating the belt across your body to the door positions.
Page 36: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
See page for instructions on how to wear the lap/shoulder belt properly. Your Honda has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to severe frontal collision. If your airbags inflate, the tensioners immediately tighten the seat belts to help hold the occupants in place.
Page 37 For information on how to clean your U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty seat belts, see page on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your...
Page 38: Srs Components
Additional Information About Your SRS SRS Components An indicator light on the How Your Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System instrument panel that alerts you to (SRS) includes: a possible problem with the system (see page Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of Emergency backup power in case the steering wheel;...
Page 39: Additional Information About Your Srs
Additional Information About Your SRS During a crash, your seat belt helps After a crash, you may see what restrain your lower body and torso, looks like smoke. This is actually while the tensioner tightens and powder from the airbag’s surface. locks the seat belt to help keep you Although the powder is not harmful, in place.
Page 40: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
Supplemental Restraint System. may not deploy when you need them. inflate when needed. See your Honda dealer as soon as When you turn the ignition ON (II), possible. Have your vehicle checked by a...
Page 41: Srs Service
This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body See page for further information shop. and precautions relating to your SRS.
Page 42: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. entering the car in normal driving if condition.
Page 43: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. SEAT BELT TENSIONER DASHBOARD U.S. models only BATTERY...
Page 44: Instruments And Controls
Indicator Lights ....... Trunk ........... contribute to the daily operation of Gauges ..........Emergency Trunk Opener ..your Honda. All the essential Speedometer ....... Console Compartments ..... controls are within easy reach. Select Button ....... Seat Adjustments ......
Page 45 Control Locations HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH (P.55) BUTTON (P.53) (P.57) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.122) DOOR LOCK HEATING AND AIR SWITCH CONDITIONING (P.62) (P.86) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.70) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.94) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.80) HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ROOF SWITCH (P.80) (P.73)
Page 46: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR (P.47) (P.48) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.48) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.48) (P.51) SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P.46) TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS SUPPLEMENTAL (P.48) RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.47) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ＊...
Page 47 Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada indicators to give you important Indicator information about your car. The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when Parking Brake and the engine is running. For complete Seat Belt Reminder Light Brake System Indicator information, see page...
Page 48 Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint Malfunction Indicator Electric Power Steering System Indicator Lamp (EPS) Indicator This indicator lights when you turn See page This light normally comes on when the ignition switch ON (II). If it you turn the ignition ON (II) and comes on at any other time, it goes off after the engine starts.
Page 49 Indicator Lights Turn Signal and ‘‘Daytime Running This indicator also blinks several Hazard Warning Lights’’ Indicator times when you turn the ignition Indicators Canadian models only switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY The left or right turn signal light This indicator lights when you turn (I) or LOCK (0).
Page 50 Gauges Tachometer TEMPERATURE GAUGE TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer reading in the red zone. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant.
Page 51 Gauges Odometer TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. It displays in miles and kilometers. TRIP BUTTON It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
Page 52 Gauges Trip Meter Maintenance Required Indicator When the distance driven since the last scheduled maintenance reaches This meter shows the number of 6,000 miles (9,600 km), the indicator miles or kilometers driven since you last reset it. starts blinking. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator There are two trip meters, Trip A stays on.
Page 53: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS column contain controls for driving (P.53) (P.54) features you use most often. The left REAR WINDOW lever controls the turn signals, DEFOGGER BUTTON headlights, and high beams. The REMOTE AUDIO (P.57) CONTROLS...
Page 54 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver’s door. The rotating switch on the left lever To flash the high beams, pull the controls the lights.
Page 55 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness The display dims when the parking lights or headlights are turned on. Canadian models only With the headlight switch off, the Adjust the brightness to the desired high beam headlights come on with level with the headlight switch off, reduced brightness when you turn and also with the headlight switch on.
Page 56 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly Windshield Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER Signal a turn or lane change with this This lever controls the windshield...
Page 57 Controls Near the Steering Wheel In intermittent, the wipers operate Windshield Washers every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously. To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on push the control lever up from the the wiper control lever.
Page 58 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger Do not push the defogger button when the convertible top is folded. Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 59: Keys And Locks
Your car also comes with two remote need to replace a key, use only transmitters; see page for an Honda-approved key blanks. explanation of the operation. Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key. These keys contain electronic...
Page 60 LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert engine. it, and turn the switch to ON (II) again. If the system repeatedly does not recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls...
Page 61 Keys and Locks As required by the FCC: Ignition Switch LOCK (0) − You can insert or remove the key only in this position. This device complies with Part 15 of the To switch from ACCESSORY to FCC rules. Operation is subject to the LOCK, you must push the key in following two conditions: (1) This device slightly as you turn it.
