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Honda 1997 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual

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1997 Accord Wagon 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.
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. only) .............................................................................
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index......................................................................................................................................................
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1997 Accord Wagon Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................

  • Page 2: Introduction

    This NOTICE One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls you avoid damage to your Honda, and convenience items.
  • Page 3 Safety Messages Your safety, and the safety of You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including: others, is very important. And Safety Labels — on the vehicle. operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

  • Page 4: Driver And Passenger Safety

    Driver and Passenger Safety General Guidelines for This section gives you important Supplemental Restraint information about occupant System ....Restraining Children protection. It shows how to use SRS Components .

  • Page 5: System

    Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with seat A l l doors and the tailgate are The seats, head restraints, and belts and other features that work closed and locked (see page 17). door locks also play a role in together to protect you and your occupant safety.

  • Page 6: The Seat Belt System And How It Works

    That is why many states seats (see page 18). require you to wear seat belts. Your Honda has seat belts in all A pregnant woman needs to wear five seating positions. The front a seat belt to protect herself and seats and the outside positions of her unborn child (see page 10).

  • Page 7: Lap/Shoulder Belt

    mechanism will engage. The belt Your seat belt system also includes while it keeps some tension on the a light on the instrument panel to belt. During a collision or sudden will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely. If remind you to fasten your seat stop, the retractor automatically belt and to make sure your...

  • Page 8: Wearing Seat Belts Properly

    as is practical while still allowing 2. Check that the belt is not Wearing Seat Belts Properly you to maintain full control of the twisted. You can increase the effectiveness vehicle. Make sure the seat-back 3. Position the lap portion of the of your seat belts if you take a is upright (see page 16).
  • Page 9 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of Front seats: Adjust the belt To unlatch the seat belt, push the the belt to remove any slack. anchor by squeezing the two red PRESS button on the buckle. Make sure the belt goes over buttons and sliding the anchor Guide the belt across your body to your collarbone and across...

  • Page 10: Wearing The Lap Belt

    To unlatch the belt, push the red Wearing the Lap Belt 2. Position the belt as low as PRESS button on the buckle. possible across your hips and 1. Pull the latch plate across your pelvic bones, not across your hips, and insert it into the stomach.

  • Page 11: Advice For Pregnant Women

    Advice for Pregnant Women Seat Belt Maintenance Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for Protecting the mother is the best For safety, you should check you to drive and how you should way to protect her unborn child. the condition of your seat position a lap/shoulder seat belt.

  • Page 12: System

    Supplemental Restraint System Your Honda is equipped with a SRS Components What Happens in a Crash Supplemental Restraint System Your supplemental restraint If you ever have a severe frontal (SRS) to help protect the head system includes: collision, the sensors will detect...

  • Page 13: Airbags

    Just from viewing the vehicle inflators or realize what has FRONTAL COLLISION RANGE damage after a crash, it is very happened. difficult to accurately determine if After the crash, you may see what the airbags should or should not looks like smoke. This is actually have inflated.

  • Page 14: Airbag Works

    How the Driver's might cause some facial abrasions The total time for inflation and or other injuries. To reduce the Airbag Works deflation is a fraction of a second. possibility of injury, you should You may not even be aware that If you ever have a severe frontal always sit back as far from the the airbag has been fully inflated.

  • Page 15: Airbag Works

    How the Passenger's This airbag is quite large and If a toddler seat is used in the Airbag Works inflates with considerable force. front passenger's seat, the vehicle It can seriously hurt a front seat seat should be moved as far back If you ever have a severe frontal passenger who is not in the proper as possible.

  • Page 16: System Service

    If either of the following happens, The light stays on after the supplemental restraint system. you must have an authorized Honda engine starts. Modifications could make the dealer service the system. There system ineffective.

  • Page 17: Additional Safety Information

    Get assistance from a or as high as possible. For Honda dealer if your car must instructions on adjusting the head Seat-Back Position be scrapped. restraints, see page 50.

  • Page 18: Door Locks

    Door Locks Be sure to keep compartment The recommended way to restrain doors closed when the car is a medium-sized or larger dog is It is not safe to leave your car moving. If a front passenger hits with a special traveling harness. doors unlocked.

  • Page 19: Child Safety

    Child Safety Children depend on adults to safer when they are properly airbag inflates, it can hit the infant protect them. To help make sure restrained in the rear seat rather seat with great force. The infant than the front seat. we do, every state and Canadian seat can be dislodged or struck province has laws requiring...

  • Page 20: Reminders

    Important Safety Reminders If you are driving with small Secure the child seat to the car. children in the car, you should use All approved child seats are Never hold a baby or child on the childproof door locks to designed to be secured to the car your lap when riding in a car.
  • Page 21 Restraining an Infant Restraining a Child Who We recommend that, whenever Who Weighs Less Than possible, you put the infant seat in Weighs Between 20 and the center position of the rear seat 20 Ib (9 kg) 40 Ib (9 and 18 kg) and secure it to the car with the An infant up to about 20 Ib (9 kg) Toddler seats are designed for...
  • Page 22 Several styles of booster seats are shoulder belt should fit over the If you decide to put a toddler seat available. We recommend a collarbone and across the chest. in an outside seating position, be The lap belt should sit low on design that allows the child to use sure to follow the instructions for securing a child seat with a...

