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

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

Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................

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

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................

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

Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................

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

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................

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

Driving ..............................................................................................................................................

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

Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................

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

Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................

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

Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................

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

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2001 Accord Coupe

Page 1 2001 Accord Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2 STREET whatsoever. Si prefiere este Manual del CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ Propietario en español, comuníquese POSTAL CODE con el concesionario Honda o la OWNER’S SIGNATURE oficina regional Honda de su zona. Vea la página DEALER’S SIGNATURE...
Page 3 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 4 Main Menu 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. Safety Labels on the car.
Page 5: Your Car At A Glance
Main Menu Your Car at a Glance 8 8 1 1 5 5 7 7 1 1 0 0 6 6 ) ) 1 1 1 1 8 8 ) ) 1 1 0 0 9 9 1 1 2 2 5 5 1 1 3 3 3 3 1 1 4 4 8 8 1 1 9 9 2 2...
Page 6 Main Menu Your Car at a Glance 7 7 2 2 6 6 9 9 7 7 0 0 , , 7 7 1 1 ) ) 1 1 0 0 5 5 2 2 0 0 2 2 7 7 4 4 7 7 1 1 ) ) 6 6 6 6 ) ) 7 7 3 3 ) )
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu 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.
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths.
Page 10: Your Car's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to 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 11: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features These safety features are designed In addition, most states and all Seat Belts to reduce the severity of injuries in a For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to crash.
Page 12: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Airbags against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants. Keep you from being thrown out of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy.
Page 13: Seats & Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Move the front The most important things you need Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: to know about your airbags are: Your car’s seats are designed to keep seats as far back as possible, and you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an position so you can take full...
Page 14: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Front seat occupants are sitting The rest of this section gives more Pre-Drive Safety Checklist 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 15: Protecting Adults
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults For security, locked doors can Introduction Close and Lock the Doors The following pages provide After everyone has entered the car, prevent an outsider from instructions on how to properly be sure the doors are closed and unexpectedly opening a door when protect the driver and other adult locked.
Page 16: Adjust The Front Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far Adjust the Front Seats your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals.
Page 17: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust Adjust the Seat-Backs the seat-back to an upright position, Reclining the seat-back too far but as far from the dashboard as can result in serious injury or possible.
Page 18: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle, restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched.
Page 19 Improperly positioning the seat seriously injured or killed. Have your belts can cause serious injury Honda dealer check the belt as soon or death in a crash. Position the lap part of the belt as as possible.
Page 20: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults In addition, an occupant who is out of Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting Position position in the front seat can be After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured by their seats and put on seat belts, it is striking interior parts of the car, or very important that they continue to...
Page 21: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Remember, to get the best Pregnant women should also sit Advice for Pregnant Women protection from your car’s airbags upright and as far back as possible and other safety features, you must from the steering wheel or sit properly and wear your seat belt dashboard.
Page 22: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects On the models with side airbags, Two people should never use the between yourself and a front do not attach hard objects on or If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp If a side airbag...
Page 23: Protecting Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 24: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Any child who is too small to wear a Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Seat Poses Serious Risks to Children seat belt should be properly (See page According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to restrained in a child seat.
Page 25 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Infants Small Children Larger Children Never put a rear-facing child seat in Placing a forward-facing child seat in Children who have outgrown child the front seat of a vehicle equipped the front seat of a vehicle equipped seats are also at risk of being injured with a passenger’s front airbag.
Page 26 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger’s To remind you of the front airbag front airbag hazards, and that hazards, your car has warning labels children must be properly restrained on the driver’s and front passenger’s in the back seat, your car has visors.
Page 27: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Do not leave children alone in your Your car has three seating positions Many parents say they prefer to put Leaving children without vehicle.
Page 28: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Lock both doors and the trunk General Guidelines for Using Child Seats when your vehicle is not in use. Children who play in cars can The following pages give general accidentally get trapped inside the guidelines for selecting and installing trunk.
Page 29 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in A child who is too your car.
Page 30 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Never in the front seat, due Infants: 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 Main Menu Table of Contents 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, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat...
Page 32: Protecting Infants
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat Placing a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the front seat can result in in the back seat, but not in the front serious injury or death if the seat.
Page 33 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a rear-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull...
Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation Additional Precautions for Infants facing child seat may prevent the Tips Never hold an infant on your lap. driver or a front-seat passenger from If you are not wearing a seat belt moving the seat as far back as in a crash, you could be thrown...
Page 36: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children We also recommend that a small Protecting Small Children child stay in the child seat as long as Improperly placing a forward- possible, until the child reaches the facing child seat in the front weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 37 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back and front passenger seating positions have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
Page 38 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism in order to remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull...
Page 39: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Additional Precautions for Small Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Children Allowing a larger child to sit recommended weight or height limit Never hold a small child on your improperly in the front seat can If you are not wearing a seat for a forward-facing child seat, the lap.
Page 40 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children However, if the belt touches or Checking Seat Belt Fit Do not put any accessories on a seat crosses the child’s neck, the child Devices intended to improve belt. needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability...
Page 41 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front seat until the tops of the ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety even with the top of the seat-back. A Administration and Transport child of this height should be tall Canada recommend that all children...
Page 42 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Check that the child’s seat belt is while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: properly positioned and secured.
Page 43: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Your car has three tether anchorage The tether anchorage points are points under the rear window for located under plastic covers. Pivot securing a tether-style child seat to the cover backward to access the the car.
