Page 1: Table Of Contents
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............303 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).......................309 How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2: Introduction
It will give you years of driving pleasure. symbol. This NOTICE One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
Page 3: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: car safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels — on the car. Safety Messages —...
Page 4: Your Car At A Glance
Your Car at a Glance AIRBAGS (P. 10, 47) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 84) (P. 114, 126, 138) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 119, 131, 143) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 95) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 161) HOOD RELEASE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS HANDLE...
Page 5 Your Car at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P. 70, 72) (P. 74) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 72, 73) MOONROOF (P. 97) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 76) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 74) MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.
Page 6: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Small Children..This section gives you important 2. Adjust the Front Seats.... Protecting Larger Children..information about how to protect 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs..... Using Child Seats with yourself and your passengers. It 4. Adjust the Head Restraints..Tethers........
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.
Page 8: Your Car's Safety Features
Your Car's Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 9 Your Car's Safety Features These safety features are designed Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts to reduce the severity of injuries in a For your safety, and the safety of Seat belts are the single most crash. However, you and your your passengers, your car is effective safety device for adults and passengers can't take full advantage...
Page 10 Your Car's Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Of course, seat belts cannot against the inside of the vehicle completely protect you in every and against other occupants. crash. But in most cases, seat belts Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious can reduce your risk of serious injury.
Page 11: Airbags
Your Car's Safety Features Airbags the seat belts. Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags help save lives, they can cause minor injuries, or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not...
Page 12: Head Restraints
Your Car's Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the front Door Locks Your car's seats are designed to keep seats as far back as possible, and Keeping your doors locked reduces you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an the chance of being thrown out of position so you can take full...
Page 13: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Your Car's Safety Features Front seat occupants are sitting The rest of this section gives more Pre-Drive Safety Checklist upright and as far back as possible detailed information about how you To make sure you and your from the steering wheel and can maximize your safety.
Page 14: Protecting Adults
Protecting Adults Introduction 1. Close and Lock the Doors 2.Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the car, instructions on how to properly be sure the doors are closed and protect the driver and other adult locked.
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals. move the seat as far back as possible However, if you are concerned about from the steering wheel while still sitting too close, we recommend that...
Page 16: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the 4.Adjust the Head Restraints shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest Improperly positioning head reduces the protective capability of restraints reduces their the belt. It also increases the chance effectiveness and you can be of sliding under the belt in a crash seriously injured in a crash.
Page 17: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults 5.Fasten and Position the Seat spreads the forces of a crash over Belts the strongest bones in your upper Insert the latch plate into the buckle, body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious Improperly positioning the seat...
Page 18: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Anyone using a seat belt that is not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional...
Page 19: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting Sitting improperly can increase the Position chance of injury during a crash. For After all occupants have adjusted example, if an occupant slouches, Sitting improperly or out of their seats and put on seat belts, it is lies down, turns sideways, sits position can result in serious very important that they continue to...
Page 20: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit Additional Safety Precautions upright and as far back as possible Two people should never use the from the steering wheel or same seat belt. If they do, they dashboard. This will reduce the risk could be very seriously injured in a of injuries to both the mother and crash.
Page 21 Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near airbag. Carrying hard or sharp a front door. If a side airbag objects on your lap, or driving with inflates, a cup holder or other hard a pipe or other sharp object in object attached on or near the...
Page 22: Protecting Children
Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a crash.
Page 23: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Protecting Children Additional Precautions to Parents Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger's Front Airbag Never hold an infant or child on Seat Poses Serious Risks to Children your lap. If you are not wearing a According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to seat belt in a crash, you could be children of all ages and sizes are...
Page 24 Protecting Children Small Children U.S. Models Placing a forward-facing child seat in To remind you of the passenger's the front seat of a vehicle equipped front airbag hazards, and that with a passenger's front airbag can children must be properly restrained be hazardous.
Page 25: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Canadian Models Children Attention To remind you of the front airbag Many parents say they prefer to put hazards, your car has warning labels Your car has three seating positions on the driver's and front passenger's in the back seat where children can an infant or small child in the front...
Page 26: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in your Keep car keys and remote Use childproof door locks to vehicle. Leaving children without transmitters out of the reach of prevent children from opening the adult supervision is illegal in most children.
Page 27: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Selecting a Child Seat Child Seats To provide proper protection, a child The following pages give general seat should meet three guidelines for selecting and installing requirements: child seats for infants and small children. 1.
Page 28 However, Honda is confident that Your car has lower anchorages one or more child seat models can fit installed for use with Child Restraint...
Page 29 Front Passenger's Seat Placing a Child Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due Honda's recommendations on where to the front airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car. Small children: Not recommended, due to the front airbag hazard.
Page 30 Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat 3. Secure the child in the child seat. driving maneuvers as well as during After selecting a proper child seat, Make sure the child is properly a collision, we recommend that and a good position to install the seat, strapped in the child seat parents secure a child seat as firmly...
Page 31: Protecting Infants
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 32 Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation facing child seat may prevent the The lap/shoulder belts in the back driver or a front-seat passenger from seats have a locking mechanism that moving the seat as far back as must be activated to secure a child recommended (see page 13).
Page 33 Protecting Children 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull...
Page 34 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation mechanism and remove a child seat, Tips unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. For proper protection, an infant must ride in a reclined, or semi-reclined position.
Page 35: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children Protecting Small Children Of the different seats available, we Child Seat Placement recommend those that have a five- In this car, the best place to install a point harness system as shown. forward-facing child seat is in one of the seating positions in the back seat.
Page 36 Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back Improperly placing a forward- and front passenger seating positions facing child seat in the front have a locking mechanism that must seat can result in serious injury be activated to secure a child seat. or death if the front airbags inflate.
Page 37 Protecting Children 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 38: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Protecting Larger Children mechanism in order to remove a When a child reaches the child seat, unlatch the buckle, recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit unroute the seat belt, and let the belt for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can fully retract.
