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

A Few Words About

Safety................................................................................................................. ii

Your Vehicle at a

Glance..................................................................................................................... 3

Driver and Passenger Safety

Seat belts, SRS, and child protection

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

Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column

Features

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Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink

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

Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading

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

Engine and transmission operation

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

Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage

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

Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses

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

Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls

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

Warranty and contact information

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

How to order

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

Service Information Summary

Fluid capacities and tire pressures

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2005 Accord

Page 1 2005 Accord Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2 The information and specifications included in this publication were in DELIVERY DATE effect at the time of approval for (Date sold to original retail purchaser) printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. DEALER NAME DEALER NO. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications...
Page 3 Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda Accord was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 4: A Few Words About Safety
Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels on the vehicle.
Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance (P.70) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.63) GAUGES AUDIO SYSTEM (P.116) DRIVER’S FRONT CLOCK (P.150) (P.9, 22) AIRBAG MIRROR CONTROLS FRONT PASSENGER (P.93) (P.9, 22) AIRBAG POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH HEATING/COOLING (P.76) CONTROLS...
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS AIRBAG OFF (P.70) (P.67) INDICATOR (P.28) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.68) HAZARD WARNING REMOTE AUDIO BUTTON CONTROLS (P.70) (P.148) CRUISE MOONROOF SWITCH CONTROL (P.92) BUTTONS (P.152) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.116) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Safety Precautions . All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Additional Information About Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Your Seat Belts .......
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
Page 9: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 10 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even...
Page 11 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a Supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to Your vehicle also has side curtain Restraint System (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the airbags to help protect the heads of airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger...
Page 12 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 13: Protecting Adults And Teens
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Locking the doors reduces the Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide chance of someone being thrown out instructions on how to properly of the vehicle during a crash, and it protect the driver, adult passengers, helps prevent passengers from and teenage children who are large...
Page 14: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 15: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Improperly positioning head Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are...
Page 16: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat take the force of a crash and reduces Never place the shoulder portion of a the chance of internal injuries. Belts lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Insert the latch plate into the buckle, This could cause behind your back.
Page 17: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women Position position in the front seat can be After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash their seats and put on seat belts, it is by striking interior parts of the very important that they continue to...
Page 18: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away upright and adjust the seat as far If your Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. back as possible while allowing full If they do, they hands or arms are close to an...
Page 19: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt restrain your body. Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap and shoulder belt goes over shoulder belts in all five seating your shoulder, across your chest, The seat belts in all positions except positions.
Page 20: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
When the tensioners are activated, Honda provides a lifetime warranty For added protection, the front seat the seat belts will remain tight until on seat belts for U.S. models. See...
Page 21 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 22: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint (12) (11) System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passengers’...
Page 23 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you that the seat. These automatically turn off passenger’s side airbag has been Sensors that can detect a the passenger’s front airbag if...
Page 24: How Your Front Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 25 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags.
Page 26 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- caused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front. DRIVER’S For both advanced airbags to work SEAT...
Page 27: How Your Side Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, an Moving the front seat forcibly How Your Side Airbags Work indicator in the center of the back against cargo on the seat or dashboard will come on indicating floor behind it.
Page 28 To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage indicator will go out. side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, this system...
Page 29: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How the SRS Indicator Works Work side, the passenger’s side curtain The SRS indicator alerts airbag will inflate even if there are no you to a potential problem occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 30: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works Indicator Works may not work when you need them. U.S.
Page 31: Airbag Service
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If no one is riding in the front seat, Airbag Service The SRS indicator alerts you to a the airbag will be automatically shut Your airbag systems are virtually problem. Take your vehicle to an off.
Page 32: Additional Safety Precautions
This could make the dealer. driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
Page 33: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained.
Page 34: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to...
Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISOR DASHBOARD children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
Page 36: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical attention or frequent visual Children Attention Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put contact, we strongly recommend children can be properly restrained.
Page 37: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in a Keep vehicle keys/remote Never hold an infant or child on vehicle. Leaving children without transmitters out of the reach of If you are not wearing a adult supervision is illegal in most Even very young your lap.
Page 38: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 39: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children In any situation, we strongly Protecting Small Children Child Seat Placement recommend that you install the child We strongly recommend placing a seat directly behind the front forward-facing child seat in a back passenger’s seat, move the seat as seat, not the front.
Page 40: Selecting A Child Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child...
Page 41: Installing A Child Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and vehicle seating position (or After selecting a proper child seat, should not reduce the child seat’s and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 42: With Latch
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with The location of each lower anchor is indicated by a small button above the LATCH anchor point. BUTTON To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors.
Page 43 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Lift the head restraint (see page TETHER STRAP HOOK ), then route the tether strap through the legs of the head restraint, over the seat-back, making sure the strap is not twisted.
Page 44: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.
Page 45 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle, and pull...
