Page 1: Table Of Contents
Index Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Additional Information About Your SRS........Indicator Light..... 53, Accessories and Modifications..Operation........Additional Safety Precautions..Anti-theft Steering Column Accessories......... How Your Airbags Work.... Additional Safety Precaution..How Your SRS Indicator Lock..........Modifications......Works........Appearance Care......ACCESSORY (Ignition Key SRS Components......
Page 2: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Index Before Driving....... Changing Engine Coolant..... Interior Light......Belts, Seat........... License Plate Lights....Charging System Indicator..53, Beverage Holder......Checking Rear Side Marker Lights..Body Repair........Specifications......Automatic Transmission Brakes Trunk Light........ Fluid........Anti-lock System (ABS).... Turn Signal Lights..... Battery Condition...... Break-in, New Linings ....
Page 3 Index ® Cold Weather, Starting in..... DEXRON III Automatic Compact Spare....... Transmission Fluid....Consumer Information*....Economy, Fuel....... Dimensions........Controls, Instruments and....49 Dimming the Headlights....Emergencies on the Road..... Coolant Dipstick Battery, Jump Starting....Adding......... Automatic Transmission... Brake System Indicator.... Checking........
Page 4 Index Ethanol in Gasoline....... Manual Transmission....Octane Requirement....Evaporative Emissions Controls.. Power Steering......Tank, Filling the......Windshield Washer....Gas Station Procedures....Exhaust Fumes........ 47 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat FM Stereo Radio Gauges Belts by........Reception........94 Engine Coolant Temperature ..
Page 5 Index Head Restraints....... Inside Mirror........Lights Heating and Cooling......Inspection, Tire......Bulb Replacement..... High Altitude, Starting at....Instrument Panel......Indicator........51 High-Low Beam Switch ....Parking.......... 59 Instrument Panel Brightness..High-mount Brake Light....Interior Cleaning......Turn Signal........60 Hood, Opening the ......Interior Light........
Page 6: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important If A Child Requires Close Airbags..........information about how to protect Seats & Seat-Backs......Attention........yourself and your passengers. It Head Restraints......Additional Safety Precautions..shows you how to use seat belts General Guidelines for Using Door Locks........
Page 7 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............239 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).......................245 How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags save lives, they can Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths, Generally, Following are a few occupants who sit too close to them,...
Page 9 Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 10 Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts In addition, most states and all Help keep you from being thrown For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to against the inside of the car and your passengers, your vehicle is wear seat belts.
Page 11 Your Vehicle's Safety Features wearing them properly, are sitting Airbags Following are the most important too close to the airbag, or are not things you need to know about your airbags. sitting in a good position. Infants and small children are at an even greater risk of injury or death.
Page 12 Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the front Your vehicle seats are designed to seats as far back as practical, and keep you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the position so you can take full vehicle is moving.
Page 13 Your Vehicle's Safety Features Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Head restraints are properly Keeping your doors locked reduces To make sure you and your adjusted (see page 12). the chance of being thrown out of passengers get the maximum the vehicle during a crash. It also protection from your vehicle's safety All doors are closed and locked helps prevent occupants from...
Page 14: Protecting Adults
Protecting Adults Any driver who sits too close to the Introduction For security, locked doors can steering wheel is at risk of being The following pages provide prevent an outsider from seriously injured or killed by striking instructions on how to properly unexpectedly opening a door when the steering wheel or being struck protect the driver and other adult...
Page 15 Protecting Adults 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs the passenger sits too close to the dashboard, they could be injured if Sitting too close to an airbag the airbag inflates. can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate. Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer Always sit as far back from the rests against an occupant's chest...
Page 16 Protecting Adults Properly adjusted head restraints 4.Adjust the Head Restraints will help protect you from whiplash and other crash injuries. Improperly positioned head restraints reduce their effectiveness and you can be See page for how to adjust the seriously injured in a crash. head restraints.
Page 17 Protecting Adults 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt Improperly positioning the seat Insert the latch plate into the buckle, belts can cause serious injury then tug on the belt to make sure the or death in a crash. belt is securely latched.
Page 18 Protecting Adults To adjust the height of a front seat Using the Lap Belt belt anchor, squeeze the two release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions). Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
Page 19 No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. Position the belt as low as possible across your hips. This lets your...
Page 20 Protecting Adults 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting 6.Adjust the Steering Wheel Position After all occupants have adjusted Sitting improperly or out of their seats and put on seat belts, it is position can result in serious very important that they continue to injury or death in a crash.
Page 21: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit as Additional Safety Precautions far back as practical from the Two people should never use the steering wheel or dashboard. This same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a will reduce the risk of injuries to both the mother and her unborn crash.
Page 22 Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your airbags inflate.
Page 23: All Children Must Be Restrained
Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 24: Children Should Sit In The Back
Protecting Children Small Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger's Airbag Poses Placing a forward-facing child seat in Seat Serious Risks to Children According to accident statistics, Airbags have been designed to help the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are protect adults in a severe frontal with a passenger's airbag can be...