Page 39 Protecting Children Checking Seat Belt Fit However, if the belt touches or Do not put any accessories on a seat crosses the child's neck, the child belt. Devices intended to improve needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability Do not let a child wear a seat belt...
Page 40 Protecting Children Using a Booster Seat A child may continue using a booster 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 41 Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Supervise the child. Even mature while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: children sometimes need to be when a child can safely ride in the reminded to fasten the seat belts front, there are other important or sit properly.
Page 42: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the child seat maker's instructions. COVER ANCHORAGE POINT Your car has three tether anchorage To use the anchorage point, pivot its points under the rear window for cover up.
Page 43: Using The Lower Anchorages
Protecting Children Using the Lower Anchorages To install a child seat designed to be attached to the lower anchorages: 1. Move the seat belt buckle or center seat belt away from the anchorages. 2. Make sure there are no foreign objects around the anchorages.
Page 44 Protecting Children Flexible type 4. Follow the child seat maker's 5. Attach the tether strap hook to the instructions for any additional tether anchorage point and tighten advice on adjusting or tightening the strap according to the child the fit. seat maker's instructions.
Page 45: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating Guide the belt across your body to positions.
Page 46: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to pulled all the way out, the locking activate primarily in frontal collisions. mechanism will activate. The belt The tensioners are independent of will retract, but it will not allow the the airbag system, so they can be...
Page 47: Seat Belt Maintenance
U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details.
Page 48 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, you should have your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if necessary. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 49: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags SRS Components A sophisticated electronic system How Your Front Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System that continually monitors and records information about the (SRS) includes: sensors, the control unit, the airbag activators, and driver and Two front airbags.
Page 50 Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat The total time for inflation and belts help restrain your lower body deflation is approximately one-tenth and torso. Your airbag provides a of a second, so fast that most cushion to help restrain and protect occupants are not aware that the your head and chest.
Page 51: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags U.S. Owners: How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to severe side impact, the sensors will For additional information on how Only on models equipped with side detect rapid deceleration and signal your airbags work, see the booklet airbags.
Page 52: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 53: How The Side Airbag Indicator Light Works
Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in the front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child's head is in the side airbag deployment path.
Page 54: Airbag Service
Do not expose the front seat-backs airbag by yourself. to water. If rain or spilled water This must be done by a Honda soaks into a seat-back, it can dealer or a knowledgeable body prevent the side airbag system shop.
Page 55: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car's problem with carbon monoxide Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous entering the car in normal driving if Breathing it can cause condition.
Page 56: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential U.S. 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. RADIATOR CAP CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 57 Safety Labels HOOD On models without side airbags On models with side airbags Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 58: Instruments And Controls
Remote Transmitter....the controls and displays that Speedometer........ Childproof Door Locks....Trunk........... contribute to the daily operation of Tachometer........your Honda. All the essential Odometer........Inside Trunk Opener....controls are within easy reach. Trip Meter........Seat Adjustments......Front Seat Adjustments....
Page 59: Control Locations
Control Locations HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS MOONROOF MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 106) (P. 97) (P. 98) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 84) AUDIO SYSTEM CRUISE CONTROL (P. 114, 126, 138) (P. 76) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 119, 131, 143) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 95) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL HOOD RELEASE...
Page 60: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights EX and LX TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 63) (P. 61) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR (P. 62) (P. 61) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL (P. 64) INDICATOR (P. 63) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.
Page 61 Indicator Lights TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 63) (P. 61) SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR (P. 61) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL (P. 64) INDICATOR (P. 63) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 275) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND (P.
Page 62 Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Supplemental Restraint SIDE Side Airbag Indicator AIRBAG indicators to give you important System Indicator information about your car. Only on models equipped with side This indicator lights when you turn airbags the ignition switch ON (II). If it Seat Belt Reminder Light comes on at any other time, it This indicator lights when you turn...
Page 63 Indicator Lights Charging System Anti-lock Brake Parking Brake U.S. Canada U.S. Canada Indicator System (ABS) and Brake BRAKE If this light comes on when the System Indicator engine is running, the battery is not Indicator Only on models equipped with ABS (see being charged.
Page 64 Indicator Lights Malfunction Indicator High Beam Indicator Trunk-open Indicator Lamp See page 277. This light comes on with the high This light comes on if the trunk lid is beam headlights. See page not closed tightly. information on the headlight Turn Signal and controls.
Page 65 Indicator Lights Immobilizer System Maintenance Required Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) MAINT REQ'D Indicator Indicator and 10,000 miles (16,000 km) this indicator will light for two seconds This indicator comes on for a few This indicator reminds you that it is when you first turn the ignition seconds when you turn the ignition time to take your car in for...
Page 66 Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Press and hold the select/reset button in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Page 67 Gauges EX and LX Tachometer On LX and EX models TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute TEMPERATURE GAUGE (rpm). To protect the engine from FUEL GAUGE 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 68 Gauges Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER driven since you last reset it. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays and the odometer by pressing the Select/Reset button repeatedly.
Page 69 Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone.
Page 70: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving HEADLIGHTS/ HAZARD WARNING features you use most often. The left TURN SIGNALS LIGHTS lever controls the turn signals, MOONROOF WINDSHIELD headlights, and high beams. The WIPERS/WASHERS right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.
Page 71 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver's door. The rotating switch on the left lever To flash the high beams, pull the controls the lights.
Page 72 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Canadian models only With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake. They remain on until you turn the ignition off, even if you set the parking brake.
Page 73 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly Windshield Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. Signal a turn or lane change with this This lever controls the windshield lever.
Page 74 Controls Near the Steering Wheel In intermittent, the wipers operate Windshield Washers every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously. To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on push the control lever up from the the wiper control lever.
Page 75 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 76 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position. See page for important safety information about how to properly 4. Make sure you have securely position the steering wheel. locked the steering wheel in place Make any steering wheel adjustment by trying to move it up and down.