Page 46: With A Tether
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchor Using the Center Anchor After properly securing the child Tether TETHER STRAP HOOK seat (see page ), lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back and through the head restraint legs.
Page 47: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front...
Page 48: Using A Booster Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat to drive. between the child’s neck and arm? Booster seats can be high-back or Is the lap part of the belt as low as low-back.
Page 49: When Can A Child Sit In Front
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Administration and Transport...
Page 50: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.
Page 51: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. You should exhaust gas into your vehicle’s have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous monoxide entering the vehicle in condition.
Page 52: Safety Labels
Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S.
Page 53 Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels SUN VISOR DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
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Page 55: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......Seats ..........the controls and displays that Instument Panel ......Seat Heaters ........contribute to the daily operation of Instument Panel Indicators ... Power Windows ......your vehicle. All the essential Gauges ..........
Page 56: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55) GAUGES (P.63) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.70) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.93) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.116) CLOCK (P.150) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.76) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS POWER WINDOW (P.104) SWITCHES CLIMATE CONTROL (P.89) SYSTEM (P.111) FUEL FILL...
Page 57: Instrument Panel
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.58) (P.58) INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.61) (P.61) LOW OIL PRESSURE CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.56, 260) INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) INDICATOR (P.58) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.61) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.56, 260)
Page 58: Instrument Panel Indicators
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many Seat Belt Reminder Low Oil Pressure indicators to give you important Indicator Indicator information about your vehicle. This indicator comes on when you The engine can be severely damaged turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada U.S. Canada System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when Parking Brake and Brake System you turn the ignition switch to ON Side Airbag Off Indicator Indicator (II). If it comes on at any other time, This indicator comes on when you This indicator has two functions: it indicates a potential problem with...
Page 60 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System TCS Activation Indicator Traction Control System (ABS) Indicator (TCS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for On all V6 models On all V6 models a few seconds when you turn the This indicator has three functions: This indicator normally comes on for ignition switch to ON (II).
Page 61 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Door and Trunk Open Monitor Turn Signal and Indicator Hazard Warning This indicator comes on for a few Indicators seconds when you turn the ignition The left or right turn signal indicator switch to ON (II).
Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator This indicator reminds you that the SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the position.
Page 63 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators ‘‘Daytime Running Cruise Main Indicator Maintenance Required Lights’’ Indicator Indicator Canadian models only This indicator comes on when you This indicator reminds you that it is This indicator comes on when you turn on the cruise control system by time to take your vehicle in for the turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models SELECT/RESET KNOB For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) after the maintenance required after the maintenance required indicator is reset, it will come on for indicator is reset, it will come on for 2 seconds when you turn the ignition 2 seconds when you turn the ignition...
Page 65: Gauges
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges The gauges illuminate when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). SPEEDOMETER Odometer TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE The odometer shows the total distance your vehicle has been MAINTENANCE driven. It measures miles in U.S. REQUIRED models and kilometers in Canadian INDICATOR...
Page 66: Outside Temperature Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator If the outside temperature is Trip Meter This meter shows the number of On 4-cylinder EX with Leather and 6- incorrectly displayed, you can adjust cylinder EX models, and all EX models 5°F in U.S.
Page 67: Temperature Gauge
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge Turn the engine off and confirm the This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. fuel fill cap is installed. If it is, loosen engine’s coolant. During normal It may show slightly more or less the cap, then retighten it at least operation, the pointer should rise...
Page 68: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/ HORN INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD PASSENGER TURN SIGNALS BRIGHTNESS (P.70) WIPERS/WASHERS AIRBAG OFF (P.68) (P.67) INDICATOR (P.28) REMOTE AUDIO HAZARD WARNING CONTROLS BUTTON (P.148) (P.70) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.116) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.92) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER...
Page 69: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers MIST The wipers run at high Windshield Washers Pull the speed until you release the lever. wiper control lever toward you and hold it. The washers spray until you The wipers are not activated.
Page 70: Turn Signal And Headlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the turn the ignition switch to the left lever to signal a left turn and up ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) to signal a right turn. To signal a lane position.
Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature The lights will turn on again when Daytime Running Lights This feature turns off the headlights, you unlock or open the driver’s door. Canadian models only parking lights, taillights, and license If you unlock the door, but do not With the headlight switch off, the plate lights within 15 seconds of...
Page 72: Instrument Panel Brightness
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button Instrument Panel Brightness brightness when you turn the Hazard Warning Button ignition switch to ON (II). If you do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver’s door, the illumination turns off in about 30 seconds after closing that door.
Page 73: Rear Window Defogger
Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Window Defogger Manual A/C type shown Auto A/C type shown Vehicles with navigation system The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear The defogger and antenna wires on fog, frost, and thin ice from the and you have good visibility before the inside of the rear window can be window.
Page 74: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment Move the steering wheel so it before you start driving. points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators. Adjusting the steering wheel Push the lever up to lock the position while driving may...
Page 75: Keys And Locks
They will not REMOTE have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the TRANSMITTER only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
Page 76: Immobilizer System
Main Menu Table of Contents Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an key’s coding if another immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other key or other metal object (i.e.
Page 77: Ignition Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the ignition to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open...
Page 78: Power Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Door Locks To lock the passenger’s door when MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB getting out of the vehicle, push the lock tab down and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch and push the lock tab down or push the top of the master switch, then close...
Page 79: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once You can also open both power to unlock the driver’s door. Push it windows from outside the vehicle twice to unlock the passenger’s door. with the remote transmitter (see Some exterior lights will flash twice page LOCK...
Page 80 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the Battery transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. BATTERY Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.
Page 81 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter Remove the old battery from the As required by the FCC: back of the inner cover, and insert This device complies with Part 15 of the a new battery into the back of the FCC rules.
Page 82: Trunk