Page 62 Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) − In this position, You will hear a reminder beeper if you can operate the audio system you leave the key in the ignition and the accessory power socket. switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open ON (II) This is the normal key...
Page 63 Keys and Locks Power Door Locks To lock the passenger’s door when getting out of the car, push the lock tab in and close the door. To lock the LOCK TAB driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull out either the inside or outside door handle and push the lock tab in, then close the door.
Page 64 Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter The interior light (if the interior light Horn Operation switch is in the center position) will The horn will sound if you push the come on when you press the LOCK button a second time within LOCK BUTTON UNLOCK button.
Page 65 Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery When the remote transmitter’s Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your car’s security system to battery begins to get weak, it may attract attention. When activated, the take several pushes on the button to horn will sound, and the exterior lock or unlock the doors, and the lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
Page 66 Canada Standard RSS-210. transmitter. system by your Honda dealer. Any Operation is subject to the following two other transmitters you have will also conditions: (1) this device may not cause...
Page 67 Keys and Locks Trunk See page for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page Push...
Page 68 Keys and Locks Emergency Trunk Opener Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside.
Page 69 Keys and Locks Console Compartments MASTER KEY The area between the seats has two The lever to open the upper compartments. Open the lower compartment is inside the lower compartment by squeezing the compartment. Push up the lever and handle. Close it with a firm push. lift the lid.
Page 70: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety − information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the lever under pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.
Page 71: Power Windows
Power Windows Your car’s windows are electrically- The driver’s armrest has a master DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH powered. Turn the ignition switch to power window control panel. To ON (II) to raise or lower either open the passenger’s window, push window. down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position.
Page 72 Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to the passenger’s window. With this tains these extra features: switch off, the passenger’s window Closing a power window on To open the driver’s cannot be raised or lowered. The someone’s hands or fingers can AUTO −...
Page 73: Convertible Top
Convertible Top The convertible top on your Honda Do not lower or raise the top while LATCH lowers and raises electrically. the engine is running. Before operating the convertible top, Do not operate the convertible top if make sure the car is parked on level...
Page 74 Convertible Top LOCKING LEVER LATCH LOCKING LEVER ROOF SWITCH Push the top forward while you With the latches released, pull Pull back and hold the ROOF release the latches from the back on the locking levers and switch. windshield header by pushing the push them up until they latch.
Page 75 Convertible Top Operating the convertible top while any part of a passenger is in the way of the convertible top can cause serious injury. Make sure that you, your passenger or any other people around the car are clear of the way of the moving convertible top.
Page 76 Convertible Top Raising the Convertible Top Apply the parking brake. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is fully engaged. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). ROOF SWITCH Push the ROOF switch forward The windows, if raised, will lower and hold it.
Page 77 Convertible Top WINDSHIELD HEADER LATCH Operating the convertible top while any part of a passenger is in the way of the convertible top can cause serious injury. Make sure that you, your passenger or any other people around the car are clear of the way of the moving convertible top.
Page 78 Convertible Top Convertible Top Cover CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER FASTENING Use the convertible top cover when STRING the top is folded to help prevent foreign objects, dirt, etc. from getting into the material and mechanism. SNAP Remove the convertible top cover Hook the fastener string to the pin from the trunk.
Page 79 Shin-Etsu Silicone grease (available from your Honda dealer, P/N 08798-9013) onto the seals wherever they touch the convertible top or each other. Fit the rear part of the top cover...
Page 80 Convertible Top To reduce the possibility of leaks: The convertible top seals are designed to promote the flow of water off the roof. Spraying high pressure water directly on the seals can distort them, causing a leak. Use only a low pressure water stream when using a hose, and avoid car washes.
Page 81 Hazard Warning, Mirrors Hazard Warning Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Push the red button next to the roof Keep the inside and outside mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors with the clean and adjusted for best visibility. switch to turn on the hazard warning adjustment switch on the driver’s lights (four-way flashers).
Page 82 Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. Push the appropriate edge of the To apply the parking brake, pull the adjustment switch to move the lever up fully. To release it, pull up mirror right, left, up, or down.
Page 83 Beverage Holder, Accessory Power Socket, Audio Panel Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket Audio Panel To open the beverage holder, push To use the accessory power socket, To open the audio panel, push on the on the front edge. pull out on the cover. The ignition top center and let the panel swing switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) down.
Page 84: Interior Lights
Interior Lights If the three-position switch is in the center position, the interior light will come on when you remove the key from the ignition switch. The interior light has a three- In addition, when the three position position switch. In the OFF position, switch is in the center position with the light does not come on.
Page 85: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling ....... systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does ... comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System ....all weather conditions. To Turn Everything Off ....