Page 77: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control On LX and EX models in the U.S., and LXmodel in Canada Improper use of the cruise Cruise control allows you to maintain control can lead to a crash. a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the Use the cruise control only accelerator pedal.
Page 78 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 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 completing the pass, take your foot Press and hold the SET/decel off the accelerator pedal.
Page 80 CRUISE CONTROL light comes on, When replacing keys, use only and the car will accelerate to the Your car comes with two master Honda-approved key blanks. same cruising speed as before. keys and a valet key. The master key fits all the locks on...
Page 81: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks These keys contain electronic Immobilizer System Remote Transmitter circuits that are activated by the Some models also come with two The Immobilizer System protects Immobilizer System. They will not remote transmitters; see page your car from theft. A properly- work to start the engine if the an explanation of their operation.
Page 82 If the system repeatedly does not conditions: (1) this device may not cause recognize the coding of your key, interference, and (2) this device must contact your Honda dealer. accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Instruments and Controls...
Page 83 Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to Removing the key from the LOCK, you must push the key in ignition switch while driving slightly as you turn it.
Page 84 Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, START (III) — Use this position 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 Keys and Locks Power Door Locks To lock the driver's door when getting out of the car, pull the inside door handle and push down the master door lock switch or the lock tab. All doors lock when you push down the lock tab on the driver's door, or lock the driver's door from the outside with the key.
Page 86 Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter When you push the LOCK button a The ceiling light (if the ceiling light second time within 5 seconds after switch is in the center position) will LOCK you have locked the doors, the horn come on when you press the BUTTON will sound once to verify that the...
Page 87 Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your car's horn and exterior ROUND lights to attract attention. When COVER activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash, for CUSHION about 30 seconds.
Page 88 This device complies with Industry programmed to your car's system by Canada Standard RSS-210. your Honda dealer. Any other Operation is subject to the following two transmitters you have will also need conditions: (1) this device may not cause to be reprogrammed.
Page 89 Keys and Locks Childproof Door Locks Trunk LEVER MASTER KEY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE To close the trunk, press down on The childproof door locks are You can open the trunk in two ways: designed to prevent children seated the trunk lid. in the rear from accidentally opening Pull the trunk release handle to the rear doors.
Page 90 Keys and Locks Emergency Trunk Opener Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use U.S. models only this feature. For more information about child safety, see page MASTER KEY To protect items in the trunk when you need to give the key to someone As a safety feature, your car has a else, lock the trunk release handle...
Page 91: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments See pages — for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the lever under pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat cushion's front edge.
Page 92 Seat Adjustments Driver's Seat Armrest Driver's Seat Height Adjustment On EX model in the U.S., and LX model On EX model in U.S., and LX model in in Canada Canada To adjust the height of the driver's To use the driver's seat armrest, seat, turn the dial on the outside of pivot it down.
Page 93 Seat Adjustments Head Restraints To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as See page for important safety it will go. Push the release button information and a warning about how to and pull the restraint out of the seat- properly position the head restraints.
Page 94: Folding Rear Seat
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. The seat-back can be released from inside the car or inside the trunk.
Page 95 Folding Rear Seat Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Make sure all items in the trunk, or positioned in front of the rear seat- items extending through the opening back whenever the seat-back is in its into the back seat, are secured. upright position.
Page 96: Power Windows
Power Windows On LX and EX models in the U.S., and The driver's door armrest has a DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH LXmodel in Canada master power window control panel. Your car's windows are electrically- To open any of the passengers' win- powered.
Page 97 Power Windows The MAIN switch controls power to The master control panel also con- tains these extra features: the passengers' windows. With this switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. The AUTO — To open the driver's MAIN switch does not affect the window fully, push the window driver's window.
Page 98 Moonroof To lift the rear of the moonroof for NOTICE ventilation, push the button. To slide the moonroof back, push If you try to open the moonroof in switch. Hold it until the below-freezing temperatures, or when moonroof reaches the desired it is covered with snow or ice, you can position, then release the switch.
Page 99 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors ADJUSTMENT SWITCH SELECTOR SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. On LX and EX models in the U.S., and 3. Push the appropriate edge of the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before LX model in Canada adjustment switch to move the you start driving.
Page 100: Mirrors, Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. PARKING BRAKE LEVER On Canadian LX model To apply the parking brake, pull the The outside mirrors are heated to re- lever up fully.
Page 101: Glove Box
Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Open the glove box by squeezing the handle.
Page 102 Beverage Holder, Console Compartment Beverage Holder Console Compartment Be careful when you are using the On EX model in U.S. On EX model in U.S., and LX model in beverage holder. A spilled liquid that A beverage holder for rear seat Canada is very hot can scald you or your passengers is in the back of the...
Page 103 Coin Box, Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket Coin Box Accessory Power Socket Center Pocket The coin box is located under the air On EX model in U.S. To use the accessory power socket, vent. To open the coin box, pull the The center pocket is located under pull up the cover.
Page 104: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Ceiling Light The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door, the light stays on, then fades out in about 10 seconds.
Page 105 Interior Lights Spotlights Courtesy Lights On EX model in U.S. On LX model in U.S. and Canada On EX model in U.S. Turn on the spotlight by pushing the Turn on the spotlight by pushing the Your car also has a courtesy light in button next to each light.
Page 106: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning* Heating and Cooling...... Audio System (U.S. EX and systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does..Canadian LX)......comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System..... Operating the Radio....
Page 107: Heating And Cooling
CONTROL DIAL any time. Your dealer can install a FAN CONTROL DIAL Genuine Honda air conditioning REAR WINDOW system that meets Honda's high DEFOGGER BUTTON quality standards and is designed to exactly fit your car. Please contact your dealer for more information.
Page 108 Heating and Cooling Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard 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 109 Heating and Cooling How to Use the System Vent Controls This section covers how to set up the CENTER VENT SIDE VENT 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 110 Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh AIR CONDITIONING RECIRCULATION BUTTON Air mode under almost all conditions. BUTTON Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A / C off, MODE CONTROL DIAL can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or TEMPERATURE...
