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Owner's Identification Form

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

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

Your Car at a Glance

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Driver and Passenger Safety

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

Instruments and

Controls...........................................................................................................................57

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

Comfort and Convenience

Features.......................................................................................................107

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

Before Driving

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

Driving...........................................................................................................................................................159

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

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................181

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

Appearance

Care.........................................................................................................................................245

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

Taking Care of the

Unexpected...............................................................................................................255

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

Technical

Information...............................................................................................................................285

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

Authorized Manuals (U.S.

only)...............................................................................................................303

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............299 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).......................303 How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2: Introduction
This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
Page 3: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: car safely is an important responsibility. on the car. Safety Labels −...
Page 4: Your Car At A Glance
Your Car at a Glance AIRBAGS (P. 10, 48) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 87) (P. 118) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 123) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 97) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 145) HOOD RELEASE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS TRUNK RELEASE (P.
Page 5 Your Car at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P. 75, 78) (P. 80) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 78, 80) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 139) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 81) ECON BUTTON (P. 111) MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.
Page 6: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important 2. Adjust the Front Seats ... Protecting Small Children ..information about how to protect 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs .... Protecting Larger Children ..yourself and your passengers. It 4. Adjust the Head Restraints . Using Child Seats with shows you how to use seat belts 5.
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths. Generally, section, and throughout this manual.
Page 8: Your Car's Safety Features
Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 9: Seat Belts
Your Car’s Safety Features These safety features are designed Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts to reduce the severity of injuries in a For your safety, and the safety of Seat belts are the single most crash. However, you and your your passengers, your car is effective safety device for adults and passengers can’t take full advantage...
Page 10 Your Car’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Of course, seat belts cannot against the inside of the vehicle completely protect you in every and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious increases the chance of serious Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 11: Airbags
Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: Airbags do not replace seat belts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal or side collisions.
Page 12: Seats & Seat-Backs
Your Car’s Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs Move the front Door Locks What you should do: Your car’s seats are designed to keep seats as far back as possible, and Keeping your doors locked reduces you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an the chance of being thrown out of position so you can take full...
Page 13: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Your Car’s Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Front seat occupants are sitting The rest of this section gives more To make sure you and your upright and as far back as possible detailed information about how you passengers get the maximum from the steering wheel and can maximize your safety.
Page 14: Protecting Adults
Protecting Adults Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the car, instructions on how to properly be sure the doors are closed and protect the driver and other adult locked.
Page 15 Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the pedals. with your back against the seat, and Sitting too close to a front move the seat away from the However, if you are concerned about airbag can result in serious...
Page 16: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults Adjust the Seat-Backs A front passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as Reclining the seat-back too far possible. A passenger who sits too can result in serious injury or close to the dashboard could be death in a crash.
Page 17: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the restraints reduces their belt is securely latched. Also check effectiveness and you can be that the belt is not twisted, because a seriously injured in a crash.
Page 18 Protecting Adults If necessary, pull up on the belt again If the seat belt touches or crosses to remove any slack from the your neck, or if it crosses your arm shoulder part, then check that the instead of your shoulder, you need to belt rests across the center of your adjust the seat belt anchor height.
Page 19: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Anyone using a seat belt that is belt. not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts.
Page 20: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults Maintain a Proper Sitting Sitting improperly can increase the Position chance of injury during a crash. For After all occupants have adjusted example, if an occupant slouches, Sitting improperly or out of their seats and put on seat belts, it is lies down, turns sideways, sits position can result in serious very important that they continue to...
Page 21: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit Additional Safety Precautions upright and as far back as possible Two people should never use the from the steering wheel or same seat belt. If they do, they dashboard. This will reduce the risk could be very seriously injured in a of injuries to both the mother and crash.
Page 22 Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects On U.S. models with side airbags, between yourself and a front do not attach hard objects on or Carrying hard or sharp airbag. near a front door. If a side airbag objects on your lap, or driving with inflates, a cup holder or other hard a pipe or other sharp object in...
Page 23: Protecting Children
Protecting Children 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 24: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Additional Precautions to Parents Never hold an infant or child on Seat Poses Serious Risks to Children According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be children of all ages and sizes are...
Page 25 Protecting Children Small Children U.S. Models Placing a forward-facing child seat in To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that the front seat of a vehicle equipped children must be properly restrained with a passenger’s front airbag can If the vehicle seat is in the back seat, your car has be hazardous.
Page 26: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several Canadian Models To remind you of the front airbag Children hazards, your car has warning labels Your car has three seating positions on the driver’s and front passenger’s in the back seat where children can visors.
Page 27: Attention
Protecting Children If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions the ignition can accidentally set Attention Use childproof door locks to the vehicle in motion, possibly injuring themselves or others. Many parents say they prefer to put prevent children from opening the an infant or small child in the front Using this feature will doors.
Page 28: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Selecting a Child Seat Child Seats To provide proper protection, a child The following pages give general seat should meet three guidelines for selecting and installing requirements: child seats for infants and small children. The child seat should meet safety The child seat should standards.
Page 29 However, Honda is confident that Your car has lower anchors installed one or more child seat models can fit for use with LATCH (Lower...
Page 30 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due Honda’s recommendations on where to the front airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car. Not recommended, Small children: due to the front airbag hazard.
