Page 1 2008 Fit Owner’s Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web us. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year.
Page 2 Owner’s Identification This owner’s manual should be considered OWNER a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold. This owner’s manual covers all models of ADDRESS the Fit. You may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your STREET particular vehicle.
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2008 Honda Fit was a wise investment. As you read this manual, you will It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 4 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 5 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. on the vehicle. Safety Labels Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents (main controls) Your Vehicle at a Glance ....................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............Instruments and Controls (indicators, gauges, dashboard, steering wheel, and other convenience items) ... 57 (climate control, audio, security, and cruise control) Features ..............
Page 8: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Warranty and Customer A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- Relations sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load (U.S. and Canada only) luggage and other cargo. A summary of the warranties Your Vehicle at a Glance covering your new vehicle, and how...
Page 9 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS (P.60) BUTTON AUDIO SYSTEM GAUGES (P.74) (P.67) (P.107) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 25) PASSENGER’S FRONT MIRROR CONTROLS AIRBAG (P.95) (P.9, 31) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) HEATING/COOLING POWER WINDOW CONTROLS SWITCH (P.102)
Page 10 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL PADDLE SHIFTER PADDLE SHIFTER HAZARD WARNING BRIGHTNESS (UPSHIFT) (DOWNSHIFT) BUTTON (P.162) (P.162) (P.74) (P.74) WINDSHIELD HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ WIPERS/WASHERS FOG LIGHTS (P.71) (P.72) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER MIRROR CONTROLS (P.74) (P.95) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.31) (P.138)
Page 11 Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ......18 Back Seat ........35 yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . 18 The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety every additional drink. So don’t drink Restrain All Children recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
Page 13: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. (11) Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment, front and rear crush zones, a collapsible steering column,...
Page 14: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 15: Airbags
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger heads of the driver, front passenger,...
Page 16 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 17: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors and the protect the driver, adult passengers, tailgate are closed and locked.
Page 18: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 19: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens When a passenger is seated in the Adjust the Head Restraints rear center seating position, make sure the center head restraint is Reclining the seat-back too far properly positioned. can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Improperly positioning head...
Page 20: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens This spreads the forces of a crash Fasten and Position the Seat Belts over the strongest bones in your Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
Page 21: Maintain A Proper Sitting
Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a Maintain a Proper Sitting lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and head restraints, and put on their seat belts, it is very If a seat belt does not seem to work important that they continue to sit...
Page 22 Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of When driving, remember to sit Advice for Pregnant Women position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.
Page 23 Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the Keep your hands and arms away Never let passengers ride in the same seat belt. If they do, they from the airbag covers. If your could be very seriously injured in a hands or arms are close to an cargo area or on top of a folded- If they do, they...
Page 24: Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts the beeper stops, the indicator will If the indicator comes on or the Seat Belt System Components Your seat belt system includes lap/ stop flashing but remain on. beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all five seating belt is latched and there is no front positions.
Page 25: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts All seat belts have an emergency Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in and across your hips. your seat while it keeps some tension on the belt.
Page 26: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners are designed to Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Seat Belt Maintenance activate in any collision severe For safety, you should check the enough to cause the front airbags to condition of your seat belts regularly. deploy.
Page 27 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your dealer. A belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 28: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (10) (13) (1) Driver’s Front Airbag (2) Passenger’s Front Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags (6) Driver’s Seat Position Sensor (11) (7) Front Passenger’s Weight Sensors (12) (8) Front Impact Sensors (9) Passenger Airbag Off Indicator...
Page 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: (14) Two SRS (supplemental restraint system) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’...
Page 30 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you that the seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs passenger’s side airbag has been Sensors that can detect a (29 kg) or less (the weight of an...
Page 31: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt How Your Front Airbags Work restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 32 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
Page 33 Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- caused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front. For both advanced airbags to work DRIVER’S properly: PASSENGER’S...
Page 34: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, a Moving the front seat forcibly How Your Side Airbags Work ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in back against cargo on the seat or the center of the dashboard comes floor behind it.
Page 35 Additional Information About Your Airbags Only one airbag will deploy during a If the side airbag off indicator comes Side Airbag Cutoff System side impact. If the impact is on the Your vehicle has a side airbag cutoff on (see page ), have the passenger’s side, the passenger’s system designed primarily to protect...
Page 36: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works Work side, the passenger’s side curtain The SRS indicator alerts airbag will inflate even if there are no you to a potential problem occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 37: How The Side Airbag Off
Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works Indicator Works may not work properly when you U.S. Canada PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR need them.
Page 38: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no there, something may be interfering...
Page 39: Additional Safety Precautions
Additional Information About Your Airbags If your vehicle has a moderate to Additional Safety Precautions Do not cover or replace front seat- severe impact. Even if your Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting airbags do not inflate, your dealer Together, airbags and Improperly replacing airbags.
Page 40: Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 41: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
Page 42: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models DASHBOARD front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 43: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If a child requires close physical If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 44: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines For example, infants and small Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, children left in a vehicle on a hot If you are not wearing a day can die from heatstroke.
Page 45: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Two types of seats may be used: a Protecting Infants Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 46: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we We also recommend that a small Protecting Small Children strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat until the child the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit front passenger’s seat, move the seat for the seat.
Page 47: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat Even with advanced front airbags Whatever type of seat you choose, to Selecting a Child Seat that automatically turn the When buying a child seat, you need provide proper protection, a child passenger’s front airbag off (see to choose either a conventional child seat should meet three...
Page 48: Installing A Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat A child seat secured with a seat belt Secure the child in the child seat. and a good place to install the seat, should be installed as firmly as Make sure the child is properly there are three main steps in possible.
Page 49: With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 50 Installing a Child Seat ANCHOR Flexible type TETHER STRAP HOOK Other LATCH-compatible seats Route the tether strap over the Tighten the strap according to the have a flexible-type connector as seat-back and through the head seat maker’s instructions. shown above. restraint legs.
Page 51: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
Page 52 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and 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 53: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchor Tether ANCHOR ANCHOR A child seat with a tether can be installed in any seating position in the back seat. Each rear outside seating position has an anchorage point on the seat- back, and the center seating position has an anchorage point in the ceiling near the tailgate.