Page 25: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children If You Must Drive With Several U.S. Models Children To remind you of the passenger Your vehicle has three seating airbag hazards, and that children positions in the back seat where must be properly restrained in the children can be properly restrained. back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard and on the If you ever have to carry more than...
Page 26: If A Child Requires Close Attention
Protecting Children If A Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in your Attention Use childproof door locks to vehicle. Leaving children without Many parents say they prefer to put adult supervision is illegal in most prevent children from opening the an infant or small child in the front states and can be very hazardous.
Page 27: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Child Seats The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing child seats for infants and small children. Selecting a Child Seat To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements: 1.
Page 28 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your vehicle.
Page 29 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger's Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due Honda's recommendations on where to the passenger airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your vehicle. Small children: Not recommended, due to the passenger's airbag hazard.
Page 30 Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat To provide security during normal 3. Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers, as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good place to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat according to the child seat maker's...
Page 31: Protecting Infants
Protecting Children Protecting Infants Infant Seat Placement In this vehicle, a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating Placing a rear-facing child seat position in the back seat, but not in in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the the front seat.
Page 32 Protecting Children See page for how to secure a rear- Installing an Infant Seat With a Lap/ facing child seat in the center back Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belts in the outer seat with the lap belt. See page back seats have a locking tips on installing an infant seat with mechanism that must be activated to either type of seat belt.
Page 33 Protecting Children 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 34 Protecting Children When properly installed a rear-facing Installing an Infant Seat With the Infant Seat Installation Tips child seat may prevent the driver or Lap Belt a front-seat passenger from moving their seat as far back as recommended (see page 10). Or it may prevent them from locking their seat-back in the desired upright position (see page 11).
Page 35: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children Additional Precautions for Infants Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small Never hold a baby on your lap. If child stay in the child seat as long as you are not wearing a seat belt in a possible, until they reach the weight crash, you could be thrown or height limit for the seat.
Page 36 Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat With a Lap/ Shoulder Belt Improperly placing a forward- The retractors in the lap/shoulder facing child seat in the front belts of the outer back and front seat can result in serious injury passenger seating positions have a or death if the airbags inflate.
Page 37 Protecting Children 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 38 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Additional Precautions for Small Installing a Child Seat With the Lap mechanism in order to remove a Belt Children child seat, unlatch the buckle, Never hold a small Child on your unroute the seat belt, and let the belt lap.
Page 39: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child reaches the To determine whether a lap/ recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit shoulder belt properly fits a child, improperly in the front seat can first have the child put on the seat for a forward-facing child seat, the result in injury or death if the...
Page 40 Protecting Children However, if the belt touches or Do not put any accessories on a seat crosses the child's neck, the child belt. Devices intended to improve needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort, or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability Do not let a child wear a seat belt of seat belts and increase the chance...
Page 41 Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front until the top of their ears are even The National Highway Traffic Safety with the top of the seat-back. When a Administration and Transport child reaches this height, they Canada recommends that all...
Page 42: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Protecting Children If you decide that a child can safely Using Child Seats with Tethers Physical Size Physically, a child must be large ride up front, be sure to: enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit over their hips, chest, Read the owner's manual and and shoulder (see page 13).
Page 43 Tighten the bolt to: 16 lbf.ft(22 N·m, 2.2 kgf.m) If a torque wrench was not used, see your Honda dealer as soon as possible to verify proper installation. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 44: Seat Belt System Components
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt way and will not get closed in the Your seat belt system includes lap/ door. shoulder belts in the front seats and the outer back seats, and a lap belt in All lap/shoulder belts have an the center back seat.
Page 45: Lap Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts To deactivate the locking Lap Belt mechanism, unlatch the buckle and The lap belt has one manually- let the seat belt fully retract. To adjusted belt that fits across the hips. refasten the belt, pull it out only as far as needed.
Page 46: Seat Belt Maintenance
U.S. Owners For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page 198. Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details.
Page 47: Additional Information About Your Srs
Additional Information About Your SRS SRS Components An indicator light on the How Your Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system (SRS) includes: (see page 45). Two frontal airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of Emergency backup power in case the steering wheel;...
Page 48 Additional Information About Your SRS Since both airbags use the same After a crash, you may see what sensors, both airbags normally looks like smoke. This is actually inflate at the same time. However, it powder from the airbag's surface. is possible for only one airbag to Although the powder is not harmful, inflate.
Page 49: How Your Srs Indicator Light Works
This must be done by a Honda death if the airbags do not However, if the light comes on at any dealer or a knowledgeable body inflate when needed.
Page 50: Additional Safety Precautions
Additional Information About Your SRS Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection in a severe frontal collision. Do not tamper with SRS components or wiring for any reason. Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly causing very serious injury.
