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2005 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................
Important Handling Information.....................................................................................................
Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................
Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index......................................................................................................................................................
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2005 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................

  • Page 2: Owner's Identification Form

    The information and specifications included CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., POSTAL CODE Ltd. reserves the right, however, to V. I. N. discontinue or change specifications or...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda CR-V was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. 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: 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: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels on the vehicle. −...

  • Page 5: Important Handling Information

    Important Handling Information Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost.

  • Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance

    Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL POWER DOOR LOCK MIRROR CONTROLS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.149) (P.89) INDICATORS (P.55) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.147) MASTER SWITCH DRIVER’S FRONT GAUGES (P.61) (P.73) AUDIO SYSTEM AIRBAG (P.9 (P.102) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30) FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG (P.9 POWER WINDOW...
  • Page 7 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL AUDIO SYSTEM SHIFT LEVER (A/T) HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS BRIGHTNESS (P.102) (P.66) (P.149) (P.67) CLOCK (P.125) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.123) PASSENGER AIRBAG VEHICLE STABILITY OFF INDICATOR ASSIST SYSTEM (P.30) ON/OFF SWITCH (P.159) WINDSHIELD MOONROOF WIPERS/WASHERS (P.88) (P.65) HAZARD WARNING...

  • Page 8: Driver And Passenger Safety

    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 ....... Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink 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 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features

    Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
  • Page 11 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. Not wearing a seat belt properly and against other occupants. 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 12 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a Supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to Your vehicle also has side curtain Restraint System (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the airbags to help protect the heads of airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger the driver, front passenger, and...
  • Page 13 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear The rest of this section gives more 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 14: 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 are closed protect the driver, adult passengers, and locked.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Adjust The Head Restraints

    Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are back in the seat.

  • Page 17: 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 upper body. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.

  • Page 18: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position

    Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting Never place the shoulder portion of a RELEASE BUTTONS Position lap/shoulder belt under your arm or This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to If a seat belt doesn’t seem to work...

  • Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women

    Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit 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 20: Additional Safety Precautions

    Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Two people should never use the Keep your hands and arms away If they do, they If your Never let passengers ride in the same seat belt. from the airbag covers. 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 21: Your Seat Belts

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, shoulder belts in all five seating your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in positions.

  • Page 22: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to DETACHABLE ANCHOR activate primarily in frontal collisions, and they should activate in any collision severe enough to cause front-airbag inflation. The tensioners are also designed to activate when sensors detect side impact and when your vehicle is about to roll over (see page...

  • Page 23: Seat Belt Maintenance

    For information on how to clean your Honda provides a lifetime warranty seat belts, see page on seat belts for U.S. models. See your Honda Warranty Information...

  • Page 24: Additional Information About Your Airbags

    Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint (13) (11) System) front airbags. The driver’s (12) airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard.
  • Page 25 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt A sophisticated electronic system An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page that continually monitors and panel that alerts you that the records information about the passenger’s side airbag has been Sensors that can detect a sensors, the control unit, the turned off (see page...

  • Page 26: How Your Front Airbags Work

    Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
  • Page 27 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- threshold airbags. Airbags with this powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags.
  • Page 28 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 SEAT properly:...

  • Page 29: How Your Side Airbags Work

    Additional Information About Your Airbags Moving the front seat forcibly When the airbag is turned off, an How Your Side Airbags Work indicator in the center of the back against cargo on the seat or dashboard will come on indicating floor behind it.
  • Page 30 To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage indicator will go out. side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, this system...

  • Page 31: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work

    Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags To get the best protection from the Work side, the passenger’s side curtain side curtain airbags, occupants airbag will inflate even if there are no should wear their seat belts and sit occupants on that side of the vehicle.

  • Page 32: How The Srs Indicator Works

    Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works you to a potential problem may not work when you need them. U.S.

  • Page 33: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works

    Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off If no one is riding in the front seat, Airbag Service the airbag will be automatically shut Your airbag systems are virtually Indicator Works off. However, the indicator will not maintenance free, and there are no PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR come on.

  • Page 34: Additional Safety Precautions

    Honda check the Passenger Airbag Off Automobile Customer Service at indicator to keep the proper (800) 999-1009.

  • Page 35: All Children Must Be Restrained

    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 36: 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 37 DASHBOARD ont airbag hazards, and that SUN VISOR hildren must be properly restrained a back seat, your vehicle has arning labels on the dashboard U.S. models) and on the front visors- lease read and follow the nstructions on these labels- Canadian Models SUN VISOR...

  • Page 38: If You Must Drive With Several Children

    Protecting Children − General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put If you are not wearing a your lap.

  • Page 39: Protecting Children General Guidelines

    Protecting Children General Guidelines − Use childproof door locks to Lock all doors, the tailgate and the prevent children from opening the hatch when your vehicle is not in This can prevent children doors. use. Children who play in vehicles from accidentally falling out (see can accidentally get trapped inside.

  • Page 40: Protecting Infants And Small Children

    Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a 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 41: Protecting Small Children

    Protecting Infants and Small Children In any situation, we strongly Protecting Small Children Child Seat Placement recommend that you install the child We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing child seat in a back seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as seat, not the front.

  • Page 42: Selecting A Child Seat

    Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child...

  • Page 43: Installing A Child Seat

    Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and After selecting a proper child seat, should not reduce the child seat’s vehicle seating position (or and a good place to install the seat, positions) where it will be used.

  • Page 44: 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 45 Installing a Child Seat ANCHOR Flexible type TETHER STRAP HOOK Other LATCH-compatible seats Remove the head restraint (see Attach the tether strap hook to the have a flexible-type connector as page tether anchor in the ceiling, then shown above. tighten the strap as instructed by Make sure the removed head the child seat maker.