Page 54 Installing a Child Seat Using the Center Anchor ANCHOR ANCHOR COVER TETHER STRAP HOOK Remove the rear center head Route the tether strap over the restraint, and store it in a safe seat-back, then attach the tether place. strap hook to the anchor, making sure the tether strap is not twisted.
Page 55: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front belt.
Page 56: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Some states and Canadian provinces Using a Booster Seat between the child’s neck and arm? also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or Is the lap part of the belt as low as weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs).
Page 57: When Can A Larger Child Sit In
Protecting Larger Children If a child who uses a booster seat Of course, children vary widely. And When Can a Larger Child Sit in must ride in front, move the vehicle Front while age may be one indicator of seat as far back as possible and be The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, sure the child is wearing the seat...
Page 58: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. Devices intended to This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.
Page 59: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the tailgate open, airflow can carbon monoxide gas. Carbon pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you condition.
Page 60: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations SUN VISORS shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 61 Safety Labels HOOD RADIATOR CAP DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 63 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......58 Power Windows ....... 94 the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......59 Mirrors ..........95 contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..
Page 64: Control Locations
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL HAZARD WARNING BUTTON AUDIO SYSTEM INDICATORS (P.60) (P.74) (P.107) GAUGES (P.67) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79) POWER WINDOW SWITCH HEATING/COOLING (P.94) CONTROLS (P.102) HOOD RELEASE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HANDLE (P.157) (P.138) PASSENGER AIRBAG ACCESSORY POWER PARKING BRAKE MANUAL TRANSMISSION...
Page 65: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.62) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 232) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.66) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.18, 60) TPMS INDICATOR (P.64) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.62) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.65) HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATOR...
Page 66: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many U.S. Canada Seat Belt Reminder indicators that give you important Parking Brake and Indicator information about your vehicle. Brake System This indicator comes on when you turn the ignition switch to the ON Indicator (Red) Malfunction Indicator This indicator has two functions:...
Page 67 Instrument Panel Indicators If your front passenger does not Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada fasten their seat belt, the indicator System Indicator Side Airbag Off comes on about 6 seconds after the This indicator comes on briefly when Indicator ignition switch is turned to the ON you turn the ignition switch to the This indicator comes on briefly when (II) position.
Page 68 Instrument Panel Indicators Driving with the power steering Anti-lock Brake System Electric Power Steering (ABS) Indicator (EPS) Indicator system continuously overheating can This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on cause system damage. a few seconds when you turn the when you turn the ignition to the ON ignition switch to the ON (II) (II) position and goes off after the...
Page 69 Instrument Panel Indicators High Temperature Low Temperature Turn Signal and Indicator Indicator Hazard Warning This indicator monitors the This indicator monitors the Indicators temperature of the engine coolant. It temperature of the engine coolant. If The left or right turn signal indicator normally comes on when you turn there is no problem, this indicator blinks when you signal a lane change...
Page 70 Instrument Panel Indicators Low Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring Lights On Indicator Indicator System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator reminds you that the U.S. models only U.S. models only This indicator normally comes on for This indicator normally comes on for exterior lights are on.
Page 71 Instrument Panel Indicators High Beam Indicator Cruise Main Indicator Washer Level Indicator This indicator comes on with the On Sport model and Canadian LX model Canadian models only high beam headlights. For more This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on when the information, see page turn on the cruise control system by washer fluid level is low.
Page 72 Instrument Panel Indicators Maintenance Minder Immobilizer System Security System Indicator Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on for a few This indicator comes on for a few SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR seconds when you turn the ignition seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 73 Gauges Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) SELECT/RESET KNOB driven since you last reset it. SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays by pressing the select/reset TRIP METER knob repeatedly.
Page 74 Gauges If the system still detects a loose or Odometer Check Fuel Cap Indicator The odometer shows the total If your fuel fill cap is loose or missing fuel fill cap, the malfunction distance your vehicle has been missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Page 75 Gauges Maintenance Minder The information display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the ON (II) position. This information helps to keep you aware of the periodic maintenance your vehicle needs for continued trouble- free driving.
Page 76: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel PADDLE SHIFTER (DOWNSHIFT) INSTRUMENT PANEL PADDLE SHIFTER (UPSHIFT) (P.162) BRIGHTNESS (P.162) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.74) (P.74) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL/ WINDSHIELD FOG LIGHTS WIPERS/WASHERS (P.72) (P.71) REAR WINDOW MIRROR CONTROLS DEFOGGER (P.95) (P.74) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF HOOD RELEASE HANDLE INDICATOR (P.138) (P.31)
Page 77: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers The wipers run at high Windshield Wiper MIST Rear Window Wiper and Washer speed until you release the lever. The wipers are not activated. The wipers operate every few seconds. The wipers run at low speed. The wipers run at high speed.
Page 78 Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights Hold past ON to turn the rear Push down on the Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal window wiper on and to spray the left lever to signal a left turn and up rear window washer.
Page 79 Headlights Turning the switch to Push the lever Headlights High Beams Daytime Running Lights the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the forward and the high beam indicator Canadian models only parking lights, taillights, instrument will come on (see page ). Pull it With the headlight switch off or in panel lights, side-marker lights, and back to return to low beams.
Page 80 Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KNOB You can change the instrument panel Push the button to turn on the The rear window defogger will clear brightness only when the light hazard warning lights (four-way fog, frost, and thin ice from the...
Page 81 Rear Window Defogger, Steering Wheel Adjustment Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before Make any steering wheel adjustment starting to drive. before you start driving. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 82: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks You should have received a key On Sport model All models except Sport number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever KEYS WITH KEY NUMBER TAG KEYS KEY NUMBER TAG have to get a lost key replaced. Use TRANSMITTER only Honda-approved key blanks.
Page 83: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 84: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or to turn the key. Firmly turn the the ACCESSORY (I) position and steering wheel to the left or right as open the driver’s door.
Page 85: Door Locks
Door Locks Power Door Locks MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH UNLOCK LOCK Each door has a lock tab on the top All models except Sport of the door. Push in the tab to lock Each front door can be locked or All models except Canadian DX the door, and pull it out to unlock.