Page 111 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING 1. Turn on the A / C by pressing the BUTTON button. The light in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. MODE CONTROL DIAL 2. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left.
Page 112 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: 1. Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in 2.
Page 113 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in MODE CONTROL DIAL cold weather: 1. Start the engine. 2. Select When you select system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.
Page 114 Heating and Cooling To Turn Everything Off These settings direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature defroster vents.
Page 115: Audio System
Audio System A M / F M Stereo Audio System STEREO INDICATOR AUTO SELECT BUTTON For DX model in the U.S. and Canada Your Honda's audio system provides AM/FM BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON clear reception on both AM and FM...
Page 116 Audio System You can use any of five methods to SEEK — The SEEK function SCAN — The SCAN function find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
Page 117 Audio System Preset — You can store the AUTO SELECT BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR frequencies of your favorite radio AM/FM BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band.
Page 118 Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON traveling far from home and can no AUTO SELECT INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
Page 119 Audio System Adjusting the Sound LEVEL NUMBER INDICATOR 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 120 Audio System Audio System Lighting CLOCK BUTTON You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page 71). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. Digital Clock The audio system also displays the time.
Page 121 Audio System Operating the Optional Cassette Make sure the tape opening on the When the system reaches the end of Player cassette is facing to the right, then the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side. If The cassette system features Dolby insert the cassette most of the way you want to remove the cassette...
Page 122 Audio System Tape Search Functions CD/TAPE BUTTON PLAY/PROG BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT FF BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON REW BUTTON function to find a desired program. FF/REW — Fast Forward and Re- wind move the tape rapidly.
Page 123 Audio System REPEAT — The Repeat function CD/TAPE INDICATOR PLAY/PROG BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT AM/FM BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind.
Page 124 Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A trunk-mounted Compact Disc CD/TAPE BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR RANDOM BUTTON changer is available through your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of AM/FM BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR REPEAT BUTTON continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.
Page 125 Audio System Press the CD/TAPE button. You will CD Player Press the EJECT button to remove see "CDC" in the display. The the disc from the player. Insert the disc into the CD slot. Push system will start to play the first the disc in halfway, the drive will pull track of the first disc.
Page 126 Audio System REPEAT — When you activate the To take the system out of CD mode, CD Player and Changer You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar to Repeat feature by pressing the RPT press the A M / F M button or insert a select tracks within a disc.
Page 127 AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio STEREO INDICATOR System For LX model in the U.S. AM/FM BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR 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 AUTO SELECT stations.
Page 128 Audio System You can use any of five methods to SEEK — The SEEK function SCAN — The SCAN function find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
Page 129 Audio System Preset — You can store the STEREO INDICATOR frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. AM/FM BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. AUTO SELECT To store a frequency:...
Page 130 Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT INDICATOR traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. AUTO SELECT To activate Auto Select, press the...
Page 131 Audio System Adjusting the Sound LEVEL NUMBER INDICATOR 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 132 Audio System Audio System Lighting CLOCK BUTTON You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page 71). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. Digital Clock The audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in...
Page 133 Audio System You can quickly set the time to the EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, the clock is set AM/FM BUTTON FF BUTTON REW BUTTON back to the previous hour by pressing and holding the CLOCK button, then pressing the RESET (Preset 6) button.
Page 134 Audio System Dolby B noise reduction turns on To switch to the radio or optional CD SKIP — The Skip Function allows when you insert a cassette. If the changer while listening to a tape, you to find the beginning of a song tape was not recorded with Dolby B press the A M / F M or CD/TAPE or passage.
Page 135 Audio System REPEAT — The Repeat function EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT AM/FM BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will REPEAT...
Page 136 Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer AM/FM BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR A trunk-mounted Compact Disc changer is available for your dealer. REPEAT INDICATOR CD/TAPE BUTTON It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Page 137 Audio System Press the EJECT button to remove Press the CD/TAPE button. You will CD Player Insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc from the player. see "CDC" in the display. The the disc in halfway, the drive will pull system will start to play the first it in the rest of the way.
Page 138 Audio System REPEAT — When you activate the To take the system out of CD mode, CD Player and Changer You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar to Repeat feature by pressing the RPT press the A M / F M button or insert a select tracks within a disc.
Page 139 STEREO INDICATOR For EX model in the U.S., and LX model SCAN INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON in Canada Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM AUTO bands, while the preset buttons allow SELECT you to easily select your favorite BUTTON stations.
Page 140 Audio System SCAN — The SCAN function You can use any of five methods to SEEK — The SEEK function find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
Page 141 Audio System Preset — You can store the AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. SCAN INDICATOR Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. AUTO SELECT BUTTON...
Page 142 Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT INDICATOR traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. AUTO SELECT BUTTON...
Page 143 Audio System Adjusting the Sound LEVEL NUMBER INDICATOR 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 144 Audio System Audio System Lighting CLOCK BUTTON You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page 71). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. Digital Clock The display of your audio system H BUTTON...
Page 145 You can quickly set the time to the Radio Frequencies Stations must use these exact nearest hour. If the displayed time is Your Honda's radio can receive the frequencies. It is fairly common for before the half hour, the clock is set complete AM and FM bands.
Page 146 Audio System Radio Reception A radio station's signal gets weaker How well your Honda's radio as you get farther away from its receives stations is dependent on transmitter. If you are listening to an many factors, such as the distance...
Page 147 Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
Page 148 Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. CD/TAPE BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the CD SLOT RANDOM BUTTON AM/FM...
Page 149 Audio System You can switch to the radio while a You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar REPEAT — To activate the Repeat CD is playing by pressing the A M / while a disc is playing to select feature, press and release the RPT FM button.