  • Page 23: Securing A Child Seat With A Lap/Shoulder Belt

    4. Allow the belt to slowly feed back into the retractor. You Lap/Shoulder Belt With Tethers should hear a clicking noise Your Honda has three attachment The lap/shoulder belt retractors in that indicates the locking points for tether-style child seats. the passenger seating positions mechanism has engaged.

  • Page 24: Storing A Child Seat

    What if you find that you've been the bracket, have it installed by attention and alertness. Traffic drinking and cannot get a ride your authorized Honda dealer. conditions change rapidly. You from a friend? Find alternative must be able to react just as transportation.

  • Page 25: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains With the tailgate open, air flow can pull exhaust gas into your carbon monoxide gas. You vehicle's interior and create a should have no problem with Carbon monoxide gas is hazardous condition. If you carbon monoxide entering the toxic.

  • Page 26: Safety Labels

    They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully, and don't remove them. RADIATOR CAP If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. BATTERY Driver and Passenger Safety...

  • Page 27: Instruments And Controls

    Windshield Wipers ..that contribute to the daily Driver's Seat Power Rear Window operation of your Honda. All Height Adjustment ..Wiper/Washer ..the essential controls are within Driver's Lumbar Support .
  • Page 28 Control Locations HEATING/COOLING HOOD RELEASE HANDLE DIGITAL CLOCK CONTROL AUDIO SYSTEM HORN DOOR LOCK MIRROR CONTROLS POWER WINDOW SWITCHES FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE Instruments and Controls...

  • Page 29: Indicator Lights

    Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT HIGH BEAM INDICATOR information about your car. SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE Lamp Check LIGHT SYSTEM INDICATOR Many of the indicator lights CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL come on when you turn the...
  • Page 30 Seat Belt Reminder Charging Parking Brake and BRAKE Light System Indicator Brake System Indicator Light This indicator lights when you turn If this light comes on when the the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder engine is running, the battery is This light has two functions: to you and your passengers to not being charged.
  • Page 31 Supplemental car to your dealer to have it Door and Brake Lamp S R S checked. With the light on, your Restraint System Monitor car still has normal braking ability Indicator but no anti-lock. This indicator lights when you turn the ignition ON (II). If it comes on at any other time, it Malfunction indicates a problem in the...
  • Page 32 Low Fuel Turn Signal High Beam Indicator and Hazard Indicator Warning This light comes on as a reminder Indicators This light comes on with the that you must refuel soon. high beam headlights. See page The left or right turn signal light for information on the blinks when you signal a lane headlight controls.
  • Page 33 Gauges Odometer SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER TEMPERATURE TACHOMETER GAUGE The odometer shows the total miles your car has been driven. It is illegal under federal law to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers indicated.
  • Page 34 Fuel Gauge very hot weather or a long period you exceed 7,500 miles of uphill driving, the pointer may (12,000 km), the indicator will This shows how much fuel you rise to the upper white mark. If it turn red. have.

  • Page 35: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering REAR WINDOW INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD DEFOGGER column contain controls for BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS driving features you use most often. The left lever controls HAZARD the turn signals, headlights, and WARNING LIGHTS high beams.
  • Page 36 If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the Headlights ignition switch in ACCESSORY turn signal lever back lightly, then The rotating switch on the left (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it.
  • Page 37 the proper direction, and hold it. Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals The lever will return to the center Signal a turn or lane change with The knob on the dashboard to the position as soon as you release it. right of the steering column this lever.
  • Page 38 In intermittent, the wipers operate To activate the rear windshield To operate the wipers in mist every few seconds. You can wiper, turn the switch "ON." If mode, push the control lever you wish to use the wiper and vary how often the wipers sweep down.
  • Page 39 lever, then complete one more lights if you need to park in a itself off after about 25 minutes. It sweep of the windshield after you dangerous area near heavy traffic also shuts off when you turn off release it. or if your car is disabled.
  • Page 40 3. Move the steering wheel up or 1. Adjust the seat so you are a Steering Wheel Adjustment down to the desired position. comfortable distance from You can adjust the steering wheel Position the wheel so you can the pedals and can operate height to suit your preference.

  • Page 41: Steering Wheel Controls

    Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control 3. Press and hold the SET/decel button on the steering wheel 1. Push in the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to until the CRUISE CONTROL Master Switch to the left of the maintain a set speed above light on the instrument panel steering column.
  • Page 42 Changing the Set Speed Press the SET/decel and CRUISE CONTROL light on RESUME/accel buttons at the the instrument panel will go You can increase the set cruising same time. out. When the car slows to the speed in either of two ways: desired speed, press the Press the Cruise Control Press and hold the...