  • Page 46: 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 locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a...
  • Page 47 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is 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 48: With A Tether

    Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchor Tether ANCHOR TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS COVER TETHER STRAP HOOK After properly securing the child Remove the cover with a small A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page ), remove the flat-tipped screwdriver or...

  • Page 49: Protecting Larger Children

    Installing a Child Seat, Protecting Larger Children Using the Center Anchor Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the ANCHOR recommended weight or height limit Allowing a child age 12 or under for a forward-facing child seat, the to sit in front can result in injury child should sit in a back seat on a or death if the passenger’s front booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder...

  • Page 50: Checking Seat Belt Fit

    Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat between the child’s neck and arm? Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs? Will the child be able to stay seated like this for the whole trip? If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear...
  • Page 51 Protecting Larger Children Some states also require children to A child may continue using a booster A side airbag also poses risks. If any use a booster seat until they reach a seat until the tops of their ears are part of a larger child’s body is in the given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or even with the top of the vehicle’s or...

  • Page 52: 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: Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.

  • Page 53: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the tailgate/hatch glass open, carbon monoxide gas. You should airflow can pull exhaust gas into your have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle’s interior and create a monoxide entering the vehicle in hazardous condition.
  • Page 54 own. They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models ards that could cause serious ury- Read these labels carefully. label comes off or becomes hard ead (except for the U.S. hboard label which may be moved by the owner), contact your aler for a replacement.
  • Page 55 .S. models U.S. models Canadian models anadian models RADIATOR CAP...

  • Page 56: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......Tailgate and Hatch Glass ....the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......Remote Transmitter ....... contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..Seats ..........your vehicle. All the essential Gauges ..........

  • Page 57: Control Locations

    Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL POWER DOOR LOCK MIRROR CONTROLS (P.55) INDICATORS AUTOMATIC (P.89) MASTER SWITCH GAUGES (P.61) TRANSMISSION (P.73) (P.149) MANUAL TRANSMISSION (P.147) AUDIO SYSTEM POWER WINDOW (P.102) SWITCHES CLOCK (P.86) (P.125) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.30) HOOD RELEASE SEAT HEATER HANDLE SWITCH (P.132)

  • Page 58: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.57) (P.57) TAILGATE AND HATCH GLASS OPEN INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.59) (P.56, 221) SIDE AIRBAG OFF ＊ INDICATOR (P.57) IMMOBILIZER VSA ACTIVATION SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.58) (P.57) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.58) MALFUNCTION...

  • Page 59: Instrument Panel Indicators

    Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many U.S. Canada Seat Belt Reminder indicators that give you important Indicator information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you Parking Brake and Brake System turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It Malfunction Indicator Indicator reminds you and your passengers to...
  • Page 60 Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint Anti-lock Brake System Immobilizer System System Indicator (ABS) Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on for a few you turn the ignition switch to ON a few seconds when you turn the seconds when you turn the ignition (II).
  • Page 61 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator Cruise Control Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator has three functions. This indicator comes on when you a few seconds when you turn the set the cruise control. See page ignition switch to ON (II).
  • Page 62 Instrument Panel Indicators High Beam Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Turn Signal and Hazard Warning This indicator comes on with the This indicator comes on as a high beam headlights. For more reminder that you must refuel soon. Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator information, see page blinks when you signal a lane change Washer Level Indicator...
  • Page 63 Instrument Panel Indicators Maintenance Required Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) SELECT/RESET BUTTON Indicator and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), this This indicator reminds you that it is indicator will light for 2 seconds time to take your vehicle in for when you first turn the ignition scheduled maintenance.
  • Page 64 Gauges Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE driven since you last reset it. INDICATOR TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays and the odometer display by pressing the Select/Reset button repeatedly.
  • Page 65 Gauges Odometer Temperature Gauge Outside Temperature Indicator The odometer shows the total dis- This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal tance your vehicle has been driven. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR It measures miles in U.S. models and operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about kilometers in Canadian models.
  • Page 66 Gauges The temperature sensor is in the To adjust the outside temperature Turn the engine off and confirm the front bumper. Therefore, the display, press and hold the Select/ fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen temperature reading can be affected the cap, then retighten it at least 3 Reset button for 10 seconds.

  • Page 67: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL SHIFT LEVER (A/T) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON BRIGHTNESS (P.149) (P.66) (P.67) (P.67) VEHICLE STABILITY WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ ASSIST (VSA) WASHERS SYSTEM ON/OFF (P.65) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF SWITCH INDICATOR (P.159) (P.30) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.88) CRUISE CONTROL (P.126) REMOTE AUDIO...

  • Page 68: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    Windshield Wipers and Washers Windshield Wiper MIST The wipers run at high 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. −...
  • Page 69 Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights Push down on the Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal − When you turn the wiper switch to left lever to signal a left turn and up to signal a right turn. To signal a lane the ‘‘OFF’’...
  • Page 70 Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button High Beams Push the lever Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button − forward until you hear a click to turn on the high beams. The blue high beam indicator will come on (see page ).
  • Page 71 Rear Window Defogger, Parking Brake Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear Parking Brake and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side-to-side.
  • Page 72 Parking Brake, Steering Wheel Adjustment Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
  • Page 73 KEY WITH (Light Gray) have to get a lost key replaced. Use REMOTE only Honda-approved key blanks. TRANSMITTER These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Immobilizer System. They will not work to start the engine if the circuits are damaged.

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 ignition to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open you turn the key.

  • Page 76: Door Locks

    Door Locks Power Door Locks The lock tab on any door locks and Childproof Door Locks unlocks that door. Pulling up on the MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH driver’s door lock tab only unlocks the driver’s door. LEVER To lock any passenger’s door when getting out of the vehicle, push the lock tab down, and close the door.