Page 150 Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the If you eject the in-dash CD while it is (Optional) DISC + (Preset 6) or DISC — playing, the system will automatically A trunk-mounted Compact Disc (Preset 5) button. The next disc in switch to the CD changer and begin play where it left off.
Page 151 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
Page 152 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 153 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 154 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby CD/TAPE BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR B* noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO tape, and autoreverse for continuous NR INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON play. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot.
Page 155 Audio System The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a Tape Search Functions to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ With a cassette playing, you can use cassette is playing.
Page 156 Audio System SKIP — The Skip Function allows REPEAT — The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage. To find the beginning of song or passage.
Page 157 30 hours of use. from the cassette or it could cause ejects, take the car to your Honda Your dealer has a cleaning kit the cassette to jam in the player.
Page 158 Owner's Manual. If you should one hour before trying again. happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 159: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline.......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank....know how to properly store luggage Opening the Hood.....
Page 160 Break-in Period Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancing additive called reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump M M T . If you use such gasolines, extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 161 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel when handling fuel.
Page 162 Service Station Procedures 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood tighten it until it clicks several LATCH times. If you do not properly HOOD RELEASE tighten the cap, the Malfunction HANDLE Indicator Lamp may come on (see page 277).
Page 163 Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without After closing the hood, make sure it is securely latched. lifting the hood latch handle, or the SUPPORT ROD hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 222).
Page 164 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel. minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 165 Service Station Procedures Refer to Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant Check Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK M I N 4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level.
Page 166: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a 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 167: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories Before installing any accessory: Your dealer has Genuine Honda Follow all instructions in this Make sure the accessory does not accessories that allow you to owner's manual regarding obscure any lights, or interfere personalize your car.
Page 168 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 Precaution seat cover for example, could affect handling, and interfere with...
Page 169: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT* FRONT DOOR POCKET storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 170 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment 850 lbs (395 kg). Overloading or improper Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt stability and cause a crash in someone during a crash.
Page 171 Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk, placing the exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your Honda heaviest items on the bottom and dealer for further information. as far forward as possible.
Page 172: Driving
Driving Preparing to Drive......This section gives you tips on 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. It also includes impor- 5-speed Manual Transmission..
Page 173: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 4. Check that any items you may be 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passengers have fastened you drive your car. properly or fastened down their seat belts (see page 16).
Page 174 Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 5. If the engine does not start within meters) adds to the problem. 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Use the following procedure: 2. In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 4 with the electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way 1.
Page 175: Speed Manual Transmission
5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces.
Page 176 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter On DX model Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed On EX and LX models the engine run and accelerate If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, you may feel the engine cut in and out.
Page 177: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four Shift Lever Position Indicator forward speeds, and is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks.
Page 178 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions The shift lever has six positions. It Park (P) — This position mechani- must be in Park or Neutral to start cally locks the transmission. Use the engine. When you are stopped in Park whenever you are turning off or D, D3, 2, N or R, press firmly on the starting the engine.
Page 179 Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse Drive (D) — Use this position for still cannot move the lever out of from Park, see the explanation under your normal driving. The transmis- sion automatically selects a suitable Park, see Shift Lock Release on page Park.
Page 180 Automatic Transmission Drive (D ) —This position is similar Second (2) — To shift to Second, Engine Speed Limiter to D , except only the first three press the release button on the front On EX and LX models gears are selected. Use D to provide of the shift lever.
Page 181 Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 182 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 183: The Braking System
The Braking System All Civics are equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models wheels are drum. A power assist up heat and reduces their effective- have audible brake wear indicators.
Page 184 The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates The U.S. EX model has an Anti-lock brake pedal, this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. Brake System (ABS) as standard purpose of the ABS.
Page 185 The Braking System Activation varies with the amount of Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a traction your tires have. On dry ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or pavement, you will need to press on distance it takes to stop the car, it uneven surfaces, such as gravel or the brake pedal very hard before you...
Page 186 The Braking System ABS Indicator ABS INDICATOR* *U.S. indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page ). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down.
Page 187: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Visibility — Being able to see Driving Technique — Always drive clearly in all directions and being slower than you would in dry weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 188 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires frequently for wear and proper Your vehicle is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing "hydroplaning"...
Page 189: Maintenance
If you have the skills and tools to per- Transmission Fluid......Inspection........form more complex maintenance Automatic Maintenance....... tasks on your Honda, you may want Transmission......Tire Rotation......to purchase the Service Manual. See 5-speed Manual Replacing Tires and Wheels..
Page 190: 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 191 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the Before you begin any maintenance, tools and skills required. make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 192: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 193 We recommend the use of Genuine maintenance on the items marked with # will not void your emissions NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY Honda parts and fluids whenever you warranties. However, Honda or NEVER, drive under a "severe" have maintenance done. These are...
Page 194 See air conditioning filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. Replace at 120,000 mi (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 mi (144,000 km) or 5 years # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 195. Maintenance...
Page 195 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. U.S. Owners — Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners — Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. page 1: See air conditioning filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Page 196 See air conditioning filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement. See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 195.
Page 197 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. U.S. Owners — Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners — Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. page CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 198 1: See air conditioning filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. 2 : See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement. See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 195. NOTE: Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, if noisy.
Page 199 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 196) or severe conditions (page 198). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 200 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenance...
Page 201: Owner Maintenance Checks
Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page 164.
Page 202: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL (Gray cap) (Orange loop) FILL CAP CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP Maintenance...
Page 203: Engine Oil
Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. Genuine Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is highly recommended that you use genuine Honda Motor...
Page 204 5W-20 at the next oil change. change intervals given in the maintenance schedule. Additives Your Honda does not require any oil additives. Additives may adversely Ambient Temperature affect your engine's or transmission's performance and durability. Maintenance...
Page 205 (available from your then shut it off. maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. remove the filter. 2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil 4.
Page 206 Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. NOTICE then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be five seconds.