Page 31 Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, strapped in the child seat a collision, we recommend that there are three main steps in...
Page 32: Protecting Infants
Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position Placing a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, but not in the front in the front seat can result in seat.
Page 33 Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation facing child seat may prevent the The lap/shoulder belts in the back seats have a locking mechanism that driver or a front-seat passenger from moving the seat as far back as must be activated to secure a child recommended (see page ).
Page 34 Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to up to remove any slack from the...
Page 35 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation mechanism and remove a child seat, Tips unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. For proper protection, an infant must ride in a reclined, or semi-reclined position.
Page 36: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children Protecting Small Children Of the different seats available, we Child Seat Placement recommend those that have a five- In this car, the best place to install a forward-facing child seat is in one of point harness system as shown. the seating positions in the back seat.
Page 37 Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back and front passenger seating positions Improperly placing a forward- have a locking mechanism that must facing child seat in the front be activated to secure a child seat. seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags The following pages provide inflate.
Page 38 Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to up to remove any slack from the...
Page 39: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Protecting Larger Children mechanism in order to remove a When a child reaches the child restraint system, unlatch the recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can the belt fully retract.
Page 40 Protecting Children thighs as shown, the child is Checking Seat Belt Fit Do not put any accessories on a seat probably big enough to wear the seat belt. Devices intended to improve occupant comfort or reposition the belt. shoulder part of a seat belt, severely However, if the shoulder belt compromise the protective capability touches or crosses the child’s neck,...
Page 41 Protecting Children A child should continue using a Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front booster seat until the child exceeds The National Highway Traffic Safety the booster seat manufacturer’s Administration and Transport requirements. Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly Even then, the child may still need to restrained in the back seat.
Page 42 Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And Have the child sit up straight, back Physical Size while age may be one indicator of Physically, a child must be large against the seat, and feet on or when a child can safely ride in the enough for the lap/shoulder belt to near the floor.
Page 43: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers The tether anchor fittings are located under plastic covers. Pivot the cover backward to access the anchor fitting. COVER ANCHORAGE POINT Your car has three tether anchorage Attach the attaching clip to the points under the rear window for tether anchorage point as shown in securing a tether-style child seat to...
Page 44: Using Latch
Protecting Children Using LATCH The exact location of each lower anchorage is marked with a small circle above the lower anchorage point. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: Move the seat belt buckle or center seat belt away from the lower anchors.
Page 45 Protecting Children Flexible type Follow the child seat maker’s Attach the attaching clip to the instructions for any additional tether anchor fitting and tighten advice on adjusting or tightening the strap according to the child the fit. seat maker’s instructions. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
Page 46: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar.
Page 47: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to pulled all the way out, the locking activate primarily in frontal collisions. mechanism will activate. The belt The tensioners are independent of will retract, but it will not allow the the airbag system, so they can be...
Page 48: Seat Belt Maintenance
For information on how to clean your U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty seat belts, see page on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your...
Page 49: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags SRS Components A sophisticated electronic system How Your Front Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System that continually monitors and (SRS) includes: records information about the sensors, the control unit, the Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag activators, and driver and airbag is stored in the center of passenger seat belt use when the...
Page 50 Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat The total time for inflation and belts help restrain your lower body deflation is approximately one-tenth and torso. Your airbag provides a of a second, so fast that most cushion to help restrain and protect occupants are not aware that the your head and chest.
Page 51: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags U.S. Owners: How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to For additional information on how Only on U.S. models equipped with side severe side impact, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal your airbags work, see the booklet airbags.
Page 52: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 53: How The Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works
Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in the front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child’s head is in the side...
Page 54: Airbag Service
If rain or spilled water to water. any airbag by yourself. This must soaks into a seat-back, it can be done by a Honda dealer or a prevent the side airbag system from working properly. knowledgeable body shop. The SRS indicator light alerts you Take your car to an to a problem.
Page 55: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car’s problem with carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous entering the car in normal driving if condition.
Page 56: Safety Labels
U.S. models U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. Canadian models RADIATOR CAP CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 57 Safety Labels HOOD On models without side airbags On models with side airbags Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 58: Instruments And Controls
Gauges ..........Ignition Switch ......contribute to the daily operation of Speedometer ....... Power Door Locks ...... your Honda. All the essential Tachometer ......... Remote Transmitter ....controls are within easy reach. Odometer/Trip Meter ....Childproof Door Locks ....
Page 59: Control Locations
Control Locations HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS CRUISE CONTROL MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 108) (P. 139) (P. 99) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 87) AUDIO SYSTEM REAR WINDOW (P. 118) DEFOGGER DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 81) (P. 123) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 97) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL (P.
Page 60: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights Automatic Transmission (CVT) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM ＊ (P. 64) INDICATOR (P. 62) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P. 65) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 66) (P. 61) SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ＊...
Page 61 Indicator Lights Manual Transmission HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM ＊ INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ＊ INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR 62, 272)
Page 62 Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Cutoff indicators to give you important System Indicator Indicator information about your car. This indicator lights when you turn Only on U.S. models equipped with side the ignition switch ON (II). If it airbags Seat Belt Reminder Light comes on at any other time, it...
Page 63 Indicator Lights Charging System Parking Brake Anti-lock Brake U.S. Canada U.S. Canada Indicator and Brake System (ABS) If this light comes on when the System Indicator engine is running, the battery is not Indicator Only on models equipped with ABS (see being charged.
Page 64 Indicator Lights Electric Power Steering Immobilizer System IMA System Indicator (EPS) Indicator Indicator This light normally comes on when This indicator comes on for a few This indicator normally comes on for you turn the ignition ON (II) and seconds when you turn the ignition a few seconds when you turn the goes off after the engine starts.
Page 65 Indicator Lights Turn Signal and High Beam Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running Hazard Warning Lights’’ Indicator Indicators This light comes on with the high Canadian models only The left or right turn signal light beam headlights. See page This indicator lights when you turn blinks when you signal a lane change information on the headlight the ignition switch to ON (II) with...
Page 66 Indicator Lights Cruise Control Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level Indicator This lights when you set the cruise This light comes on as a reminder Canadian models only control. See page for information that you must refuel soon. This light comes on when the on operating the cruise control.