Page 51: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains With the trunk lid open, air flow can carbon monoxide gas. You should pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's have no problem with carbon interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide entering the vehicle in Breathing it can cause condition.
Page 52: Safety Labels
Read these labels carefully. SUN VISOR U.S. models If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. HOOD RADIATOR CAP Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 53: Mirrors
Control Locations MIRROR AUDIO SYSTEM, HEATING/COOLING DIGITAL CLOCK CONTROL CONTROLS (P.70) (P.94, 99) (P.86) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.69) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.77) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.109) TRUNK RELEASE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HANDLE (P.73) (P.110) Instruments and Controls...
Page 54: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many EX and U.S. LX indicators to give you important information about your vehicle. HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM CHARGING SYSTEM Lamp Check INDICATOR* INDICATOR These indicator lights come on when TRUNK-OPEN you turn the ignition switch ON (II), MALFUNCTION...
Page 55 Indicator Lights U.S. DX and Canadian LX Seat Belt Reminder Light This indicator lights when you turn HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND the ignition switch ON (II). It is a BRAKE SYSTEM reminder to you and your passengers INDICATOR* CHARGING SYSTEM to protect yourselves by fastening INDICATOR...
Page 56 Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada Parking Brake U.S. Canada Anti-lock Brake System Indicator and Brake System (ABS) BRAKE This indicator lights when you turn System Indicator Indicator the ignition switch ON (II). If it Only on cars equipped with ABS (see comes on at any other time, it This light has two functions: page 131)
Page 57 Indicator Lights Malfunction Indicator High Beam Indicator Trunk-open Indicator Lamp See page 215. This light comes on with the high This light comes on if the trunk lid is beam headlights. See page not closed tightly. information on the headlight Turn Signal and controls.
Page 58: Maintenance
Gauges EX and U.S. LX Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE tance your vehicle has been driven. GAUGE It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under federal law (in the U.S.) and provincial regulations (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to...
Page 59 Gauges U.S. DX and Canadian LX Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the TEMPERATURE TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE engine's coolant. During normal GAUGE operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the...
Page 60 Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator When the distance driven since the last scheduled maintenance nears 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn yellow. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn red. Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduled maintenance.
Page 61: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering CRUISE INSTRUMENT PANEL REAR WINDOW HAZARD WARNING column contain controls for driving CONTROL BRIGHTNESS LIGHTS DEFOGGER features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.
Page 62 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it. The high beams will come reminder beeper when you open the on and go off.
Page 63 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Instrument Panel Brightness To signal a lane change, push lightly Turn Signals on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER The dial on the dashboard to the left Signal a turn or lane change with this...
Page 64: High Speed Driving
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers The right lever controls the wind- To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on the wiper control lever. The washers shield wipers and washers. The push the control lever down.
Page 65 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.
Page 66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Push the lever up to lock the Steering Wheel Adjustment steering wheel in that position. See page for important safety information about how to properly 4. Make sure you have securely position the steering wheel. locked the steering wheel in place Make any steering wheel by trying to move it up and down.
Page 67: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control NOTICE On LX and EX models in the U.S., and EX model in Canada The cruise control, as it operates, Cruise control allows you to maintain moves the accelerator pedal. You can a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) damage your vehicle's accelerator without keeping your foot on the...
Page 68 Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways: speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the SET/decel Press and hold the RESUME/ button.
Page 69 Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned speed, accelerate to above 25 mph Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in (40 km/h) and press the RESUME/ accel button until the CRUISE CON- pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 70: Lock
Keep the plate stored in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Your vehicle comes with two kinds Honda-approved key blanks. The ignition switch is on the right of keys: a master key and a valet key. side of the steering column. It has...
Page 71 Keys and Locks LOCK (0) — You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) - In this position, Door Locks remove the key only in this position. you can operate the audio system To switch from ACCESSORY to and the accessory power socket. LOCK, you must push the key in slightly as you turn it.
Page 72 Keys and Locks All doors lock when you push down Power Door Locks the lock tab on the driver's door, or lock the driver's door from the outside with the key. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab.
Page 73 If BUTTON you are turning the horn on, the If you installed a non-Honda radio in remote transmitter's LED will come your vehicle, the keyless entry on for one second. If you are turning the horn off, the LED will blink twice.
Page 74 Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely Open sound your vehicle's horn to attract ROUND attention. To activate this mode, COVER press and hold the PANIC button for about one second. Your vehicle's CUSHION horn will beep for about 30 seconds.
Page 75 If you lose a transmitter, you will need to have the replacement programmed to your vehicle's system by your Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need to be reprogrammed. Instruments and Controls...
Page 76 Keys and Locks Childproof Door Locks Trunk LEVER TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY The childproof door locks are You can open the trunk in two ways: To close the trunk, press down on designed to prevent children seated the trunk lid. in the rear from accidentally opening Pull the trunk release handle to the rear doors.