Page 86 Heating and Cooling Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and RECIRCULATION BUTTON keep the windows clear for the best MODE CONTROL visibility. DIAL AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON What Each Control Does Fan Control Lever FAN CONTROL LEVER TEMPERATURE Pushing this lever up and down...
Page 87 Heating and Cooling Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Air flows from the vents on both sides of the instrument panel, and from the dashboard vent in front of the passenger. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 88 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation, CENTER VENT SIDE VENT heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
Page 89 Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation RECIRCULATION BUTTON mode, particularly with the A/C off, MODE CONTROL can cause the windows to fog up. DIAL AIR CONDITIONING Switch to Recirculation mode when...
Page 90 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the button RECIRCULATION BUTTON comes on when a fan speed is MODE CONTROL selected. AIR CONDITIONING DIAL Make sure the temperature BUTTON control dial is all the way to the left.
Page 91 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in Select and Fresh Air mode.
Page 92 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out MODE CONTROL DIAL in cold weather: Start the engine. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to RECIRCULATION BUTTON Fresh Air mode and turns on the...
Page 93 Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn off the fan (no lights defroster vents.
Page 94: Audio System
Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow STEREO INDICATOR you to easily select your favorite stations. AM/FM BUTTON The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle’s battery.
Page 95 Audio System Operating the Radio TUNE − Use the TUNE knob to SEEK − The SEEK function searches the band for a station with The ignition switch must be in tune the radio to a desired frequency. ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to a strong signal.
Page 96 Audio System SCAN − The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan up SCAN INDICATOR the band for a station with a strong signal.
Page 97 Audio System To store a frequency: Select the desired band, AM or AM/FM BUTTON FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset button. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.
Page 98 Audio System AUTO SELECT − If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you AUTO SELECT INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. To activate Auto Select, press the A.
Page 99 Audio System Adjusting the Sound ADJUSTMENT LEVEL Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.
Page 100 Audio System Digital Clock The display of your audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It shows operation mode TIME DISPLAY CLOCK BUTTON of radio, CD player, or optional CD changer when you operate them, and goes back to the time display after five seconds.
Page 101 Audio System To set the hours, press the H (Preset You can use the R (Preset 6) button If your car’s battery is disconnected 4) button while pressing the CLOCK to quickly set the time to the nearest or goes dead, the time setting will be (SCAN/RPT) button.
Page 102 Stations must use these exact The audio system illuminates when frequencies. It is fairly common for Your Honda’s radio can receive the the parking lights are on, even if the complete AM and FM bands. stations to round-off the frequency in radio is turned off.
Page 103 Audio System Radio Reception A radio station’s signal gets weaker How well your Honda’s radio as you get farther away from its receives stations is dependent on transmitter. If you are listening to an many factors, such as the distance AM station, you will notice the sound from the station’s transmitter,...
Page 104 Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
Page 105 Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. AM/FM BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert CD/TAPE BUTTON CD SLOT RPT BUTTON the disc into the CD slot.
Page 106 Audio System When the system reaches the end of If you eject the disc, but do not Each time you press and release the remove it from the slot, the system the disc, it will return to the begin- side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, ning and play the disc again.
Page 107 Audio System REPEAT − To activate the Repeat RANDOM PLAY − This feature, feature, press and release the RPT when activated, plays the tracks on button. You will see RPT in the the CD in random order, rather than display. The system continuously in the order they are recorded on the replays the current track.
Page 108 Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select the CD changer, press the If you eject the in-dash CD while it is (Optional) CD button. The disc and track playing, the system will automatically A Compact Disc changer is available numbers will be displayed.
Page 109 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. Handle a CD by its edges; never To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth.
Page 110 Audio System Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine. A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other problems.
Page 111 Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
Page 112 FOCUS Error the magazine again. If the code does not your Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD. magazine Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication.
Page 113: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls If you want to mute the sound If you are playing a CD, the system AUDIO CONTROL CHANNEL temporarily, push the MUTE button. skips to the beginning of the next BUTTON BUTTON The indicator in the button will light track each time you push the to indicate the mute function is on.
Page 114: Theft Protection
Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 115: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the Improper use of the cruise accelerator pedal. It should be used control can lead to a crash. for cruising on straight, open highways.
Page 116 Cruise Control cruise control. To resume the set You can decrease the set cruising speed, press the RESUME/accel speed in any of these ways: button. The CRUISE CONTROL RESUME/accel light on the instrument panel Press and hold the SET/decel comes on. button.
Page 117 Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 118: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank ....
Page 119 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period: Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancing additive called Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid on premium unleaded gasoline with a MMT. If you use such gasolines, acceleration.
Page 120 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. Pull FUEL FILL CAP Because the fuel fill cap is on the...
Page 121 Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel Opening the Hood nozzle automatically clicks off. Do RELEASE HANDLE not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes. Your car has an on-board refueling vapor recovery system to help keep fuel vapors from going into the atmosphere.