Page 67 If this maintenance is then turn the ignition switch ON done by someone other than your (II). Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. Hold the button until the indicator resets (approximately ten Turn off the engine.
Page 68 Gauges Automatic Transmission (CVT) ODOMETER/TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE TACHOMETER BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR SELECT/RESET TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY BUTTON CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY U.S. model is shown. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls...
Page 69 Gauges Manual Transmission ODOMETER/TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE TACHOMETER BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY SELECT/ TEMPERATURE GAUGE RESET BUTTON CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY U.S. model is shown. Instruments and Controls...
Page 70 Gauges The gauges illuminate when you Odometer/Trip Meter turn the ignition switch ON (II). ODOMETER/TRIP METER Speedometer U.S. Models This shows your speed in miles per hour (mph). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). Canadian Models This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h).
Page 71 Gauges There are two trip meters: Trip A Current Fuel Mileage Trip Mileage and Trip B. The odometer and the TRIP MILEAGE (TRIPA) two trip meters use the same display. Switch between these displays and the odometer by pressing the Select/ Reset button repeatedly.
Page 72 Gauges Turning Off the Mileage Display Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge You can temporarily turn off the This shows how much fuel you have. This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal Current Fuel Mileage display. It is most accurate when the car is on level ground.
Page 73 Gauges Battery Level Gauge climbing a long hill. The engine will This correction of the battery level recharge the battery as you continue gauge is normal and does not BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE driving. indicate a problem. If the IMA battery develops a problem or If the battery is mostly discharged, becomes deteriorated, the IMA the Auto Idle Stop function is...
Page 74 Gauges Charge/Assist Gauge If the IMA battery is too hot or too cold, the IMA system shuts down to IMA CHARGE IMA ASSIST protect the battery. This disables the GAUGE GAUGE IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, even though the Battery Level Gauge may show that the battery is well-charged.
Page 75: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving HEADLIGHTS/ HAZARD WARNING features you use most often. The left TURN SIGNALS LIGHTS lever controls the turn signals, CRUISE CONTROL WINDSHIELD headlights, and high beams. The MASTER SWITCH WIPERS/WASHERS ECON BUTTON...
Page 76 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver’s door. The rotating switch on the left lever To change from low beams to high controls the lights.
Page 77 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights Canadian models only With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake.
Page 78 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Instrument Panel Brightness Turn the Select/Reset knob to adjust To reduce glare at night, the instru- the instrument panel brightness. ment panel illumination dims when There are six brightness levels. you turn the light switch to When you turn the knob, the .
Page 79 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly Windshield Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER Signal a turn or lane change with this This lever controls the windshield...
Page 80 Controls Near the Steering Wheel INT TIME RING In intermittent, the wipers operate To operate the wipers in mist mode, every few seconds. You can vary push the control lever up from the how often the wipers sweep the OFF position. The wipers run at high windshield by turning the INT TIME speed until you release the lever.
Page 81 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers The wipers run at low speed while Hazard Warning you’re pulling the lever, then complete one more sweep of the windshield after you release it. To clean the windshield, pull back on Push the button between the center the wiper control lever.
Page 82 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.
Page 83 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment Push the lever up to lock the See page for important safety steering wheel in that position. information about how to properly Make sure you have securely position the steering wheel. locked the steering wheel in place Make any steering wheel adjustment by trying to move it up and down.
Page 84: Keys And Locks
Do not drop the keys or set heavy Keep the plate stored in a safe place. objects on them. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. Keep the keys away from liquids. Your car comes with two master If they get wet, dry them immedi- keys and a valet key.
Page 85 LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) If the system repeatedly does not again. recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. Instruments and Controls...
Page 86 If you have lost your key and you Changes or modifications not expressly cannot start the engine, contact your approved by the party responsible for Honda dealer. compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.
Page 87 Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) − You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to Removing the key from the LOCK, you must push the key in ignition switch while driving slightly as you turn it.
Page 88 Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) − In this position, START (III) − Use this position Power Door Locks you can operate the audio system only to start the engine. The switch and the accessory power socket. returns to ON (II) when you let go of the key.
Page 89 Keys and Locks To lock any passenger’s door when All doors lock when you push down getting out of the car, push the lock the lock tab on the driver’s door, or tab down and close the door. To lock lock the driver’s door from the the driver’s door, remove the key outside with the key.
Page 90 Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter When you push the LOCK button a The ceiling light (if the ceiling light second time within 5 seconds after switch is in the center position) will you have locked the doors, the horn come on when you press the LOCK BUTTON will sound once to verify that the...
Page 91 Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your car’s horn and exterior ROUND lights to attract attention. When COVER activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash, for CUSHION about 30 seconds.
Page 92 This device complies with Industry programmed to your car’s system by Canada Standard RSS-210. your Honda dealer. Any other Operation is subject to the following two transmitters you have will also need conditions: (1) this device may not cause to be reprogrammed.
Page 93 Keys and Locks Childproof Door Locks Trunk Pull LEVER MASTER KEY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE The childproof door locks are You can open the trunk in two ways: To close the trunk, press down on designed to prevent children seated the trunk lid. Pull the trunk release handle to in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors.
Page 94 Keys and Locks Emergency Trunk Opener Parents should decide if their U.S. models only children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page MASTER KEY To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone As a safety feature, your car has a else, lock the trunk release handle...
Page 95: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety − information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the bar under pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat cushion’s front edge.
Page 96 Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Armrest To use the driver’s seat armrest, pivot it down. Instruments and Controls...
Page 97 Seat Adjustments Head Restraints To remove a head restraint for See page for important safety cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button information and a warning about how to and pull the restraint out of the seat- properly position the head restraints.
Page 98: Power Windows
Power Windows Your car’s windows are electrically- DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window. Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can Each door has a switch that controls cause serious injury.
Page 99 Power Windows The master control panel also con- switch to ON (II). tains these extra features: The MAIN switch controls power to To open the driver’s the passengers’ windows. When you AUTO − window fully, push the window push in the MAIN switch, the switch firmly down and release it.
Page 100 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Adjust the outside mirrors with the Push the appropriate edge of the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before adjustment switch on the left side of adjustment switch to move the you start driving.
Page 101 Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. PARKING BRAKE LEVER On Canadian model To apply the parking brake, pull the The outside mirrors are heated to re- lever up fully.
Page 102: Glove Box
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. Open the glove box by squeezing the handle.
Page 103 Beverage Holder, Console Compartment Console Compartment HANDLE Push To open the beverage holder, push Be careful when you are using the on the top. The beverage holder lid beverage holder. A spilled liquid that Squeeze the handle and slide the is spring-loaded and will is very hot can scald you or your console compartment lid backward...