  • Page 77: Tailgate And Hatch Glass

    Tailgate and Hatch Glass STOP HATCH GLASS RELEASE BUTTON Use the valet or master key in the The rear wiper will not operate with To keep the tailgate door open on an tailgate to: the hatch glass open. If you open the incline, use the stop from the tool kit.
  • Page 78 Tailgate and Hatch Glass, Remote Transmitter Keep the tailgate and the hatch glass Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once − closed at all times while driving to to unlock the driver’s door. Push it avoid damaging the tailgate and the twice to unlock the other doors and LOCK BUTTON...

  • Page 79: Remote Transmitter

    Remote Transmitter HATCH GLASS RELEASE − Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Press this button for about 1 second Avoid dropping or throwing the Battery transmitter. to open the hatch glass. You cannot open the hatch glass if the key is in Protect the transmitter from the ignition switch.
  • Page 80 Remote Transmitter Separate the transmitter by prying Remove the old battery, and insert As required by the FCC: its middle seam with your a new battery into the back of the This device complies with Part 15 of the fingernail. cover with the side facing down.
  • Page 81 Seats 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. FRONT SEAT To adjust the front or rear seat To change the seat-back angle of the forward and backward, pull up on the front seat, pull up on the lever on the bar under the seat cushion’s front...
  • Page 82 Seats Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Armrests REAR SEAT To change the angle of the rear seat- back, pull up on the release lever on The height of the driver’s seat is The rear seat armrest is located in the outside of the seat-back. adjustable.
  • Page 83 Seats Head Restraints See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the 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 84 Seats Reclining the Front Seats Adjust the front seats forward as far as they will go. Pull up the seat- back angle adjustment lever and pivot the seat-back backward until it is level with the rear seat cushion. Move the front seat backward until it touches the rear seat.
  • Page 85 Seats Folding the Rear Seats Down The rear seat-back can be folded down to give more cargo room. Each side folds down separately, and you can still carry a passenger in the rear seat. You can also fold up each of the rear seats separately to create further cargo space (see page LATCH PLATE...
  • Page 86 Seats Reverse this procedure to return the Folding the Rear Seat Up seat-back to the upright position. LOCK RELEASE STRAP Make sure the seat is secured and the seat belt in front of the seat-back before driving. SLIDE BAR To fold up the rear seat: Unlock the seat from the floor by pulling the lock release strap Pull up the bar under the seat...
  • Page 87 Seats Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure the seat is securely latched before driving. HOOK When you are not using the fastening strap, roll up the strap and store it properly into the slit on the seat-back.
  • Page 88 Seats Detachable Anchor SMALL LATCH SMALL BUCKLE 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 right side of the rear seat is folded. Using a seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched TRIANGLE...
  • Page 89 Seat Heaters, Power Windows Do not use the seat heaters when the Seat Heaters Power Windows engine is off or when idling for a DRIVER’S SEAT HEATER SWITCH DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH long period of time. They can drain the battery, making your vehicle hard to start.

  • Page 90: Power Windows

    Power Windows have children in the vehicle so they If your vehicle’s battery is do not injure themselves by disconnected or goes dead, or the operating the windows driver’s window fuse is removed, the Closing a power window on AUTO function will be disabled. The someone’s hands or fingers can unintentionally.
  • Page 91 Moonroof, Mirrors To tilt up the back of the moonroof, Moonroof Mirrors press and hold the center button ). To close the moonroof, press and hold the top of the switch ). To open the moonroof, press and hold the bottom of the switch ( Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands...
  • Page 92 Mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the Adjusting the Power Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters adjustment switch to move the SELECTOR SWITCH mirror right, left, up, or down. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns the adjustment switch off to keep your settings.

  • Page 93: Interior Convenience Items

    Interior Convenience Items DRIVER’S COAT HOOK SUN VISOR SUNGLASSES VANITY MIRROR ACCESSORY POCKET HOLDER POWER SOCKET DASHBOARD POCKET PASSENGER’S TRAY CENTER GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY BEVERAGE CENTER BEVERAGE BUILT-IN TABLE ＊ POWER SOCKET ＊ POCKET HOLDER / HOLDERS in TABLE with ＊...
  • Page 94 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Built-in Table Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior.
  • Page 95 Interior Convenience Items Using the Built-in Table Be sure to lock the legs of the table. Do not sit or stand on the table. Do not put a weight of over 44 lbs (20 kg) on the table. Hot items such as pots, pans, or kettles should not be placed directly on the table top.
  • Page 96 Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Coin Tray 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. Lock Open the glove box by pulling the Only on models with a manual bottom of the handle.
  • Page 97 Interior Convenience Items Sunglasses Holder Center Table Push SUNGLASSES HOLDER To open the sunglasses holder, push To use the center table, pull up the Sitting on or getting under the table, on the front edge. Make sure the outside edge of the table until it or putting heavy objects on the table, holder is closed while you are driving.
  • Page 98 Interior Convenience Items, Interior Lights Accessory Power Sockets Center Pocket Ceiling Light These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). To use an accessory, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

  • Page 99: Interior Lights

    Interior Lights After all doors are closed tightly, the Spotlights Cargo Area Light light fades out in about 30 seconds. The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
  • Page 100 Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ....systems in your vehicle provide a Playing the Radio ......comfortable driving environment in Radio Reception ......all weather conditions. Playing the XM Satellite Radio . Playing a CD ........
  • Page 101 Vents, Heating, and A/C TEMPERATURE MODE CONTROL FAN CONTROL CONTROL DIAL DIAL DIAL REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/ HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON (If equipped) AIR CONDITIONING REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RECIRCULATION (A/C) BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON...
  • Page 102 Vents, Heating, and A/C Air Flow Buttons The outside air intakes for the Mode Control Dial heating and cooling system are at Use the mode control dial to select Fan Control Dial the base of the windshield. Keep this the vents the air flows from. Some Turn this dial to increase or decrease area clear of leaves and other debris.
  • Page 103 Vents, Heating, and A/C Airflow is divided between Using the Heater selected. the floor vents and the defroster The heater uses engine coolant to Make sure the temperature is set warm the air. If the engine is cold, it vents at the base of the windshield. to maximum cool.
  • Page 104 Vents, Heating, and A/C Dehumidify the Interior To clear the windows faster, you can rear window and the outside Air conditioning, as it cools, removes close the dashboard corner vents by mirrors (if equipped). moisture from the air. When used in rotating the wheel below each vent.