Page 44: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts To unlock the belt, push the red Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating positions.
Page 45 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts All seat belts have an emergency The seat belts in all seating positions See page for instructions on how locking retractor. In normal driving, except the driver’s have an additional to wear the lap/shoulder belt the retractor lets you move freely in locking mechanism that must be...
Page 46: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners are designed to The SRS indicator light will Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners activate primarily in frontal collisions. come on if there is a The tensioners are independent of problem with your automatic seat the airbag system, so they can be belt tensioners (see page...
Page 47: Seat Belt Maintenance
U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime For information on how to clean your warranty on seat belts. Honda will seat belts, see page repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please...
Page 48: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags A sophisticated electronic system SRS Components 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.
Page 49 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat After a crash, you may see what belts help restrain your lower body looks like smoke. This is actually and torso. Your airbag provides a powder from the airbag’s surface.
Page 50: How Your Side Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags To get the best protection from the How Your Side Airbags Work Some models are equipped with side side airbags, front seat occupants airbags for the driver and a front should wear their seat belts and sit seat passenger.
Page 51: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
This tells you that the system automatic cutoff system may not is working properly. work properly, or your seat belt tensioners may not work when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 52: How The Side Airbag Indicator Light Works
Although Honda does not encourage light will go out. 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 53: Airbag Service
Do not expose the front seat-backs airbag by yourself. This must be If rain or spilled water to water. done by a Honda dealer or a soaks into a seat-back, it can knowledgeable body shop. prevent the side airbag system from working properly.
Page 54 Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Do not cover or replace front seat- back covers without consulting a Improperly Honda dealer. replacing or covering front seat- back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a collision.
Page 55: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Breathing it can cause entering the car in normal driving if...
Page 56: Safety Labels
U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. DASHBOARD U.S. models only HOOD On cars without Side Airbags...
Page 57 Main Menu...
Page 58 ....Adjustments ......contribute to the daily operation of Hazard Warning ......Driver’s Lumbar Support ... your Honda. All the essential Rear Window Defogger ..... Rear Seat Access ......controls are within easy reach. Steering Wheel Adjustment ..Head Restraints ......
Page 59: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations 1 1 0 0 9 9 ) ) 1 1 0 0 6 6 1 1 1 1 8 8 . . 8 8 1 1 ) ) 1 1 2 2 5 5 1 1 0 0 3 3 1 1 3 3 3 3 1 1 4 4 8 8...
Page 60: Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights 6 6 2 2 ) ) 6 6 0 0 6 6 2 2 ) ) 5 5 9 9 ) ) 5 5 9 9 ) ) 5 5 9 9 6 6 0 0 ) ) 6 6 0 0 6 6 5 5 3 3 1 1...
Page 61 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Seat Belt Reminder Light Low Oil Pressure indicators to give you important Indicator information about your car. This indicator lights when you turn The engine can be severely damaged the ignition switch ON (II).
Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Immobilizer System U.S. Canada U.S. Canada Indicator This indicator comes on for a few Parking Brake and Anti-lock Brake System seconds when you turn the ignition Brake System Indicator (ABS) Indicator switch ON (II). It will then go off if This light has two functions: Only on models equipped with ABS (see you have inserted a properly-coded...
Page 63 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Traction Control System Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Indicator (TCS) Indicator System Indicator This indicator lights when you turn On all V6 models Only on models equipped with side This indicator has three functions: the ignition switch ON (II).
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Door and Brake Lamp Monitor Turn Signal and ‘‘Daytime Running Hazard Warning Lights’’ Indicator Indicators Canadian models only The left or right turn signal light This indicator lights when you turn blinks when you signal a lane change the ignition switch to ON (II) with the headlight switch off and the or turn.
Page 65 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Washer Level Indicator This light comes on with the high Canadian models only beam headlights. See page This light comes on when the information on the headlight washer fluid level is low. Add washer fluid when you see this light come on controls.
Page 66: Gauges
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges U.S. Model shown Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone. Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven.
Page 67: Trip Meter
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Trip Meter Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge This meter shows the number of This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) engine’s coolant. During normal It is most accurate when the car is on driven since you last reset it.
Page 68: Indicator
ON Refer to the Maintenance Schedules Honda dealer, reset the indicator as (II). for Normal and Severe Driving follows. Conditions on pages Hold the button until the indicator Turn off the engine.
Page 69: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.
Page 70: Headlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the Headlights ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it.
Page 71: Automatic Lighting Off
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The lights will turn on again when Automatic Lighting Off Feature Daytime Running Lights On EX and EX-V6 models you unlock or open the driver’s door. (Canadian Models) The Automatic Lighting Off feature If you unlock the door, but do not With the headlight switch off, the turns off the headlights, parking...
Page 72: Instrument Panel Brightness
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals 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.
Page 73: Windshield Wipers
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel In intermittent, the wipers operate Windshield Wipers every few seconds. The sweep interval will change slightly with speed; getting shorter as you drive faster. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously.
Page 74: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Hazard Warning To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on Push the button to the left of the push the control lever down. The the wiper control lever.
Page 75: Rear Window Defogger
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The defogger and antenna wires on Rear Window Defogger the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side. The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the and you have good visibility before...
Page 76: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Push the lever up to lock the Steering Wheel Adjustment See page for important safety steering wheel in that position. information about how to properly position the steering wheel. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place Make any steering wheel adjustment by trying to move it up and down.
Page 77: Steering Wheel Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways.
Page 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls 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 down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down to the desired speed.
Page 79 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls 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 80: Remote Audio Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls, Keys and Locks When you push the CANCEL button, Remote Audio Controls Keys or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down.
Page 81: Immobilizer System
If the indicator Honda-approved key blanks. Keep the keys away from liquids. starts to blink, it means the system If they get wet, dry them immedi- does not recognize the coding of the ately with a soft cloth.
Page 82 Operation is subject to the following two recognize the coding of your key, conditions: (1) this device may not cause contact your Honda dealer. interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 83: Ignition Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks You can insert or Ignition Switch LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. Removing the key from the To switch from ACCESSORY to ignition switch while driving LOCK, you must push the key in locks the steering.
Page 84: Power Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks In this position, Use this position ACCESSORY (I) START (III) 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 85: Lockout Prevention
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks To lock the passenger’s door when Lockout Prevention getting out of the car, push the lock If you forget and leave the key in the tab down and close the door. To lock ignition switch, Lockout Prevention the driver’s door, remove the key will not allow you to lock the driver’s...
Page 86: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks When you push the LOCK button a Remote Transmitter If you unlock the doors with the second time within 5 seconds after remote transmitter, but do not open you have locked the doors, the horn either door within 30 seconds, the will sound once to verify that the doors automatically relock and the...
Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely When the remote transmitter’s activate your car’s security system to battery begins to get weak, it may attract attention. When activated, the take several pushes on the button to horn will sound, and the exterior lock or unlock the doors, and the...
Page 88 Canada Standard RSS-210. transmitter. 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 Snap the two halves of the to be reprogrammed.
Page 89: Trunk
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks See page for cargo loading and Trunk weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page...
Page 90: Emergency Trunk Opener
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Parents should decide if their Emergency Trunk Opener children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see pages U.S. models only To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone As a safety feature, your car has a else:...
Page 91: Glove Box
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks 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 92: Homelink Universal Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter On EX-V6 model Important Safety Precautions General Information The HomeLink Universal Always refer to the operating If you are training the transmitter to Transmitter built into your car can instructions and safety information operate a garage door or gate, it is be programmed to operate remotely- that came with your garage door...
Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter If you just took Training the Transmitter Before you begin Before you can use the HomeLink delivery of your vehicle and have not Universal Transmitter to operate trained any of the buttons in the devices around your home, it must HomeLink transmitter before, you ‘‘learn’’...
Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter Canadian Owners: still does not work, you may have a Training With a Rolling Code The remote control you are training variable or rolling code garage System from may stop transmitting after two door opener.
Page 95 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter It may be helpful to have someone Press and release the button on assist you with this procedure. the HomeLink transmitter. (The same button you trained with the Make sure you have properly ‘‘Training the Transmitter’’...
Page 96 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter Release both buttons. The Retraining a Button As required by the FCC: To train an already programmed transmitter should now be trained This device complies with Part 15 of the transmitter button to operate a new to operate the device.
Page 97: Seat Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 lever under pull up on the lever on the outside of...
Page 98: Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Manual Height Driver’s Seat Power Height Adjustment Adjustment On LX model On EX model The height of your driver’s seat is The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. Turn the front dial on the power adjustable.
Page 99: Driver's Seat Power Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments On all V6 models and the 4-cylinder EX model with leather interior See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Page 100: Driver's Lumbar Support
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Driver’s Lumbar Support Pull the center of the horizontal Adjust the seat-back angle by switch up to raise the seat. Push it pushing the rear switch in the On EX and EX-V6 models down to lower the seat.
Page 101: Rear Seat Access
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Rear Seat Access Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side On all V6 models and the 4-cylinder EX On LX and EX models To get into the rear seat on the To get into the rear seat on the passenger’s side, push forward on model with leather interior To get into the rear seat on the...
Page 102: Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments To remove a head restraint for Head Restraints 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 properly position the head restraints.
Page 103: Folding Rear Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat.
Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back whenever the seat-back is in its upright position. Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured.
Page 105: Seat Heaters
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Heaters The HI or LO indicator lights and Follow these precautions whenever remains lit until you turn it off by you use the seat heaters: pushing the opposite side of the switch lightly. The indicator will turn Use the HI setting only to heat the off.
Page 106: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows Your car’s windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to Closing a power window on ON (II) to raise or lower any window. someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Each door has a switch that controls its window.
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to The AUTO function only works to tains these extra features: lower the driver’s window. To raise the passenger’s window. With this the window, you must pull back on switch off, the passenger’s window AUTO...
Page 108: Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents Moonroof To tilt up the back of the moonroof, The moonroof has a key-off delay. press and hold the center button You can still open and close the ). To close the moonroof, moonroof for up to ten minutes after press and hold the top of the switch you turn off the ignition.
Page 109: Mirrors
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors 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 driver’s adjustment switch to move the you start driving.
Page 110 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment switch so you can’t move a mirror out of position by accidentally bumping the switch. Available on all Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to re- move fog and frost.
Page 111: Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Brake Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever.
Page 112: Digital Clock
Main Menu Table of Contents Digital Clock, Sunglasses Holder Press and hold the M button until Digital Clock Sunglasses Holder the numbers advance to the desired time. You can use R to quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing R sets the clock back to the previous hour.
Page 113: Beverage Holder
Main Menu Table of Contents Sunglasses Holder, Beverage Holder Beverage Holder Some larger styles of sunglasses To open the beverage holder, push Be careful when you are using the may not fit in the holder. on the top. The beverage holder lid beverage holder.
Page 114: Console Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Console Compartment To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray On EX and EX-V6 models pull up on the lower lever and lift the The console compartment has a located in the console compartment lid.
Page 115: Sun Visor
Main Menu Table of Contents Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Make sure you put the sun visor Sun Visor Vanity Mirror back in place when you are getting into or out of the car. Do not use the sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.
Page 116: Coin Box
Main Menu Table of Contents Coin Box, Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket Coin Box Center Pocket Accessory Power Socket The coin box is located under the air To use the accessory power socket, On LX and LX-V6 models vent. To open the coin box, pull the The center pocket is located under pull out on the cover.
Page 117: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light LX, LX-V6 Spotlights The light goes out when both doors are closed. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously. On EX and EX-V6 models The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page...
Page 118: Courtesy Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Courtesy Lights The courtesy light in each door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed. Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door.
Page 119 Main Menu...
Page 120 Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling ..... Audio System (EX, EX-V6) ..systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does ..AM/FM/Cassette/ comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System ....
Page 121: Heating And Cooling
Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling On LX, LX-V6 and EX models Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility. What Each Control Does Fan Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan’s speed, which increases air...
Page 122 Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling Mode Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 123 Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling Vent Controls ’ ’ ’ ’ The direction of air flow from the On the driver’s-side vent, move the The vents in the corners of the vents in the center and each side of vent up-and-down and move the tab dashboard can be opened and closed the dashboard is adjustable.
Page 124: How To Use The System
Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
Page 125 Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light above the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode.
Page 126 Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: Start the engine.
Page 127: To Turn Everything Off
Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow To remove exterior frost or ice from To Turn Everything Off the windshield and side windows to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, after the car has been sitting out in the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature...
Page 128: Climate Control System
Climate Control System On EX-V6 model ’ ’ The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