Page 104 Coin Box, Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket Coin Box Center Pocket Accessory Power Socket Pull up The coin box is located under the air The center pocket is located under To use the accessory power socket, vent. To open the coin box, pull the audio system.
Page 105: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Ceiling Light The ceiling light (with the switch in Spotlights the center position) comes on when DOOR ACTIVATED you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door, the light stays on, then fades out in about 10 seconds.
Page 106 Interior Lights Ignition Switch Light Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you unlock the driver’s door or remove the key from the ignition switch. It fades out about six seconds after the door is closed.
Page 107: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling systems in your Honda provide a (Automatic System) ..... comfortable driving environment in Automatic Operation ....all weather conditions. Manual Operation ..... Sunlight Sensor/Temperature The standard audio system has Sensor ........
Page 108: Comfort And Convenience Features
Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) The heating and cooling system in CENTER VENTS SIDE VENT your Honda has full heating, ventilation, and air conditioning capabilities. In combination with the air conditioning, the system regu- lates the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the...
Page 109 Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) The heating and cooling system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris. The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
Page 110 Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) Automatic Operation MODE CONTROL DIAL To use the heating and cooling system in automatic mode, set the system as follows. Set the fan control dial to AUTO. Set the mode control dial to AUTO. Set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial.
Page 111 Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) To heat or cool the interior faster, Manual Operation Air Conditioning (A/C) Button select Recirculation mode and set You can manually set the system Pressing the A/C button turns the the temperature control dial to the controls for ventilation, air condi- air conditioning ON and OFF.
Page 112 Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) Air conditioning also removes mois- ture from the air as it operates. You MODE CONTROL DIAL can use it to defog the windows quickly in cool or damp weather. Used in combination with the heater, it also makes the interior warm and dry.
Page 113 Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) Recirculation Button Fan Speed Mode Control Dial This button controls the source of You can manually select the fan Use the MODE control dial to select the air going into the system. When speed by turning the fan speed the vents the air flows from.
Page 114 Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) The main air flow comes out of the dashboard vents. The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 115 Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) The main air flow comes from the floor vents. When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode. The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield.
Page 116 Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting or defogging. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select , the A/C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode and turns off the ECON mode.
Page 117 Heating and Cooling (Automatic System) When you select Sunlight Sensor/Temperature the Auto Idle Stop function will not Sensor activate. TEMPERATURE SENSOR SULIGHT SENSOR To regulate the interior temperature, the system has two sensors. A sun- light sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 118: Audio System
Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System STEREO INDICATOR Your Honda’s audio system provides SCAN INDICATOR clear reception on both AM and FM AM/FM BUTTON bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite AUTO stations. SELECT BUTTON The anti-theft feature will disable the...
Page 119 Audio System You can use any of five methods to SEEK − The SEEK function SCAN − The SCAN function find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
Page 120 Audio System Preset − You can store the AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. SCAN INDICATOR Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. AUTO SELECT BUTTON...
Page 121 Audio System AUTO SELECT − If you are AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT INDICATOR traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. AUTO SELECT BUTTON...
Page 122 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Adjustment Level Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAd to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.
Page 123 Audio System Audio System Lighting CLOCK BUTTON 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 radio is turned off. Digital Clock The display of your audio system H BUTTON...
Page 124 You can quickly set the time to the Radio Frequencies Stations must use these exact nearest hour. If the displayed time is Your Honda’s radio can receive the frequencies. It is fairly common for complete AM and FM bands. before the half hour, the clock is set...
Page 125 Audio System Radio Reception A radio station’s signal gets weaker How well your Honda’s radio as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance AM station, you will notice the sound from the station’s transmitter,...
Page 126 Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
Page 127 Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. CD/TAPE BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the AM/FM BUTTON CD SLOT RANDOM BUTTON...
Page 128 Audio System When the system reaches the end of You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar REPEAT − To activate the Repeat the disc, it will return to the begin- while a disc is playing to select feature, press and release the RPT passages and change tracks.
Page 129 Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select the CD changer, press the If you eject the disc in the in-dash (Optional) CD button. The disc and track CD while it is playing, the system will automatically switch to the CD A trunk-mounted Compact Disc numbers will be displayed.
Page 130 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Do not place it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
Page 131 Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
Page 132 FOCUS Error the magazine again. If the code does not Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD. magazine Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication.
Page 133 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby ＊ CD/TAPE BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play. NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON To operate the optional cassette player, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) and the audio system must be on.
Page 134 Audio System The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a Tape Search Functions to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ With a cassette playing, you can use cassette is playing.
Page 135 Audio System SKIP − The Skip Function allows REPEAT − The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find song or passage. Press the RPT the end of a song or passage.
Page 136 Your dealer has a cleaning kit the cassette to jam in the player. ejects, take the car to your Honda available. Never try to insert a warped or dealer.
Page 137 Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number. CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 138 Audio System After you have entered the audio Displaying Audio System’s Serial Number system’s code number correctly, the When the audio system disables serial number will not be displayed. itself, you can see the eight-digit audio system serial number on the display.
Page 139: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the Improper use of the cruise accelerator pedal. It should be used control can lead to a crash. for cruising on straight, open highways.
Page 140 Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the Changing the Set Speed 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 going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down to the desired speed.
Page 141 Cruise Control You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After Press and hold the SET/decel completing the pass, take your foot button.
Page 142 Cruise Control When you push the CANCEL button, Pressing the Cruise Control Master or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the Switch turns the system completely CRUISE CONTROL light on the off and erases the previous cruising instrument panel will go out and the speed from memory.
Page 143: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank ....
Page 144 Break-in Period Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Help assure your car’s future Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancing additive called on unleaded gasoline with a pump reliability and performance by paying MMT. If you use such gasolines, extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 145 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable Place the cap in the holder on the and explosive. You can be Push fuel fill door.
Page 146 Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood tighten it until it clicks several LATCH times. If you do not properly HOOD RELEASE tighten the cap, the Malfunction HANDLE Indicator Lamp may come on (see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