Page 122 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Pull the support rod out of its clip Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean and insert the end into the hole on you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel.
Page 123 Engine Coolant on page If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper Adding Oil on page coolant. Refer to Owner Maintenance on page for information Checks on checking other items in your Honda. Before Driving...
Page 124: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits combine several short trips into one. You can improve fuel economy by driving habits are the two most important things that affect the fuel driving moderately. Rapid acceler- The air conditioning puts an extra mileage you get.
Page 125: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories or killed. Before installing any accessory: Your dealer has genuine Honda Make sure the accessory does not accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this personalize your car. These obscure any lights, or interfere owner’s manual regarding...
Page 126 If you plan to modify your vehicle, undercarriage to impact speed consult with your Honda dealer. bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy. Raising the vehicle with an aftermarket suspension kit can affect the handling and stability.
Page 127: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLE COMPARTMENTS safely. The upper and lower console compartments are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items. However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your car’s handling, stability, and...
Page 128 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment 400 lbs (185 kg). Store or secure all items that could Overloading or improper be thrown around and hurt loading can affect handling and This figure includes the total weight someone during a crash.
Page 129 Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible. Before Driving...
Page 130: General Precautions
General Precautions Your Honda is designed to give you Because of the low-profile tires optimum handling and performance fitted to your car, the alloy wheels on well-maintained roads. As part of are closer to the ground. Driving this design, your car has a minimum...
Page 131: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather manual transmission. It also includes at High Altitude ....important information on parking 6-speed Manual Transmission ..
Page 132: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check that any items you may be Fasten your seat belt. Check that carrying with you inside are stored and adjustments every day before your passenger has fastened his or you drive your car. properly or fastened down her seat belt (see page securely.
Page 133: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 5 with the electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way the drain on the battery.
Page 134 Starting the Engine Starting in Cold Weather at High Use the following procedure: Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ Turn off all electrical accessories 2,400 meters) An engine is harder to start in cold to reduce the drain on the battery. weather. The thinner air found at high altitude above 8,000 feet Push the accelerator pedal half- (2,400 meters) adds to the problem.
Page 135 6-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces.
Page 136: Speed Manual Transmission
6-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly. This will give you the best speed will enter into the tachometer’s fuel economy and effective emis- red zone.
Page 137 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb and Make sure the convertible top and the instrument panel shows that the put the transmission in first gear.
Page 138: The Braking System
The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators All four brakes have audible brake brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds up heat and reduces their effective- wear indicators.
Page 139 The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes When the front tires skid, you lose The hydraulic system that operates Your car has an Anti-lock Brake steering control; the car continues the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard straight ahead even though you turn Each circuit works diagonally across equipment.
Page 140 The Braking System You should never pump the A car with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders this defeats the brake pedal; ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS distance it takes to stop the car;...
Page 141 The Braking System ABS Indicator ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ＊ INDICATOR ＊ U.S. indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page ). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down.
Page 142: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique − Always drive Visibility − Being able to see clearly in all directions and being slower than you would in dry visible to other drivers are important weather. It takes your car longer to react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 143 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Traction − Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your car is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’...
Page 144: Maintenance
.... Tire Wear ........form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant ..Replacing Tires and Wheels . tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers ....Wheels and Tires ...... to purchase the Service Manual. See 6-speed Manual Transmission Winter Driving ......
Page 145: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving, and help reduce air pollution.
Page 146 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the Before you begin any maintenance, make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 147: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: intervals shown in the maintenance how often you should have your car Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 148 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of genuine According to state and federal knows your car best and can provide Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...
Page 149 Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time − whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Normal Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if the Replace engine oil Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year severe driving conditions Replace engine oil filter specified in the Severe...
Page 150 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. U.S. Owners − Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions. Do items in A.
Page 151 Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time − whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Severe Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if you Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months drive your vehicle MAINLY Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop...
Page 152 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners − Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners − Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 3,750 mi/6,000 km Do items in A.
Page 153 Do items in A, B. 82,500 mi/132,000 km ＊ See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement 86,250 mi/138,000 km Do items in A. information under special driving conditions. 6 yrs □ Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage). ＃ See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, 90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs Do items in A, B, C, D.
Page 154 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
Page 155 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date 67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km Date Date 71,250 mi mi/km 101,250 mi...
Page 156: Owner Maintenance Checks
Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level − Check every Tires − Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.
Page 157: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Blue cap) (Gray cap) BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK COOLANT RESERVOIR Maintenance...
Page 158: Engine Oil
American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for API CERTIFICATION SEAL To add oil, unscrew and remove the as long as you own it.
Page 159 Ambient Temperature An oil with a viscosity of 10W-30 is preferred for optimum fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 5W-40 oil if the temperature in your area goes below 0°F ( 20°C). − Maintenance...