Main Menu Table of Contents Trunk Keep the trunk lid closed at all times Emergency Trunk Opener while driving to avoid damaging the Pull lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE You can open the trunk in two ways: As a safety feature, your vehicle has...
Page 83: Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats All V6 models and the 4-cylinder EX Manual Seat Adjustments with Leather models have a power See pages for important safety adjustable driver’s seat. information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- The 4-cylinder EX model has a backs.
Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Driver’s Seat Manual Height Make sure to pull the lever upward Driver’s Seat Power Height or downward to its full range. Adjustment Adjustment On 4-cylinder LX model On 4-cylinder EX model The height of your driver’s seat is The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable.
Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Power Seat Adjustments Raises or lowers the On all V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX seat. with Leather model See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to Adjusts the seat- properly position the seats and seat- back angle forward backs.
Page 86 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Driver’s Lumbar Support Armrest Rear Seat Access Driver’s Side RELEASE LEVER To use the console lid as an armrest, On all EX and EX-V6 models To change the lumbar support, move slide it to the desired position. On all V6 models and 4-cylinder EX with the lever on the right side of the Leather model...
Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats After a passenger gets into the back Passenger’s Side seat, push the seat-back to the upright position and push the whole To avoid damaging the seat-back angle seat backwards until it latches. Make adjustment motor, do not operate the sure the seat is fully latched before seat-back angle switch when the seat- sitting in it.
Page 88 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Head Restraints FRONT REAR See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. Your vehicle has adjustable head restraints on the front seats. They are also on the outside positions of the rear seat.
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Folding Rear Seat To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down, then let go of the release. GUIDE CENTER MASTER KEY SHOULDER BELT Pull The left and right halves of the rear When storing cargo, you can move...
Page 90: Seat Heaters
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats, Seat Heaters Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Seat Heaters temperature, select LO by pushing positioned in front of the rear seat- the back of the switch. This will keep back whenever the seat-back is in its the seat warm.
Page 91: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows AUTO To open the driver’s window fully, push the window Closing a power window on switch firmly down, then release it. The window automatically goes someone’s hands or fingers can down all the way. To stop the cause serious injury.
Page 92 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows When you push the MAIN switch in, If your vehicle’s battery is Opening the Windows with the the switch is OFF, and the disconnected or goes dead, or the Remote Transmitter passenger’s window cannot be raised driver’s window fuse is removed, the You can open both windows from the or lowered.
Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows Turn the key clockwise again, and To close the windows further, turn UNLOCK BUTTON hold it. Both windows start to open. and hold the key again (within To stop the windows, release the 10 seconds).
Page 94: Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents Moonroof To tilt up the back of the moonroof, The moonroof has a key-off delay. press and hold the center button You can still open and close the ). To close the moonroof, moonroof for up to 10 minutes after press and hold the upper part of the you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 95: Mirrors
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Push or pull the adjustment knob right, left, up, or down to move the ADJUSTMENT KNOB mirror. When you finish, turn the adjustment knob to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment knob to keep your settings.
Page 96: Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake HEATED MIRROR BUTTON Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axle. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the On all Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to lever up fully.
Page 97: Interior Convenience Items
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE BEVERAGE HOLDER SUN VISOR COAT HOOK COMPARTMENT SUNGLASSES HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER VANITY MIRROR CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET COIN POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET...
Page 98: Glove Box
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Beverage Holders 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.
Page 99: Console Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment Center CD Pocket RIGHT LEVER LEFT LEVER Push CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray On U.S. vehicles without navigation pull up on the right lever and lift the located in the console compartment system and all Canadian models armrest.
Page 100: Coin Pocket
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Coin Pocket Sun Visor Vanity Mirror To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip, and swing it out. SUN VISOR To open the coin pocket, push the Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use...
Page 101: Coat Hook
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Coat Hook Sunglasses Holder Accessory Power Sockets These sockets are intended to supply COAT HOOK power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Page 102: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light After both doors are closed tightly, Spotlights the light dims slightly, then fades out DOOR ACTIVATED in about 30 seconds. The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 103 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights On EX and EX-V6 models Courtesy Lights The spotlights have a two-position IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT switch. In the DOOR position, the lights come on when you open either door. In the OFF position, the lights do not come on.
Page 104 Main Menu...
Page 105 Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C .... systems in your vehicle provide a Using the A/C ......comfortable driving environment in Automatic Climate Control ..all weather conditions. Dual Temperature Control ..Climate Control Sensors .....
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C LX, EX, and LX-V6 models Without navigation system 4-cylinder EX with Leather model and EX-V6 models TEMPERATURE DISPLAY PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE FAN CONTROL TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE FAN CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL...
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C With navigation system (U.S. vehicles only) DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE 4-cylinder EX with Leather model and EX-V6 models TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) ICONS A/C BUTTON MODE ICONS FAN CONTROL ICONS DRIVER’S...
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C On EX with Leather and EX-V6 Vehicles with navigation system Vehicles with navigation system models, see page for automatic Select the fan speed by pressing the Press the DUAL button. The climate control and semi-automatic A/C button to view the display, then indicator in the button will come on.
Page 109 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Button Vehicles without navigation system When the recirculation indicator is This button turns the rear window Press the A/C button to turn the air on, air from the vehicle’s interior is defogger off and on (see page conditioning on and off.
Page 110 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Air flows from the center MAX A/C Button Set the temperature to the lower and corner vents in the dashboard. limit. All models except EX with Leather and EX-V6 Make sure the A/C is off. Airflow is divided between The system automatically Select...
Page 111 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models Using the A/C On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models with navigation system Air conditioning places an extra load with navigation system on the engine. Watch the engine Press the A/C button, and the Press the A/C button, and the coolant temperature gauge (see page...
Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C On all models except EX with Leather Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the and EX-V6 To cool the interior with MAX A/C: moisture from the air.
Page 113 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Automatic Climate Control Press the Auto button. With From the Windows On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models navigation system, the indicator in Select . The system The automatic climate control the button comes on.
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C The system automatically selects the Semi-automatic Operation To Turn Everything Off proper mix of conditioned and/or On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models Except EX with Leather and EX-V6 heated air that will, as quickly as You can manually select various models possible, raise or lower the interior...