  • Page 43: Keys And Locks

    Keep the plate stored in Glove box SET/decel button. a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved MASTER KEY VALET KEY Pressing the Cruise Control key blanks. NUMBER...
  • Page 44 Ignition Switch position. When you turn the key ACCESSORY (I) — In this from LOCK to ACCESSORY, you position, you can operate the audio The ignition switch is on the right may have to turn the steering system and cigarette lighter. side of the steering column.
  • Page 45 Power Door Locks Door Locks To lock any passenger's door when getting out of the car, push Each door has a master door lock Each door has a lock tab on top of the lock tab down and close the switch.
  • Page 46 Childproof Door Locks Remote Transmitter doors and the tailgate unlock when you push the button a The childproof door locks are EX models second time. designed to prevent children You can lock and unlock your seated in the rear from vehicle with the remote The ceiling light (if the ceiling accidentally opening the rear...
  • Page 47 Replacing the Battery Remove the old batteries and note As Required by the FCC: the polarity. Make sure the This device complies with Part 15 When the remote transmitter's polarity of the new batteries are of the FCC rules. Operation is batteries begin to get weak, it may the same (+ side facing up), subject to the following two...
  • Page 48 the tailgate and getting exhaust The glove box light comes on Tailgate gas in the interior. See Carbon only when the instrument panel Use your key to lock and unlock Monoxide Hazard on page 24. lights are on. the tailgate. (For EX models, your remote transmitter will also lock Glove Box and unlock the tailgate.)
  • Page 49 Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments To change the angle of the seat- back, pull up on the lever on the Adjust the seat before you start outside of the seat bottom. Move driving. Reclining the seat-back can the seat-back to the desired decrease the protection you get position, and release the lever.
  • Page 50 Driver's Seat Power Height They are most effective when you of the seat-back. Pivot the lever forward until it stops, then let it adjust them so the top of the Adjustment return. Doing this several times restraint is even with the top of On EX models your ears.
  • Page 51 To remove a head restraint for Rear Seat Armrest Folding Rear Seat cleaning or repair, pull it up as far On EX models The backs of the rear seats fold as it will go. Press the release The rear seat armrest is located at down to provide more cargo space.

  • Page 52: Power Windows

    Power Windows Your car's windows are electrically The master control panel also DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH powered. Turn the ignition switch to contains these extra features: ON (II) to raise or lower any window. AUTO — To open the driver's Each door has a switch that controls window fully, push the window its window.
  • Page 53 Moonroof The MAIN switch controls power On EX models to the passenger's windows. With Use the switches on the dash- this switch off, the passenger's board under the left vent to windows cannot be raised or operate the moonroof. The lowered.
  • Page 54 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors 3. Push the appropriate edge of the Keep the inside and outside adjustment switch to move the mirrors clean and adjusted for Adjust the outside mirrors with mirror right, left, up, or down. best visibility. Be sure to adjust the adjustment switch on the the mirrors before you start driver's door armrest.

  • Page 55: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake Digital Clock The digital clock displays the time To set the clock: To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up firmly. To release it, pull with the ignition switch ON (II). 1. Turn the ignition switch up slightly, push the button, and To see the time with the ignition ON (II) to display the time.

  • Page 56: Beverage Holder

    Beverage Holder 3. Press and hold the H button To open the beverage holder, push The inner liner can be removed if until the hour advances to the on the top. The beverage holder you want to hold a larger cup. desired time.

  • Page 57: Coin Box

    Coin Box Console Compartment Cigarette Lighter To open the coin box, pull To open the console compartment, The ignition switch must be in the upper edge. Close it with a ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for pull up the front edge of the lid. firm push.

  • Page 58: Interior Light

    Ashtrays Interior Light Open the front ashtray by swinging the ashtray for emptying, open it, The interior light has a three- and then lift up and out. position switch. In the OFF (left) the lid down. Push it in to close it. position, the light does not come on.

  • Page 59: Courtesy Lights

    Courtesy Lights Spotlights Door Light Vanity Mirror Turn on each spotlight by pushing Each door has a courtesy light. Some models have lighted vanity the button next to it. Push the This light comes on when you mirrors in the sunvisor. The light button again to turn it off.

  • Page 60: Comfort And Convenience Features

    Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling ..systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does . . comfortable driving environment How to Use the System . . .
  • Page 61 Heating and Cooling Comfort and Convenience Features...
  • Page 62 Proper use of the heating and RECIRCULATION/ AIR CONDITIONING cooling system can make the FRESH AIR BUTTON SWITCH interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility. What Each Control Does Fan Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan speed, which increases air flow.
  • Page 63 Air flow is divided between Vent Controls The vents in the corners of the the vents in the dashboard and the dashboard can be opened and You can adjust the direction of the floor vents. closed with the dials next to them. air coming from the dashboard vents by moving the tab in the Air flows from the floor...
  • Page 64 heater uses engine coolant to AIR CONDITIONING RECIRCULATION/ warm the air. If the engine is cold, SWITCH FRESH AIR BUTTON it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system. The air conditioning does not rely on engine temperature.
  • Page 65 To Heat and Dehumidify With 2. Make sure the temperature temperature, close the windows control lever is all the way to Air Conditioning and set the controls as described the left. for normal cooling. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. 3.
  • Page 66 To Turn Everything Off To Defog and Defrost To rapidly remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield (on To remove fog from the inside of To shut off the system very cold days), first select the windows: temporarily, turn the fan speed Once the windshield is and temperature control dials all 1.