Page 86 Door Locks The lock tab on each passenger’s Lockout Prevention Childproof Door Locks door locks and unlocks only that With the driver’s door open and the door. Pulling up the driver’s lock tab key in the ignition switch, the master LEVER only unlocks the driver’s door.
Page 87 Tailgate All models except Canadian DX The tailgate will lock or unlock when you lock or unlock the driver’s door by using the key, the lock tab on the UNLOCK driver’s door, the master door lock LOCK switch or the remote transmitter (if equipped).
Page 88 Tailgate Unlocking the Tailgate Lock TAILGATE HANDLE Unlock To close the tailgate, hold the tailgate handle, lower the tailgate, On Sport model Push the release lever to the right as then press down on the back edge. If the power door lock system cannot shown.
Page 89: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter Press this button once Press this button for UNLOCK PANIC LOCK to unlock the driver’s door. Push it about 2 seconds to attract attention: BUTTON twice to unlock the remaining doors the horn will sound, and the exterior UNLOCK and the tailgate.
Page 90 Remote Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Avoid dropping or throwing the Battery transmitter. If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors Protect the transmitter from and the tailgate, replace the battery extreme temperature. as soon as possible.
Page 91 Remote Transmitter Remove the old battery, and insert As required by the FCC: a new battery into the back of the This device complies with Part 15 of the cover with the side facing down. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device An improperly disposed of battery may not cause harmful interference, and...
Page 92 Seats Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. LEVER To adjust the seat forward and The seat can also be adjusted backward, pull up on the lever under forward and backward using the the seat cushion’s front edge.
Page 93 Seats Rear Seat Adjustments Head Restraints See page for important safety information and a warning about improperly positioning head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 94 Seats The head restraints in the rear outer RELEASE seating positions do not adjust for BUTTON height. To remove one for cleaning or repair, push the release button, and lift the restraint up. Failure to reinstall the head restraints can result in severe injury during a crash.
Page 95 Seats Reclining the Front Seats REAR CENTER RELEASE BUTTON SEAT-BACK ANGLE SLIDE LEVER ADJUSTMENT LEVER When a passenger is seated in the rear center seating position, make sure the center head restraint is properly positioned. You can recline the seat-backs on the Remove the front head restraints Make sure the head restraint locks front seats so they are level with the...
Page 96 Seats Using the slide lever, move the Folding the Rear Seat Up front seat cushions as far forward The left and right rear seat cushions as possible. can be lifted up separately to make room for cargo. Pull up the seat-back angle adjustment lever, and pivot the Remove any items from the seat seat-back backward until it is level...
Page 97 Seats Folding the Rear Seat Down The rear seat-backs can be folded down for more cargo room. LATCH PLATE Each side folds down separately, so you can still carry a passenger in the rear outer seating position. Remove any items from the seat before folding down the seat-back.
Page 98 Seats Move the front seat backward to To return the seat-back to its upright the desired position. Make sure position, move the front seat forward the seat is locked in place. again, then lift up the seat-back. Do not put any heavy items on the While lifting the seat-back, the seat seat-back when it is folded down.
Page 99 Seats Detachable Anchor SMALL LATCH LATCH PLATE The seat belt in the rear center seat PLATE is equipped with a detachable anchor. This allows the center seat belt to be unlatched when the driver’s side rear seat is folded. TRIANGLE MARKS Using a seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched...
Page 100 Seats, Power Windows Power Windows ANCHOR BUCKLE DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH Closing a power window on LATCH PLATE someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them. AUTO To open the driver’s window fully, push the window MAIN SWITCH To unlatch the detachable anchor,...
Page 101 Power Windows, Mirrors When you push the MAIN switch in, Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors the switch is off, and the passenger SELECTOR SWITCH windows cannot be raised or lowered. To cancel this feature, push on the switch again to get it to pop out. Keep the MAIN switch off when you have children in the vehicle so they do not injure themselves by...
Page 102: Mirrors, Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake Push the appropriate edge of the Parking Brake adjustment switch to move the mirror right, left, up, or down. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear When you finish, move the brakes and axles. A beeper will sound selector switch to the center (off) if the vehicle is driven with the parking position.
Page 103: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items COAT HOOK FRONT DOOR POCKET VANITY MIRROR SUN VISOR COIN TRAY SEAT-BACK POCKET CENTER POCKET PASSENGER’S TRAY REAR SIDE POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY GLOVE BOX (RIGHT SIDE) POWER SOCKET...
Page 104 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Be careful when you are using the Open the glove box by pushing the beverage holders.
Page 105 Interior Convenience Items, Interior Lights After all doors are closed tightly, the Accessory Power Socket Ceiling Light This socket is intended to supply light fades out in about 30 seconds. power for 12 volt DC accessories DOOR ACTIVATED that are rated 120 watts or less (10 The ceiling light (with the switch in amps).
Page 107 Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ....102 system in your vehicle provides a Playing the AM/FM Radio ... 107 comfortable driving environment in AM/FM Radio Reception .... . 112 all weather conditions. Playing a Disc .........
Page 108: Vents, Heating, And A/C
Vents, Heating, and A/C AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER FRESH AIR/RECIRCULATION BUTTON LEVER TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL MODE CONTROL DIAL U.S. model is shown. : If equipped...
Page 109 Vents, Heating, and A/C The outside air intakes for the Air flows from the center Airflow Controls heating and cooling system are at and corner vents in the dashboard. Fan Control Dial the base of the windshield. Keep this Turn this dial to increase or decrease area clear of leaves and other debris.
Page 110 Vents, Heating, and A/C Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A/C The flow-through ventilation system The heater uses engine coolant to If equipped draws in outside air, circulates it warm the air. If the engine is cold, it Air conditioning places an extra load through the interior, then discharges will be several minutes before you on the engine.
Page 111 Vents, Heating, and A/C When you select Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the the system automatically turns on moisture from the air. When used in windows: the A/C.
Page 112 Vents, Heating, and A/C To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off From the Windows Turning the fan speed control dial all Set the fan and temperature the way to the left shuts the system controls to maximum level. off.