Page 115: Dual Temperature Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Dual Temperature Control On EX with Leather and EX-V6 models Without navigation system Without navigation system Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE With navigation system TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE...
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Dual Temperature Control Temperature Control Dials/Buttons Push AUTO or . The selected temperatures appears in the display DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE (in the upper display with the navigation system). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s side temperature control dial...
Page 117: Climate Control Sensors
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control Sensors Sunlight and Temperature Sensors TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 118: Playing The Am/Fm Radio
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio LX model EX and LX-V6 models AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR AUTO SELECT BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR AUTO SELECT AM/FM SCAN BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON TUNE BAR SEEK BAR TUNE BAR PRESET PRESET BARS BARS SEEK BAR SOUND BUTTON...
Page 119 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio EX with Leather and EX-V6 models EX with Leather and EX-V6 models (Canada only) without navigation system (U.S. only) AM/FM BUTTON AM/FM STEREO STEREO INDICATOR BUTTON INDICATOR AUTO AUTO SELECT SELECT BUTTON BUTTON TUNE BAR...
Page 120 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio EX with Leather and EX-V6 models with navigation system (U.S. only) UPPER DISPLAY STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET ICONS SEEK BAR TUNE/SOUND KNOB PWR/VOL KNOB AUDIO SELECT ICON SCAN SOUND ICON ICON...
Page 121 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio To Play the AM/FM Radio To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 122 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio Preset Each side of the bars (1 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after 6) or preset icon can store one total of six stations on AM and pressing a preset bar or icon if auto frequency on AM, and two twelve stations on FM.
Page 123 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio On models with navigation system With navigation system If you want to adjust the sound while FADER ADJUST ICONS SOUND GRID the radio/CD is playing, push the AUDIO DISPLAY button, then touch the SOUND icon in the display.
Page 124: Am/Fm Radio Reception
Main Menu Table of Contents AM/FM Radio Reception AM/FM Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects,...
Page 125 Main Menu Table of Contents AM/FM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as...
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio U.S. EX with Leather and EX-V6 models With navigation system Without navigation system CATEGORY/CHANNEL CATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR MODE INDICATOR SATELLITE RADIO BUTTON DISPLAY SATELLITE BUTTON RADIO BUTTON TUNE BAR PRESET ICONS AUDIO DISPLAY SCAN BUTTON...
Page 127 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Digital Radio To Play XM Satellite Radio To Select a Channel U.S. EX with Leather and EX-V6 The ignition must be in the When in the satellite radio mode, ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 128 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) SCAN The scan function samples Vehicles with navigation system seek/skip function selects the all channels for 5 seconds. To Once your XM channels are preset, various categories in XM, such as activate the function, push the SCAN pressing either side of the CH/DISC Jazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc.
Page 129 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Signals Signal is weaker in Satellite radio receives signals from these areas. Signal may be two satellites to produce clear, high- blocked by quality digital reception. It offers mountains or many channels in several categories.
Page 130 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: Receiving Satellite Radio Service may experience reception problems. If your XM Radio service has expired Changes or modifications not expressly Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for or you purchased your vehicle from...
Page 131 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio If you decide to purchase XM After you’ve registered with XM Satellite Radio service, contact XM Radio, keep your audio system in the Radio at www.xmradio.com , or at Satellite Radio mode while you wait 1-800-852-9696.
Page 132: Playing A Cd
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD LX model EX and LX-V6 models DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS CD LOAD REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON TRACK NUMBER INDICATOR REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON SEEK/SKIP RANDOM SEEK/SKIP BUTTON EJECT BUTTON CD LOAD INDICATOR LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT...
Page 133 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD EX with Leather and EX-V6 models EX with Leather and EX-V6 models (Canada only) without navigation system (U.S. only) TRACK NUMBER CD LOAD INDICATOR CD BUTTON DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS DISC REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON NUMBER REPEAT BUTTON...
Page 134 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD EX with Leather and EX-V6 models UPPER DISPLAY with navigation system (U.S. only) DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS CD/AUX/SATELLITE RADIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/ AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SKIP BAR TRACK DISC CH/DISC BAR REPEAT SCAN TRACK...
Page 135 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD To Play a CD To play the radio when a CD is To load or play CDs, the ignition playing, press the AM/FM button. switch must be in the ACCESSORY Press the CD button again to switch Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
Page 136 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD Insert the disc into the CD slot You can also load a CD into an empty system will try to load the CD in the when the green CD load indicator position while a CD is playing by next available slot.
Page 137 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD SCAN The scan function samples REPEAT To continuously replay a 10 second sampling of each track all the tracks on the selected disc in a track, press and release the RPT on the current CD. You will see the order they are recorded on the button.
Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD DISC RPT When you touch the track. On EX with Leather and EX-V6 DISC RPT icon on the audio display, models in the U.S. the system continuously replays the To move rapidly within a track, press Press the AM/FM or CD/AUX current CD.
Page 139 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD Removing CD’s from the In-dash You can also eject discs when the To select the CD changer, press the CD Changer ignition switch is off. The disc that CD button. The disc and track Except for LX model was last selected is ejected first.
Page 140: Protecting Your Cds
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Your CDs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust use.
Page 141: Cd Player Error Messages
Main Menu Table of Contents CD Player Error Messages On LX model Error Message Cause Solution If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you Press the eject button, and pull out the CD.
Page 142: Cd Changer Error Messages
Main Menu Table of Contents CD Changer Error Messages If you see an error message in the Except for LX model display while operating the CD Error Message Cause Solution changer, find the cause in the following charts. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle Press the CD eject button, and pull out the CDs.
Page 143 Main Menu Table of Contents CD Changer Error Messages Optional CD Changer for LX model Error Message Cause Solution Press the magazine eject button, pull the magazine out, and check for an error message. FOCUS Error Insert the magazine again. If the message does not disappear, or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see your dealer.
Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) EX and LX-V6 models LX model DOLBY INDICATOR AM/FM REPEAT AM/FM BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR BUTTON INDICATOR INDICATOR REPEAT INDICATOR REPEAT REPEAT BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON BUTTON DOLBY INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BAR SEEK/SKIP BAR...
Page 145 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) EX with Leather and EX-V6 models EX with Leather and EX-V6 models without navigation system without navigation system and satellite radio (U.S. only) (Canada only) DOLBY INDICATOR REPEAT INDICATOR AM/FM REPEAT TAPE DIRECTION AM/FM BUTTON...
Page 146 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) EX with Leather and EX-V6 models with navigation system (U.S. only) TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEAT INDICATOR UPPER DISPLAY CD/AUX (XM) AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR CD/DISC BAR TUNE/SOUND KNOB PWR/VOL KNOB NOISE REDUCTION (NR) ICON REW ICON REPEAT ICON...