  • Page 105: Playing The Radio

    Playing the Radio POWER/VOLUME KNOB PRESET BUTTONS TUNE KNOB LX model TREBLE/ BALANCE BASS/ FADE FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS AM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON Canadian EX and EX-L models U.S. EX and SE models STEREO TUNE/SOUND FM/AM POWER/VOLUME STEREO TUNE/SOUND POWER/VOLUME...
  • Page 106 Playing the Radio To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The SCAN function − The ignition switch must be in the You can use these five methods to samples all stations with strong ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. find radio stations on a selected signals on the selected band.
  • Page 107 Playing the Radio press the Preset − Each preset button can AUTO SELECT − If you are To turn off Auto Select, store one frequency on AM, and two traveling far from home and can no A. SEL button. This restores the longer receive your preset stations, presets you originally set.
  • Page 108 Playing the Radio Adjusting the Sound TRE/BAL: Press the knob to get it Audio System Lighting Adjust the Balance, or side- to pop out. Turn it to adjust the You can use the instrument panel − to-side strength of the sound. Treble level.

  • Page 109: Radio Reception

    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 110 Radio Reception 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 atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
  • Page 111 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (optional) Optional on U.S. EX and SE models CATEGORY MODE INDICATOR DISPLAY TUNE KNOB BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS PRESET BUTTONS SATELLITE RADIO PRESET SCAN BUTTON BUTTON BUTTONS...
  • Page 112 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (optional) find channels: TUNE, SEEK/SKIP, Press and hold this button for more Satellite Digital Radio and SCAN. than 2 seconds to change the mode Optional on U.S. EX and SE models Your vehicle is capable of receiving between the channel number and the XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the Turn the TUNE knob to...
  • Page 113 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (optional) Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from two satellites to produce clear, high- Signal may be Signal is weaker in blocked by these areas. quality digital reception. It offers mountains or many channels in several categories. large obstacles Along with a large selection of to the south.
  • Page 114 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (optional) Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: Receiving Satellite Radio Service may experience reception problems. If your XM Radio service has expired Changes or modifications not expressly Interference can be caused by any of or you purchased your vehicle from approved by the party responsible for these conditions:...
  • Page 115 Playing the XM Satellite Radio (optional) If you decide to purchase XM After you’ve registered with XM Satellite Radio service, contact XM Radio, keep your audio system in the Radio at , or at www.xmradio.com Satellite Radio mode while you wait 1-800-852-9696.

  • Page 116: Playing A Cd

    Playing a CD LX model CD EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT SKIP BUTTONS POWER/VOLUME KNOB RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON U.S. EX and SE models Canadian EX and EX-L models LOAD BUTTON RANDOM CD SLOT CD EJECT LOAD BUTTON RANDOM CD SLOT CD EJECT BUTTON...
  • Page 117 Playing a CD To Play a CD Loading CDs in the In-dash CD To load or play CDs, the ignition Changer switch must be in the ACCESSORY Except for LX model Do not use discs with adhesive labels. (I) or ON(II) position. Your vehicle’s in-dash CD changer The label can curl up and cause the hold up to six discs.
  • Page 118 Playing a CD When the CD load indicator turns DISP Press and release the DISP RANDOM This feature plays the − − green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the button to switch the display between tracks in random order. To activate screen again, insert the next CD in the track and disc numbers and the Random Play, press and release the...
  • Page 119 Playing a CD To remove a different CD from the To Stop Playing a CD If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL changer, first select it with the On LX model appropriate preset button. When that Press the eject button ( ) to knob or by turning off the ignition,...
  • Page 120 Playing a CD, Protecting Your CDs Operating Optional CD Changer Protecting Your CDs Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store On LX model General Information An optional six disc CD changer is When using CD-R/CD-RW discs, it in its case to protect it from dust available from your dealer.
  • Page 121 Protecting Your CDs, CD Player Error Messages CD Player Error Messages If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the following chart. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.

  • Page 122: Cd Changer Error Messages

    CD Changer Error Messages If you see an error message in the Except for LX model display while playing a CD, find the Error Cause Solution cause in the chart to the right. If you Message cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.
  • Page 123 Playing a Tape FF BUTTON LX model PWR/VOL DOLBY PLAY KNOB BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR TAPE EJECT BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS TAPE SLOT REPEAT PROG BUTTON BUTTON Canadian EX and EX-L models U.S. EX and SE models TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR POWER/ TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR POWER/...
  • Page 124 Playing a Tape ＊ To Play a Tape Dolby noise reduction turns on To switch to the radio, XM Radio The ignition switch must be in the when you insert a tape. The (optional on U.S. EX and SE models), ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
  • Page 125 Playing a Tape − Press the RPT button REPEAT Caring for the Tape and Player the player. to continuously play a song or The tape player picks up dirt and passage. You will see RPT or oxides from the tape. This Store tapes in their cases to protect REPEAT displayed.

  • Page 126: Remote Audio Controls

    Remote Audio Controls The VOL switch adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system CH BUTTON MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Push the skips to the beginning of the next ▲ ▼ switch up or down and hold it until track each time you push the CH the desired volume is reached, then button.