Page 113: Playing The Am/Fm Radio
Playing the AM/FM Radio Sport model All models except Sport PRESET BUTTONS AUTO SELECT AUTO SELECT PRESET BUTTONS BUTTON BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SCAN BUTTON AM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SOUND BUTTON SEEK BAR TUNE BAR SOUND BUTTON SEEK BAR TUNE BAR AM/FM BUTTON FM BUTTON...
Page 114 Playing the AM/FM Radio Use the TUNE bar to tune If you do nothing, the system will To Play the AM/FM Radio TUNE The ignition switch must be in the to a desired frequency. Press the then scan for the next strong station ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 115 Playing the AM/FM Radio If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after AUTO SELECT Adjusting the Sound traveling far from home and can no pressing a preset button if auto Press the SOUND button repeatedly longer receive your preset stations, select cannot find a strong station for to display the equalizer (EQ) [Sport you can use the auto select feature to...
Page 116 Playing the AM/FM Radio Adjusts the volume level Speed-sensitive Volume Equalizer Settings (EQ) based on the vehicle speed. Compensation (SVC) On Sport model The SVC mode controls the volume You can select any of five equalizer based on vehicle speed. The faster settings.
Page 117 Playing the AM/FM Radio Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control knob to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the system is turned off.
Page 118: Am/Fm Radio Reception
AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 119 AM/FM Radio Reception Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
Page 120: Playing A Disc
Playing a Disc Sport model All models except Sport DISC SLOT CD SLOT REPEAT REPEAT SCAN BUTTON SCAN BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON CD EJECT BUTTON DISC EJECT RANDOM RANDOM BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR SEEK/SKIP BAR CD BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB CD BUTTON DISP BUTTON FOLDER BAR PWR/VOL KNOB...
Page 121 Playing a Disc To Play a CD To Change or Select Tracks All models except Sport SKIP Each time you press and To load or play CDs, the ignition release the side of the SKIP bar, Do not use discs with adhesive labels. switch must be in the ACCESSORY the player skips forward to the The label can curl up and cause the...
Page 122 Playing a Disc To continuously replay If you turn the system off while a REPEAT To Stop Playing a CD a track, press and release the RPT Press the eject button ( ) to disc is playing, either with the PWR/ button.
Page 123 Playing a Disc NOTE: The specifications of the compatible To Play a Disc On Sport model If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is WMA file are: To load or play discs, the ignition protected by digital rights switch must be in the ACCESSORY management (DRM), the audio unit Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz...
Page 124 Playing a Disc You will also see the album/track To Load a Disc Name Display Function Insert the disc about halfway into the Each time you press the DISP button name (CD-TEXT), or the folder/file disc slot. The drive will pull the disc while playing a CD-TEXT, the name (MP3/WMA) under these in the rest of the way and begin to...
Page 125 Playing a Disc Each time you To Change or Select Tracks/Files SEEK/SKIP In MP3/WMA mode You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar press and release the side, the FOLDER SELECTION while a disc is playing to select player skips forward to the select a different folder, press the passages and change tracks (files in beginning of the next track (files in...
Page 126 Playing a Disc This feature plays the REPEAT (TRACK/FILE In MP3/WMA mode RANDOM REPEAT) To continuously replay FOLDER-REPEAT This feature, tracks within a disc in random order. a track (file in MP3/WMA mode), when activated, replays all the files In MP3/WMA mode, all files in all press and release the RPT button.
Page 127 Playing a Disc The scan function samples In MP3/WMA mode SCAN In MP3/WMA mode FOLDER-RANDOM This all the tracks/files on the disc in the F-SCAN This feature, when feature, when activated, plays the order they are recorded on the disc. activated, samples the first file of files in the current folder in random To activate the scan feature, press...
Page 128 Playing a Disc To Stop Playing a Disc Protecting Discs Press the eject button ( ) to For information on how to handle remove the disc. If you eject the disc, and protect compact discs, see page but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload it after 10 seconds and put it in pause mode.
Page 129: Disc Player Error Messages
Disc Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the Error Massage Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to HEAT ERROR If you see an error message in the normal.
Page 130: Protecting Your Discs
Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use. dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of When recording a CD-R or direct sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 131 Protecting Your Discs Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs Additional Information of Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.
Page 132 Protecting Your Discs Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discs Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. 3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape Audio unit may not play the following formats. Fingerprints, scratches, etc. CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.
Page 133: Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack U.S. Sport and all Canadian models The auxiliary input jack is underneath the accessory power socket in the center pocket. The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories. When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack, press the AUX button to select it.
Page 134: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If your vehicle’s battery is disable itself if it is disconnected disconnected or goes dead, or the from electrical power for any reason. radio fuse is removed, the audio To make it work again, you must system will disable itself.
Page 135: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Press and hold the CLOCK All models except Sport Sport model (SOUND) button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to CLOCK CLOCK blink. Change the hours by pressing the H (preset 4) button until the numbers advance to the desired time.
Page 136: Security System
Security System The security system will not set if On Sport model The security system helps to protect the hood, tailgate, or any door is not your vehicle and valuables from theft. fully closed. If the system will not set, The horn sounds and a combination check the door and tailgate open of headlights, position lights, side...
Page 137: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ On Sport model and Canadian LX Using the Cruise Control model DECEL button on the steering Cruise control allows you to maintain wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL RES/ACCEL CRUISE BUTTON BUTTON a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) indicator on the instrument panel without keeping your foot on the comes on to show the system is...
Page 138 Cruise Control You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 139 Cruise Control Tapping either of the paddle shifters Canceling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed shifts the gear up or down, but does When you push the CANCEL button, not cancel the cruise control. For or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the CRUISE BUTTON more information on driving with system will remember the previously...
Page 141 Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......136 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....136 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..137 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 142: Break-In Period
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation your authorized dealer for service. Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump Some gasoline today is blended with extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 143: Service Station Procedures
Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel Refueling Park with the driver’s side closest ATTACHMENT nozzle automatically clicks off. Do to the service station pump. not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave some room for the fuel to expand Outside of the vehicle, open the with temperature changes.
Page 144: Opening And Closing The Hood
Service Station Procedures Opening and Closing the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH 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.
Page 145: Oil Check
Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK GRIP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK CLIP SUPPORT ROD Holding the grip, pull the support Wait a few minutes after turning the Remove the dipstick again, and rod out of its clip. Insert the end engine off before you check the oil.