Page 147 Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without To close the hood, lift it up slightly to lifting the hood latch handle, or the remove the support rod from the hood latch handle moves stiffly or GRIP hole. Put the support rod back into does not spring back as before, the its holding clip.
Page 148 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel. minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 149 Engine Coolant Check Checks on page for information RESERVE TANK on checking other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the upper and lower between the MAX and MIN lines.
Page 150: Fuel Economy
Civic Hybrid is formulated to help ation, abrupt cornering, and hard the engine use less fuel. This oil is braking use more fuel. available at your Honda dealer. Vehicle Condition Always maintain your car according To get the best fuel mileage, drive in to the maintenance schedule.
Page 151 Fuel Economy Depending on traffic conditions, try The air conditioning puts an extra You may notice that using the A/C to maintain a constant speed. Every load on the engine which makes it causes a greater drop in fuel use more fuel. Turn off the A/C to time you slow down and speed up, economy than you are used to in your car uses extra fuel.
Page 152: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories Before installing any accessory: or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your car. Follow all instructions in this Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere These accessories have been owner’s manual regarding...
Page 153 Modifications could make the outside edge of a front seat-back. overall diameter. system ineffective. Covering the outside edge of a front seat-back, with a non-Honda Such modifications can adversely Additional Safety Precautions seat cover for example, could affect handling, and interfere with...
Page 154: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 155 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment Store or secure all items that could 850 lbs in U. S. models and 395 kg in Overloading or improper Canadian models. be thrown around and hurt loading can affect handling and someone during a crash.
Page 156 Please contact your Honda as far forward as possible. dealer for further information. Tie down items that could be thrown about the car during a crash or sudden stop.
Page 157 Carrying Cargo Air Intake Do not spill any liquids over the air intake and also do not put any small foreign objects in it. This may AIR INTAKE damage the IMA battery and the power control unit. The air intake for the IMA battery is located on top of the trunk panel.
Page 158: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on 5-speed Manual Transmission ..starting the engine under various Auto Idle Stop ......conditions, and how to operate the Auto Idle Stop Indicator ... 5-speed manual and automatic Shift Up/Shift Down transmissions. It also includes impor- Indicators ........
Page 159: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check that any items you may be Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passengers have fastened properly or fastened down you drive your car.
Page 160 Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start within meters) adds to the problem. 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Use the following procedure: right away, repeat step 4 with the In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way Turn off all electrical accessories...
Page 161: Speed Manual Transmission
5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces.
Page 162 5-speed Manual Transmission Auto Idle Stop control dial is off (see page During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA To maximize fuel economy, your charge and power brake vacuum reserve is monitored by the system. Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop There is adequate vacuum reserve function.
Page 163 5-speed Manual Transmission Auto Idle Stop Indicator engine with the ignition switch when this light is blinking. AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR This indicator will blink, and you will hear a continuous beep, if you open the door when Auto Stop is active. The beep will stop when you close the door.
Page 164 5-speed Manual Transmission Shift Up/Shift Down Indicators (19 km/h), losing speed, and Engine Speed Limiter pressing on the accelerator pedal. If you exceed the maximum speed SHIFT UP INDICATOR for the gear you are in, the engine Road and traffic conditions may speed will enter into the tachometer’s require you to shift at times other red zone.
Page 165 Avoid rapid acceler- controlled for more precise operation ation and have the transmission and better fuel economy. checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. The malfunction indicator lamp may come on along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator...
Page 166 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lever Positions To shift from: Do this: P to R Press the brake pedal and SHIFT LEVER press the release button. R to P N to R Press the release button. S to L L to S S to D D to N Move the lever.
Page 167 Automatic Transmission (CVT) If you have done all of the above and Reverse (R) − To shift to Reverse Drive (D) − Use this position for still cannot move the lever out of from Park, see the explanation under your normal driving. The transmis- Park, see Shift Lock Release on page Park.
Page 168 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Second (S) − Selecting Second Low (L) − To shift to Low, press Engine Speed Limiter shifts the transmission into a lower the release button on the front of the The CVT shifts automatically to range of ratios for better accelera- shift lever.
Page 169 Park to Neutral. and restart the engine. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 170 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Auto Idle Stop There is adequate vacuum reserve During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA To maximize fuel economy, your for the power brakes. charge and power brake vacuum Civic Hybrid has an Auto Idle Stop reserve is monitored by the system. function.
Page 171 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Auto Idle Stop Indicator If you open the driver’s door when Auto Stop is active, the indicator will AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR blink and you will hear a continuous beep. The beep will stop when you close the door. With the driver’s door open, you will hear a continuous beep even if the Auto Idle Stop function is...
Page 172 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. If Make sure the windows are closed. the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put parking brake is not fully released;...
Page 173: The Braking System
The Braking System The Civic Hybrid is equipped with Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators front disc brakes. The brakes on the when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models up heat and reduces their effective- rear wheels are drum.
Page 174 The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates (Optional) brake pedal; this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS ABS helps to prevent the wheels Each circuit works diagonally across from locking up and skidding during work for you by always keeping firm,...
Page 175 The Braking System Activation varies with the amount of A vehicle with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders traction your tires have. On dry ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or uneven surfaces, such as gravel or pavement, you will need to press on distance it takes to stop the car;...
Page 176 The Braking System If the ABS indicator and the brake ABS Indicator system indicator come on together, ＊ ABS INDICATOR and the parking brake is fully released, the front-to-rear braking distribution system may also shut down. Test your brakes as instructed on page .
Page 177: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique − Always drive Visibility − Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being visible to other drivers are important weather. It takes your car longer to in all weather conditions.
Page 178 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Traction − Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your vehicle is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’...
Page 179: Maintenance
Adding Engine Coolant .... High Speed Driving ..form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant ..Inspection ........tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers ....Maintenance ......to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid ....... Tire Rotation ......
Page 180: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving and help reduce air pollution.
Page 181 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 182: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 183 ＃ iced roads. warranties. However, Honda We recommend the use of Honda recommends that all maintenance NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY parts and fluids whenever you have services be performed at the or NEVER, drive under a ‘‘severe’’...
Page 184 Service at the indicated distance or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace engine oil Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Replace engine oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment...
Page 185 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners − Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners − Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 10,000 mi/16,000 km/1 yr Do items in A.