Page 207: Cooling System
Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant Always use genuine Honda All If the reserve tank is completely Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 coolant level in the radiator. percent antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Page 208 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car's cooling RESERVE TANK RADIATOR CAP system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents. 2. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4. The coolant level should be up to clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck.
Page 209 Only use genuine 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 210 Cooling System 9. Reconnect the battery cables to N U T BOLT the terminals. Connect the positive BOLT ( + ) cable first, then the negative (—) cable. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Page 211 Tightening torque: 58 Ibf.ft (78 N.m , 8.0 kgf.m) Fill up to here 11.Pour genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. This coolant is a mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Page 212 Cooling System 18. Start the engine and hold it at 12. Start the engine and let it run for 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan about 30 seconds. Then turn off comes on. Turn off the engine. the engine. Check the coolant level in the radiator and add coolant if needed.
Page 213: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield When you refill the reservoir, clean LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly the edges of the windshield wiper during normal usage. In bad weather, blades with windshield washer fluid when you use the washers often, on a clean cloth.
Page 214: Transmission Fluid
MARK continued use can affect shift LOWER MARK quality. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient. DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with the engine To thoroughly flush the transmission, 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into the technician should drain and refill at normal operating temperature.
Page 215 Transmission Fluid 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back 5-speed Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, you into the transmission securely as may use an API service SG, SH or SJ FILLER BOLT shown in the illustration.
Page 216: Brake And Clutch Fluid
They are: fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. However, Brake fluid reservoir (all models) the use of any non-Honda brake fluid Clutch fluid reservoir can cause corrosion and decrease (manual transmission only) the life of the system. Have the...
Page 217 Brake and Clutch Fluid Clutch System M I N The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it up to that level. Use the same fluid specified for the brake system.
Page 218: Power Steering
However, continued use can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather. Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Maintenance...
Page 219: Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and BOLTS distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing in the engine compartment. BOLTS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT To replace it: 3.
Page 220: Hood Latch
Lubricate all the moving parts, including the pivot. Follow the time and distance recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 221: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your car should Replacement be replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in CLIPS the maintenance schedule. 1. Remove the cover by turning the 3. Disconnect the wire connector from the ignition coil by pushing two clips one quarter turn on the lock tab and pulling on the counterclockwise.
Page 222 Spark Plugs 4. Use a wrench to remove the nut 6. Put the new spark plug into the 7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do holding the ignition coil. Remove socket; then screw it into the hole. not have a torque wrench, tighten the spark plug two-thirds of a turn the ignition coil by pulling it Screw it in by hand so you do not...
Page 223 Spark Plugs 8. Install the ignition coil. Reinstall Specifications: NOTICE the nut. PZFR6F-11 NGK: Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A 9. Push the wire connector onto the DENSO: PKJ20CR-M11 spark plug that is too loose can ignition coil. Make sure it locks in overheat and damage the engine.
Page 224 Battery Check the condition of your car's Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals. terminals with a solution of baking soda and water.
Page 225 Battery If you need to connect the battery to NOTICE a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car's Charging the battery with the cables electrical system. connected can seriously damage your car's electronic controls. Detach the battery cables before connecting the battery to a charger.
Page 226: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 227 Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. BLADE REINFORCEMENT 3.
Page 228: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System Optional for Canadian DX, LX, models Periodically check the engine's If the air conditioning does not get as cold as before, have your dealer Your car's air conditioning is a sealed radiator and air conditioning check the system. Recharge the system.
Page 229: Air Conditioning Filter
Air Conditioning Filter On U.S. EX and LX models Replacement The air conditioning filter removes COVER HOOKS pollen and dust that is brought in from the outside through the heating and cooling system. This filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) under normal conditions.
Page 230 Air Conditioning Filter 4. Install the new filters. Reinstall the cover. AIR CONDITIONING FILTERS 5. Pivot the glove box up into position. Reinstall the hooks into the side panel of the glove box. Close the glove box. 3. Remove the first filter by pulling it straight out of the air conditioning unit.
Page 231 Drive Belts, Timing Belt Drive Belts The belts should have the following Timing Belt "play" or deflection. The timing belt should normally be POWER STEERING BELT replaced at the intervals shown in Alternator belt: the maintenance schedule. 0.33 — 0.43 in (8.5 — 11.0 mm) Replace this belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you Power steering belt:...
Page 232 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, has been parked for at least three provides the best combination of and correctly inflated.
Page 233 Speed Driving before adjusting the tire pressure. DX and LX models only Honda strongly recommends that you not drive faster than posted speed limits and conditions allow. If you decide it is safe to drive at high...
Page 234 Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
Page 235 Tires Make sure the installer balances the Tire Rotation When shopping for replacement wheels when you have new tires tires, you may find that some tires installed. This increases riding Front are "directional." This means they Front comfort and tire life. Your car's are designed to rotate only in one original tires were dynamic or "spin"...
Page 236 Replacement its braking ability, traction, and wheels are available at your Honda steering accuracy. dealer. It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that is not possible...
Page 237 Tires that are marked "M + S" or If you mount snow tires on your Wheels: "All Season" on the sidewall have an Honda, make sure they are radial (DX, LX) all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load range...
Page 238 Stop driving if they are hitting chassis, stop and investigate. Make any part of the car. sure the traction devices are Because your Honda has limited tire installed tightly, and that they are clearance, mount only SAE Class "S" not contacting the brakes or cable-type traction devices.
Page 239 Lights Check the operation of your car's HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL/SIDE MARKER 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 240 Lights Check the following: TAILLIGHT STOP/TAILLIGHT/ REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT HIGH-MOUNT Headlights (low and high beam) BRAKE LIGHT Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 241 Adjustment of the headlights should contact with your skin or hard be performed by a Honda technician objects. If you touch the glass, clean or other qualified mechanic. it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Page 242 Lights 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing the Front Side Marker/ BULB WEATHER SEAL making sure the tabs are in their Turn Signal and Parking Light Bulb slots. Pivot the hold-down wire back in place and clip the end into 1.