Page 129 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System ’ ’ The climate control system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windshield. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris. For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.
Page 130: Fully-Automatic Operation
Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button and set the fan control dial to AUTO, then set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial. You will see FULL AUTO in the system’s display.
Page 131: Semi-Automatic Operation
Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word FULL to go out.
Page 132 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Fan Control Dial You can manually select the fan speed by turning the fan control dial. When you turn the dial clockwise, the fan is taken out of automatic mode and starts to run at its lowest speed.
Page 133 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield. The main air flow comes from the floor vents. The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.
Page 134 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. 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.
Page 135: Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Page 136: Audio System (Lx, Lx-V6)
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System For LX and LX-V6 models Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
Page 137: Operating The Radio
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System You can use any of five methods to The SEEK function Operating the Radio SEEK The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
Page 138 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The SCAN function SCAN samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCAN shows in the display.
Page 139 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System You can store the Preset frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. To store a frequency: Select the desired band, AM or FM.
Page 140 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you are If you do not like the stations Auto Once a station’s frequency is stored, AUTO SELECT simply press and release the proper traveling far from home and can no Select has stored, you can store preset button to tune to it.
Page 141: Adjusting The Sound
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Adjusting the Sound 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 142: Audio System Lighting
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System These two Balance/Fader Radio Frequencies and Reception Audio System Lighting modes adjust the strength of the For information, See page You can use the instrument panel sound coming from each speaker. brightness control knob to adjust the BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, illumination of the audio system (see while FAD adjusts the front-to-back...
Page 143: Operating The Cd Player
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 144 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar To activate the Repeat When the system reaches the end of REPEAT the disc, it will return to the begin- while a disc is playing to select feature, press and release the RPT ning and play that disc again.
Page 145: Operating The Cd Changer
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you eject the in-dash CD while it is Operating the CD Changer To select the CD changer, press the (Optional) CD button. The disc and track playing, the system will automatically A Compact Disc changer is available switch to the CD changer and begin numbers will be displayed.
Page 146: Cd Player Error Indications
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 147: Cd Changer Error Indications
If the code does not Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Insert CD. Mechanical Error Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication.
Page 148: Operating The Cassette Player
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby B noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play. To operate the cassette player, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY(I) or ON(II).
Page 149: Tape Search Functions
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you turn the system off while a The tape direction indicator will light 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 150 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The Skip function allows The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions SKIP REPEAT you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage.
Page 151: Audio System (Ex, Ex-V6)
Audio System AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System For EX and EX-V6 models Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The cassette system features Dolby...
Page 152: Operating The Radio
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The anti-theft feature will disable the You can use any of five methods to Operating the Radio system if it is disconnected from the The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected car’s battery.
Page 153 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The SCAN function You can store the SCAN Preset Once a station’s frequency is stored, samples all the stations with strong frequencies of your favorite radio simply press and release the proper signals on the selected band. To stations in the six preset buttons.
Page 154 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you are AUTO SELECT 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. To activate Auto Select, press the A.
Page 155 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies in the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset buttons as described previously.
Page 156: Adjusting The Sound
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Adjusting the Sound 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 157: Audio System Lighting
‘‘FM101.’’ Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda’s radio can receive the How well your Honda’s radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen-...
Page 158 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 159: Operating The Cassette Player
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Dolby noise reduction turns on when Operating the Cassette Player If you turn the system off while a The ignition switch must be in you insert a cassette. If the tape was tape is playing, either with the PWR/ ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Page 160: Tape Search Functions
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT function to find a desired program. Fast Forward and FF/REW Rewind move the tape rapidly. To rewind the tape, push the REW button.
Page 161 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The SKIP function allows SKIP you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To skip to the beginning of a song or passage currently playing, push the button. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds.
Page 162 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions REPEAT 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. These button to activate it;...
Page 163: Caring For The Cassette Player
Your dealer has a cleaning kit Never try to insert a warped or ejects, take the car to your Honda available. damaged cassette in the player. dealer.
Page 164: Operating The Cd Changer
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Operating the CD Changer Your Honda’s audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Page 165: Loading Cds In The Changer
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Repeat this until all six positions To load a single CD: Loading CDs in the Changer To load multiple CDs in one are loaded. The system will then operation: begin playing the last CD loaded. Press and release the Load button.
Page 166 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you press the Load button while a CD is playing, the system will stop playing that CD and start the loading sequence. It will then play the CD just loaded. You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing by pressing the appropriate preset button.
Page 167: Operation
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System To activate the Repeat Operation To move rapidly within a track, press REPEAT Select the CD changer by pressing and hold the appropriate SKIP feature, press and release the RPT the CD button. You will see ‘‘Cd’’ in button.
Page 168 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM or FM button, or insert a cassette in the player. If a tape is already in the cassette player, press the TAPE button. When you return to CD mode by pressing the CD button, play will continue at the same point that it left off.
Page 169: Removing Cds From The Changer
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Removing CDs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently playing, press the Eject button. You will see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the display. When you remove the disc from the slot, the system automatically begins the Load sequence so you can load another CD in that position.
Page 170 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you press the Eject button while listening to the radio or tape, or with the audio system turned off, the disc that was last selected is ejected. After that disc is ejected, pressing the Eject button again will eject the next disc in the numerical order.
Page 171: Protecting Compact Discs
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination Wipe across the disc from the center inner and outer edges.
Page 172: Cd Changer Error Indications
If the code does not disappear or the CD cannot Honda dealer. be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs, Mechanical Error check for error indication. Insert the CDs again.
Page 173: Remote Audio Controls
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The top and bottom buttons adjust If you are playing a cassette, use the Remote Audio Controls the volume up ( ) or down ( ). AUDIO/CH button to advance to the Press the proper button and hold it next selection.
Page 174: Theft Protection