  • Page 67: Audio System

    Audio System The ignition switch must be in when the display reaches the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to Your Honda's audio system desired frequency. To change the operate the audio system. Turn the provides clear reception on both frequency in small increments,...
  • Page 68 To store a frequency: STEREO INDICATOR ON/OFF/VOL KNOB 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.
  • Page 69 EX model press any preset button that does Auto Select does not erase the AUTO SELECT — If you are not have a station stored. frequencies that you preset traveling far from home and can previously. When you return With Auto Select on, you cannot no longer receive the stations you home, turn off Auto Select by manually store any frequencies...
  • Page 70 Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side-to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength. To use these controls, push on the knob to get them to pop out.
  • Page 71 Radio Frequencies Radio Reception A radio station's signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its Your Honda's radio can receive the How well your Honda's radio transmitter. If you are listening to an complete AM and FM bands. Those...
  • Page 72 Electrical interference from Radio signals, especially on the Radio reception can be affected FM band, are deflected by large by atmospheric conditions such as passing vehicles and stationary objects such as buildings and sources can cause temporary thunderstorms, high humidity, and reception problems.
  • Page 73 When the system reaches the end PLAY button to take the system Operating the Cassette Player of the tape, it will automatically out of rewind or fast forward. If Turn the audio system ON. Make reverse direction and play the the system reaches the end of the sure the tape opening on the other side.
  • Page 74 TAPE DIRECTION CASSETTE SLOT REPEAT — The Repeat function ON/OFF/VOL KNOB INDICATOR continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the REPEAT button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind.
  • Page 75 30 hours of use. Your drive at least every 30 hours, reset Look at the cassette before you Honda dealer has a cleaning kit the indicator by pressing the Preset insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten available.
  • Page 76 Operating the Optional To operate the CD changer, the When that disc ends, the next disc CD Changer ignition must be in ACCESSORY in the magazine is loaded and played. After the last disc (I) or ON (II) and the audio A Compact Disc changer is system must be on.
  • Page 77 after finding that slot empty, try to REPEAT — When you activate the If the system is in Repeat mode, load the CD in the next slot. This Repeat feature by pressing the you must turn it off by pressing continues until it finds a CD to REPEAT button, the system A.SELECT/REPEAT before...
  • Page 78 If you see an error indication in the display while in operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
  • Page 79 Operating the Optional CD The CD will begin playing where Press the eject button to remove Player it left off. the disc from the drive. You operate the CD player If you turn the system off while a If you eject the disc, but do not with the same controls used for CD is playing, either with the remove it from the slot, the...
  • Page 80 You can use the TUNE/SEEK track. Press the Repeat button display. The system will then switch while a disc is playing to select and play tracks randomly. again to turn it off. select passages and change tracks. This continues until you EX model only —...
  • Page 81 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
  • Page 82 Protecting Compact Discs To clean a disc, use a clean soft A new CD may be rough on the cloth. Wipe across the disc from inner and outer edges. The small Handle a CD by its edges; never plastic pieces causing this the center to the outside edge.

  • Page 83: Theft Protection

    Because there are lose the card, you must obtain the system on for one hour before hundreds of number combinations code number from your Honda trying again. possible from five digits, making dealer. To do this you will need...

  • Page 84: Before Driving

    Break-in Period ... Before you begin driving your Honda, you should know what Gasoline ....
  • Page 85 Break-in Period Gasoline Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to on your instrument panel may turn reliability and performance by on. If this happens, contact your operate on unleaded gasoline with paying extra attention to how you a pump octane number of 86 or authorized Honda dealer for service.
  • Page 86 If you are planning to take your oxygenates: your fuel system. Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist ETHANOL (ethyl or grain If you notice any undesirable bureaus in the areas you will be alcohol) —...
  • Page 87 Service Station Procedures 3. Remove the fuel fill cap Filling the Fuel Tank slowly. You may hear a 1. Because the fuel fill cap is on hissing sound as pressure Gasoline is highly flammable the driver's side of the car, inside the tank escapes.
  • Page 88 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH on, tighten it until it clicks. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page 181). 6. Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
  • Page 89 Oil Check SUPPORT ROD Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fuel. Wait at least two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil. 1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
  • Page 90 Make sure it lower marks. items in your Honda. is between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding Engine Coolant on...

  • Page 91: Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy The condition of your car and and rolling resistance. Frequent A cold engine uses more fuel than your driving habits are the two cleaning helps your fuel mileage a warm engine. It is not necessary most important things that affect and reduces the chance of to "warm-up"...

  • Page 92: Loading Cargo

    The maximum load you can carry subtract the tongue weight. See well you secure it are just as in your Honda is 950 Ib (430 kg). Towing a Trailer on page 111. important as how much it weighs. It includes the total weight of all...
  • Page 93 Cargo Area Storage Compartments housing, and slip the brackets in the hooks provided at both sides You can store smaller items in any A passenger should never sit in the of the tailgate opening. open cargo area while the car is of the three storage compartments moving.
  • Page 94 Release the other side, then NOTICE NOTICE remove the unit. Store the unit in Do not store parcels on the If you lift the housing unit more an area where it will not be tonneau cover. The tonneau cover than 6 inches (150 mm) or pull it damaged.
  • Page 95 Although they may fit telephones and two-way radios your Honda, they may not be are regulated by the FCC and within factory specifications. For should not interfere with your example, aftermarket wheels may vehicle's systems.

  • Page 96: Driving

    Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ..starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ..conditions and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather at 5-speed manual and automatic High Altitude .

  • Page 97: Preparing To Drive

    Preparing to Drive Starting the Engine You should do the following 6. Check the adjustment of the 1. Apply the parking brake. checks and adjustments every day inside and outside mirrors (see 2. In cold weather, turn off all before you drive your car. page 54).