Page 147 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) To Play a Tape On models with navigation system, To Stop Playing a Tape Optional on all U.S. models first push the AUDIO DISPLAY To remove the tape, press the eject The ignition switch must be in the button before selecting any of the button on the tape player.
Page 148 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) Tape Search Functions SKIP Press the side to find The skip and repeat NOTE: the beginning of the current song or On models without navigation system functions use silent periods on the FF/REW To rewind the tape, passage.
Page 149 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) Caring for the Tape Player If the tape is loose, tighten it by If you see the error message The tape player picks up dirt and turning the hub with a pencil or your ‘‘...
Page 150: Remote Audio Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next or bottom of the button and hold it track each time you press the top until the desired volume is reached,...
Page 151: Radio Theft Protection
Main Menu Table of Contents Radio Theft Protection On EX, EX-V6, and LX-V6 models If your vehicle’s battery is You will have to store your favorite Your vehicle’s audio system will disconnected or goes dead, or the stations on each side of the preset disable itself if it is disconnected radio fuse is removed, the audio bars (1 6) or icons after the system...
Page 152: Setting The Clock
Main Menu Table of Contents Setting the Clock On models without navigation system EX with Leather and EX-V6 models If your vehicle’s battery is CLOCK without navigation system disconnected or goes dead, you will need to set the clock. PRESET BARS To set the time, press the clock set button (SOUND) until you hear a beep.
Page 153: Security System
Main Menu Table of Contents Security System If equipped With the system set, you can still SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR The security system helps to protect open the trunk with the remote your vehicle and valuables from theft. transmitter without triggering the The horn sounds and a combination alarm.
Page 154: Cruise Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using Cruise Control Press and release the DECEL/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) SET button on the steering wheel. CRUISE BUTTON without keeping your foot on the The CRUISE CONTROL indicator accelerator pedal.
Page 155 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising Even with cruise control turned on, You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 156 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cancelling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, CRUISE BUTTON or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will remember the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button.
Page 157: Homelink Universal Transceiver
Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver On EX-V6 model They do not have the safety feature For quick and accurate training, The HomeLink Universal that causes the motor to stop and make sure the remote control Transceiver built into your vehicle reverse if an obstacle is detected transmitter for the device (garage can be programmed to operate up to...
Page 158 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Press and hold the remote control Plug in the garage door opener button and one of the HomeLink motor, then test the HomeLink buttons at the same time. button by pushing it. If the button does not work, repeat the procedure to train it again.
Page 159 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Training With a Rolling Code Press and hold the button on TRAINING BUTTON System HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds. For security purposes, newer garage door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ Press and hold the HomeLink or variable code.
Page 160 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Erasing Codes Customer Assistance As required by the FCC: To erase the codes stored in all three If you have problems with training This device complies with Part 15 of the buttons, press and hold the two the HomeLink Universal Transceiver, FCC rules.
Page 161: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........need to know how to properly store Opening and Closing luggage or packages.
Page 162 Main Menu Table of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation In addition, in order to maintain good Help assure your vehicle’s future performance, fuel economy, and Your vehicle is designed to operate reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump emissions control, we strongly extra attention to how you drive...
Page 163 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures If you notice any undesirable Refueling operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another Gasoline is highly flammable brand of gasoline. and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured For further important fuel-related when handling fuel.
Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood You may hear a hissing sound as until it clicks at least three times. pressure inside the tank escapes.
Page 165 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures LATCH GRIP CLIP 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Reach in between the hood and 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models the front grille with your finger. Pull the support rod out of its clip Lift the hood up most of the way. The hood latch handle is above by holding the grip, and insert the The hydraulic supports will lift it...
Page 166 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK (Orange Handle) (Orange Loop) 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Wait a few minutes after turning the Wipe off the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again, and engine off before you check the oil.
Page 167 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Look at the coolant level in the Refer to Owner’s Maintenance radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is Checks on page for information...
Page 168: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed. Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra schedule. See Owner’s fuel. Use the cruise control when Maintenance Checks (see page appropriate.
Page 169: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do Accessories or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this proper operation.
Page 170 Some examples are: safety features can make the Lowering your vehicle with a systems ineffective. non-Honda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground If you plan to modify your vehicle, clearance can allow the consult your dealer.
Page 171: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKET storage areas: Glove box CENTER POCKET Door and seat-back pockets Trunk, including the rear seats when folded down Center pocket Console compartment Roof-rack (if installed) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability,...
Page 172 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limits Locate the statement, ‘‘the Determine the combined weight The maximum load for your vehicle combined weight of occupants and of luggage and cargo being loaded is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure cargo should never exceed 850 on the vehicle.
Page 173 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on vehicle, all passengers, accessories, Compartment a Roof Rack cargo, and trailer tongue load must Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the not exceed the Gross Vehicle...
Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo If you carry any items on a roof Trunk Hooks Cargo Net rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your dealer for further information.
Page 175 Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Manual Transmission ....manual and automatic transmissions. Automatic Transmission ....It also includes important Parking ...........
Page 176: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see and adjustments before you drive page your vehicle. Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see and outside lights are clean and page unobstructed.
Page 177: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 4 with the The engine is harder to start in cold electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed halfway weather.
Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents Manual Transmission transmission by trying to shift into Reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into Reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment.
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points With 6-speed manual transmission Drive in the highest gear that lets Rapid slowing or speeding-up the engine run and accelerate Shift up Normal acceleration smoothly. This will give you good can cause loss of control on fuel economy and effective 1st to 2nd...
Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout If you are still unable to shift to If you exceed the maximum speed Reverse, apply the parking brake, 6-speed manual transmission only for the gear you are in, the engine The manual transmission has and turn the ignition key to speed will enter into the tachometer’s...
Page 181 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If it SHIFT LEVER flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission.