Page 160 Drain the oil wrench (available from your maintenance done by a skilled into an appropriate container. Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. remove the filter. Run the engine until it reaches Install a new oil filter according to normal operating temperature, instructions that come with it.
Page 161 Engine Oil Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Turn off the engine, let it sit for then reinstall the drain bolt. several minutes, then check the oil Tighten it to: level. If necessary, add oil to bring Improper disposal of engine oil can be the level to the upper mark on the 33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) harmf ul to the environment.
Page 162: Cooling System
Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water. It does not require any additional mixing.
Page 163 Cooling System Fill up to here RESERVE TANK RADIATOR CAP FILLER NECK Turn the radiator cap counter- The coolant level should be up to Pour coolant into the reserve tank. clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX on it, until it stops.
Page 164 Only use Honda All season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge,...
Page 165 Cooling System When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE TANK CAP BLEEDER BOLT tighten the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. Apply non-hardening sealant to the drain bolt threads, put a new washer on the drain bolt, and reinstall the bolt in the engine block.
Page 166 Cooling System BLEEDER CAP Fill up to here RESERVE TANK FILLER NECK Pour Honda All Season Tighten the bleeder bolt and Fill the reserve tank to the MAX Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into reinstall the bleeder cap when mark. Install the reserve tank cap.
Page 167 Cooling System Remove the radiator cap. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck and into the reserve tank up to the MAX mark. Start the engine and hold it at 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan comes on.
Page 168: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the reservoir’s fluid level by Fill the reservoir with a good-quality RESERVOIR CAP windshield washer fluid. This removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the cap. increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in cold weather. When you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with windshield washer fluid...
Page 169 6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you The transmission should be drained FILLER BOLT and refilled with new fluid according may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity motor oil with the API to the time and distance recommen- Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR...
Page 170: Differential Fluid
Differential Fluid Use an SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear FILLER BOLT oil, API service classified GL5 or GL6 only, in the differential. Put a new washer on the filler bolt, then reinstall the filler bolt. Tighten it securely. Tightening torque: 33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) The differential should be drained and refilled with new fluid according...
Page 171: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir container, as a temporary Clutch fluid reservoir replacement. However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause The brake fluid should be replaced corrosion and decrease the life of the according to the time recommenda- system. Have the brake system tion in the maintenance schedule.
Page 172 Brake and Clutch Fluid Clutch System Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the clutch system. Have this system inspected as soon as possible. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it up to that level.
Page 173: Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the CLAMPS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT maintenance schedule. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation. To replace it: Remove the old air cleaner element.
Page 174 Air Cleaner Element Attach the new air cleaner element to the duct. Install the new air cleaner element in the air cleaner housing. Make sure the pin on the edge of the element fits in the hole in the bottom of the housing.
Page 175 Follow the time Clean off any dirt and oil that have and distance recommendations in collected around the ignition coils. the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 176: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs Remove the bolt holding the Put the new spark plug into the Torque the spark plug. (If you do socket, then screw it into the hole. not have a torque wrench, tighten ignition coil and pull the ignition coil straight up slightly.
Page 177 Spark Plugs Specifications: NGK: Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A PFR7G-11S DENSO: spark plug that is too loose can PK22PR-L11S overheat and damage the engine. Spark Plug Gap: Overtightening can cause damage to ＋ 0.04 in (1.1 mm) the threads in the cylinder head. −...
Page 178 Battery Check the condition of your car’s Check the battery terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish battery monthly. You should check the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals. terminals with a solution of baking soda and water.
Page 179 Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car’s The battery gives off explosive electrical system. hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Page 180 Battery If your car’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. The next time you turn Charging the battery with the cables on the radio you will see ‘‘ ’’ in connected can seriously damage your the frequency display.
Page 181: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 182 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. REINFORCEMENT Remove the blade from its holder Examine the new wiper blades.
Page 183: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified mechanic. You can do system with Refrigerant HFC-134a a couple of things to make sure the (R-134a).
Page 184: Dust And Pollen Filter
Have the dust and pollen Remove the old filter. Put a new filter replaced by your Honda dealer. Open the hood. Unclip the filter in the holder and push it in windshield base by pulling it up.
Page 185: Drive Belt
The pointer on the fraying. auto-tensioner should be within the recessed area of the indicator. If the pointer is not within the recessed area, contact your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 186 Tires To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation Keeping the tires properly inflated must be the proper type and size, in good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of Using tires that are excessively and correctly inflated. The following handling, tread life, and riding worn or improperly inflated can pages give more detailed information...
Page 187 Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Front: pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (the car has been driven Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure tires that are in good condition may several miles), you will see readings for Normal Driving lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1...