Page 146: Engine Coolant Check
Service Station Procedures Refer to Engine Coolant Check Owner’s Maintenance Checks on page RESERVE TANK information about checking other items on your vehicle. Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant...
Page 147: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison. City MPG Highway MPG Fuel economy is not a fixed number. It varies based on driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle condition. Therefore, it is not possible for one set of estimates to predict fuel economy precisely for all drivers in all environments.
Page 148 Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity Drive Efficiently The following factors can lower your motor oil, displaying the API Drive moderately Rapid vehicle’s fuel economy: Certification Seal (see page acceleration, abrupt cornering, Aggressive driving (hard and hard braking increase fuel acceleration and braking) consumption.
Page 149 Fuel Economy Minimize the use of the air Checking Your Fuel Economy conditioning system The A/C puts an extra load on the engine which makes it use more fuel. Use the fresh-air ventilation when possible. Gallons Miles Miles per of fuel driven Gallon Plan and combine trips...
Page 150: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories and Modifications Modifying your vehicle, or installing Before installing any accessory: some non-Honda accessories, can make it unsafe. Before you make any Make sure the accessory does not Improper accessories or modifications or add any accessories, obscure any lights, or interfere modifications can affect your be sure to read the following vehicle’s handling, stability, and...
Page 151 Accessories and Modifications Non-Honda wheels, because they Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, are a universal design, can cause or replacing components, with excessive stress on suspension non-Honda components could components and will not be seriously affect your vehicle’s compatible with the tire pressure handling, stability, and reliability.
Page 152: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Glove box Front door pockets FRONT DOOR POCKETS Seat-back pocket CENTER POCKET Center pocket Cargo area side pocket Cargo area, including the rear seats when folded up or down. However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and...
Page 153 Carrying Cargo Label Example Steps for Determining Correct Load Load Limits (Payload) The maximum load for your vehicle Limit is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. vehicles, Locate the statement ‘‘The and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles. combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX See Tire And Loading Information kg or XXX lbs.’’...
Page 154 Carrying Cargo The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For Example 1 example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount Max Load (850 lbs) Passenger Weight Cargo Weight equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) (550 lbs) five 150 lb.
Page 155 Carrying Cargo If you fold the rear seats up or Carrying Cargo in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area Compartment down, tie down items that could be Distribute cargo evenly on the Store or secure all items that could thrown about the vehicle during a floor of the cargo area, placing the be thrown around and hurt...
Page 156 Carrying Cargo Optional Separation Net HOOK The separation net can be used to hold back soft, lightweight items stored in the cargo area. Heavy items should be properly secured on the floor of the cargo area. The net may not prevent heavy items from being thrown forward in a crash or a sudden stop.
Page 157: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines ......152 starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive ......153 conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine ......154 manual and automatic transmissions. Manual Transmission ....
Page 158: Driving Guidelines
Driving Guidelines On Sport model Your vehicle is designed to give you optimum handling and performance on well-maintained roads. As part of this design, your vehicle has a minimum of ground clearance. Use caution if you ever drive your vehicle on very rough or rutted roads.
Page 159: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see and adjustments before you drive page your vehicle. Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see and outside lights are clean and page unobstructed.
Page 160: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine fails to start, press pedal, turn the ignition key to the the accelerator pedal all the way In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. Do not hold down, and hold it there while electrical accessories to reduce the key in the START (III)
Page 161: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding up reverse with the vehicle moving. can cause loss of control on Push down the clutch pedal, and slippery surfaces.
Page 162 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter 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 good speed will enter into the tachometer’s fuel economy and effective red zone.
Page 163: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators Shifting SHIFT LEVER RELEASE BUTTON Sport model All models except Sport Sport model is shown These indicators on the instrument If the malfunction indicator lamp To shift from Park to any position, panel show which position the shift comes on along with the ‘‘D’’...
Page 164 Automatic Transmission This position mechani- All models except Sport Sport model Park (P) To shift from: Do this: To shift from: Do this: cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or Press the brake pedal, and Press the brake pedal, and starting the engine.
Page 165 Automatic Transmission Press the brake Use this position for Reverse (R) Drive (D) All models except Sport pedal and press the release button your normal driving. The Second (2) To shift to second, on the front of the shift lever to shift transmission automatically selects a press the release button on the front from Park to reverse.
Page 166 Automatic Transmission All models except Sport On Sport model Engine Speed Limiter First (1) To shift from second to S position (S) To shift into the S If you exceed the maximum speed first, press the release button on the position, press the release button on for the gear you are in, the engine front of the shift lever.
Page 167 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release COVER RELEASE This allows you to move the shift BUTTON lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. Set the parking brake. NOTCH Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 168: Driving With The Paddle
Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) Using the Paddle Shifters in D position (D-Paddle Shift Mode) When you are driving in D position, you can shift the transmission up or down manually with the paddle shifters. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR To shift up or down, use the When you pull either paddle shifter, (right) or...
Page 169 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) Downshifting with the paddle shifter The transmission remains in the The transmission downshifts to first allows you to increase the engine selected gear if you do not accelerate. gear and returns to drive mode (D) braking when going down steep or when the vehicle comes to a long hills, and provides more power...
Page 170 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) When you accelerate from a stop, Using the Paddle Shift in S GEAR POSITION INDICATOR position (Sequential Shift Mode) the transmission starts in first gear, With the shift lever in S position, you and you must manually upshift can select the sequential shift mode between first and fifth gears.
Page 171 Driving with the Paddle Shifters (Sport only) Downshifting gives you more power Here are the speed ranges for Starting in Second Gear when climbing, and provides engine upshifting and downshifting. When you are in sequential shift braking when going down a steep hill. mode, and the vehicle is stopped, To shift Speed range...
Page 172: Parking
Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Parking Tips you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the windows are closed. the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly, or curb.
Page 173: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Check your brakes after driving Brake Pad Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the If the front brake pads need wheels are drum. A power assist brakes moderately to see if they feel replacing, you will hear a distinctive, helps reduce the effort needed on...
Page 174: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
Page 175 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or released, the EBD system may also...