Page 186 Service at the indicated distance or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace engine oil Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Replace engine oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes...
Page 187 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E, F as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners − Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners − Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 188 95,000 mi/152,000 km Do items in A. ＊ See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information 100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs Do items in A, B, C. under special driving conditions. 105,000 mi/168,000 km Do items in A, E. ＃...
Page 189 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your car. 5,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 35,000 mi...
Page 190 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 65,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 95,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km mi/km 104,000 km 152,000 km Date Date 70,000 mi 100,000 mi mi/km mi/km 112,000 km 160,000 km (or 5 years) Date Date 75,000 mi...
Page 191: Owner Maintenance Checks
Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level − Check every Tires − Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for page you are unsure of how to perform wear and foreign objects.
Page 192: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL (Gray cap) (Orange loop) FILL CAP CLUTCH FLUID (Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) RADIATOR CAP FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) Maintenance...
Page 193: Engine Oil
To add oil, unscrew and remove the highly recommended that you use engine oil fill cap on top of the valve Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for cover. Pour in the oil, and install the optimum engine protection. engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely.
Page 194 It is available at displays the API Certification Seal, your Honda dealer. A 5W-20 oil may and it is the proper weight as shown be used if 0W-20 is not available.
Page 195 Engine Oil Changing the Oil and Filter Run the engine until it reaches DRAIN BOLT Always change the oil and filter normal operating temperature, according to the time and distance then shut it off. (miles/kilometers) recommenda- tions in the maintenance schedule. Open the hood and remove the The oil and filter collect contami- engine oil fill cap.
Page 196 (available from your indicator light should go out within change your own oil, please dispose of Honda dealer) is required to five seconds. If it does not, turn off the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed remove the filter.
Page 197: Cooling System
Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the coolant level in the radiator. RESERVE TANK coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. It does not require any additional mixing.
Page 198 Cooling System Put the radiator cap back on. Tighten it fully. RESERVE TANK RADIATOR CAP Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car’s cooling system.
Page 199 Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic.
Page 200 Cooling System BOLT DRAIN BOLT STAY BOLT COVER Remove the cover to access the To remove the reserve tank to Remove the battery and the tray. drain bolt (see page ). Remove drain the coolant, first remove the the drain bolt and washer from the battery.
Page 201 Cooling System Put the tube back in the clips and If your car’s battery is disconnected BLEEDER BOLT put the reserve tank back in place, or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. The next time you turn making sure its bottom tab is in the holder.
Page 202 Tighten the bleeder bolt when coolant comes out in a steady stream with no bubbles. Fill up to here Pour Honda All Season Start the engine and let it run for Start the engine and let it run until Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into about 30 seconds.
Page 203 Cooling System, Windshield Washers Start the engine and hold it at Windshield Washers LEVEL GAUGE 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the during normal usage.
Page 204 Cooling System, Windshield Washers Start the engine and hold it at Windshield Washers LEVEL GAUGE 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the during normal usage.
Page 205 Windshield Washers, Transmission Fluid When you refill the reservoir, clean Continuously Variable the edges of the windshield wiper Transmission (CVT) Check the fluid level with the engine blades with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth. This will help to and transmission at normal operating condition the blade edges.
Page 206: Transmission Fluid
HOT range. To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the vehicle a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the Maintenance...
Page 207 Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely. FILLER BOLT If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity motor oil with the API Certification seal that says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’...
Page 208: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. However, the use of Clutch fluid reservoir any non-Honda brake fluid can cause (manual transmission only) corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system The brake fluid should be replaced...
Page 209 Brake and Clutch Fluid Clutch System Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the clutch system. Have this system inspected as soon as possible. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it up to that level.
Page 210: Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the distance CLIPS recommendation in the maintenance schedule. The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing in the engine compartment. CLIPS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT To replace it: Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp Unsnap the four clips and remove...
Page 211: Hood Latch
Lubricate all the moving parts (as shown), including the pivot. Follow the time and distance recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 212: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your car are a Replacement special iridium-tipped design for longer life. The spark plugs should ENGINE BOLTS COVER be replaced according to the distance recommendation in the maintenance schedule. RESONATOR CHAMBER To replace the ignition coils, Loosen the two holding bolts with remove the engine cover by a wrench and remove the...
Page 213 Spark Plugs IGNITION COIL LOCK TAB CONNECTOR Disconnect the wire connector Use a wrench to remove the nut Put the new spark plug into the from the ignition coil by pushing holding the ignition coil. Remove socket, then screw it into the hole. the ignition coil by pulling it Screw it in by hand so you do not on the lock tab and pulling on the...
Page 214 Spark Plugs Specifications: NGK: IFR5G-11K Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A DENSO: spark plug that is too loose can SK16PR-L11 overheat and damage the engine. Spark Plug Gap: Overtightening can cause damage to ＋ the threads in the cylinder head. 0.04 in (1.1 mm) −...
Page 215 Battery Check the condition of your car’s 12 Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW volt battery monthly. You should corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the check the color of the test indicator window, and for corrosion on the terminals with a solution of baking terminals.
Page 216 Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car’s The battery gives off explosive electrical system. hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Page 217 Battery If your car’s 12 volt battery is If your car’s battery is disconnected disconnected or goes dead, the IMA or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. The next time you turn battery level gauge reading may not Charging the battery with the cables be correct the next time you turn the on the radio you will see ‘‘...
Page 218: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 219 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. BLADE REINFORCEMENT Remove the blade from its holder Examine the new wiper blades.
Page 220: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed Periodically check the engine’s If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, radiator and air conditioning cold as before, have your dealer condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.
Page 221: Dust And Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter The dust and pollen filter removes Replacement pollen and dust that is brought in from the outside through the heating HOOKS COVER and cooling system. This filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) under normal conditions.
Page 222 Remove the second filter by replaced by your Honda dealer. sliding it to the left, then pulling it Install the new filter in the case. out.
Page 223: Drive Belt
Drive Belt The belt should have the following ‘‘play’’ or deflection. Compressor belt: 0.49 0.63 in (12.5 16.0 mm) − − If you see signs of wear or looseness, have your dealer adjust or replace the belt. COMPRESSOR BELT Check the condition of the drive belt. Examine the edges of the belt for cracks or fraying.
Page 224 Tires To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation Check the pressure in the tires when must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated they are cold. This means the car good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of has been parked for at least three and correctly inflated.