Page 77 Keys and Locks, Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Adjust the seat before you start driving. MASTER KEY To adjust the seat forward and To protect items in the trunk when backward, pull up on the lever under you need to give the key to someone the seat cushion's front edge.
Page 78: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments Head Restraints The front head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.
Page 79: Folding Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down MASTER KEY to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down sepa- rately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat.
Page 80 Folding Rear Seat, Power Windows Make sure all items in the trunk, or Power Windows window by pulling back on the items extending through the opening switch and holding it. DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH into the back seat, are tied down. Loose items can fly forward and The driver's door armrest has a cause injury if you have to brake...
Page 81: Power Windows
Power Windows The MAIN switch controls power to The master control panel also con- the passengers' windows. With this tains these extra features: switch off, the passengers' windows cannot be raised or lowered. The AUTO - To open the driver's window fully, push the window MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window.
Page 82 Moonroof, Mirrors Moonroof To close the moonroof, press and Mirrors hold the switch. Closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure passengers are clear of the moonroof before closing it. Keep the inside and outside mirrors On U.S.
Page 83: Mirrors, Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER On LX and EX models in the U.S., and To apply the parking brake, pull the 3. Push the appropriate edge of the EX model in Canada adjustment switch to move the lever up fully.
Page 84 Parking Brake, Glove Box Glove Box NOTICE An open glove box can cause Driving the vehicle with the parking serious injury to your passenger brake applied can damage the rear in a crash, even if the brakes and axles. passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Page 85: Beverage Holder
Beverage Holder Be careful when you are using the beverage holder. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, carpeting, Push and electrical components in the interior. To open the beverage holder, push Use the beverage holder only when on the top.
Page 86: Ashtrays (Optional)
Accessory Power Socket, Ashtrays Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to supply Ashtrays power for 12 volt DC accessories (Optional) that are rated 120 watts or less (10 Front and rear ashtrays are available amps). as options. The front ashtray fits in the beverage holder.
Page 87: Interior Light
(see page 70). In the ON position, the interior light stays on continuously. If you installed a non-Honda radio in your vehicle, the interior light will no longer work. Instruments and Controls...
Page 88: Heating And Cooling
Your dealer will install a Genuine Honda air conditioning system that meets Honda's high quality standards and is designed to T E M P E R A T U R E FAN CONTROL...
Page 89 Heating and Cooling Mode Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 90 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the SIDE VENT CENTER VENT system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. Open The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to Close generate hot and cold air.
Page 91 Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON BUTTON Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to...
Page 92 Heating and Cooling RECIRCULATION AIR CONDITIONING MODE BUTTONS To Cool with A/C BUTTON BUTTON 1. Turn on the A / C by pressing the button. The light in the button should come on. 2. Make sure the temperature control lever is all the way to the left.
Page 93 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1. Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in 2.
Page 94 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather: RECIRCULATION AIR CONDITIONING MODE BUTTONS BUTTON BUTTON 1. Start the engine. 2. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the...
Page 95 Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, slide the fan speed and temperature the windshield and the side window defroster vents.
Page 96: Audio System
) to tune to a lower A M / F M Stereo Audio System Operating the Radio frequency. The frequency numbers Your Honda's audio system provides The ignition switch must be in will start to change rapidly. Release clear reception on both AM and FM...
Page 97 Audio System To store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store PWR/VOL KNOB STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON two frequencies with each Preset button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.
Page 98 Audio System Adjusting the Sound MODE BUTTON Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the MODE button. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to VOL each time you press the button.
Page 99 Audio System Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda's radio can receive the How well your Honda's radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen- many factors, such as the distance cies: from the station's transmitter,...
Page 100 Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and such as buildings and hills.
Page 101 Audio System Digital Clock The audio system also displays the time. The ignition switch must be in TIME DISPLAYED ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). To set the time, press the CLOCK button. The hour numbers will begin blinking. Press the Preset 5 button to get the numbers to count down, or the Preset 6 button to get the hours to count up.
Page 102 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player the other side, press the PROG press the A M / F M or CD/TAPE Standard on EX model in Canada button. button. To change back to the The cassette system features Dolby cassette player, press the CD/TAPE button.
Page 103 Audio System TMS — The Tape Music Search TAPE DIRECTION TUNE/SEEK PROG BUTTON BUTTON INDICATOR function allows you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To activate TMS, press FF or REW until AM/FM you hear a beep. You will see TMS BUTTON displayed.
Page 104 30 hours of use. ejects, take the vehicle to your Never try to insert a warped or Your dealer has a cleaning kit Honda dealer. damaged cassette in the player. available. If a problem develops in the connec-...
Page 105 Audio System AM/FM BUTTON Operating the Optional CD PWR/VOL KNOB REPEAT INDICATOR Player/Changer A Compact Disc changer is available through your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.
Page 106 Audio System REPEAT — When you activate the Press the EJECT button to remove To select a different disc, press the Repeat feature by pressing the RPT the disc from the player. appropriate preset button ( 1 - 6 ) . If button, the system continuously you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will, after...