This procedure is repeated obtain the code number from your You will have to store your favorite once again. Honda dealer. To do this, you will stations in the Preset buttons after need the system’s serial number. the system begins working. Your...
Page 175: Security System
Table of Contents Main Menu Security System Standard on EX and EX-V6 models With the system set, you can still Optional on LX and LX-V6 models open the trunk with the master key The security system helps to protect or the remote transmitter (if the your car and valuables from theft.
Page 176: Before Driving
Main Menu 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 177 In Canada, some gasolines contain Break-in Period Gasoline Help assure your car’s future Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancing additive called reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump MMT. If you use such gasolines, extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Filling the Fuel Tank You may hear a hissing sound as Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank escapes. and explosive. You can be Place the cap in the holder on the burned or seriously injured fuel fill door.
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood tighten it until it clicks several times. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 hole.
Page 181 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check Check the engine oil level every time 6-cylinder models Lift the hood up most of the way. you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few The hydraulic supports will lift it minutes after turning the engine off up the rest of the way and hold it before you check the oil.
Page 182 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Wipe the dipstick with a clean Insert it all the way back in its tube. cloth or paper towel. CONTINUED Before Driving...
Page 183 MAX and MIN lines. If on checking other items in your marks. it is below the MIN line, see Adding Honda. Engine Coolant on page If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper...
Page 184: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy A cold engine uses more fuel than a The condition of your car and your Driving Habits driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 185: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories with proper car operation or Your dealer has Genuine Honda performance. Follow all instructions in this accessories that allow you to owner’s manual regarding personalize your car. These Be sure electronic accessories do accessories and modifications.
Page 186 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 187: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment Overloading or improper 850 lbs (395 kg). Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt stability and cause a crash in This figure includes the total weight...
Page 189 If you can carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your Honda dealer for further information. Before Driving...
Page 190 Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather 5-speed manual and automatic at High Altitude ....transmissions.
Page 191: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the adjustment of the seat Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and adjustments every day before (see page Check the indicator lights in the you drive your car. instrument panel.
Page 192: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine still does not start, pedal, turn the ignition key to the press the accelerator pedal all the In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position.
Page 193 Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Turn off all electrical accessories If the engine fails to start in step 2, Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ to reduce the drain on the battery. push the accelerator pedal to the 2,400 meters) floor and hold it there while you An engine is harder to start in cold...
Page 194 Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the Rapid slowing or speeding-up transmission by trying to shift into can cause loss of control on Reverse with the car moving. Push slippery surfaces.
Page 195 Engine Speed Limiter Automatic Transmission Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed Your Honda’s transmission has four the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine forward speeds, and is electronically smoothly.
Page 196 (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceler- ation and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. This indicator between the fuel The shift lever has seven positions.
Page 197 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission This position mechani- To shift from: Do this: Park (P) cally locks the transmission. Use P to R Press the brake pedal and Park whenever you are turning off or press the release button. R to P starting the engine.
Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission This position is similar To shift to Second, Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you Drive (D ) Second (2) need to restart a stalled engine, or if to D , except only the first three press the release button on the side it is necessary to stop briefly with gears are selected.
Page 199 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission To shift from Second to First (1) Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release First, press the release button on the If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift side of the shift lever.
Page 200 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. Put a cloth on the edge of the Shift Push down on the key while you...
Page 201 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put windows are closed.
Page 202: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Constant application of the brakes Your Honda is equipped with front Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models...
Page 203 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates The EX, LX-V6 and EX-V6 models brake pedal, this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. have an Anti-lock Brake System purpose of the ABS.
Page 204 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a ABS Indicator ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or distance it takes to stop the car, uneven surfaces, such as gravel or only helps with steering control snow, than a vehicle without anti-...
Page 205 Traction Control System The TCS indicator will come on On all V6 models along with the ABS indicator if there Your Honda is equipped with a is a problem with the anti-lock brake Traction Control System (TCS) to system. assist you in maintaining traction while driving slowly on loose or slippery surfaces.
Page 206: Traction Control System
Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System When starting out or driving at low If the brakes overheat while the TCS TCS ON/OFF Switch speeds on a loose or slippery road is activating, the TCS indicator will surface, you may notice that the stop flashing and stay on temporarily.
Page 207 When you manually turn off the driving, have the system inspected TCS. by your Honda dealer. You can still drive the vehicle without TCS. It flashes when the TCS is regulating wheelspin. This indicator will come on along...
Page 208: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Always drive Exercise extra caution when driving Driving Technique slower than you would in dry in rain after a long dry spell. After weather. It takes your car longer to months of dry weather, the first react, even in conditions that may rains bring oil to the surface of the seem just barely damp.
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Being able to see Check your tires Visibility Traction clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions.
Page 210: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your Honda has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): Exceeding load limits or load toward the front of the trailer The total weight of the vehicle, all improperly loading your vehicle and 40 percent toward the rear, then occupants, all cargo, and the...
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Checking Loads Towing Equipment and Safety Chains The best way to confirm that vehicle Accessories Always use safety chains. Make sure and trailer weights are within limits Towing can require a variety of they are secured to both the trailer is to have them checked at a public equipment, depending on the size of...
Page 213 Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Honda recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you choose electric brakes, be sure they are electronically actuated.
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your vehicle tires and spare are Additional Trailer Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are towing a trailer.
Page 215 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer Making Turns and Braking If you must stop when facing uphill, The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
Page 216 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Parking Crosswinds and air turbulence Follow all normal precautions when caused by passing trucks can disrupt parking, including firmly setting the your steering and cause trailer parking brake and putting the swaying.
Page 217 Main Menu...
Page 218 If you have the skills and tools to per- Automatic Inspection ........form more complex maintenance Transmission ......Maintenance ......tasks on your Honda, you may want 5-speed Manual Tire Rotation ......to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission ......Replacing Tires and Wheels . page...
Page 219: 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 220: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Read the instructions before you Important Safety Precautions 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.
Page 221: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 222 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of genuine According to state and federal knows your car best and can provide Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...