  • Page 127: Radio Theft Protection

    Radio Theft Protection Your vehicle’s audio system will If your vehicle’s battery is You will have to store your favorite disable itself if it is disconnected disconnected or goes dead, or the stations in the preset buttons after from electrical power for any reason. radio fuse is removed, the audio the system begins working.

  • Page 128: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock If your vehicle’s battery is LX model U.S.: EX and SE models disconnected or goes dead, you will Canada: EX and EX-L models need to set the clock. RESET BUTTON RESET BUTTON CLOCK CLOCK Press the CLOCK button until you hear a beep.

  • Page 129: 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 RES/ACCEL accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
  • Page 130 Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to Press and hold the SET/DECEL...
  • Page 131 Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in When you push the CANCEL button, pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the completing the pass, take your foot...

  • Page 132: Before Driving

    Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use, and how to check Service Station Procedures ..the levels of important fluids. You Refueling ........also need to know how to properly Opening and Closing store luggage or packages.
  • Page 133 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation your authorized dealer for service. 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 86 or higher.
  • Page 134 Service Station Procedures Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable The fuel fill cap is attached to the and explosive. You can be fuel filler with a tether. Put the burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
  • Page 135 Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood until it clicks at least three times. HOOD RELEASE HANDLE If you do not properly tighten the LATCH cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
  • Page 136 Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK CLIP Pull the support rod out of its clip Wait a few minutes after turning the Remove the dipstick again and and insert the end into the engine off before you check the oil. check the level.
  • Page 137 Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check Refer to 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 138: Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed. Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra schedule. See fuel. Use the cruise control when Owner’s (see page Maintenance Checks appropriate.

  • Page 139: Accessories And Modifications

    Accessories Be sure electronic accessories do or killed. not overload electrical circuits Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this proper operation.
  • Page 140 Some examples are: safety features can make the systems ineffective. Lowering your vehicle with a non-Honda suspension kit that If you plan to modify your vehicle, significantly reduces ground consult your dealer. clearance can allow the...

  • Page 141: Carrying Cargo

    Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: Tailgate pockets Glove box TAILGATE POCKETS DOOR POCKETS DASHBOARD POCKET Dashboard pocket Door pockets Seat-back pockets Center pocket Cargo area, including the rear seats when folded up or down. Roof-rack (if installed) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability,...
  • Page 142 Carrying Cargo Load Limits Steps for Determining Correct Load The resulting figure equals the The maximum load for your vehicle Limit: available amount of cargo and is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure luggage load capacity. For includes the total weight of all Locate the statement, ‘‘the example, if the maximum load is occupants, cargo, and accessories,...
  • Page 143 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area vehicle, all passengers, accessories, Compartment or on a Roof Rack cargo, and trailer tongue load must Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the not exceed the Gross Vehicle be thrown around and hurt...
  • Page 144 Carrying Cargo If you use an accessory roof rack, Optional Separation Net HOOK the roof rack weight limit may be The separation net can be used to lower. Refer to the information that hold back soft, lightweight items came with your roof rack. stored in the cargo area.

  • Page 145: Driving

    Driving This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines ......starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive ....conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine ....... manual and automatic transmissions. Manual Transmission ....It also includes important Automatic Transmission ....
  • Page 146 Driving Guidelines Your vehicle has higher ground Do not modify your vehicle in any Four-wheel Drive Models clearance that allows you to travel way that would raise the center of Your vehicle is equipped with a four- over bumps, obstacles, and rough gravity.

  • Page 147: Driving Guidelines

    Driving Guidelines Preparing to Drive Check the seat adjustment (see You should do the following checks page and adjustments before you drive your vehicle. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors (see Make sure all windows, mirrors, page and outside lights are clean and unobstructed.

  • Page 148: 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 START for more than...

  • Page 149: 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 150 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you good speed will enter into the tachometer’s red zone.

  • Page 151: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the ‘‘D’’...
  • Page 152 Automatic Transmission This position mechani- Park (P) − Reverse (R) − Press the brake cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and pull the shift lever towards Park whenever you are turning off or you to shift from Park to Reverse. To starting the engine.
  • Page 153 Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you higher speeds when the engine is the ON (II) position and the shift − need to restart a stalled engine, or if cold. This helps the engine warm up lever is in the D position. it is necessary to stop briefly with faster.
  • Page 154 Automatic Transmission Shifting out from the D position will To increase engine braking when Engine Speed Limiter cancel the D3 mode, and the D3 going down steep hills. If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, the engine indicator will go out.
  • Page 155 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release COVER This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal does not work. This procedure is also used to release the Reverse Lockout. Set the Parking brake.
  • Page 156 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly or equipped) and the windows are curb.

  • Page 157: Braking System

    Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Check your brakes after driving Brake Wear Indicators brakes at all four wheels. A power through deep water. Apply the The front and rear disc brakes on all assist helps reduce the effort needed brakes moderately to see if they feel models have audible brake wear on the brake pedal.
  • Page 158 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and ABS INDICATOR locking up and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly brakes rapidly, much faster than a...
  • Page 159 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 front-to-rear braking...
  • Page 160 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The Vehicle Stability Assist system VSA Activation Indicator VSA System Indicator helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more VSA ACTIVATION or less than desired. It also assists INDICATOR you in maintaining traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.
  • Page 161 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System If the VSA system indicator comes VSA Off Switch VSA is turned on every time you on while driving, pull to the side of start the engine, even if you turned it VSA OFF SWITCH the road when it is safe, and turn off off the last time you drove the the engine.