Page 225 Tire Pressure Adjustment for High pressure gauge and use it whenever Normal Driving Speed Driving Honda strongly recommends that you check your tire pressures. This The following chart shows the will make it easier for you to tell if a...
Page 226 Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
Page 227 (For Non-directional (For Directional your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels) only genuine Honda wheel weights f or To help increase tire life and balancing. distribute wear more evenly, you should have the tires rotated every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
Page 228 Replacement its braking ability, traction, and wheels are available at your Honda steering accuracy. It is best to replace all four tires at dealer. the same time. If that is not possible...
Page 229 ＋ If you mount snow tires on your Wheels: ‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have an Honda, make sure they are radial all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load range 14 x 5 1/2 JJ should be suitable for most winter as the original tires.
Page 230 Tires When installing cables, follow the Tire Chains Because your Honda has limited tire manufacturer’s instructions and clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ mount them as tightly as you can. Traction devices that are the wrong cable-type traction devices on the Drive slowly with them installed.
Page 231 Lights Check the operation of your car’s TURN SIGNAL/SIDE MARKER HEADLIGHT exterior lights at least once a month. A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your car’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 232 Lights Check the following: TAILLIGHT STOP/TAILLIGHT/ REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT HIGH-MOUNT Headlights (low and high beam) BRAKE LIGHT Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate lights Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 233 Adjustment of the headlights should contact with your skin or hard be performed by a Honda technician objects. If you touch the glass, clean or other qualified mechanic. it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Page 234 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing the Front Side Marker/ BULB WEATHER SEAL making sure the tabs are in their Turn Signal and Parking Light slots. Pivot the hold-down wire Bulbs back in place and clip the end into If you are changing the bulb on the slot.
Page 235 Lights Insert the socket back into the HOLDING CLIP headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Put the inner fender cover in place. Install the holding clip. Lock it in place by pushing on the center.
Page 236 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Pull the bulb straight out of its (in Fenders) socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 237 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a High-mount Brake (in Trunk Lid) socket. Light Bulb Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 238 Lights Reinstall the socket. Turn it Replacing a Rear License Plate Turn on the parking lights and clockwise until it locks. Make sure Bulb check that the new bulb is the new bulb is working. working. Reinstall the socket back in place by pushing it in until it latches.
Page 239 Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb Put the light assembly back into the hole, right side first. Push on the left side until it snaps into place. Open the trunk. Pull the bulb straight out of the Put a cloth on the left side edge of holder.
Page 240 Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Remove the bulb by pulling it Lights CEILING LIGHT straight out of its metal tabs. Although the ceiling light and spotlights come apart the same way, Push the new bulb into the metal they do not use the same type of tabs.
Page 241 Lights SPOT LIGHTS Push Spotlights: Remove the bulb by pulling it Check which bulb is burned out. straight out of the bulb holder. Push on the lens of the opposite side you are replacing. Push the new bulb into the bulb holder.
Page 242: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months Wash and dry the exterior they do not touch the windshield. or longer, have your Honda dealer completely. perform the inspections called for in To minimize sticking, apply a the 24 months maintenance schedule Clean the interior.
Page 243: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you hints Roof Antenna ......on how to clean your car and Waxing ........preserve its appearance: the paint, Aluminum Wheels ....
Page 244: Exterior Care
Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a your car’s beauty. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel. Letting it scratch the paint, while tree sap and Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 245 It should form into the top layer of the finish. You beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if the finish does not have its original You should use a quality liquid or shine after using a wax.
Page 246 Exterior Care Aluminum Wheels Paint Touch-up Clean your Honda’s aluminum alloy Your dealer has touch-up paint to wheels as you do the rest of the match your car’s color. The color exterior. Wash them with the same code is printed on a sticker on the solution, and rinse them thoroughly.
Page 247: Interior Care
Interior Care Carpeting Floor Mats If you replace it, use a Honda floor Vacuum the carpeting frequently to If equipped mat that is designed to be used with remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make the floor mat anchors in your car.
Page 248 Interior Care Fabric Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust out of the If your seat belts get dirty, you can LOOP material frequently. For general use a soft brush with a mixture of cleaning, use a solution of mild soap mild soap and warm water to clean and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
Page 249 Interior Care Windows Air Fresheners Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, cleaner. You can also use a mixture it is best to use a solid type. Some of one part white vinegar to ten parts liquid air fresheners contain chemi- water.
Page 250: Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Page 251: Body Repairs
If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want Honda parts used in the repair. close attention to the parts used in Although most insurers recognize the repair and the quality of the the quality of original parts, some work.
Page 252: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the Starter safely evaluate the problem and what Motor Operates Very...
Page 253: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put it back under any circumstances.
Page 254 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Park the car on firm, level and stop in a safe place to change it. non-slippery ground away from Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder traffic. Put the transmission in The car can easily roll off the of a busy road is dangerous.
Page 255: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR JACK JACK TOOL KIT WHEEL WRENCH Open the trunk. Raise the trunk Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 floor mat and the trunk floor by counterclockwise to loosen it, then turn with the wheel wrench.
Page 256 Changing a Flat Tire JACKING POINTS WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION Find the jacking point nearest the Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts, then wheel you are removing. Place the wrench as shown to raise the car remove the flat tire. Temporarily jack under the jacking point.
Page 257 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
Page 258 Changing a Flat Tire Place the flat tire face down in the CENTER CAP spare tire well. Wrap the spacer cone and spare tire wing bolt with cloth or paper and store them in the spare tire well. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Remove the center cap before the same crisscross pattern.
Page 259 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in the trunk with the Store the center cap in the trunk. end bracket on the left side. Turn Make sure it does not get scratch- the jack’s end bracket to lock it in ed or damaged.
Page 260 If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to START start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim, on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
Page 261 If Your Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Turn the If you find nothing wrong, you will In this case, the starter motor’s ignition switch to ON (II) for a need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster the problem.
Page 262: Jump Starting
Park, and set the parking brake. seriously injuring anyone nearby. Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery. You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission (CVT) by pushing or pulling it. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 263 ( ) terminal on your ＋ to the negative ( ) terminal on − you the order to connect the jumper Honda’s battery. Connect the the booster battery. Connect the cables. other end to the positive ( ) other end to the metal projection ＋...
Page 264 Jump Starting Start your car. If the starter motor If your car’s 12 volt battery is still operates slowly, check the disconnected or goes dead, the IMA jumper cable connections to make battery level gauge reading may not sure they have good metal-to- be correct the next time you turn the metal contact.
Page 265: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats The reading on your car’s Your car can overheat for several Safely pull to the side of the road. temperature gauge should stay in reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or the midrange under most conditions.