  • Page 98: Driving

    5. If the engine does not start Starting in Cold Weather 3. If the engine fails to start in within 15 seconds or starts but step 2, push the accelerator at High Altitude (Above stalls right away, repeat step 4 pedal all the way down, and 8,000 Feet/2,400 Meters) with the accelerator pedal...

  • Page 99: Speed Manual Transmission

    5-Speed Manual Transmission The manual transmission is Come to a full stop before you shift synchronized in all forward gears into reverse. You can damage the for smooth operation. It has a transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up lockout so you cannot shift reverse with the car moving.

  • Page 100: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission Recommended Shift Points Your Honda's transmission has Maximum Speeds four forward speeds and is Drive in the highest gear that lets The speeds in this table are the electronically controlled for the engine run and accelerate maximums for the given gears. If smoother shifting.
  • Page 101 (in any shift accelerator pedal. position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid SHIFT LEVER rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driving...
  • Page 102 Park (P) — This position If you have done all of the above Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you mechanically locks the and still cannot move the lever need to restart a stalled engine or transmission. Use Park whenever out of Park, see Shift Lock you need to stop briefly with the you are turning off or starting the...
  • Page 103 Drive (D ) — This position is second gear. It does not downshift operate this transmission much similar to D , except only the first to first gear when you come to a like a manual transmission three gears may be selected. Use stop.
  • Page 104 Release, it could mean your car is mechanism in the transmission — developing a problem. Have the making it easier to move the shift car checked by your Honda dealer. lever out of Park when you want to drive away. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT...

  • Page 105: The Braking System

    The Braking System If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Parking Tips Your Honda is equipped with the front wheels away from the front disc brakes. The brakes on Make sure your windows are curb. If you have a manual the rear wheels may be disk or closed.
  • Page 106 to a lower gear and taking your If this happens, you will notice Your brakes may sometimes squeal foot off the accelerator pedal. or squeak when you apply them that the brake pedal goes down lightly. Do not confuse this with much farther and you need to Check your brakes after driving the brake wear indicators.
  • Page 107 Anti-Lock Brakes You should never pump the Important Safety Reminders brake pedal, this defeats the ABS-equipped models ABS does not reduce the time or purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS distance it takes to stop the car, The Accord EX model in the U.S. work for you by always keeping it only helps with steering control has an Anti-lock Brake System...

  • Page 108: Driving In Bad Weather

    Driving in Bad Weather A vehicle with ABS may require If anything goes wrong, the ABS Rain, fog, and snow conditions a longer distance to stop on indicator on the instrument panel require a different driving loose or uneven surfaces, such as comes on (see page 31).
  • Page 109 Driving Technique — Always Exercise extra caution when Inspect your windshield wipers drive slower than you would in driving in rain after a long dry and washers frequently. Keep the spell. After months of dry dry weather. It takes your car windshield washer reservoir full weather, the first rains bring oil to longer to react, even in conditions...

  • Page 110: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer Watch road conditions carefully, Be very cautious when passing, or Your Honda is designed primarily they can change from moment to being passed by, other vehicles. to carry passengers and their The spray from large vehicles moment. Wet leaves can be as cargo.
  • Page 111 Weight Rating. The GVWR is Trailer Hitches and trailer can seriously printed on the Certification affect its steering and Your Honda dealer, or the Honda Label attached to the driver's braking performance, Customer Relations Office, can doorjamb (see page 190).
  • Page 112 area. Always have a trailer hitch large blind spot next to the trailer make sure they are electrically installed by a qualified technician. or the car, you should install operated. There are no provisions in your car to tap into its mirrors intended for towing.
  • Page 113 Always use a safety chain when familiar with your trailer modify With everything loaded and the towing a trailer. Connect the its lighting plug. A converter trailer connected, check that safety chain securely at both ends. may be required between the car the rear of the car is not Make sure the chain crosses under and the trailer for the lights to...
  • Page 114 Towing Safety The car/trailer combination is This extra load is magnified when you are driving in hilly terrain. more affected by crosswinds and Your car will not stop as quickly buffeting. When being passed by Watch the temperature gauge with a trailer in tow. Leave extra closely when climbing hills.
  • Page 115 If you have to stop while going Backing up with a trailer is uphill, do not hold the car in place difficult and takes practice. Drive by pressing the accelerator. This slowly, make small movements can cause the automatic with the steering wheel, and have transmission to overheat.

  • Page 116: Maintenance

    Winter Driving ..Brake and Clutch Fluid ..copy, or see your Honda dealer. Snow Tires ..Brake System ..

  • Page 117: Maintenance Safety

    Only you can decide by a Honda technician or other economical, trouble-free driving whether or not you should qualified mechanic. and help reduce air pollution.
  • Page 118 Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have Before you begin any maintenance, the tools and skills required. make sure that your car is parked on level ground and the parking To reduce the possibility of fire or brake is set.

  • Page 119: Maintenance Schedule

    Otherwise, follow the schedule intervals shown in the for "Normal Conditions." maintenance schedule assume you will use your car as normal Your authorized Honda dealer transportation for passengers and knows your car best and can their possessions. You should also provide competent, efficient follow these recommendations: service.
  • Page 120 Maintenance may be done by any We recommend the use of U.S. Cars: qualified service facility or person Genuine Honda parts and fluids Maintenance, replacement, or who is skilled in this type of whenever you have maintenance repair of emissions control automotive service.
  • Page 121 Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on the next page do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
  • Page 122 Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.