Page 107 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination inner and outer edges. The small it in its case to protect it from dust from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip plastic pieces causing this roughness and other contamination.
Page 108 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 109 Break-in Period Gasoline an octane-enhancing additive called Help assure your vehicle's future Your Honda is designed to operate M M T . If you use such gasolines, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump your emission control system extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 110 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel pump automatically clicks off.
Page 111 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood SUPPORT ROD LATCH HOOD RELEASE HANDLE CLIP 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 2. Standing in front of the vehicle, 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip the parking brake. Pull the hood put your fingers under the front and insert the end into the hole on release handle located under the...
Page 112 Service Station Procedures Oil Check Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the vehicle with fuel. Wait a cloth or paper towel. few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 113 Engine Coolant Check Cheeks on page for information RESERVE on checking other items in your TANK Honda. UPPER MARK M A X LOWER MARK M I N 4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level.
Page 114: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy The condition of your vehicle and Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a warm engine. It is not necessary to your driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by "warm-up" a cold engine by letting it important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 115: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories with proper vehicle operation or or killed. performance. Your dealer has Genuine Honda Follow all instructions in this accessories that allow you to owner's manual regarding personalize your vehicle. These Be sure electronic accessories do accessories have been designed and accessories and modifications.
Page 116 Accessories and Modifications Modifications In addition, any modifications that Additional Safety Precaution decrease ground clearance increase Do not attach or place objects on the Do not remove any original equipment or modify your vehicle in the chance of undercarriage parts airbag covers.
Page 117: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 118 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your vehicle Compartment is 850 Ib (395 kg). Overloading or improper Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt This figure includes the total weight stability and cause a crash in someone during a crash.
Page 119 47. If you can carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your Honda dealer. Before Driving...
Page 120: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 4. Check that any items you may be 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passengers have fastened you drive your vehicle. properly or fastened down their seat belts (see page 13).
Page 121: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 5. If the engine does not start within meters) adds to the problem. 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Use the following procedure: 2. In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 4 with the electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way 1.
Page 122: Speed Manual Transmission
5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces.
Page 123 5-speed Manual Transmission Maximum Speeds (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) The speeds in this table are the maximums for the given gears. If you exceed these speeds, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out.
Page 124 Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four Shift Lever Position Indicator forward speeds, and is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter UNLEADED FUEL ONLY for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks.
Page 125: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER The shift lever has six positions. It Park (P) — This position mechani- must be in Park or Neutral to start cally locks the transmission. Use the engine. When you are stopped in Park whenever you are turning off or , 2, N or R, press firmly on the starting the engine.
Page 126 Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and Drive (D ) —This position is similar Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse still cannot move the lever out of to D , except only the first three from Park, see the explanation under Park, see Shift Lock Release on page gears are selected.
Page 127 Automatic Transmission Second (2) — To shift to Second, Maximum Speeds (U.S.: EX) press the release button on the side The speeds in this table are the of the shift lever. This position locks maximums for the given position. If the transmission in second gear.
Page 128: Shift Lock Release
If you need to use the Shift Lock button does not work. Release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem. Have the 1. Set the Parking brake. vehicle checked by your Honda dealer. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 3.
Page 129 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Parking Tips you park your vehicle. The indicator the front wheels away from the curb. Make sure the moonroof and the on the instrument panel shows that If you have a manual transmission, windows are closed.
Page 130: The Braking System
The Braking System All Civics are equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all vehicles wheels are drum. A power assist have audible brake wear indicators.
Page 131 The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates brake pedal, this defeats the The U.S. EX model has an Anti-lock the brakes has two separate circuits. purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS Brake System (ABS) as standard Each circuit works diagonally across work for you by always keeping firm,...
Page 132 The Braking System Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a ABS Indicator ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or ABS INDICATOR* distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or vehicle, it only helps with steering snow, than a vehicle without anti- control during braking.
Page 133 The Braking System If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page 53). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti-lock, providing normal stopping ability.
Page 134: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Visibility — Being able to see Driving Technique — Always drive clearly in all directions and being slower than you would in dry visible to other drivers are important weather. It takes your vehicle longer to react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 135 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your vehicle is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing "hydroplaning"...
Page 136: Maintenance Safety
Only you safety of your passengers. It will also should be performed by a Honda reward you with more economical, technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you trouble-free driving and help reduce mechanic.
Page 137 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the Before you begin any maintenance, make sure your vehicle is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 138: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies Which Schedule to Follow: The services and time or distance how often you should have your Service your vehicle according to the intervals shown in the maintenance vehicle serviced and what things time and mileage periods on one of schedule assume you will use your need attention.
Page 139 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your vehicle best and can Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform provide competent, efficient service. maintenance on the items marked have maintenance done.