Page 182 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake To shift from: Do this: cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and press the release button P to R Press the brake pedal and press the release button.
Page 183 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this position for Use Second gear: Engine Speed Limiter your normal driving. The For more power when climbing. If you exceed the maximum speed transmission automatically selects a To increase engine braking when for the gear you are in, the engine suitable gear (1 through 5) for your going down steep hills.
Page 184 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release COVER RELEASE This allows you to move the shift BUTTON lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work. Set the parking brake.
Page 185 Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly or equipped) and the windows are curb.
Page 186: Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Check the brakes after driving Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the The front and rear disc brakes on all wheels may be disc or drum, brakes moderately to see if they feel models have audible brake wear...
Page 187: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and ABS INDICATOR locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise.
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake A vehicle with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders system indicator come on together, on loose or ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the...
Page 189: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System (TCS) On all models The TCS indicator (see page TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR Your vehicle is equipped with a and the TCS activation indicator traction control system (TCS) to come on and stay on when there is a assist you in maintaining traction problem with the TCS.
Page 190 Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System (TCS) TCS ON/OFF Switch Deactivate the system by pressing TCS Activation Indicator the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS This indicator comes on or flashes activation indicator comes on as a under the following conditions: reminder.
Page 191 Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System (TCS) If the TCS indicator comes on while This indicator will come on along driving, pull to the side of the road with the ABS indicator if there is a when it is safe, and turn off the problem in the anti-lock brake engine.
Page 192: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed to Load Limits primarily carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 193 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle load toward the front of the trailer The maximum allowable weight at and trailer weights are within limits and 40 percent toward the rear, then...
Page 194 Trailer Brakes installed and maintained, and that it Honda requires that any trailer with Since lighting and wiring vary by meets federal, state, province, and a total weight of 1,000 lbs (455 kg) or trailer type and brand, you should local regulations.
Page 195 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Additional Towing Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated, and the trailer require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the tires and spare are inflated as towing a trailer.
Page 196 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer If you must stop when facing uphill, Making Turns and Braking The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
Page 197 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Backing Up Always drive slowly and have someone guide you when backing up. Grip the bottom of the steering wheel; then turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move to the left, and turn the wheel right to move the trailer to the right.
Page 198 Main Menu...
Page 199 Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... Vehicle Storage ......important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule ....maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Schedule maintenance safety precautions. (4-cylinder Models) ....Maintenance Record ....
Page 200: Maintenance Safety
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this mechanic.
Page 201: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes Which Schedule to Follow: Trailer towing, driving with a you will use your vehicle as normal Service your vehicle according to the loaded roof rack, or driving in transportation for passengers and time and mileage periods on one of mountainous conditions.
Page 202 Brakes Check the fluid level We recommend the use of Honda term reliability. monthly. See page parts and fluids whenever you have Tires Check the tire pressure maintenance done.
Page 203: Maintenance Schedule (4-Cylinder Models)
Main Menu Table of Contents 4-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first...
Page 204 Main Menu Table of Contents 4-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first...
Page 205: Maintenance Record
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ).
Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 55,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 80,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km mi/km 88,000 km 128,000 km Date Date 60,000 mi 85,000 mi mi/km mi/km 96,000 km 136,000 km...
Page 207 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 105,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 130,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km mi/km 168,000 km 208,000 km Date Date 110,000 mi 135,000 mi mi/km mi/km 176,000 km 216,000 km...
Page 208: Maintenance Schedule (6-Cylinder Models)
Main Menu Table of Contents 6-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first...
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents 6-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil and oil filter Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first...
Page 210: Maintenance Record
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ).
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date 67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km...
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 123,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 198,000 km Date 127,500 mi mi/km 204,000 km Date 131,250 mi mi/km 210,000 km Date 135,000 mi mi/km 216,000 km Date 138,750 mi...
Page 213: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (5-speed manual transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL (Orange handle) FILL CAP WASHER FLUID AUTOMATIC (Blue cap) TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING ENGINE FLUID (Red cap)
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations 6-cylinder Models ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Gray cap) (Orange loop) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (6-speed manual transmission only) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR...
Page 215: Adding Engine Oil
Main Menu Table of Contents Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Page 216: Changing The Oil And Filter
Always change the oil and filter highly recommended that you use it meets the same requirements according to the recommendations in Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for given for a conventional motor oil: it the maintenance schedule. The oil optimum engine protection. Make...
Page 217 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER OIL FILTER 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Open the hood, and remove the Remove the oil filter, and let the Install a new oil filter according to engine oil fill cap.
Page 218 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter Refill the engine with the Turn off the engine and let it sit OIL FILTER recommended oil. for several minutes, then check the oil level on the dipstick. If Engine oil change capacity necessary, add more oil.
Page 219: Engine Coolant
Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant recommended for aluminum engines. Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible.
Page 220 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant RADIATOR CAP 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models RADIATOR CAP 4-cylinder models RESERVE TANK When the radiator and engine are The coolant level should be up to Pour coolant into the reserve tank. cool, relieve any pressure in the the base of the filler neck.
Page 221 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant 6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components.
Page 222: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Check the reservoir’s fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the cap. The low washer On Canadian models: level indicator comes on when the...
Page 223: Transmission Fluid
Have the transmission flushed and the way. with a clean cloth. refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient. CONTINUED...
Page 224 To thoroughly flush the transmission, Automatic Transmission the technician should drain and refill 6-cylinder models it with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the vehicle for a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the transmission a final time.
Page 225: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission the fluid level. It should be the technician should drain and refill between the upper and lower it with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the FILLER BOLT marks. vehicle for a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the If the level is below the lower transmission a final time.