  • Page 123: Required Maintenance Record

    Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. Maintenance...
  • Page 124 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page 123). Maintenance...

  • Page 125: Owner Maintenance Checks

    Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform wear and foreign objects. See any check, turn to the page given. page 149.

  • Page 126: Fluid Locations

    Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (Gray cap) (5-Speed Manual Transmission only) ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK FILLER CAP (Orange loop) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE COOLANT RESERVOIR RESERVOIR (Gray cap) (For cars equipped with ABS) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK...

  • Page 127: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil Adding Oil Recommended Oil A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on To add oil, unscrew and remove Oil is a major contributor to your the API Service label by the the engine oil fill cap on top of engine's performance and words "Energy Conserving I I .
  • Page 128 10W-30 oil if the Additives temperature in your area never The SAE numbers tell you the Your Honda does not need any oil goes below 20 °F (-7 °C). oil's viscosity or weight. Select additives. Purchasing additives...
  • Page 129 A Always change the oil and filter then shut it off. special wrench (available according to the time and from your Honda dealer) is distance (miles/kilometers) 2. Open the hood, and remove required to remove the filter. recommendations on the the oil fill cap.

  • Page 130: Cooling System

    Cooling System 5. Put a new washer on the drain 9. Turn off the engine, wait for Adding Engine Coolant bolt, then reinstall the drain several minutes, then check If the coolant level in the reserve bolt. Tighten it to 33 Ib-ft the oil level.
  • Page 131 However, continued use Always let the engine and of any non-Honda coolant can radiator cool down before result in corrosion, causing the removing the radiator cap. cooling system to malfunction or fail.
  • Page 132 Use only Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant. RESERVE TANK Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless 5. Put the radiator cap back on.
  • Page 133 4. Remove the reserve tank from 6. Mix the recommended its holder by pulling it straight antifreeze with an equal up. Drain the coolant, and then amount of purified or distilled put the tank back in its holder. water in a clean container. The cooling system capacity is: RESERVE TANK With 5-speed manual...

  • Page 134: Windshield Washers

    Windshield Washers 7. Pour coolant into the radiator 10. Turn off the engine. Check the Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly up to the base of the filler neck. level in the radiator, and add during normal usage.

  • Page 135: Transmission Fluid

    Transmission Fluid Fill the reservoir with a Automatic Transmission 3. Insert the dipstick all the way good-quality windshield washer into the transmission securely Check the fluid level with the as shown in the illustration. fluid. This increases the cleaning engine at normal operating capability and prevents freezing in temperature.
  • Page 136 Always use Honda Premium 5-Speed Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, Formula Automatic you may use an API Service SJ or Check the fluid level with the SH-grade motor oil with a Transmission Fluid (ATF). If it transmission at normal operating...

  • Page 137: Brake And Clutch Fluid

    Brake and Clutch Fluid Brake System Check the fluid level in the Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 reservoirs monthly. There are up brake fluid. If it is not available, The fluid level should be between to three reservoirs, depending on...

  • Page 138: Power Steering

    Power Steering Anti-Lock Brake System Check the level when the engine Clutch System is cold. Look at the side of the The fluid should be between the The fluid level should be between reservoir. The fluid should be MIN and MAX marks on the side the MIN and MAX marks on the between the UPPER LEVEL of the reservoir.

  • Page 139: Air Cleaner Element

    Clean the air cleaner element by steering system drained and DUCT blowing compressed air through it refilled with Honda PSF as soon in the opposite direction to normal as possible. air flow. If you do not have access A low power steering fluid level to compressed air (such as a gas can indicate a leak in the system.

  • Page 140: Spark Plugs

    Spark Plugs 2. Loosen the nuts on the battery 4. Remove the old air cleaner The spark plugs in your car need to be replaced every 2 years or hold-down bracket. Remove element. Clean the inside of 30,000 miles (48,000 km), the housing with a damp rag.
  • Page 141 3. Remove the spark plug with a 5. Torque the spark plug. (If you NOTICE do not have a torque wrench, 16 mm (5/8 inch) spark plug Tighten the spark plugs carefully. socket. tighten the spark plug A spark plug that is too loose can two-thirds of a turn after it 4.
  • Page 142 Battery Clean the battery terminals with a Check the condition of the battery Check the battery terminals for terminal cleaning tool or wire monthly. You should check the color corrosion (a white or yellowish brush. Reconnect and tighten the of the test indicator window, and powder).

  • Page 143: Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Check the condition of the NOTICE windshield wiper blades at least Charging the battery with the every six months. Look for signs The battery gives off cables connected can seriously of cracking in the rubber or areas explosive hydrogen gas damage your car's electronic that are getting hard.
  • Page 144 2. Disconnect the blade 3. Remove the blade from its holder install them in the slots along the edge of the new blade. assembly from the wiper arm by grasping the tabbed end of the blade. Pull firmly until the tabs by pushing in the lock tab.

  • Page 145: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning Your car's air conditioning is a Periodically check the engine's If the air conditioning does not sealed system. Any major radiator and air conditioning get as cold as before, have your maintenance, such as recharging, condenser for leaves, insects, and dealer check the system.