Page 243 Lights 6. Insert the socket back into the HOLDING CLIP headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 8. Put the inner fender cover in place. Install the holding clip.
Page 244 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its (in Fenders) socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 5. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. 6.
Page 245 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Replacing a High-mount Brake 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its (in Trunk Lid) socket. Light Bulb Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 5. Insert the socket back into the light assembly.
Page 246 Lights 3. Reinstall the socket. Turn it Replacing a Rear License Bulb 3. Turn on the parking lights and clockwise until it locks. Make sure check that the new bulb is the new bulb is working. working. 4. Reinstall the socket back in place by pushing it in until it latches.
Page 247 Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb 3. Put the light assembly back into the hole, right side first. Push on the left side until it snaps into place. 1. Remove the trunk light assembly 2. Pull the bulb straight out of the by using a small flat-tipped holder.
Page 248 Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Lights CEILING LIGHT FRONT CEILING LIGHT SPOTLIGHTS Although the ceiling light and 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it On LX models spotlights come apart the same way, Spotlights: straight out of its metal tabs. they do not use the same type of Pry on the edge between the lenses.
Page 249: Storing Your Car
Disconnect the battery. If you store your car for 12 months Change the engine oil and filter or longer, have your Honda dealer (see page 207). Support the front wiper blade arms with a folded towel or rag so perform the inspections called for in they do not touch the windshield.
Page 250: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care........your Honda helps to keep it "new" Washing........254 looking. This section gives you hints Waxing........255 on how to clean your car and Paint Touch-up......255 preserve its appearance: the paint, Interior Care........
Page 251: Exterior Care
Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel. Letting it air-dry will cause dulling and water scratch the paint, while tree sap and Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 252 You your dealer so you are sure to get beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if the correct color. the finish does not have its original shine after using a wax.
Page 253: Interior Care
Periodically shampoo the carpet to keep it looking new. Use one of the If you use a non-Honda floor mat in foam-type carpet cleaners on the the driver's footwell, make sure it market. Follow the instructions that...
Page 254 Interior Care Fabric Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust out of the If your seat belts get dirty, you can LOOP material frequently. For general use a soft brush with a mixture of cleaning, use a solution of mild soap mild soap and warm water to clean and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
Page 255 Interior Care Windows Air Fresheners Glean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, cleaner. You can also use a mixture it is best to use a solid type. Some of one part white vinegar to ten parts liquid air fresheners contain chemi- water.
Page 256: Corrosion Protection
Use a high-pressure spray to clean Many corrosion-preventive measures causing corrosion in your car: the underside of your car. This is are built into your Honda. You can help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that 1. Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Page 257: 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 258: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire....... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire..... experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won't Start... gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the Starter safely evaluate the problem and what Motor Operates Very to do to correct it.
Page 259: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put it back under any circumstances.
Page 260: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder The car can easily roll off the of a busy road is dangerous. Drive jack, seriously injuring anyone slowly along the shoulder until you underneath.
Page 261 Changing a Flat Tire JACK JACKING POINTS WHEEL WRENCH 6. Turn the jack's end bracket 7. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 8. Find the jacking point nearest the counterclockwise to loosen it, then turn with the wheel wrench. wheel you are removing. Place the remove the jack.
Page 262: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION 9. Use the extension and wheel 10. Remove the wheel nuts and wheel 11.Remove the flat tire. Temporarily wrench as shown to raise the car cover. The wheel cover cannot be place the flat tire on the ground until the flat tire is off the ground.
Page 263 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 12. Before mounting the spare tire, 13.Put on the spare tire. Put the 14.Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
Page 264 Changing a Flat Tire 19.Store the jack in the trunk with the WING BOLT SPACER end bracket on the left side. Turn CONE the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
Page 265: If Your Engine Won't Start
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, check the condition of the fuses. If on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to the fuses are OK, there is proba-...
Page 266 If Your Engine Won't Start The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Turn the If you find nothing wrong, you will In this case, the starter motor's ignition switch to ON (II) for a need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster minute and watch the fuel gauge.
Page 267: Jump Starting
Put the transmission in Neutral or nearby. Park and set the parking brake. Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery. You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it. Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 268 ( + ) terminal on your to the negative (—) terminal on still operates slowly, check the Honda's battery. Connect the the booster battery. Connect the jumper cable connections to make other end to the positive ( + )
Page 269: Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats
Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats 7. Once your car is running, discon- If Your Engine Overheats Your car can overheat for several nect the negative cable from your The pointer of your car's tempera- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a car, then from the booster battery.
Page 270: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. 3. If you do not see steam or spray, 6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, Put the transmission in Neutral or leave the engine running and such as a split radiator hose.
Page 271 If Your Engine Overheats 8. If there was no coolant in the 9. Using gloves or a large heavy 11. Put the radiator cap back on reserve tank, you may also have to cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine and watch add coolant to the radiator.
Page 272: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 4. Start the engine and watch the oil NOTICE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
Page 273: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles (kilometers) defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not before the battery is too discharged to use other electrically-operated to keep the engine running.
Page 274: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your You should also have the dealer MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator inspect your car if this indicator coming on could be a loose or comes on repeatedly, even though it missing fuel fill cap.
Page 275 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your car for a state emissions test until the Your car has certain "readiness readiness codes are set. To check if codes" that are part of the on-board they are set, turn the ignition ON (II), diagnostics for the emissions but do not start the engine.
Page 276: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator Slow down by shifting to a lower If it comes on at any other time, it BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* gear, and pull to the side of the road indicates a problem with the car's when it is safe. Because of the brake system.
Page 277: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close ROUND PLUG the moonroof, do the following: SOCKET 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 282). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 278 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two fuse boxes. The under-hood fuse box is located The interior fuse box is underneath in the engine compartment on the the steering column.