Page 188 Tires Tubeless tires have some ability to Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS self-seal if they are punctured. Every time you check inflation, you However, because leakage is often should also examine the tires for very slow, you should look closely damage, foreign objects, and wear. for punctures if a tire starts losing You should look for: pressure.
Page 189 Use should always be rebalanced if it is braking, and cornering. As a trade- only genuine Honda wheel weights f or removed from the wheel for repair. off, they will wear more rapidly than balancing.
Page 190 Tires You should carefully inspect your Replacing Tires and Wheels The tires that came with your car car’s tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation every 7,500 miles were selected to match the perform- Installing improper tires on your (12,000 km) (see page ance capabilities of the car while car can affect handling and providing the best combination of...
Page 191 225/50R16 92W that came on your car. Replacement For the best performance in snowy wheels are available at your Honda See page for information about or icy conditions, you should install dealer. DOT Tire Quality Grading.
Page 192 Tires Snow Tires Tire Chains If you mount snow tires on your Because your Honda has limited tire Honda, make sure they are radial clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ Cables that are the wrong size or tires of the same size and load range...
Page 193 Lights Check the operation of your car’s exterior lights at least once a month. A burned out bulb can create an SIDE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT unsafe condition by reducing your car’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 194 Lights Check the following: Headlights (low and high beam) TURN SIGNAL LIGHT Parking lights Taillights Brake lights Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian cars) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 195 Adjustment of the headlights should and the key removed. Because of hard objects. If you touch the glass, be performed by a Honda technician this, you should not attempt to clean it with denatured alcohol and a or other qualified mechanic.
Page 196 Lights Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Make sure the bulb is installed correctly by looking through the headlight lens. The pins on the base of the bulb should fit in the holes in the headlight assembly. Pivot the hold- down wire back in place and clip the end into the slot.
Page 197 Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal and Side Marker Light Bulbs If you are changing the bulb on the driver’s side, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off the engine. If you are changing the bulb on the passenger’s side, turn the steering wheel to the left.
Page 198 Lights Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Put the bulb holder back into its hole in the lens, and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Page 199 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Open the trunk. Determine which of the four bulbs Remove the socket by turning it is burned out: stop/taillight, back- one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the fasteners from the up light, turn signal, or side trunk lining. To remove a fastener, marker.
Page 200 Lights Install the new bulb in the socket. Push the socket into the light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Install the trunk lining and secure it with the fasteners. To reinstall a fastener, reset the fastener by pushing on the pointed end until it pops back almost flush with the...
Page 201 Lights Replacing a Rear License Plate Bulb Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver Pull the bulb straight out of its between the left edge of the lens socket. Push the new bulb in until and the housing. The lens will it bottoms in the socket. come down.
Page 202 Lights Replacing an Interior Light Bulb Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb Remove the lens by carefully Remove the bulb by pulling it Open the trunk. Pull down the prying on the front edge of the straight out of its metal tabs. trunk light cover.
Page 203: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months (see page Support the front wiper blade or longer, have your Honda dealer arms with a folded towel or rag so perform the inspections called for in Wash and dry the exterior they do not touch the windshield.
Page 204: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing ........on how to clean your car and Aluminum Wheels ....preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up ......
Page 205: Exterior Care
Exterior Care Washing the car does not need waxing. Frequent washing helps preserve Do not use harsh chemicals to your car’s beauty. Dirt and grit can remove stains from the Chemical solvents and strong cleaners scratch the paint, while tree sap and convertible top or rear window.
Page 206 Waxes − A wax coats the finish and should use a polish on your Honda if protects it from damage by exposure the finish does not have its original to sunlight, air pollution, etc. You shine after using a wax.
Page 207 Exterior Care Aluminum Wheels Paint Touch-up Inspect your car frequently for chips Clean your Honda’s aluminum alloy Your dealer has touch-up paint to or scratches in the paint. Repair wheels as you do the rest of the match your car’s color. The color them right away to prevent corrosion exterior.
Page 208: Interior Care
Keep If you use a non-Honda floor mat in the carpeting as dry as possible by the driver’s footwell, make sure it not adding water to the foam.
Page 209 Interior Care Fabric Vinyl Seat Belts Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum Vacuum dirt and dust out of the If your seat belts get dirty, you can material frequently. For general cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft use a soft brush with a mixture of cleaning, use a solution of mild soap cloth dampened in a solution of mild mild soap and warm water to clean...
Page 210 Interior Care, Corrosion Protection Windows Air Fresheners Corrosion Protection Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ Two factors normally contribute to with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, causing corrosion in your car: cleaner.
Page 211: Corrosion Protection
Corrosion Protection Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that by performing some simple periodic use road salt in winter.
Page 212: Body Repairs
If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair. Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.
Page 213: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates...