  • Page 146: Drive Belts

    Drive Belts Tires Check the condition of the two Power steering belt: To safely operate your vehicle, drive belts. Examine the edges of 0.51 — 0.63 in. (13.0 — 16.0 mm) your tires must be the proper type each belt for cracks or fraying. and size, in good condition with If you see signs of wear or Check the tension of each belt by...
  • Page 147 Inflation the spare tire at the same time you for you to tell if a pressure loss is check all the other tires. due to a tire problem and not due Keeping the tires properly inflated to a variation between gauges. provides the best combination of Check the pressure in the tires handling, tread life, and riding...
  • Page 148 Inspection These pressures are also given on roads. You should replace the tire the tire information label on the if you can see the tread wear Every time you check inflation, you indicator in three or more places driver's doorjamb. should also examine the tires for around the tire.
  • Page 149 Improper wheel weights can on the tire's sidewall). Mixing damage your car's aluminum radial and bias-ply or bias-belted wheels. Use only Genuine Honda tires on your car can reduce its wheel weights for balancing. braking ability, traction, and steering accuracy.
  • Page 150 If you mount snow tires on your The ABS works by comparing the designations. See page Honda, make sure they are radial speed of the wheels. When information about DOT Tire tires of the same size and load replacing tires, use the same size Quality Grading.
  • Page 151 Lights balance your car's handling in When installing chains, follow the Check the operation of your car's all weather conditions. Keep in manufacturer's instructions and exterior lights at least once a mind the traction provided by mount them as tightly as you can. month.
  • Page 152 Replacing a Headlight Bulb 3. Remove the bulb by turning it 2. To remove the electrical approximately one-quarter connector from the bulb, Your car has halogen headlight squeeze the connector to turn counterclockwise. bulbs, two on each side. Make unlock the tab, then slide the sure you are replacing the bulb 4.
  • Page 153 Replacing a Front Turn 3. Remove the burned out bulb's 6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. socket from the light assembly Signal Light Bulb by turning it counterclockwise. 7. Put the light assembly into 1.
  • Page 154 Replacing Front Side 3. Turn the bulb holder one-quarter 5. Put the bulb holder back into turn counterclockwise to remove its hole in the lens, and turn it Marker Light and Parking it from the lens. clockwise until it locks. Light Bulbs 1.
  • Page 155 3. To open the tabs on the 4. Determine which of the three 6. Reinstall the bulb holder taillight assembly, push in on bulbs is burned out: tail/ assembly by lining up the the tab and lift it up. (You may stoplight, back-up light, or bulbs with their holes in the use a flat-tip screwdriver to...
  • Page 156 Replacing a High-Mount 2. Use a thin, flat blade to 4. Pull the bulb out of its wedge the fastener's head out. socket. Push the new bulb Brake Light Bulb When both fasteners are out, into the socket. 1. Open the tailgate. Undo the remove the high-mount brake two fasteners on the side of 5.
  • Page 157 Replacing a Rear 3. Pull the bulb straight out of 1. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens the socket. License Bulb with a fingernail file or a 1. Open the tailgate. Remove the 4. Install the new bulb in the small flat-tip screwdriver.
  • Page 158 Interior/Cargo Light: 3. Push the new bulb into the SUN VISOR Pry on the front edge of the metal tabs. Snap the lens back lens in the middle. in place. MAP LIGHT INTERIOR LIGHT/CARGO LIGHT 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs.

  • Page 159: Storing Your Car

    Cover the car with a (see page 130). months or longer, have your "breathable" car cover, one Wash and dry the exterior Honda dealer perform the made from a porous material completely. inspections called for in the 24 such as cotton. Nonporous...

  • Page 160: Appearance Care

    Exterior Care ... . Regular cleaning and polishing of your Honda helps to keep it Washing ....

  • Page 161: Exterior Care

    Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with When you have washed and cool water to remove loose dirt. rinsed the whole exterior, dry it Frequent washing helps preserve with a chamois or soft towel. Fill a bucket with cool water. your car's beauty.
  • Page 162 You should use a whenever water sits on the surface cleaners or stiff brushes can polish on your Honda if the finish in large patches. It should form into damage this clear-coat. Only use a does not have its original shine beads or droplets after waxing.

  • Page 163: Interior Care

    Interior Care Carpeting a hidden area of the fabric first, to your dealer so you are sure to get the correct color. to make sure it does not bleach Vacuum the carpeting frequently or stain the fabric. Follow the to remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will TOUCH-UP instructions that come with make the carpet wear out faster.
  • Page 164 Windows Air Fresheners warm water. Do not use bleach, dye, or cleaning solvents. They Clean the windows, inside and If you want to use an air can weaken the belt material. Let out, with a commercially freshener/deodorizer in the the belts air-dry before you use available glass cleaner.

  • Page 165: Corrosion Protection

    This is especially important in Many corrosion-preventive areas that use road salt in measures are built into your Honda. winter. It is also a good idea in You can help keep your car from humid climates and areas corroding by performing some subject to salt air.

  • Page 166: Body Repairs

    Some companies make sheet repairs are begun. metal pieces that seem to duplicate the original Honda body parts, but Take your car to your authorized are actually inferior in fit, finish, Honda dealer for inspection after and corrosion resistance.