Page 279 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE PULLER If something electrical in your car FUSE stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages and 285, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 280 Fuses On U.S. EX and Canadian LX models If you replace the blown fuse with a BLOWN spare fuse that has a lower rating, it If the radio fuse is removed, the might blow out again. This does not audio system will disable itself. The next time you turn on the radio you indicate anything wrong.
Page 281 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 282 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX * : On Canadian models Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 283: Emergency Towing
Turn off the engine. There are three popular types of professional towing equipment. If your Honda cannot be transported NOTICE Flat-bed Equipment — The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by loads your car on the back of a truck.
Page 284 Emergency Towing With the front wheels on the ground, If you decide to tow your car with all NOTICE it is best to tow the car no farther four wheels on the ground, make than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the sure you use a properly-designed and Trying to lift or tow your car by the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
Page 285: Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....Emissions Controls......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications......... The Clean Air Act...... your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers. It also (U.S. Cars)......System........
Page 286: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 287 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. MANUAL TRANSMISSION The Transmission Number is on a NUMBER label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 288: Specifications
Specifications page 1 : DX, LX 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the 2 : EX engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 , 0.09 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 3 : DX, LX 4 : EX Technical Information...
Page 289 Specifications page page 1 : EX 1 : U.S.:DX, LX 2 : LX Canada: DX, LX without ABS 2 : Canada: LX with ABS 3 : EX Technical Information...
Page 290: Technical Information
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction Federal Safety Requirements. A l l The traction grades, from highest to The treadwear grade is a compara- tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 291 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 292: Oxygenated Fuels
Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.
Page 293: Driving In Foreign Countries
Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 294: Emissions Controls
* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply smog creation, but it is a poisonous and burned during driving. with the Canadian Motor Vehicle gas.
Page 295 HC, CO, and (PCM) uses various sensors to Genuine Honda replacement parts or NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The determine how much air is going their equivalent for repairs. Using exhaust emissions control systems into the engine.
Page 296: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to 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 297: State Emissions Testing
State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 298 If the testing facility determines the pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary readiness codes are still not set, see slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot your Honda dealer. do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Page 299: Warranty And Customer Relations
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 300 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. management, contact your Honda If you encounter a problem that your Customer Relations Zone Office.
Page 301: Warranty Coverages
Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited belt that fails to function properly is Warranty — provides prorated Your new Honda is covered by these covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery warranties: vehicle.
Page 302 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 303: Index
Index Appearance Care......Bulb Replacement..... 246, 247 Audio System....114, 126, 138 Fluid..........Accessories and Modifications..Automatic Speed Control....Parking.......... Accessories......... Automatic Transmission....System Indicator....62, 279 Additional Safety Precaution..Capacity, Fluid......Wear Indicators......Modifications......Checking Fluid Level....Braking System......ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Shifting........
Page 304 Index Cleaner Element, Air..... Cleaning Capacities Chart......Exterior........DANGER, Explanation of....Carbon Monoxide Hazard....Interior........Dashboard........2, Carrying Cargo......Seat Belts........Daytime Running Lights....Cassette Player Vinyl..........Defects, Reporting Safety..... Care..........Windows........Defog and Defrost......Operation....120, 132, 153 Clock, Setting the..19, 131, 143 Defogger, Rear Window....
Page 305 Index Driving..........Malfunction Indicator 5-speed Manual Transmission Economy........Lamp......... 63, 277 Checking Fluid Level....In Bad Weather......Oil Pressure Indicator..62, 275 Shifting the......... Flashers, Hazard Warning....In Foreign Countries....Oil, What Kind to Use....Flat Tire, Changing a....Overheating........ Specifications......
Page 306 Index Headlights Indicators, Instrument Daytime Running Lights..... Panel..........Gas Mileage, Improving....High Beam Indicator....Infant Restraint........ Gasohol........... Reminder Beeper......Infant Seats Gasoline.......... Replacing Halogen Bulbs ..Lower Anchorage......Fuel Reserve Indicator....Turning on........Tether Anchorage Points... Gauge..........67 Head Restraints....... Inflation, Proper Tire ....
Page 307 Index Label, Certification......Maintenance........Octane Requirement, Gasoline..Lane Change, Signaling....Owner Maintenance Checks..Odometer.......... Lap/Shoulder Belts......Record........201-202 Odometer, Trip........ Lights Required Indicator....... Bulb Replacement..... Safety........... Change, How to ......Indicator........Schedule......194-200 Change, When to....... Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 63, Checking Engine.......
Page 308 Index Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash..........Radiator Overheating....Reserve Tank, Engine Paint Touch-up....... Radio/CD/Cassette Coolant........ 165, 209 Panel Brightness Control....Sound System..114, 126, 138 Restraint, Child........ Park Gear Position......Readiness Codes....278, 301 Reverse Gear Position....Parking..........Rear Lights, Bulb Rotation, Tire.........
Page 309 Index Maintenance......... Speedometer........Supplemental Restraint Reminder Light and Beeper..Spotlights........System......... 10, 48 System Components....Servicing........SRS, Additional Information... Use During Pregnancy....Additional Safety Precautions..SRS Indicator......51, 61 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt..Airbag Service......System Components....Synthetic Oil........Seats, Adjusting the......How the Side Airbag Indicator Serial Number........
Page 310 Index Time, Setting the..119, 131, 143 Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Dimensions....... Timing Belt........Manual........Vehicle Identification Number..Tire Chains........Fluid Selection....216, Vehicle Storage......Tire, How to Change a Flat..Identification Number....Ventilation........Tires..........Shifting the Automatic....VIN..........Air Pressure....... Shifting the Manual....
Page 311 Index Operating the Power....Rear, Defogger......Windshield Cleaning........Defroster........Washers........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades......Operation........Worn Tires........Wrecker, Emergency Towing..* : U.S. and Canada only...
Page 312: Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Genuine Honda ATF-Z1 Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid number of 86 or higher. (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 ® preferred, or a DEXRON...

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