  • Page 162: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed to Load Limits primarily carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
  • Page 163 Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Checking Loads Discuss your needs with your trailer start by loading 60 percent of the The best way to confirm that vehicle sales or rental agency, and follow the load toward the front of the trailer and trailer weights are within limits guidelines in this section.
  • Page 164 Towing a Trailer If you use a non-Honda trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Honda requires that any trailer with Trailer lights and equipment must lighting harness and converter, you can get the connector and pins that a total weight of 1,000 lbs (455 kg) or...
  • Page 165 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist The lights and brakes on your Additional Towing Equipment Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before vehicle and the trailer are working require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the properly.
  • Page 166 Towing a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears If you must stop when facing uphill, Backing Up Drive slower than normal in all use the foot brake or parking brake. Always drive slowly and have driving situations, and obey posted Do not try to hold the vehicle in someone guide you when backing up.
  • Page 167 Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Your vehicle can be towed behind a Press on the brake pedal. Move On models with manual transmission motorhome at legal highway speeds the shift lever through all its Check the transmission fluid level up to 65 mph (100 km/h).
  • Page 168 Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Automatic Transmission tray, coin pockets, etc) as a reminder to re-install the fuse before driving Extended Towing When towing your vehicle for long the vehicle. The steering system can be damaged if periods, remove the 15 A Front the steering wheel is locked.
  • Page 169 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information Important Safety Precautions Your vehicle has been designed To avoid loss of control or rollover, primarily for use on pavement. But be sure to follow all precautions and Improperly operating this its higher ground clearance allows recommendations.
  • Page 170 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Check Out Your Vehicle Accelerating and Braking Avoiding Obstacles Before you leave the pavement, be For better traction on all surfaces, Debris in the road can damage your sure to do all scheduled maintenance accelerate slowly and gradually build suspension or other components.
  • Page 171 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines Crossing a Stream If You Get Stuck 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles Avoid driving through deep water. If Avoid driving on soft sand, deep mud, If you spin the wheels excessively you encounter water in your route (a or other surfaces where you could trying to get unstuck, you may small stream or large puddle, for get stuck.

  • Page 172: Maintenance

    Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule ....maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ....maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations ......Adding Engine Oil ......This section also includes Changing the Oil and Filter ..

  • Page 173: 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 Improperly maintaining this instructed to do so. mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...
  • Page 174 Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes Which Schedule to Follow: Trailer towing, driving with a roof you will use your vehicle as normal Service your vehicle according to the top carrier, or driving in transportation for passengers and time and mileage periods on one of mountainous conditions.

  • Page 175: Maintenance Schedule

    Brakes − Check the fluid level We recommend the use of Honda term reliability. monthly. See page parts and fluids whenever you have Tires − Check the tire pressure maintenance done.
  • Page 176 Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
  • Page 177 Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
  • Page 178 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. 5,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 30,000 mi...

  • Page 179: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 55,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 80,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km mi/km 88,000 km 128,000 km Date Date 60,000 mi 85,000 mi mi/km mi/km 96,000 km 136,000 km Date Date 65,000 mi 90,000 mi mi/km mi/km...
  • Page 180 Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Signature or dealer stamp Signature or dealer stamp 105,000 mi 130,000 mi mi/km mi/km 168,000 km 208,000 km Date Date 110,000 mi 135,000 mi mi/km mi/km 176,000 km 216,000 km Date Date 115,000 mi 140,000 mi mi/km mi/km...

  • Page 181: Fluid Locations

    Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL BRAKE FLUID FILL CAP (Black cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK WASHER FLUID (Orange handle) (Blue cap) POWER STEERING FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Red cap) (Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) RADIATOR CAP...

  • Page 182: Adding Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL FILL CAP engine’s performance and longevity. highly recommended that you use Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engine protection. Make detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates sure the API Certification Seal says the oil is energy conserving, and that ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’...
  • Page 183 Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter WASHER You may use a synthetic motor oil if Always change the oil and filter it meets the same requirements according to the recommendations in given for a conventional motor oil: it the maintenance schedule.

  • Page 184: Changing The Oil And Filter

    Changing the 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 33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m) harmf ul to the environment.

  • Page 185: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season Adding Engine Coolant 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.
  • Page 186 Engine Coolant Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX RESERVE TANK and MIN marks. Put the cap back RADIATOR CAP on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system.

  • Page 187: Windshield Washers

    Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the on a clean cloth. This will help to windshield washer reservoir at least condition the blade edges. monthly during normal use. LOWER LEVEL MARK Do not use engine antif reeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.

  • Page 188: Transmission Fluid

    Have the transmission flushed and Check the fluid level with the engine Insert the dipstick all the way into refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as at normal operating temperature. the transmission securely as soon as it is convenient.
  • Page 189 WASHER FILLER BOLT The transmission should be drained If Honda MTF is not available, you 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- dations in the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 190 Always use Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not Use Honda Dual Pump Fluid only. available, you should use only DOT 3 Do not use automatic transmission or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed fluid (ATF).
  • Page 191 Honda PSF as soon as possible. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check the fluid level frequently, and have the system inspected as soon as possible.
  • Page 192 Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb WEATHER SEAL BULB The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight 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 or pull a trailer, from contact with your skin or hard readjustment may be required.
  • Page 193 Lights Install the rubber seal over the back of the headlight assembly. Make sure it is right side up; it is marked ‘‘ .’’ → Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. Make sure it is connected securely. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
  • Page 194 Lights Replacing a Parking Light/Front Replacing Rear Bulbs Side Marker Bulb and a Turn COVER Signal Light Bulb PARKING LIGHT/FRONT SIDE Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on TURN SIGNAL BULB MARKER BULB the edge of the cover. Remove the Open the hood.
  • Page 195 Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight BULBS into the socket until it bottoms. Reinstall the socket into the light SCREW assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
  • Page 196 Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Put the socket back into the light Light Bulb assembly, and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Put the cover back onto the light assembly. Push it on until it locks in place. COVER BULB Open the tailgate.
  • Page 197 Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Cleaning the Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Floor Mats belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of LOOP the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
  • Page 198 Floor Mats, Audio Antenna, Dust and Pollen Filter If you remove a floor mat, make sure Audio Antenna Dust and Pollen Filter to re-anchor it when you put it back This filter removes the dust and in your vehicle. pollen that is brought in from the outside through the heating and If you use an aftermarket floor mat, cooling system.