Page 226 Reinstall the filler bolt, and temperature and the vehicle sitting tighten it securely. on level ground. If Honda MTF is not available, you CHECK BOLT may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity motor oil with the API WASHER Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR...
Page 227: Brake And Clutch Fluid
They are: container, as a temporary replacement. If Honda MTF is not available, you Brake fluid reservoir (all models) may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 Using any non-Honda brake fluid can viscosity motor oil with the API...
Page 228: Power Steering Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Brake System Clutch System Power Steering Fluid UPPER LEVEL LOWER LEVEL 4-cylinder models The fluid level should be between The fluid level should be between Check the level on the side of the the MIN and MAX marks on the side the MIN and MAX marks on the side reservoir when the engine is cold.
Page 229: Timing Belt
Honda PSF as soon as possible. Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.) A low power steering fluid level can or 100,000 km (Canada) if you indicate a leak in the system.
Page 230: Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle FASTENERS AIR INTAKE COVER regularly carry heavy items in the it by its base, and protect the glass...
Page 231 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. AIR INTAKE COVER FASTENERS BULB 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models BULB 6-cylinder models Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing the connector to unlock the tab, then Turn on the headlights to test the slide the connector off the bulb.
Page 232 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Pull the inner fender cover away Low Beam Headlight from the fender and bumper. HOLDING CLIPS AIR INTAKE DUCT EX-V6 with M/T To change the passenger’s side Remove the electrical connector bulb, start the engine, turn the from the bulb by squeezing the On EX-V6 model with manual steering wheel all the way to the...
Page 233 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the new bulb and turn it Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Parking/Side Marker Light Bulb it in place. To change the passenger’s side bulb, start the engine, turn the Push the electrical connector back steering wheel all the way to the onto the bulb.
Page 234 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the burned out bulb from Replacing Rear Bulbs Determine which of the three the socket by pushing it in and bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight/ turning the bulb counterclockwise side marker, back-up or turn until it unlocks.
Page 235 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Reinstall the socket. Turn it Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. BULB SOCKET Open the trunk and remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counter- clockwise.
Page 236: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Cleaning the Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Floor Mats belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of LOOP the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
Page 237: Dust And Pollen Filter
Main Menu Table of Contents Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter If you use non-Honda floor mats, Dust and Pollen Filter make sure they fit properly and that This filter removes the dust and they can be used with the floor mat pollen that is brought in from the anchors.
Page 238: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 240: Tires
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Use a gauge to measure the air tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure in each tire at least once a size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of month.
Page 241 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires If you check air pressure when the Recommended Tire Pressures 4-cylinder LX model tires are hot [driven for several miles The following chart shows the Tire Size/Type Cold Tire Pressure (kilometers)], you will see readings 4 recommended cold tire pressures for Front: to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4...
Page 242 A tire this worn gives very little wheels: traction on wet roads. You should Improper wheel weights can damage replace the tire if you can see three your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use or more tread wear indicators. only Honda wheel weights f or balancing.
Page 243 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible Front Front the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications Winter Driving Snow Tires Wheels: Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All If you mount snow tires on your LX model Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- vehicle, make sure they are radial weather tread design suitable for tires of the same size and load range 15 x 6 1/2 JJ...
Page 245 Tires Tire Chains These chains are the only ones that Mount snow chains on your tires have been approved by Honda for when required by driving conditions use on your vehicle. Since Honda Using the wrong chains, or not or local laws. Install them only on the...
Page 246: Checking The Battery
Main Menu Table of Contents Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW needed, see your dealer or a qualified technician. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Check the condition of the battery...
Page 247: Vehicle Storage
Main Menu Table of Contents Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage If you need to connect the battery to Vehicle Storage a charger, disconnect both cables to If you need to park your vehicle for prevent damaging your vehicle’s The battery gives off explosive an extended period (more than one electrical system.
Page 248 Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Storage Leave the parking brake off. Put To minimize sticking, apply a If you store your vehicle for 1 year or the transmission in Reverse silicone spray lubricant to all door longer, have your dealer perform the (manual) or Park (automatic).
Page 249: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ..... gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 250: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 251: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, The tools are in the trunk. Open TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. the trunk and raise the trunk floor Drive slowly along the shoulder until by lifting up on the back edge.
Page 252 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT JACK WHEEL NUT WRENCH The jack is behind a cover in the Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn right fender. Remove the cover by counterclockwise to loosen it, then with the wheel nut wrench.
Page 253 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL COVER WHEEL NUTS WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION JACKING POINT Place the jack under the jacking Use the extension and the wheel On LX and LX-V6 models point nearest the tire you need to nut wrench as shown to raise the Do not attempt to forcibly pry the change.
Page 254 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the vehicle to the ground wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack.
Page 255 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT spare normal tire tire SPACER CONE Tighten the wheel nuts securely in EX and EX-V6 models Place the flat tire face down in the the same crisscross pattern. Have Remove the center cap before spare tire well.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start Store the jack in its holder. Turn Check the transmission interlock. If the Engine Won’t Start the jack’s end bracket to lock it in Diagnosing why the engine won’t If you have a manual transmission, place.
Page 257 Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally If you find nothing wrong, you will go out when you try to start the In this case, the starter motor’s need a qualified technician to find engine, either the battery is speed sounds normal, or even faster...
Page 258: Jump Starting
Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several Open the hood, and check the precautions. physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte.
Page 259 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting BOOSTER BATTERY 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Connect one jumper cable to the Connect the second jumper cable Start the vehicle. If the starter positive ( ) terminal on your to the negative ( ) terminal on motor still operates slowly, check battery.
Page 260: Jump Starting, If The Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats Once your vehicle is running, If the Engine Overheats disconnect the negative cable from The pointer of the vehicle’s your vehicle, then from the temperature gauge should stay in Steam and spray from an booster battery.
Page 261: If The Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats If you do not see steam or spray, If there was no coolant in the Start the engine, and set the leave the engine running, and reserve tank, you may need to add temperature control dial to watch the temperature gauge.
Page 262 Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Safely pull off the road, and shut Charging System off the engine. Turn on the hazard Indicator Indicator This indicator should never come on warning indicators. If the charging system indicator when the engine is running.