Page 223 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Normal Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if the Replace engine oil Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months severe driving conditions Replace engine oil filter specified in the Severe...
Page 224 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time interval. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 225 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Severe Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if you Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months drive your car under MAINLY...
Page 226 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 227 Main Menu Table of Contents 75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs Clean air cleaner element. See Timing Belt on page for replacement information under Do items in A, B, C. special driving conditions. 78,750 mi/126,000 km Do items in A. Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only. 82,500 mi/132,000 km Do items in A, B.
Page 228: Required Maintenance Record
Main Menu Table of Contents 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. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
Page 229 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date 67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km Date Date...
Page 230: Owner Maintenance Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.
Page 231: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models Maintenance...
Page 232 Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations 6-cylinder Models Maintenance...
Page 233: Engine Oil
Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for To add oil, unscrew and remove the optimum engine protection. engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Page 234 5W-20 oil is formulated for year- says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ viscosity or weight. Select the oil for round protection of your Honda, to your vehicle according to this chart. improve cold weather starting, and to help your engine use less fuel.
Page 235: Synthetic Oil
Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from Additives underneath the car. The car should Your Honda does not require any oil be raised on a service station-type additives. Additives may adversely hydraulic lift for this service. Unless Open the hood and remove the affect your engine’s or transmission’s...
Page 236 Engine Oil Remove the oil filter and let the Install a new oil filter according to remaining oil drain. A special instructions that come with it. wrench (available from your Honda dealer) is required to remove the filter. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 237 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Replace the engine oil fill cap. then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Improper disposal of engine oil can be Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within harmf ul to the environment.
Page 238: Cooling System
If the coolant level in the reserve Always use Honda All Season seriously scalding you. tank is at or below the MIN line, add Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Turn the radiator cap counter- The coolant level should be up to Pour coolant into the reserve tank. clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX on it, until it stops.
Page 240: Replacing Engine Coolant
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 241 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Loosen the drain plug on the Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator. The bottom of the radiator. The coolant will drain through the coolant will drain through the splash guard.
Page 242 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Remove the reserve tank from its 6-cylinder models holder by pulling it straight up. When removing the reserve tank, Drain the coolant, then put the first remove the cruise control cable tank back in its holder. and the ground cable from their clips.
Page 243 Tightening torque: the engine. 7 lbf·ft (10 N·m , 1.0 kgf·m) 6-cylinder models Pour Honda All Season 1.48 US gal (5.6 , 1.23 Imp gal) Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator. This coolant is a mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Start the engine and let it run until the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice. Then stop the engine. Remove the radiator cap. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck and into the reserve tank up to the MAX mark.
Page 245: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop for fuel. 4-cylinder models The windshield washer reservoir is located behind the driver’s side headlight.
Page 246: Transmission Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Check the fluid level with the engine Park the car on level ground. Shut Insert the dipstick all the way into at normal operating temperature. off the engine. the transmission securely as shown in the illustration.
Page 247 However, continued between the upper and lower use can affect shift quality. Have marks. the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient. To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the vehicle a short distance.
Page 248: 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you 5-speed Manual Transmission may use an API service SG, SH or SJ grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement. An SG...
Page 249: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. However, the use of Clutch fluid reservoir any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the (manual transmission only) system. Have the brake system The brake fluid should be replaced...
Page 250: Clutch System
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid Low fluid level can indicate a leak in Clutch System the clutch system. Have this system inspected as soon as possible. The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
Page 251: Power Steering
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the However, continued use can cause LOWER LEVEL, add power steering increased wear and poor steering in fluid to the UPPER LEVEL. cold weather. Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Maintenance...
Page 252: Air Cleaner Element
If you do not have access to compressed air (such as a service station), ask your Honda dealer to do this service. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation.
Page 253 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element Replacement 6-cylinder Models The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. To replace it: Loosen the four bolts by using a Place the new air cleaner element Phillips-head screwdriver and in the air cleaner housing.
Page 254: Hood Latch
Follow the time Remove the spark plug with and distance recommendations in a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark the Maintenance Schedule. If you plug socket. are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 255: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models) Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head. Install the spark plug cap. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.
Page 256: Spark Plugs (6-Cylinder Models)
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) The spark plugs in your car should Replacement be replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Loosen the two holding clips by Clean up any dirt and oil that have turning the heads one-quarter turn collected around the ignition coils.
Page 257 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) Use a wrench to remove the Remove the spark plug with Torque the spark plug. (If you do hexagon socket head cap bolt a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark not have a torque wrench, tighten holding the ignition coil.
Page 258: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) Push the wire connector onto the Specifications: ignition coil. Make sure it locks in Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A place. NGK: PZFR5F-11 spark plug that is too loose can DENSO: PKJ16CR-L11 overheat and damage the engine.
Page 259: Battery
Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the battery terminals for corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a solution of baking soda and water. It will bubble up and turn brown. When this stops, wash it off with plain water.
Page 260 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you. Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled mechanic do the battery maintenance.
Page 261 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery On EX and EX-V6 models If your car’s battery is disconnected Charging the battery with the cables or goes dead, the audio system will connected can seriously damage your disable itself. The next time you turn car’s electronic controls.
Page 262: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 263 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the 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.
Page 264: Air Conditioning System
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning System Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified mechanic.
Page 265: Air Conditioning Filter
6-cylinder models). Examine the midway between the pulleys. control system becomes less than edges of each belt for cracks or usual. Have the air conditioning filter fraying. replaced by your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 266: Timing Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents Drive Belts, Timing Belt The belts should have the following Timing Belt ‘‘play’’ or deflection. The timing belt and balancer belt (4- cylinder models only) should 4-cylinder models normally be replaced at the intervals Alternator belt: shown in the maintenance schedule.
Page 267: Tires
Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 268: Inspection