Page 176: Tire Pressure Monitoring
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) If you cannot make the low tire U.S. models only Low Tire Pressure Your vehicle is equipped with a tire Indicator pressure indicator go out after pressure monitoring system (TPMS) When the low tire pressure indicator inflating the tires to the specified that turns on every time you start the is on, one or more of your tires is...
Page 177 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you check and fill Each tire, including the spare, should When you restart the vehicle with your tires in a warm area, then drive be checked monthly when cold, and the compact spare tire, the TPMS in extremely cold weather, the tire set to the recommended inflation indicator may also come on and stay...
Page 178 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The low tire pressure indicator or Changing a Tire with TPMS As required by the FCC: If you have a flat tire, the low tire the TPMS indicator will go off, after This device complies with Part 15 of the pressure indicator will come on.
Page 179: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Your vehicle is not designed to tow a Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Automatic transmission: trailer. Attempting to do so can void Motorhome Perform the following procedure your warranties. Your vehicle can be towed behind a every day immediately before you motorhome at legal highway speeds begin towing.
Page 180 Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Shift to D position and hold for 5 Release the parking brake. Extended Towing seconds, then to N. Let the engine If you tow more than 8 hours in one run for 3 minutes, then turn it off. Leave the ignition switch in the day, you should repeat the above ACCESSORY (I) position so the...
Page 181 Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome If you tow your vehicle with an Manual transmission: automatic transmission, the Honda Move the shifter into the Neutral Genuine ATF-Z1 transmission fluid position. must be changed every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever Release the parking brake.
Page 183: Maintenance
Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... . 178 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ..... 179 maintained and how to follow basic Fluid Locations ....... 186 maintenance safety precautions. Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 184: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...
Page 185: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life The remaining engine oil life is Engine Oil Life Display and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to SELECT/RESET KNOB the information display to show you this table: when you should have your dealer do engine oil replacement and indicated Calculated Engine Displayed...
Page 186 Maintenance Minder MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL LIFE ITEM CODE(S) INDICATOR If the remaining engine oil life is 15 The 15 and 10 percent oil life When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine indicator reminds you that the time 5 to 1 percent, you will see a oil life indicator every time you turn...
Page 187 Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change NEGATIVE MILEAGE (see page You can switch the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer or the trip meter.
Page 188 Maintenance Minder To change the information display Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life from the engine oil life display to the Items Display odometer or the trip meter, press Your dealer will reset the display and release the select/reset knob. after completing the required MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM maintenance service.
Page 189 Maintenance Minder Important Maintenance Precautions If you have the required service done but do not reset the display, or reset the display without doing the service, the system will not show the proper maintenance intervals. This can lead to serious mechanical problems because you will no longer have an accurate record of when maintenance is needed.
Page 190 Maintenance Minder However, service at a dealer is not U.S. Vehicles: Engine oil level Check every Maintenance, mandatory to keep your warranties replacement, or repair of time you fill the fuel tank. See in effect. Maintenance may be done emissions control devices and page by any qualified service facility or systems may be done by any...
Page 191 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace Check parking brake adjustment every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 192: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Black cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) CLUTCH FLUID (Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) RADIATOR CAP ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR WASHER FLUID AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (Blue cap) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop)
Page 193: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Honda Motor Oil is the preferred Recommended Engine Oil Oil is a major contributor to your 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is engine’s performance and longevity. highly recommended that you use Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for detergent oil displaying the API optimum engine protection.
Page 194: Changing The Engine Oil And Filter
Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Engine Oil and WASHER You may use a synthetic motor oil if Filter it meets the same requirements Always change the oil and filter given for a conventional motor oil, it according to the maintenance displays the API Certification Seal, messages shown on the information...
Page 195 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt to: Improper disposal of engine oil can be 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) harmf ul to the environment.
Page 196: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- If the reserve tank is completely Adding Engine Coolant freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.
Page 197 Engine Coolant Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it halfway between the MAX RESERVE TANK and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components.
Page 198: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the The low washer On Canadian models: LEVEL GAUGE windshield washer reservoir at least level indicator comes on when the monthly during normal use. level is low (see page Fill the reservoir with a good-quality windshield washer fluid.
Page 199: Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid Remove the dipstick, and check Automatic Transmission Fluid the fluid level. It should be DIPSTICK between the upper and lower marks. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the dipstick UPPER MARK MARK hole to bring it to the level LOWER between the upper and lower MARK...
Page 200: Manual Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid Put a new washer on the filler bolt, Manual Transmission Fluid then reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely. Use only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 FILLER BOLT (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do If Honda MTF is not available, you not mix with other transmission f luids.
Page 201: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check the brake fluid level in the Brake Fluid Clutch Fluid reservoirs monthly. Manual Transmission only Replace the brake fluid according to the time recommendation in the maintenance minder schedule. Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary...
Page 202: Lights
Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight HOLDING CLIP when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle regularly carry heavy items in the it by its base, and protect the glass cargo area, readjustment may be from contact with your skin or hard required.
Page 203 Lights Unclip the end of the hold-down HOLD-DOWN HOLD-DOWN ELECTRICAL wire from its slot. Pivot the wire WIRE WIRE BULB CONNECTOR out of the way, then remove the bulb. Install the new bulb into the hole, making sure the tabs are in their slots.
Page 204 Lights Push the electrical connector onto Replacing a Parking Light/Front HOLDING CLIP the new bulb. Make sure it is Side Marker Bulb and a Turn connected securely. Turn on the Signal Light Bulb headlights to test the new bulb. To change the bulb on the driver’s side, start the engine, turn the Reinstall the inner fender cover.
Page 205 Lights Replacing a Fog Light Bulb On Sport model The fog lights use halogen bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle it carefully. See page for more information. PARKING LIGHT/FRONT SIDE MARKER TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB BULB Remove the socket by turning it Turn on the lights to make sure one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Page 206 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, SCREW and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb.
Page 207 Lights Remove the burned out bulb from Replacing Rear Bulbs the socket by pulling it straight out of its socket. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks.
Page 208 Lights Put the socket back into the light Replacing a High-mount Brake Light Bulb assembly, and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Put the cover back on the light assembly. Push it in until it locks in place. Open the tailgate.