  • Page 199: Wiper Blades

    Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. Replace them if you find signs of Do not open the hood when the wiper cracking in the rubber, areas that are arms are raised, or you will damage getting hard, or if they leave streaks the hood and the wiper arms.
  • Page 200 Wiper Blades, Tires Tires BLADE To safely operate your vehicle, your BLADE tires must be the proper type and size, in good condition with adequate tread, and correctly inflated. The following pages give more detailed information on how to take care of your tires and what to do when they need to be replaced.
  • Page 201 Tires If you check air pressures when the Inflation Guidelines Use a gauge to measure the air Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure in each tire at least once a tires are hot [driven for several miles (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 provides the best combination of month.
  • Page 202 Tires Recommended Tire Pressures Tire Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS The following chart shows the Every time you check inflation, you recommended cold tire pressures for should also examine the tires for most normal and high-speed driving damage, foreign objects, and wear. conditions.
  • Page 203 If you purchase Replacing just one tire can seriously directional tires, rotate only front-to- affect your vehicle’s handling. For vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels: back. Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use only Honda wheels weights f or balancing.
  • Page 204 Tires The ABS works by comparing the Wheel and Tire Specifications Winter Driving speed of the wheels. When replacing Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All ＋ tires, use the same size originally Wheels: Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- supplied with the vehicle.
  • Page 205 Tires When installing cables, follow the Tire Chains Because your vehicle has limited tire manufacturer’s instructions, and mount them as tight as you can. clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ cable-type traction devices, with Make sure they are not contacting the brake lines or suspension.

  • Page 206: Checking The Battery

    Checking the Battery cloth or paper towel. Coat the TEST INDICATOR WINDOW terminals with grease to help prevent future corrosion. The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal If additional battery maintenance is operation. needed, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

  • Page 207: Vehicle Storage

    Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a an extended period (more than one ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made If the vehicle is to be stored for a month), there are several things you from a porous material such as should do to prepare it for storage.

  • Page 208: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Changing a Flat Tire ....common problems that motorists If the Engine Won’t Start ..... experience with their vehicles. It Jump Starting ........ gives you information about how to If the Engine Overheats ....

  • Page 209: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Park the vehicle on firm, level and SPARE TIRE stop in a safe place to change it. non-slippery ground. Put the transmission in Park (automatic) Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area that is or Reverse (manual).
  • Page 210 Changing a Flat Tire Turn the jack’s end bracket Soft vinyl spare tire cover TOOL counterclockwise to loosen it, then If equipped remove the jack and tools. Remove the spare tire cover. Do not forcibly pull off the cover or you may damage it.
  • Page 211 Changing a Flat Tire Hard plastic spare tire cover If equipped NUTS CENTER SPACER JACKING POINT Unzip the flap around the lower Pull off the center spacer. Using Place the jack under the jacking edge of the cover. the wheel wrench, loosen the point nearest the tire you need to three wheel nuts and remove them.
  • Page 212 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 them fully.
  • Page 213 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tools, and install the cover on the side of the cargo area. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
  • Page 214 Changing a Flat Tire Soft vinyl spare tire cover If equipped Make sure the cover is at room temperature bef ore you install it. If it’s OUTSIDE SEAM too cold, it won’t f it easily over the tire. Step back to check the alignment of the logo.
  • Page 215 Changing a Flat Tire Hard plastic spare tire cover If equipped SPARE TIRE BRACKET Pull the bottom of the cover over Place the top of the cover over the Zip the cover closed. the tire. spare tire, then gradually push the bottom of the cover over the If needed, readjust the cover to bottom of the tire.
  • Page 216 If the Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why the engine won’t Turn the ignition switch to START Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending (III). If the headlights do not dim, Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
  • Page 217 If the Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working. than normal, when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but There may be an electrical the engine does not run.

  • Page 218: Jump Starting

    Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To Jump Start Your Vehicle: procedure, you should take several Open the hood, and check the precautions. 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 jump starting until it thaws.
  • Page 219 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 220: If The Engine Overheats

    If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running, and the midrange. If it climbs to the red watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an mark, you should determine the the high heat is due to overloading,...
  • Page 221 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, Removing the radiator cap maximum heat. Add coolant to the so use caution.
  • Page 222 Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Indicator Safely pull off the road, and shut 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 223: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, If your vehicle battery has been while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you disconnected or gone dead, these of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have the vehicle codes are erased.

  • Page 224: Brake System Indicator

    Brake System Indicator U.S. However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator and the VSA Canada feel normal, you should take system indicator come on with the immediate action. A problem in one brake system indicator, have your The brake system indicator normally part of the system’s dual circuit vehicle inspected by your dealer...

  • Page 225: Closing The Moonroof

    Closing the Moonroof If equipped NOTCH SOCKET If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
  • Page 226 Fuses UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY) (PRIMARY) The vehicle’s fuses are contained in The primary under-hood fuse box is The secondary fuse box is next to three fuse boxes. in the engine compartment on the the primary fuse box. driver’s side. To open it, push the The interior fuse box is underneath tabs as shown.
  • Page 227 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE BLOWN 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 228 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle If the driver’s power window fuse is without fixing the problem, and you removed, the AUTO feature of the do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse driver’s window will be disabled. You Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating should reset the AUTO feature (see...