Page 214: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK you are using the compact spare tire: that takes up less space. Use this spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put it back under any circumstances.
Page 215: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, The size difference may also cause TOOL BOX LID stop in a safe place to change it. damage to the rear differential, so do Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder not mount the compact spare on the of a busy road is dangerous.
Page 216 Changing a Flat Tire SPARE TIRE COVER Remove the three clips holding Unscrew the wing bolt and take Locate the jacking point nearest the spare tire cover by pulling the spare tire out of the spare tire the tire you need to change. It is straight up on the rings.
Page 217 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts and flat Before mounting the spare tire, wrench as shown to raise the car tire. Temporarily place the flat tire wipe any dirt off the mounting until the flat tire is off the ground.
Page 218 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the car to the ground and Tighten the wheel nuts securely in wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at pattern with the wheel wrench the nearest automotive service...
Page 219 Changing a Flat Tire Remove the tool box from the Replace the spare tire cover. trunk well and replace the jack, Secure it with the three clips. Push wheel wrench and extension in the each clip down securely, and pivot tool box.
Page 220 If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly Turn on the headlights and check on what you hear when you press When you press the ENGINE their brightness.
Page 221 If Your Engine Won’t Start If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the go out when you try to start the In this case, the starter motor’s engine, either the battery is dis- fuel pump.
Page 222: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your car’s battery has run down, To jump start your car, follow these you may be able to start the engine directions closely: by using a booster battery. Although A battery can explode if you do this seems like a simple procedure, Open the hood and check the not follow the correct procedure, you should take several precautions.
Page 223 ( ) terminal on your ＋ to the negative ( ) terminal on − the booster battery. Connect the Honda’s battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( ) other end to the metal projection ＋ terminal on the booster battery.
Page 224 Jump Starting Start your car. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to- metal contact. Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery.
Page 225: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats The reading on your car’s If you do not see steam or spray, leave the engine running and temperature gauge should stay in the midrange under most conditions. watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an It may go higher if you are driving up the high heat is due to overloading overheated engine can...
Page 226 If Your Engine Overheats Look for any obvious coolant leaks, If you don’t find an obvious leak, Using gloves or a large heavy such as a split radiator hose. check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap Everything is still extremely hot, radiator reserve tank (see page counterclockwise, without pushing...
Page 227 If Your Engine Overheats Start the engine and set the Put the radiator cap back on If the temperature stays normal, temperature control dial to tightly. Run the engine and watch check the coolant level in the maximum. Add coolant to the the temperature gauge.
Page 228: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
Page 229: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR electrical load as possible, you can accessories: radio, heater, A/C, cruise control, etc. Try not to use drive several miles (kilometers) other electrically-operated controls before the battery is too discharged such as the power windows.
Page 230: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap malf unction indicator lamp on, you can and tighten it until it clicks several damage your car’s emissions controls times.
Page 231 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your car for a Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. See State diagnostics for the emissions Emissions Testing on pages systems.
Page 232: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower indicates a problem with the car’s gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe.
Page 233: Closing The Convertible Top
Closing the Convertible Top If the electric motor will not close CONNECTOR the convertible top, do the following. Check the fuse for the convertible top motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating. Try closing the convertible top.
Page 234 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. The interior fuse box is underneath There are two under-hood fuse the dashboard on the driver’s side. boxes in the engine compartment.
Page 235 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 236 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a FUSE PULLER spare fuse that has a lower rating, it BLOWN might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
Page 237 Fuses Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 7.5 A Windshield Wiper, 10 A Daytime Running Lights ＊ Auto Stop Signal 10 A Keyless Entry Washer Motor Back-up 15 A 7.5 A Not used 7.5 A Interior Light − Not used 10 A Small Lights −...
Page 238 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES (MAIN FUSE BOX) No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected Lighting 1 Relay Magnetic Clutch Relay − − 20 A Lighting 2 Relay Right Headlight − Horn Relay 15 A ACG S − Power Window Motor 10 A Hazard Warning Lights 40 A...
Page 239 If Your Car Gets Stuck If your car gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see page For very short distances, such as Remove the towing hook, hook freeing the car, you can use the extension, and wheel wrench from detachable towing hook that mounts the tool box.
Page 240 If Your Car Gets Stuck Screw the towing hook into the extension and tighten it securely by hand. To avoid damage to your car, use the towing hook f or straight, f lat ground towing only. Do not tow at an angle. The tow hook should not be used to tow the vehicle onto a f lat bed.
Page 241: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a − The operator − The tow Flat-bed Equipment Wheel Lift Equipment professional towing service or, if you loads your vehicle on the back of a truck uses two pivoting arms that go belong to one, an organization that truck.
Page 242 Emergency Towing − The tow Sling-type Equipment truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Your car’s suspension and body can be seriously damaged.