Page 209: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Cleaning the Seat Belts Floor Mats belt anchors can cause the belts to (Optional) LOOP retract slowly. Wipe the insides of the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
Page 210: Audio Antenna
Foor Mats, Audio Antenna A non-Honda floor mat may not fit Audio Antenna your vehicle properly. This could prevent the proper operation of the folding rear seats and the passenger’s seat weight sensors. We recommend using genuine Honda floor mats. Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mats.
Page 211: Dust And Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades On models with A/C Check the condition of the wiper This filter removes the dust and blades at least every six months. pollen that is brought in from the Replace them if you find signs of outside through the heating and cracking in the rubber, areas that are...
Page 212 Wiper Blades REINFORCEMENT BLADE BLADE LOCK TAB Disconnect the blade assembly Examine the new wiper blades. If Remove the blade from its holder from the wiper arm: by grasping the tabbed end of the they have no plastic or metal Press and hold the lock tab.
Page 213 Wiper Blades Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield, the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side. To replace the rear wiper blade: Place the top of the wiper blade on the end of the blade assembly, and slide the blade onto the assembly Raise the wiper arm off the glass.
Page 214: Wheels
Wiper Blades, Wheels, Tires Wheels Tires BLADE Clean the wheels as you would the To safely operate your vehicle, your rest of the exterior. Wash them with tires must be the proper type and the same solution, and rinse them size, in good condition with adequate thoroughly.
Page 215 Tires Even though your vehicle is If you check air pressures when the Inflation Guidelines Keeping the tires properly inflated equipped with TPMS, we tires are hot [driven for several miles provides the best combination of recommend that you visually check (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 handling, tread life, and riding your tires every day.
Page 216 Tires The compact spare tire pressure is: Recommended Tire Pressures Tire Inspection The following charts show the 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Every time you check inflation, you recommended cold tire pressures for should also examine the tires for most normal and high-speed driving For convenience, the recommended damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Page 217 Tires Tire Service Life Tire Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARK The service life of your tires is In addition to proper inflation, dependent on many factors, correct wheel alignment helps to including, but not limited to, driving decrease tire wear. If you find a tire habits, road conditions, vehicle is worn unevenly, have your dealer loading, inflation pressure,...
Page 218 Tires It is best to replace all four tires at Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible Front Front the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 219 Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications Winter Driving Wheels: Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- Installing improper tires on your All models except Sport weather tread design suitable for vehicle can affect handling and 14 x 5 1/2JJ stability.
Page 220: Checking The Battery
Tires, Checking the Battery When installing cables, follow the Tire Chains Checking the Battery Mount tire chains on your tires when manufacturer’s instructions, and TEST INDICATOR WINDOW required by driving conditions or mount them as tight as you can. local laws. Install them only on the Make sure they are not contacting front tires.
Page 221 Checking the Battery Check the terminals for corrosion (a Battery posts, WARNING: white or yellowish powder). To terminals, and related accessories remove it, cover the terminals with a contain lead and lead compounds. The battery gives off explosive solution of baking soda and water. It Wash your hands after handling.
Page 222: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for If the vehicle is to be stored for a Cover the vehicle with a an extended period (more than 1 longer period, it should be ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made month), there are several things you supported on jackstands so the from a porous material such as should do to prepare it for storage.
Page 223 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 218 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 219 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....224 gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 224: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 225: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, STRAP LOOP stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until The vehicle can easily roll off SPARE you get to an exit or an area to stop the jack, seriously injuring TIRE that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 226 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT EXTENSION WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL COVER Take the jack out of the cargo On all models except Sport, Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn area. remove the wheel cover by with the wheel nut wrench. carefully prying under its edge Turn the jack’s end bracket with the flat tip of the extension.
Page 227 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB EXTENSION WHEEL NUT WRENCH JACKING POINT Use the extension and the wheel Before mounting the spare tire, Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you need to nut wrench as shown to raise the wipe any dirt off the mounting change.
Page 228 Changing a Flat Tire Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel nut wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten the wheel nuts fully.
Page 229 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack. Place the tool kit in Installing a wheel cover the center of the flat tire. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
Page 230: If The Engine Won't Start
Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start If the Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the Starter Diagnosing why the engine won’t Motor Operates Very Slowly start falls into two areas, depending When you turn the ignition switch to on what you hear when you turn the the START (III) position, you do not ignition switch to the START (III)
Page 231 If the Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to the Do you have fuel? Check the fuel The Starter Operates Normally START (III) position. If the In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may headlights do not dim, check the speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working.
Page 232: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To Jump Start Your Vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure,...
Page 233 Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. Start your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Page 234: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The high temperature indicator If you do not see steam or spray, should be off under most conditions. leave the engine running, and If the engine coolant temperature check the high temperature Steam and spray from an gets higher than normal, the indicator.
Page 235 If the Engine Overheats Look for any obvious coolant leaks, Start the engine, and set the such as a split radiator hose. temperature control dial to Everything is still extremely hot, maximum heat. Add coolant to the Removing the radiator cap so use caution.
Page 236: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Safely pull off the road, and shut Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator This indicator should never off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system come on when the engine is warning lights.
Page 237: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If this indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, these codes are set. If they are not while driving, it means one even though it may go off as you set, the test cannot be completed. of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle systems may have a problem.
Page 238: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator comes on with U.S. Canada Brake System feel normal, you should take the brake system indicator, have Indicator (Red) immediate action. A problem in one your vehicle inspected by your The brake system indicator (red) part of the system’s dual circuit dealer immediately.
Page 239: Fuses
Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD UNDER-HOOD (On Battery) DIAL DRIVER’S COIN TRAY The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The primary under-hood fuse box is The secondary fuse box is on the three fuse boxes. in the engine compartment on the positive terminal of the battery. driver’s side.
Page 240 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device. Check those fuses first, but check all the fuses before deciding that a blown fuse is the cause.
Page 241 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits.
Page 242: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations Amps. Circuits Protected INTERIOR FUSE BOX 7.5 A 15 A Fuel Pump 10 A Rear Wiper 10 A 15 A 20 A Left Rear Power Window 20 A Right Rear Power Window 20 A Right Front Power Window (7.5 A) TPMS (10 A)
Page 243 Fuse Locations Primary Fuse Box UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected PRIMARY 80 A Battery 30 A Small Light 60 A 30 A Cooling Fan 50 A Ignition 30 A Condenser Fan, MG Clutch 30 A 20 A Right Headlight 40 A...