Page 263: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on To check if they are set, turn the while driving, it means one ignition switch to ON (II), without of the engine’s emissions control starting the engine. The malfunction If you keep driving with the systems may have a problem.
Page 264: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada However, if the brake pedal does not If you must drive the vehicle a short feel normal, you should take distance in this condition, drive immediate action. A problem in one slowly and carefully.
Page 265: Closing The Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents Closing the Moonroof If equipped SOCKET NOTCH If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 266 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR NOTCH If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 267 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the looking through the side window fuses in the interior fuse box by at the wire inside.
Page 268 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle FUSE BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits with chances of damaging the electrical...
Page 269: Fuse Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Cooling Fan 30 A Cooling Fan MG. Clutch 7.5 A 20 A Horn, Stop 40 A Rear Defroster 40 A Back Up, ACC 15 A Hazard 30 A ABS Motor...
Page 270 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Sliding (20 A) Heated Seats Driver’s Power Seat (20 A) Reclining Not Used 15 A IG ACG 15 A IG Fuel Pump 7.5 A IG Washer 7.5 A...
Page 271: Emergency Towing
Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must With the front wheels on the ground, call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on it is best to tow the vehicle no farther organization.
Page 272 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly- designed and attached tow bar. Prepare the vehicle for towing as described previously, and leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock.
Page 273 Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications The Clean Air Act ..... your vehicle, and the locations of the (4-cylinder Models) ....Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 274: Identification Numbers
Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 275 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into 4-cylinder Models the engine block. It is on the front. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 276 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (4-cylinder Models) Dimensions Capacities Length 187.6 in (4,766 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 71.3 in (1,810 mm) 17.09 US gal (64.7 ) Height 55.7 in (1,415 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm) coolant Manual 1.40 US gal (5.3 )
Page 277 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (4-cylinder Models) Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke i-VTEC 12 V 51 W (HB4) 4-cylinder gasoline engine Front turn signal/parking/side 12 V 24/2.2 CP Bore x Stroke 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) marker lights Displacement...
Page 278 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (6-cylinder Models) Dimensions Capacities Length 187.6 in (4,766 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 71.3 in (1,810 mm) 17.09 US gal (64.7 ) Height 55.7 in (1,415 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm) coolant Manual 1.74 US gal (6.6 )
Page 279 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (6-cylinder Models) Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 63 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke 12 V 51 W (HB4) SOHC VTEC Front turn signal/parking/side 12 V 24/2.2 CP 6-cylinder gasoline engine marker lights Bore x Stroke 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) Rear turn signal lights...
Page 280 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 281 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 282: Tire Labeling
Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture. have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described Load index (a numerical code Maximum Tire Pressure below.
Page 283: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this NOx and HC react to form canister while the engine is off. After photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, monoxide does not contribute to with the Canadian emission...
Page 284 HC, CO, and NOx produced. remain low, you should use only new combustion and minimize the Honda replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) equivalent for repairs. Using lower comes out the tailpipe.
Page 285: 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. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS...
Page 286: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes Make sure the vehicle has been or 5th/6th (M/T). Do not use the parked with the engine off for 8 If you take your vehicle for a state cruise control.
Page 287 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals .....
Page 288: Customer Service Information
Bella International U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the P.O. Box 190816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Automobile Customer Service Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A Tel: (787) 250-4327...
Page 289: Warranty Coverages
Emissions Control Systems Defects Accessory Limited Warranty Restrictions and exclusions apply to Warranty and Emissions Honda accessories are covered all these warranties. Please read the these two under this warranty. Time and 2005 Honda Warranty Information Performance Warranty warranties cover your vehicle’s...
Page 290 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 291: Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Valid only for sales within the United States. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:...
Page 292 Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 293 Main Menu Index Armrest ..........Booster Seats ........Audio System ........ Brakes Accessories ........Automatic Lighting Off Feature . Anti-lock System (ABS) ... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . Break-in, New Linings ..... Position) ........Automatic Climate Control ..
Page 294 Main Menu Index Important Safety Coolant Reminders ......31, Adding ........Capacities Chart ....274, Infants .......... Checking ........Carbon Monoxide Hazard ..... Larger Children ......Proper Solution ......Cargo, How to Carry ....LATCH ......... Temperature Gauge ....
Page 295: Driver And Passenger Safety
Main Menu Index Dimming the Headlights ..68, Charging System Indicator ..Overheating ....... Dipstick Checking the Fuses ....Specifications ..... 275, Automatic Transmission . 221, Hazard Warning Flashers ..Speed Limiter ..... 178, Engine Oil ........Jump Starting ......
Page 296 Main Menu Index Manual Transmission ....Gasoline ......... High Beam Indicator ....Gauge ........... Power Steering ......Lights On Indicator ....Windshield Washer ....Low Fuel Indicator ..... Low Beams, Turning on .... Folding Rear Seat ......Octane Requirement ....Reminder Chime ......
Page 297: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Index Important Safety Precautions ..Indicators, Instrument Panel ..Indicators ......... Infant Restraint ....... ABS (Anti-lock Brake) ..58, Infant Seats ........ . 36, Label, Certification ....... Brake (Parking and Brake Installing ........Lane Change, Signaling ....System) ......
Page 298: Maintenance
Main Menu Index Lubricant Specifications Moonroof ......... Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart ........274, Closing Manually ...... Chart ........Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ... Operation ........ON (Ignition Key Position) ... Luggage Net (Cargo Net) ... Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery ........Outside Mirrors ......
Page 299: Protecting Adults And Teens
Main Menu Index Pocket, Coin ........Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . Reverse Gear Position ....Pollen Filter ........Rear Seat Access ......Reverse Lockout ......Power Door Locks ......Rear Seat, Folding ......Roof Rack ........Power Socket Locations ...
Page 300 Main Menu Index Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Sound System ........ Starting the Engine ....... Belt ........14, Spare Tire In Cold Weather at High Seat Heaters ........Inflating ........Altitude ........Seats ..........Specifications ..... 275, With a Dead Battery ....
Page 301 Main Menu Index Emissions Control Systems ..Labeling ........Shifting the Automatic ..... Oxygenated Fuels ..... Maintenance ......Shifting the Manual ....Three Way Catalytic Replacing ........Treadwear ........Converter ......282, Rotating ........Treadwear Indicators ....Temperature Control, Dual ..
Page 302 Main Menu Index Replacing ........Windows Vanity Mirror ........Auto Reverse ....... Vehicle Capacity Load ....Operating the Power ....Vehicle Dimensions ....274, Rear, Defogger ......Vehicle Identification Number ..Windshield Vehicle Storage ......Cleaning ........Ventilation ........
Page 303: Service Information Summary
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Brake Fluid: Spare Tire Pressure: Transmission Fluid) preferred, or Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) a DEXRON III ATF as a DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or temporary replacement (see...

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