  • Page 229: Fuse Locations

    Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 7.5 A Power Window Relay 20 A Moonroof 7.5 A Accessory, Radio 7.5 A Rear Wiper 7.5 A Meter Not Used − 7.5 A Daytime running lights ＊ 10 A 10 A Remote Control Mirrors 15 A B FR ACC...
  • Page 230 Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES Primary Fuse Box Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected PRIMARY 20 A Condenser Fan 40 A Option 30 A Engine 20 A Left Headlight 15 A Interior Light 20 A Door Lock 20 A Cooling Fan 20 A Right Headlight 15 A...

  • Page 231: Emergency Towing

    Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, Refer to Towing Your Vehicle call a professional towing service or Behind a Motorhome on page organization. Never tow your vehicle for non-emergency towing with just a rope or chain. It is very information.

  • Page 232: Technical Information

    Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your vehicle, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.

  • Page 233: Identification Numbers

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER numbers located in various places. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
  • Page 234 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER the front of the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER...

  • Page 235: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 181.0 in (4,597 mm) Engine Automatic Transmission ＊ ＊ 181.8 in (4,617 mm) coolant Change 1.43 US gal (5.4 ) Width 70.2 in (1,782 mm) Total 1.88 US gal (7.1 ) Height 66.2 in (1,682 mm) Manual Transmission ＊...
  • Page 236 Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page or the fuse label Charge quantity 17.0 18.7 oz (480 530 g) − − attached to the inside of the fuse Lubricant type SP-10 box door under the steering column.
  • Page 237 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction − AA, A, B, C 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 238 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 239: Tire Labeling

    Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle − Load index (a numerical code Maximum Tire Pressure have a number of markings. Those associated with the maximum Max Press The maximum air − you should be aware of are described load the tire can carry).

  • Page 240: Emissions Controls

    ‘‘smog.’’ canister while the engine is off. After ＊ Carbon monoxide does not contri- In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine poisonous gas.
  • Page 241 HC, CO, and NOx that the engine control module (ECM) in Honda replacement parts or their manual transmission vehicles uses equivalent for repairs. Using lower comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust...

  • Page 242: 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 243: State Emissions Testing

    State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes Make sure the vehicle has been the cruise control. When traffic If you take your vehicle for a state parked with the engine off for 8 allows, drive for 90 seconds emissions test shortly after the hours or more.
  • Page 244 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals .....

  • Page 245: Customer Service Information

    Bella International P.O. Box 190816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the San Juan, PR 00919-0816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Honda Customer Service Tel: (787) 250-4327 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...

  • Page 246: Warranty Coverages

    Emissions Control Systems Defects Accessory Limited Warranty − Restrictions and exclusions apply to Warranty and Emissions Honda Accessories are covered all these warranties. Please read the Performance Warranty − these two under this warranty. Time and 2005 Honda Warranty Information warranties cover your vehicle’s...
  • Page 247 National Highway Traffic Safety 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 248: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)

    Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Valid only for sales within the United States. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:...

  • Page 249: 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 250: Index

    Index D3 Mode ........System Design ......Shifting ........Wear Indicators ......Accessories ........Shift Lever Position Braking System ......ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Indicators ....... Break-in, New Vehicle ....Position) ........Shift Lever Positions ....Brightness Control, Instruments . Accessory Power Sockets ....
  • Page 251 Index Cargo, How to Carry ....Large Children ......Cruise Control Indicator ....Cassette Player LATCH ......... Cruise Control Operation .... Care ..........Risks with Airbags ...... Cup Holders ........Operation ........Small Children ......Customer Service Office ..... CAUTION, Explanation of ....
  • Page 252 Index Doors Malfunction Indicator Lamp . Childproof Door Locks ....Manually Closing Moonroof . Locking and Unlocking ....Fan, Interior ........Overheated Engine ....Power Door Locks ...... Features ........... Towing ........DOT Tire Quality Grading ..Filling the Fuel Tank ....
  • Page 253 Index Fuel ..........Manual Transmission ....Check Fuel Cap Indicator ..Glove Box ......... 93 Identification Number, Vehicle . Fill Door and Cap ...... Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Low Fuel Indicator ..... (GVWR) ......161, 234 Ignition Keys ..........Gauge ...........
  • Page 254 Index Turn Signal and Hazard Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 221 Warning ........Lower Anchors ........ VSA (Vehicle Stability Keys ..........Lubricant Specifications Chart . Assist) ......58, 158 Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ... Washer Level ......Luggage Net (Cargo Net) ...
  • Page 255 Index Moonroof ......... Onboard Refueling Vapor Preparing to Drive ......Closing Manually ...... Recovery ........Protecting Adults and Teens ..Operation ........Outside Mirrors ......Additional Safety Precautions . Outside Temperature Indicator ..Advice for Pregnant Women ..Overheating, Engine ....
  • Page 256 Index ＊ Recommended Shift Speeds ..Safety Defects, Reporting ..Service Station Procedures ..Refueling ........Safety Features ......... Setting the Clock ......Reminder Indicators ....... Airbags ........... Shift Lever Position Indicators . Remote Transmitter ....... Seat Belts ........Shift Lock Release ......
  • Page 257 Index SRS, Additional Information ..Sun Visor .......... Three Way Catalytic Additional Safety Precautions . Sunglasses Holder ......Converter ....... Airbag Service ......Supplemental Restraint Temperature Gauge ....... Airbag System Components ..System ........9, 21 Temperature, Outside ....How the Side Airbag Off Servicing ........
  • Page 258 Index Towing Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..Wheels A Trailer ........Unleaded Gasoline ......Adjusting the Steering ....Behind a Motorhome ....Used Oil, How to Dispose of ..Alignment and Balance .... Emergency Wrecker ....Wrench, Nut ......Equipment and Accessories ..

  • Page 259: Service Information Summary

    2.0 US qt (1.9 ) 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm ) detergent oil (see page Rear Differential Fluid: Oil change capacity (including Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not filter): use ATF. 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) Capacity: Automatic Transmission Fluid: 1.1 US qt (1.0 )

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