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires (EX-V6) Recommended Tire Pressures for Inspection Every time you check inflation, you Normal Driving Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure The following chart shows the should also examine the tires for for Normal Driving recommended cold tire pressures for P205/60R16 91V 32 psi (220 kPa , damage, foreign objects, and wear.
Page 269: Maintenance
Improper wheel weights can damage decrease tire wear. If you find a tire your car’s aluminum wheels. Use only is worn unevenly, have your dealer Genuine Honda wheel weights f or check the wheel alignment. balancing. The tires were properly balanced by the factory.
Page 270: Tire Rotation
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires When shopping for replacement Tire Rotation tires, you may find that some tires Installing improper tires on your are ‘‘directional.’’ This means they car can affect handling and are designed to rotate only in one stability.
Page 271: Wheels And Tires
For the best performance in snowy that came on your car. Replacement Tire: or icy conditions, you should install wheels are available at your Honda (LX, EX) snow tires or tire chains. They may dealer. be required by local laws under P195/65R15 89H certain conditions.
Page 272: Snow Tires
All Models If you mount snow tires on your Mount traction devices (link-type or When installing traction devices, Honda, make sure they are radial cable-type) only when required by follow the manufacturer’s tires of the same size and load range driving conditions or local laws.
Page 273: Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your car’s 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 274 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 275: Headlight Aiming
When replacing a bulb, handle headlights should be performed by a it by its plastic case and protect the Honda technician or other qualified glass from contact with your skin or mechanic. hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Page 276 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole and turn it one-quarter turn clock- wise to lock it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 277 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the burned out bulb from Replacing Front Turn Signal and Side Marker Light Bulbs the socket by pushing it in and turning counterclockwise until it unlocks. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 278 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a Parking Light Bulb socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 279 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the socket by turning it Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Fenders) one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Pull the bulb straight out of its 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.
Page 280 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Put the fastener in the hole on the Replacing Rear Bulbs side of the trunk lining and push (in Trunk Lid) on the center until it locks (the center is flush with the head). Open the trunk.
Page 281 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the socket by turning it Replacing a Rear Side Marker one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Light Bulb Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly.
Page 282 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Insert the socket in the assembly. Reinstall the socket. Turn it Replacing a High-mount Brake Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Reinstall the side marker assem- Test the lights to make sure the bly in the bumper.
Page 283 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Turn on the parking lights and Replacing a Rear License Plate Bulb check that the new bulb is working. Put the lens back into the light assembly, right side first. Push on the left edge until it snaps into place.
Page 284 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Courtesy Lights The ceiling light, door light and vanity mirror light come apart the same way, but they do not use the same type of bulb. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a fingernail file or a small flat-tip screwdriver.
Page 285 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb Spotlights: Remove the bulb by pulling it Pry on the front edge in front of straight out of its metal tabs. Open the trunk. Pull down the both spotlights. trunk light cover.
Page 286: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months (see page Support the front wiper blade or longer, have your Honda dealer arms with a folded towel or rag so perform the inspections called for in Wash and dry the exterior they do not touch the windshield.
Page 287 Main Menu...
Page 288: Appearance Care
Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing ........on how to clean your car and Aluminum Wheels ....preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up ......
Page 289: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Washing 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.
Page 290: Waxing
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care should use a polish on your Honda if Waxing Paint Touch-up Always wash and dry the whole car the finish does not have its original Your dealer has touch-up paint to before waxing it. You should wax shine after using a wax.
Page 291: Interior Care
Keep If you use a non-Honda floor mat in the carpeting as dry as possible by the driver’s footwell, make sure it not adding water to the foam.
Page 292: Fabric
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Fabric Leather Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust out of the On some models material frequently. For general Vacuum dirt and dust from the cleaning, use a solution of mild soap leather frequently. Pay particular and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
Page 293: Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Windows Air Fresheners belt anchors can cause the belts to Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ retract slowly. Wipe the insides of with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, the loops with a clean cloth...
Page 294: 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 295: Body Repairs
If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair. Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.
Page 296: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates...
Page 297: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever 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 298: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 299 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Unscrew the wing bolt and take Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen the wheel nuts (four for the spare tire out of its well. counterclockwise to loosen it, then the 4-cylinder models, five for the remove the jack.
Page 300 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Locate the jacking point nearest Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts and flat wrench as shown to raise the tire. Temporarily place the flat tire the tire you need to change. It is pointed to by a mark molded vehicle until the flat tire is off the...
Page 301 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the On LX and LX-V6 models wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, Do not attempt to forcibly pry the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross...
Page 302 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Lower the car to the ground and Tighten the wheel nuts securely in remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility.
Page 303 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s end bracket to lock it in place. Replace the cover. Store the tools. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
Page 304: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 305 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won’t Start Do you have fuel? Turn the If you find nothing wrong, you will The Starter Operates Normally 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 minute and watch the fuel gauge.
Page 306: Jump Starting
Honda’s battery. Connect the battery can cause it to rupture. other end to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery. You cannot start a Honda with an Turn off all the electrical acces- automatic transmission by pushing sories: heater, A/C, climate or pulling it.
Page 307 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting Connect the second jumper cable to the negative ( ) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the grounding strap as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
Page 308 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery. Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the vehicle until all are disconnected.
Page 309: If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car’s tempera- Your car can overheat for several Safely pull to the side of the road. ture gauge should stay in the mid- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or range under most conditions.
Page 310 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats If you do not see steam or spray, Wait until you see no more signs If there was no coolant in the leave the engine running and of steam or spray, then open the reserve tank, you may also have to watch the temperature gauge.
Page 311 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats Using gloves or a large heavy Start the engine and set the Put the radiator cap back on cloth, turn the radiator cap temperature control dial to tightly. Run the engine and watch counterclockwise, without pushing maximum (climate control to the temperature gauge.
Page 312: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light Running the engine with low oil does not go out within ten seconds, pressure can cause serious mechanical turn off the engine. There is a damage almost immediately.
Page 313: Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the accessories: radio, heater, A/C, electrical load as possible, you can climate control, rear defogger, cruise drive several miles (kilometers) control, etc. Try not to use other before the battery is too discharged electrically-operated controls such as to keep the engine running.