Page 140 Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
Page 141 Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time) Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply. Canadian owners: follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 142 Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following condi- tions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Driving in hot [over 90°...
Page 143 Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time. page 178).
Page 144 Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) # : See info on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 1 4 1 : See Timing Belt on page to determine need for replacement. Maintenance...
Page 145 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servcing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 142) or severe conditions (page 144). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 146 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenance...
Page 147: Owner Maintenance Checks
Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Lights — Check the operation of items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See the headlights, parking lights, you are unsure of how to perform page 111.
Page 148: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK POWER STEERING (Yellow loop) FLUID (Red cap) WASHER FLUID COOLANT (Blue cap) RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance...
Page 149 API Service label on the oil recommended. container. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the API Service label by the words To add oil, unscrew and remove the "Energy Conserving". This oil is...
Page 150 An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is or longevity. It only increases the preferred for improved fuel economy cost of operating your vehicle. and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20°F(—7°C). Maintenance...
Page 151 (available from your this maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. 2. Open the hood and remove the remove the filter. engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the 4.
Page 152 Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain holt, 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. NOTICE then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be five seconds.
Page 153: Cooling System
However, continued use of any non- cause the coolant to spray out, Honda coolant can result in seriously scalding you. corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have...
Page 154 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle's RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components. 2. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4. The coolant level should be up to clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck.
Page 155 Only use Genuine Honda antifreeze/coolant. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic.
Page 156 Cooling System 5. When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE FILLER NECK RESERVE tighten the drain plug in the TANK TANK CAP bottom of the radiator. 6. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of purified or distilled water in a clean container.
Page 157 Cooling System 8. Start the engine and let it run until RESERVE TANK it warms up (the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice). 9. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. Install the radiator cap, and tighten it fully.
Page 158: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield NOTICE LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, Do not use engine antifreeze or a when you use the washers often, vinegar/water solution in the check the level every time you stop windshield washer reservoir.
Page 159: Transmission Fluid
MARK quality. Have the transmission LOWER MARK drained and refilled with Honda ATF as soon as it is convenient. Check the fluid level with the engine 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back...
Page 160 Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid If Honda M T F is not available, you Brake and Clutch Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission may use an API service SG, SH or SJ Check the fluid level in the reser- grade motor oil with a viscosity of voirs monthly.
Page 161: Brake And Clutch Fluid
M A X M A X fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda DOT 3 brake fluid as soon as possible.
Page 162 However, continued use can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather. Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Maintenance...
Page 163 Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and CLIPS distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 3. Clean the inside of the air cleaner On DX and LX models in the U.S., and housing with a damp rag.
Page 164 Air Cleaner Element Replacement 5. Align the tabs and reinstall the air cleaner housing cover, snap the AIR CLEANER two clips back into place. ELEMENT CLIPS On EX model in the U.S. 2. Remove the old air cleaner The air cleaner element is inside the element.
Page 165: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your vehicle need Replacement to be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever SPARK PLUG CAP comes first. 1. Clean up any dirt and oil around 4. Put the new spark plug into the socket;...
Page 166 Spark Plugs NOTICE Specifications: NGK: ZFR5F-11 Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A DENSO: KJ16CR-L11 spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Spark Plug Gap: Overtightening can cause damage to 0.04 in (1.1 mm) the threads in the cylinder head. 6.
Page 167: Battery
Battery Check the batteiy terminals for Check the condition of your vehicle's TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a solution of baking and for corrosion on the terminals.
Page 168 Battery If you need to connect the battery to NOTICE a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the vehicle's Charging the battery with the cables electrical system. connected can seriously damage your vehicle's electronic controls. Detach the battery cables before connecting the battery to a charger.
Page 169: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 170 Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. BLADE 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 171: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System Optional for U.S. DX, and Canadian LX, If the air conditioning does not get as Periodically check the engine's cold as before, have your dealer EX models radiator and air conditioning check the system. Recharge the Your vehicle's air conditioning is a condenser for leaves, insects, and sealed system.
Page 172 Drive Belts, Timing Belt The belts should have the following Timing Belt Drive Belts "play" or deflection. The timing belt should normally be POWER STEERING ALTERNATOR Alternator belt: replaced at the intervals shown in BELT BELT 0.31 — 0.41 in (8.0 — 10.5 mm) the maintenance schedule.
Page 173 Tires Inflation Use a gauge to measure the air To safely operate your vehicle, your pressure at least once a month. Even tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated tires that are in good condition may size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1...
Page 174 Tires If you check the pressure when the Tubeless tires have some ability to Recommended Tire Pressures for tires are hot (the vehicle has been self-seal if they are punctured. Normal Driving The following chart shows the However, because leakage is often driven several miles), you will see recommended cold tire pressures for very slow, you should look closely...