Page 243: Technical Information
Oxygenated Fuels ......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ Driving in Foreign Countries ..your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Controls ....... identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ...... The Clean Air Act .....
Page 244: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 245 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped on the left front corner of the engine TRANSMISSION NUMBER block. The Transmission Number is on a label underneath the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 246: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 162.0 in (4,115 mm) Fuel tank 13.2 US gal (50 ) Width 68.9 in (1,750 mm) Engine coolant ＊ Height 50.6 in (1,285 mm) Change 1.72 US gal (6.5 ) Wheelbase 94.5 in (2,400 mm) Total 2.01 US gal (7.6 ) ＊...
Page 247 Specifications Lights Battery Headlights High 12 V − 55 W Capacity 12 V − 36 AH/5 HR 12 V − 35 W Daytime running lights 12 V − 55 W(H1) Fuses Front turn signal lights 12 V − 21 W Under-hood See page or the fuse box...
Page 248 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction − AA, A, B, C The treadwear grade is a compara- U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 249 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature − A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 250: Oxygenated Fuels
Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and METHANOL (methyl or wood being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved alcohol) ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: Your vehicle was not designed to use are collectively referred to as fuel that contains methanol.
Page 251: Driving In Foreign Countries
Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 252: Emissions Controls
‘‘smog.’’ Carbon the engine is started and warmed up, ＊ monoxide does not contribute to In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the vapor is drawn into the engine smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle and burned during driving.
Page 253 Genuine Honda replacement parts or the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that emissions when the engine is cold. their equivalent for repairs. Using comes out the tailpipe.
Page 254: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 255: State Emissions Testing
State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 256 If readiness codes are still not set, see you cannot do this for a your Honda dealer. continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Page 257 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 258 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin trained professionals. They should Islands: American Honda Motor Co. be able to answer all your questions. Honda Consumer Affairs Bella International If you encounter a problem that your Department P.O.
Page 259: Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners − a seat Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited belt that fails to function properly is Your new Honda is covered by these Warranty − provides prorated warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 260 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 261: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your car can be obtained from Helm ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356...
Page 262: Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 263: Index
Index Audio System ........Brightness Control, Instruments . Automatic Speed Control ..... Brights, Headlights ......53 Accessories Bulb Replacement ......Installation ......... Back-up Lights ......Accessory Power Socket ....Brake Lights ......ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Back-up Lamp Replacement ..Headlights .........
Page 264 Index Changing Oil Covertible Top ........ Dipstick How to ........Convertible Top Cover ....Engine Oil ........When to ........Lowering the Convertible Top . Directional Signals ......55 Changing a Flat Tire ....Maintenance ........ Disc Brake Wear Indicators ..
Page 265 Index Closing the Convertible Top . Evaporative Emission Controls . Fuel ..........Low Oil Pressure Indicator ..Exhaust Fumes ....... Fill Door and Cap ...... Malfunction Indicator Lamp . Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Gauge ..........50 Overheated Engine ....
Page 266 Index Gauges ..........Hydraulic Clutch ......Jump Starting ........ Engine Coolant Temperature . Hydroplaning ......... Fuel ..........Speedometer ....... Tachometer ......... Keys ..........Gearshift Lever Positions Identification Number, 6-speed Manual Vehicle ........Transmission ......Ignition Glass Cleaning ......Keys ..........Label, Certification .......
Page 267 Index Low Fuel Indicator ......Polishing and Waxing ....Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 232 Power Lubricant Specifications Chart . Octane Requirement, Gasoline . Door Locks ........62 Luggage ......... Odometer ......... Engine, Specifications ....Odometer, Trip ....... Mirrors .........
Page 268 Index Recovery Vehicle, Emergency Seat Belts ........... Spare Tire Towing ........Additional Information ....Inflating ........Reminder Lights ......Advice for Pregnant Women ..Specifications ......Remote Transmitter ....... Cleaning ........Spark Plugs, Replacing ....Replacement Information Lap/Shoulder Belt ...... Specifications Charts ....
Page 269 Index Storing Your Car ......Checking Wear ......Open Monitor Light ....Stuck Car ........Compact Spare Tire ....Turn Signals ........Supplemental Restraint System DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Servicing ........Inflation ........SRS Indicator ......Inspection ........Tensioners, Seat Belts ....
Page 270 Index WARNING, Explanation of ..... Warning Labels, Location of ..Warranty Coverages ....Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ..Operation ........Washing ......... Waxing and Polishing ....Wheels ........... Alignment and Balance .... Cleaning Aluminum Alloys ..Wrench ........Windows Cleaning ........
Page 271: Service Information Summary
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) detergent oil (see page Brake Fluid: Oil change capacity (including Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or filter): 5.1 US qt (4.8 ) DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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