Page 266 If Your Engine Overheats If you do not see steam or spray, Look for any obvious coolant leaks, If there was no coolant in the leave the engine running and such as a split radiator hose. reserve tank, you may also have to watch the temperature gauge.
Page 267 If Your Engine Overheats Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine and watch counterclockwise, without pushing the temperature gauge. If it goes down, to the first stop. This back to the red mark, the engine releases any remaining pressure in needs repair.
Page 268: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
Page 269: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical If the Auto Idle Stop is active for an CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear extended period, the charging defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not system indicator may come on. If it to use other electrically-operated happens, start the engine.
Page 270: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your You should also have the dealer MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator inspect your car if this indicator coming on could be a loose or comes on repeatedly, even though it missing fuel fill cap.
Page 271 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your car for a Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. Refer to diagnostics for the emissions State Emissions Testing for more systems.
Page 272: Brake System Indicator
Because of the inspected by your Honda dealer brake system’s dual-circuit design, a It comes on and stays lit if you do not immediately.
Page 273 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX SECONDARY FUSE BOX have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. The under-hood fuse box is located The secondary fuse box is located in in the engine compartment on the the engine compartment.
Page 274 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses INTERIOR FUSE If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 275 Fuses If you cannot drive the car without BLOWN FUSE PULLER fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits. Make sure you can do without that circuit temporarily (such as the accessory power socket or radio).
Page 276 Fuses If the replacement fuse of the same rating blows in a short time, there is probably a serious Replacing a f use with one that has a electrical problem in your car. higher rating greatly increases the Leave the blown fuse in that chances of damaging the electrical circuit and have your car checked system.
Page 277 Fuses UNDER-HOOD AND SECONDARY FUSE BOXES Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Condenser Fan 10 A 10 A Small Light 20 A Cooling Fan 10 A Hazard 15 A FI ECU 15 A Horn, Stop 20 A ABS F/S 10 A Back Up 40 A ABS Motor...
Page 278 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 7.5 A Power Window Relay Not Used − 7.5 A Accessory, Radio Ignition Coil EX 15 A 7.5 A Meter 7.5 A (7.5 A) (Daytime running lights ) ＊ 10 A 10 A Remote Control Mirrors (SCTY ) ＊...
Page 279: Emergency Towing
Shift to D, then to N. There are three popular types of unacceptable. Turn off the engine. professional towing equipment. If your Honda cannot be transported The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by Flat-bed Equipment − loads your car on the back of a truck.
Page 280 Emergency Towing With the front wheels on the ground, If you decide to tow your car with all it is best to tow the car no farther four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly-designed and than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the Trying to lif t or tow your car by the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
Page 281: Technical Information
....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers. It also (U.S. Cars) ......System ........
Page 282: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 283 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. ENGINE NUMBER The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing. TRANSMISSION NUMBER IMA MOTOR NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 284: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 174.8 in (4,440 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 67.5 in (1,715 mm) 13.2 US gal (50 , 11.0 Imp gal) ＊ Height 56.3 in (1,430 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 103.1 in (2,620 mm) coolant Manual 1.08 US gal (4.1 , 0.90 Imp gal) Track Front 57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Page 285 Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page or the fuse label Charge quantity 17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) − − attached to the inside of the fuse Lubricant oil type SP-10 box door under the steering column.
Page 286 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction − AA, A, B, C Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tive rating based on the wear rate of tires are also graded for treadwear, lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 287 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) 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 288: Oxygenated Fuels
Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as brand of gasoline.
Page 289: Driving In Foreign Countries
Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 290: Emissions Controls
‘‘smog.’’ Carbon canister while the engine is off. After ＊ monoxide does not contribute to In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine gas.
Page 291 System engine’s combustion and minimize The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Honda replacement parts or their the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that (EGR) system takes some of the equivalent for repairs. Using lower comes out the tailpipe.
Page 292: 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 CONVERTERS...
Page 293: State Emissions Testing
State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 294 If the testing facility determines the readiness codes are still not set, see pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot your Honda dealer. do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Page 295 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 296 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should CUSTOMER RELATIONS us this information: RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your Vehicle Identification Number Honda Canada Inc.
Page 297: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners − a seat Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty − provides prorated warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 298 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 299: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356...
Page 300: 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 301: Index
Index Anti-theft Steering Column Belts, Seat ........Lock ..........Beverage Holder ......Accessories and Modifications . Appearance Care ......Body Repairs ......... Accessories ........ Audio System ........ Brakes Additional Safety Precautions . Auto Idle Stop ......163, Anti-lock System (ABS) ...
Page 302 Index Bulb Replacement CD Player ........Clock, Setting the ......Back-up Lights ......Ceiling Light ........Clutch Fluid ........Brake Lights ......Certification Label ......CO in the Exhaust ......Ceiling Light ......Chains ..........Cold Weather, Starting in .... Front Parking Lights ....
Page 303 Index Daytime Running Lights ....Dust and Pollen Filter ....Oil Pressure Indicator ..Defects, Reporting Safety .... Oil, What Kind to Use ....Defog and Defrost ......Overheating ....... Defogger, Rear Window ....Specifications ......Defrosting the Windows ....Economy, Fuel ......
Page 304 Index 5-speed Manual Transmission Hazard Warning Flashers ....Checking Fluid Level ....Headlights Aiming ........Shifting the ........ Gas Mileage, Improving ....Daytime Running Lights .... . 76 Flashers, Hazard Warning ..... Gasohol .......... Flat Tire, Changing a ....High Beam Indicator ....
Page 305 Index Important Safety Precautions ..Low Oil Pressure Indicator . Indicators, Instrument Lubricant Specifications Chart . Panel ..........Keys ..........Luggage ......... Infant Restraint ....... Infant Seats LATCH Anchorage System ..Lower Anchors ......Label, Certification ....... Maintenance ........Tether Anchorage Points ..
Page 306 Index Parking ........... Readiness Codes ....274, Parking Brake ....... Rear Lights, Bulb Parking Brake and Brake System Octane Requirement, Gasoline . Replacement ...... 237, Indicator ....... Odometer ......... . 69 Rear View Mirror ......Parking Lights ......... Rear Window Defogger ....
Page 307 Index Rotation, Tire ........ Serial Number ....... Airbag Service ......Service Intervals ......How the Side Airbag Cutoff ＊ Service Manual ......Indicator Light Works ... Service Station Procedures ..How the SRS Indicator Safety Belts ........Setting the Clock ......
Page 308 Index Supplemental Restraint Tire, How to Change a Flat ..Shifting the Automatic System ........ Tires ..........(CVT) ........Servicing ........Air Pressure ......Shifting the Manual ....SRS Indicator ......51, Checking Wear ......Treadwear ........System Components ....
Page 309 Index Vehicle Storage ......Rear, Defogger ......Ventilation ........Windshield ..........Cleaning ........Vinyl Cleaning ....... Defroster ........Viscosity, Oil ........Washers ........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ....... Operation ........WARNING, Explanation of ..... Worn Tires ........Warning Labels, Location of ..
Page 310: Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane (CVT): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid number of 86 or higher. Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Transmission Fluid) only. DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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