Page 175: Indicator
Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, LOCATION should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to MARKS damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
Page 176 Tires Make sure the installer balances the Tire Rotation When shopping for replacement wheels when you have new tires tires, you may find that some tires installed. This increases riding Front are "directional." This means they Front comfort and tire life. Your vehicle's are designed to rotate only in one original tires were dynamic or "spin"...
Page 177 It is best to replace all four tires at your Honda dealer. accuracy. the same time. If that is not possible or necessary, then replace the two front tires or the two rear tires as a pair.
Page 178 Snow Tires If you mount snow tires on your Tires that are marked "M + S" or Wheels: Honda, make sure they are radial "All Season" on the sidewall have an 14 x 5 J all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load range as the original tires.
Page 179 Tires Tire Chains NOTICE Mount snow chains on your vehicle when warranted by driving condi- Chains of the wrong size or that are tions or required by local laws. Make improperly installed can damage your sure the chains are the correct size vehicle's brake lines, suspension, body, for your tires.
Page 180 Lights Check the operation of your vehicle's TURN SIGNAL/ exterior lights at least once a month. HEADLIGHT SIDE MARKER/ A burned out bulb can create an PARKING LIGHTS unsafe condition by reducing your vehicle's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 181 Lights Check the following: STOP/TAILLIGHTS/ REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 182 Lights Headlight Aiming HORIZONTAL ANGLE GAUGE VERTICAL ANGLE GAUGE The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. You should check their aim if you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk. Each headlight assembly has horizontal and vertical adjustment indicators.
Page 183 7. If you cannot get an indicator to when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch with its "0" mark as described, an align, have your Honda dealer on the glass can cause the bulb to adjustment can be made using a inspect the car for body damage or overheat and shatter.
Page 184 Lights 4. Unclip the end of the hold-down HOLDER WEATHER SEAL BULB wire from its slot. Pivot it out of the way and remove the bulb. 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole, making sure the tabs are in their slots.
Page 185 Lights Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 5. Remove the burned out bulb from Turn Signal and Parking Light the socket by pushing it in and Bulb turning counterclockwise until it unlocks. HOLDING CLIP 6. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 186 Lights 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Fenders) socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 5. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. 6.
Page 187 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk Lid) SCREW 8. Reset the fastener by pushing on 1. Open the trunk. 3. Determine which of the two bulbs the pointed end until it pops back is burned out: stop/taillight/side almost flush with the fingers on marker or back-up light.
Page 188 Lights 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a High-mount Brake 3. Reinstall the socket. Turn it socket. Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Make sure Push the new bulb straight into the new bulb is working. the socket until it bottoms. 6.
Page 189 Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb Replacing an Interior Light Bulb (U.S.: EX) INTERIOR LIGHT 1. Remove the two screws and 4. Turn on the parking lights and remove the license light assembly. check that the new bulb is 1. Remove the lens by carefully working.
Page 190 Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX) (U.S.: EX) The trunk light is available on LX and EX models in the U.S., and all models in INTERIOR LIGHT SPOTLIGHT Canada TRUNK LIGHT 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs.
Page 191 Lights 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs. 3. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Snap the lens back in place. Maintenance...
Page 192: Storing Your Vehicle
Disconnect the battery. (see page 153). If you store your vehicle for 12 Support the front wiper blade months or longer, have your Honda Wash and dry the exterior arms with a folded towel or rag so dealer perform the inspections called completely.
Page 193: Exterior Care
Exterior Care Washing Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with When you have washed and rinsed the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve cool water to remove loose dirt. chamois or soft towel. Letting it your vehicle's beauty. Dirt and grit air-dry will cause dulling and water can scratch the paint, while tree sap Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 194 You your dealer so you are sure to get form into beads or droplets after should use a polish on your Honda if the correct color. waxing. the finish does not have its original shine after using a wax.
Page 195: Interior Care
Interior Care Carpeting Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft the carpet wear out faster. cloth dampened in a solution of mild Periodically shampoo the carpet to soap and water.
Page 196 The rear window defogger wires are Many corrosion-preventive measures bonded to the inside of the glass. are built into your Honda. You can Wiping vigorously up-and-down can help keep your vehicle from dislodge and break the defogger wires.
Page 197 Body Repairs insurance company, tell them you holes in the bottom of the doors Body repairs can affect your vehicle's want Genuine Honda parts used in and body. resistance to corrosion. If your the repair. Although most insurers vehicle needs repairs after a collision,...
Page 198: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Your vehicle has a compact spare Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK tire that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put back on under any circumstances.
Page 199: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, 3. Open the trunk. Raise the trunk SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. floor by lifting up on the back edge. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous.
Page 200 Changing a Flat Tire JACK JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 6. Turn the jack's end bracket 7. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 8. Locate the jacking point nearest counterclockwise to loosen it, then turn with the wheel wrench. the tire you need to change. It is remove the jack.
Page 201 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION 9. Use the extension and wheel Do not attempt to forcibly pry the 11.Before mounting the spare tire, wrench as shown to raise the wheel cover off with a screwdriver or wipe any dirt off the mounting vehicle until the flat tire is off the other tool.