Page 314: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your car, the cause of this indicator If you keep driving with the coming on could be a loose or malf unction indicator lamp on, you can missing fuel fill cap.
Page 315 Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If possible, do not take your car for a Readiness Codes Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. See State diagnostics for the emissions Emissions Testing on page systems.
Page 316: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower indicates a problem with the car’s gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe.
Page 317: Closing The Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 318 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. The interior fuse boxes are located The under-hood fuse box is located on each side of the dashboard.
Page 319 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 320 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the car without If the replacement fuse of the fixing the problem, and you do not same rating blows in a short time, have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the there is probably a serious same rating or a lower rating from electrical problem in your car.
Page 321 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver’s Side Passenger’s Side No. Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected 15 A Fuel Pump 30 A Moonroof Power Seat 10 A 20 A 7.5 A Heater Control, A/C Clutch Not Used 20 A Power Seat Relay, Cooling Fan Relay...
Page 322 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Left Headlight 40 A Power Window Motor 7.5 A Dimmer Relay 40 A Power Seat 20 A Right Headlight 20 A TCS F/S 40 A Heater Motor...
Page 323: Emergency Towing
There are three popular types of unacceptable. professional towing equipment. If your Honda cannot be transported With the front wheels on the ground, The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by it is best to tow the car no farther Flat-bed Equipment loads your car on the back of a truck.
Page 324 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all four wheels on the ground, make Trying to lif t or tow your car by the sure you use a properly-designed and bumpers will cause serious damage. attached tow bar.
Page 325 Main Menu...
Page 326 Identification Numbers ....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications The Clean Air Act ..... your Honda, and the locations of the (4-cylinder Models) ....Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers. It also Specifications System ........includes information you should (6-cylinder Models) ....
Page 327: Identification Numbers
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 328 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. Technical Information...
Page 329: (4-Cylinder Models)
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (4-cylinder Models) Dimensions Capacities Length 187.7 in (4,767 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 70.3 in (1,785 mm) 17.12 US gal (64.8 , 14.26 Imp gal) Height 54.9 in (1,395 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm) coolant Manual 1.45 US gal (5.5 , 1.21 Imp gal)
Page 330 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (4-cylinder Models) Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke 12 V 51 W (HB4) SOHC VTEC Front turn signal/side marker 12 V 24/2.2 CP 4-cylinder gasoline engine lights Bore x Stroke 3.39 x 3.82 in (86.0 x 97.0 mm) Front parking lights...
Page 331: Specifications (6-Cylinder Models)
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (6-cylinder Models) Dimensions Capacities Length 187.7 in (4,767 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 70.3 in (1,785 mm) 17.12 US gal (64.8 , 14.26 Imp gal) Height 55.3 in (1,405 mm) Engine Change 1.48 US gal (5.6 , 1.23 Imp gal) Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm) coolant...
Page 332 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (6-cylinder Models) Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke 12 V 51 W (HB4) SOHC VTEC Front turn signal/side marker 12 V 24/2.2 CP 6-cylinder gasoline engine lights Bore x Stroke 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) Front parking lights...
Page 333: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Cars)
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 334: Temperature A, B, C
Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature A, B, C 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 335: Oxygenated Fuels
Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are If you notice any undesirable The following are the U.S. EPA and 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...
Page 336: Driving In Foreign Countries
Table of Contents 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 337: Emissions Controls
‘‘smog.’’ Carbon the engine is started and warmed up, monoxide does not contribute to In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the vapor is drawn into the engine smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle and burned during driving.
Page 338: Exhaust Emissions Controls
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Genuine Honda replacement parts or the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using System comes out the tailpipe.
Page 339: 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 must operate at a high temperature...
Page 340: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes 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 341 50 to 60 mph your Honda dealer. (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use the cruise control.
Page 342 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ U.S. Zone Office Map ....Canada Zone Office Map ..... Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 343 Main Menu Table of Contents Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership’s us this information: be able to answer all your questions.
Page 344: U.s. Zone Office Map
The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot Includes: NYC Metro area and Bella International reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Fairfield County, CT area P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816...
Page 345: Canada Zone Office Map
Main Menu Table of Contents Canada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Honda Canada Inc. National Office Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 346: Warranty Coverages
Table of Contents Warranty Coverages a seat U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 347 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. other information about motor between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 348: Authorized Manuals
Mail to Publication Form Description Price Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. Form Number Each 61S8008 1998-2001 Honda Accord 2/4 Door L4 $66.00 VEHICLE MODEL Price Total PUBLICATION NUMBER Name Year...
Page 349 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 350 Main Menu Index Appearance Care ......Brakes Audio System ......133, Anti-lock System (ABS) ... Accessories and Modifications . Automatic Lighting Off Feature . Break-in, New Linings ..... Accessories ........ Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . Bulb Replacement .... . 276, Additional Safety Precautions .
Page 351 Main Menu Index Bulb Replacement Charging System Indicator . 58, Coolant Spotlights ........Checklist, Before Driving .... Adding ........Trunk Light ....... Child Safety ........Checking ........Turn Signal Lights ....Child Seats ........Proper Solution ......Bulbs, Halogen ......Tether Anchorage Points ..
Page 352 Main Menu Index Directional Signals ......Low Oil Pressure Indicator ..Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Disc Brake Wear Indicators ..Malfunction Indicator Belts by ........Disposal of Used Oil ..... Lamp ........Exterior, Cleaning the ....Doors Manually Closing Moonroof . Locking and Unlocking ....
Page 353 Main Menu Index Fluids Gauge ........... Automatic Lighting Off Clutch ......... Octane Requirement ....Feature ........Manual Transmission ....Tank, Filling the ......Daytime Running Lights .... Power Steering ......Gas Station Procedures ....High Beam Indicator ....Windshield Washers ....
Page 354 Main Menu Index Timing Control System .... Immobilizer System ......Important Safety Precautions ..Label, Certification ....... Maintenance ........Indicators, Instrument Panel ..Lane Change, Signaling ....Owner Maintenance Checks . Infant Restraint ....... Lap/Shoulder Belts ....15, Record .........
Page 355 Main Menu Index NOTICE, Explanation of ....Numbers, Identification ....Paint Touch-up ......Radiator Overheating ....Panel Brightness Control ....Radio/Cassette/CD Changer Park Gear Position ......Sound System ......Octane Requirement, Gasoline . Parking ........... Radio/CD Sound System ..... Odometer .........
Page 356 Main Menu Index Timing Belt ........ Cleaning ........Spare Tire Tires ........... Lap/Shoulder Belt ....15, Inflating ........Wiper Blades ......Maintenance ........ Specifications ..... 327, Replacing Seat Belts After a Reminder Light and Spark Plugs, Replacing ..
Page 357 Main Menu Index Steam Coming from Engine ..Three Way Catalytic Towing Steering Wheel Converter ....... A Trailer ........Adjustment ........Temperature Gauge ....... Emergency Wrecker ....Anti-theft Column Lock ..... Tether Anchorage Points ....Traction Control System (TCS) Stereo Sound System ...
Page 358 Main Menu Index Warranty Coverages ....: U.S. and Canada only Washer, Windshield Underside, Cleaning ..... Checking the Fluid Level ..Unexpected, Taking Care Indicator ........of the .......... Washer, Windshield Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..Operation ........Unleaded Gasoline ......
Page 359: Service Information Summary
ATF (see page 4.6 US qt (4.4 , 3.9 Imp qt) Brake Fluid: Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Transmission Fluid) preferred, or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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