Page 244: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 245: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Emergency Towing, If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the to pull it out (see page bumpers will cause serious damage.
Page 246 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck To avoid damage to your vehicle, 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. Do not use it as a tie down.
Page 247: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....242 Emissions Controls ......251 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 244 The Clean Air Act ..... . 251 your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 248: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER numbers in various places. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 249 Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the front of the engine block. The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 250: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 157.4 in (3,999 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 66.2 in (1,682 mm) 10.8 US gal (41 ) Height 60.0 in (1,524 mm) Engine oil Change Wheelbase 96.5 in (2,450 mm) Including filter 3.8 US qt (3.6 ) Track Front 57.3 in (1,456 mm)
Page 251 Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page 236 or the fuse label Charge quantity 14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) attached to the back of the driver’s Lubricant type SP-10 coin tray. Under-hood See page 237 or the fuse box Lights cover.
Page 252 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 253 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature 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 tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 254: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Tire Size Tire Identification Number (TIN) have a number of markings. Those Whenever tires are replaced, they The tire identification number (TIN) you should be aware of are described should be replaced with tires of the is a group of numbers and letters below.
Page 255 Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation As an added safety feature, your Driving on a significantly under- Maximum Tire Pressure Max Press The maximum air vehicle has been equipped with a tire inflated tire causes the tire to pressure the tire can hold.
Page 256 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation Your vehicle has also been equipped Always check the TPMS malfunction with a TPMS malfunction indicator telltale after replacing one or more to indicate when the system is not tires or wheels on your vehicle to operating properly.
Page 257: Emissions Controls
Emissions Controls The burning of gasoline in your intake manifold. They are then The Clean Air Act vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act drawn into the engine and burned. products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions.
Page 258 Emissions Controls then controls how much fuel to inject Exhaust Emissions Controls Replacement Parts The exhaust emissions controls under all operating conditions. The emissions control systems are include four systems: PGM-FI, designed and certified to work to- ignition timing control, exhaust gas gether in reducing emissions to Ignition Timing Control System recirculation, and three way catalytic...
Page 259 Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter Keep the engine well maintained. contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical Have your vehicle diagnosed and reactions to convert the exhaust repaired if it is misfiring, back- gasses without affecting the metals. firing, stalling, or otherwise not The catalytic converter is referred to running properly.
Page 260: Emissions Testing
Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for an 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 261 Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes.
Page 263: Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada Only)
Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information . 258 ..Warranty Coverages ..... 259 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......260 Authorized Manuals ..... . 261...
Page 264: Customer Service Information
Customer Service Information Honda dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should us this information: Customer Relations be able to answer all your questions. Honda Canada Inc. If you encounter a problem that your Vehicle Identification Number 715 Milner Avenue dealership does not solve to your...
Page 265: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages a seat U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty provides prorated warranties: covered by a limited warranty. coverage for a replacement battery Please read your warranty booklet purchased from your dealer.
Page 266 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may call the defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect 1-888-327-4236...
Page 267: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only) (How To Order)
Authorized Manuals Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Service Manual: Covers maintenance and recommended procedures for The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm repair to engine and chassis components. It is written Incorporated. You can order by phone or online: for the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough Call Helm Inc.
Page 269: Index
Index Paddle Shifters ......162 System Indicator ....60, 232 Shifting ........157 System Design ......167 Accessories ........144 Shift Lever Position Wear Indicators ......167 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Indicators ....... . 157 Braking System ......
Page 270 Index Cargo ..........146 Tethers ......... . 47 Cargo, How to Carry ..... 146 Warning Labels ......36 Carrying Cargo ......146 Where Should a Child Sit? ..35 DANGER, Explanation of ....iii CAUTION, Explanation of .....
Page 271 Index DOT Tire Quality Grading ..246 Emergency Brake ......96 Downshifting, Manual Emergency Flashers ...... . 74 Transmission ......155 Emergency Towing ...... . 238 Fan, Interior ........103 Driver and Passenger Safety ... Emissions Controls .......
Page 272 Index Fuel ..........136 Glove Box ......... 98 Ignition Check Fuel Cap Indicator ... 68 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Keys ..........76 Fill Door and Cap ...... . 137 (GVWR) ........148 Switch ..........78 Low Fuel Indicator .....
Page 273 Index Indicators ......... . 30, 61 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) ..62, 168 TPMS ........64, 171 Brake (Parking and Brake Turn Signal and Hazard Keys ........... 76 System) ......60, 232 Warning ........63 Charging System ....
Page 274 Index Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 230 Oxygenated Fuels ......136 Lower Anchors ........ . 43 Lubricant Specifications Chart . 244 Neutral Gear Position ....159 Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ... . 146 New Vehicle Break-in ....136 Luggage Net (Cargo Net) ...
Page 275 Index Protecting Children ......34 Engine Oil and Filter ....188 Seat Belts ........8, 18 Protecting Infants ......39 Fuses .......... . 233 Additional Information ....18 Protecting Larger Children ..49 Light Bulbs ........
Page 276 Index Side Airbags ........ . 9, 28 How Your Side Airbags Work . 28 How Your Side Airbags Work . 28 How Your Side Curtain Airbags How the Side Airbag Off Work ......... . 30 Tailgate Indicator Works ...... . 31 SRS Indicator ......
Page 277 Index Tires ..........208 Transmission Vehicle Storage ......216 Air Pressure ....... 210 Checking Fluid Level, Ventilation ........104 Chains ......... 214 Automatic ....... 193 ..........242 Checking Wear ......210 Checking Fluid Level, Viscosity, Oil ........
Page 278 Index Windshield Cleaning ........71 Defroster ........105 Washers ........192 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ......205 Operation ........71 Worn Tires ........210 Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..238 : U.S. only Canada only...
Page 282: Service Information Summary
Service Information Summary Gasoline: Manual Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Honda Manual Transmission Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid number of 87 or higher. Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or or 10W-40 motor oil as a DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary Fuel Tank Capacity:...

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