Page 202 Changing a Flat Tire 12.Put on the spare tire. Put the 13.Lower the vehicle to the ground 14.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack. the wheel nut torque checked at then tighten them in a crisscross the nearest automotive service pattern with the wheel wrench...
Page 203 Changing a Flat Tire 18.Store the jack in the trunk with the WING BOLT end bracket on the left side. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in SPACER place. Store the tool kit. CONE Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
Page 204: If Your Engine Won't Start
If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to START start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim, When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
Page 205 2. Turn off all the electrical acces- fuel pump. Check all the fuses sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, (see page 218). You cannot start a Honda with an lights, etc. automatic transmission by pushing Put the transmission in Neutral or If you find nothing wrong, you will or pulling it.
Page 206: Jump Starting
Connect the end to the positive ( + ) terminal other end to the grounding strap make sure they have good metal- on your Honda's battery. as shown. Do not connect this to-metal contact. jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
Page 207: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle's Your vehicle can overheat for several 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. temperature gauge should stay in reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or the midrange under most conditions.
Page 208 If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at 10. Start the engine and set the reaches the middle of the tempera- the red mark, turn off the engine. temperature control lever to ture gauge, or lower, before check- ing the radiator.
Page 209: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 4. Start the engine and watch the oil NOTICE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
Page 210: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, heater, A / C , rear electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles (kilometers) defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not to use other electrically-operated before the battery is too discharged controls such as the power windows.
Page 211: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP vehicle, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the malfunc- missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap tion indicator lamp on, you can damage and tighten it until it clicks.
Page 212: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator service station (see page 162). If the If you must drive the vehicle a short BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* fluid level is low, take the vehicle to distance in this condition, drive your dealer and have the brake slowly and cautiously.
Page 213: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close ROUND PLUG the moonroof, do the following: SOCKET 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 219). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 214 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD vehicle have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes. The interior fuse box is underneath The under-hood fuse box is located the dashboard on the driver's side.
Page 215 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses ABS FUSE BOX FUSE 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 and 222, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 216 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a FUSE PULLER spare fuse that has a lower rating, it BLOWN might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
Page 217 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX * : On Canadian models CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 218 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 219: Emergency Towing
It is very dangerous. transmission), your vehicle must be transported with the front wheels There are three popular types of If your Honda cannot be transported off the ground. professional towing equipment. by flat-bed, it should be towed by...
Page 220 Emergency Towing plugged into the accessory power socket are turned off so they do not run down the battery. NOTICE The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I), and make sure the steering wheel turns freely before you begin towing.
Page 221: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 222 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 223: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Weights Engine page 168. 1 : U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX 2 : U.S.: EX 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 ,0.09 Imp gal) 2 : U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX 3 : U.S.: EX 4 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Page 224 Specifications page page 1 : Without moonroof 2 : With moonroof 1 U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: L.X without ABS 2 Canada: EX without ABS 3 U.S.: EX, Canada: LX with ABS, EX with ABS Technical Information...
Page 225: Tire Information
Tire Information Tire Size Designation Tire Speed Ratings 85 — Load Index, a numerical code A tire's side-wall is marked with a tire associated with the maximum load The chart below shows many of the size designation. You will need this the tire can carry.
Page 226 The treadwear grade is a compara- High Speed Driving normal driving speeds. You should tive rating based on the wear rate of Honda strongly recommends that wait until the tires are cold before you not drive faster than posted adjusting the tire pressure (see page the tire when tested under controlled speed limits and conditions allow.
Page 227 Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade for Traction Temperature The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that lowest, are A, B, and C, and they highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- loaded.
Page 228: Oxygenated Fuels
Oxygenated Fuels If you notice any undesirable Some conventional gasolines are The following are the EPA-approved operating symptoms, try another being blended with alcohol or an percentages of oxygenates: ether compound. These gasolines service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as brand of gasoline.
Page 229: Driving In Foreign Countries
Driving In Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 230: Emissions Controls
142. react to form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contri- Evaporative Emissions Control * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian Motor Vehicle System poisonous gas.
Page 231 HC, CO, and (PCM) uses various sensors to Genuine Honda replacement parts or NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The determine how much air is going their equivalent for repairs. Using...
Page 232: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature...
Page 233 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: be able to answer all your questions. management, contact your Honda If you encounter a problem that your Customer Relations Zone Office.
Page 234: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery warranties: covered for the useful life of the purchased from a Honda dealer.
Page 235 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 236 It will give you years of driving pleasure. symbol. This NOTICE One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
Page 237: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels — on the vehicle. Safety Messages —...
Page 238: Service Information Summary
U.S. EX use ATF (see page 164). 3.5 US qt (3.3 l ,2.9 Imp qt) Brake Fluid: Automatic Transmission Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid Honda Premium Formula preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid ®...

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