  • Page 167: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    Taking Care of the Unexpected Changing a Flat Tire ..This section covers the more common problems that motorists If Your Engine Won't Start . experience with their vehicles. It Nothing Happens or the gives you information about how Starter Motor Operates to safely evaluate the problem and...

  • Page 168: Changing A Flat Tire

    Changing a Flat Tire lights, and turn the ignition 4. Take the tool kit out of If you have a flat tire while to LOCK (0). the cargo area. driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on 2.
  • Page 169 7. Loosen the four wheel jack contacts the jacking nuts one-half turn with the point. Make sure the jacking EXTENSION wheel wrench. point tab is resting in the jack notch. WHEEL NUTS WHEEL WRENCH 10. Raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground.
  • Page 170 11. Remove the wheel nuts and 12. Before mounting the spare tire, 13. Put on the spare tire. Put the flat tire. wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on surface of the wheel and hub finger-tight, and tighten them with a clean cloth.
  • Page 171 17. Remove the spacer cone from 14. Lower the vehicle to the 15. Tighten the wheel nuts ground, and remove the jack. securely in the same crisscross the wing bolt, turn it over, and pattern. Have the wheel nut put it back on the bolt. torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility.
  • Page 172 If Your Engine Won't Start 20. Store the jack in the cargo Diagnosing why your engine trying to start. You may hear a area with the end bracket on won't start falls into two areas, clicking sound or series of clicks, the right side.

  • Page 173: Jump Starting

    (see page 183). from the battery. If you find nothing wrong, you will need a qualified technician to The Starter Operates You cannot start a Honda with an find the problem. See Towing on Normally automatic transmission by page 188.
  • Page 174 Connect the other end to the physical condition of the battery positive (+) terminal on your (see page 143). In very cold Honda's battery. weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or like ice, do not try jump starting until it thaws.

  • Page 175: If Your Engine Overheats

    If Your Engine Overheats cable connections to make The pointer of your vehicle's sure they have good temperature gauge should stay in metal-to-metal contact. the midrange under most Steam and spray from an conditions. It may go higher if overheated engine can you are driving up a long steep CHARGED seriously scald you.
  • Page 176 3. If you do not see steam or extremely hot, so use caution. spray, leave the engine running If you find a leak, it must and watch the temperature be repaired before you Removing the radiator cap gauge. If the high heat is due continue driving (see Towing while the engine is hot can to overloading (climbing a...

  • Page 177: Low Oil Pressure Indicator

    Low Oil Pressure Indicator 10. Start the engine and set the This indicator should light when NOTICE heater control to maximum the ignition is ON (II), and go out Running the engine with low oil heat. Add coolant to the after the engine starts.

  • Page 178: Charging System Indicator

    Charging System Indicator 3. If necessary, add oil to bring This indicator should come on Immediately turn off all electrical the level back to the full mark when the ignition is ON (II), and accessories: radio, heater, A/C, on the dipstick (see page 128). go out after the engine starts.

  • Page 179: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp You should also have the dealer If you have recently refueled your vehicle, the cause of this indicator inspect your vehicle if this coming on could be a loose or indicator comes on repeatedly, even though it may turn off as missing fuel fill cap.

  • Page 180: Closing The Moonroof

    Closing the Moonroof 5. Insert the moonroof wrench 4. Use a screwdriver or coin to If the electric motor will not close into the socket behind this remove the round plug in the the moonroof, do the following: plug. Turn the wrench until headliner by the rear window.
  • Page 181 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your The ABS fuse box is located next The interior fuse box is underneath vehicle have fuses to protect them to the under-hood fuse box. the dashboard on the driver's side. from a short circuit or overload. To open it, turn the knob.
  • Page 182 Checking and Replacing 3. Check each of the large fuses 4. Check the smaller fuses in the in the under-hood fuse box under-hood fuse box and all the If something electrical in your by looking through the top fuses in the interior fuse box by vehicle stops working, the first at the wire inside.
  • Page 183 If you replace the blown fuse with 6. If the replacement fuse of the BLOWN a spare fuse that has a lower same rating burns out in a rating, it might blow out again. short time, there is probably a This does not indicate anything serious electrical problem in wrong.
  • Page 184 UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 185 ABS FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 186 Emergency Towing If your Honda cannot be transported There are three popular methods It is best to tow the vehicle no on a flatbed truck, it should be towed...

  • Page 187: Technical Information

    Controls ... . . Specifications ... . of your Honda and the locations PGM-FI System ..

  • Page 188: Identification Numbers

    The Vehicle Identification VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
  • Page 189 The Engine Number is stamped MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER into the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
  • Page 190 Specifications page 1 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the 1 LX engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.6 U.S. qt. ( 06 , 0 13 Imp gal.)*1 2 EX 2 LX 3 EX 4 Excluding the oil remianing in the engine Technical Information...
  • Page 191 1 LX 2 EX Technical Information...

  • Page 192: Tire Information

    Tire Information Tire Size Designation 88 — Load Index, a numerical Tire Speed Ratings code associated with the A tire's side wall is marked with a The chart shows many of the maximum load the tire can carry. tire size designation. You will different speed ratings currently H —...
  • Page 193 The tires on your car meet all U.S. norm due to variations in driving Federal Safety Requirements. A l l Honda strongly recommends that habits, service practices, and tires are also graded for treadwear, you not drive faster than posted...

  • Page 194: Emissions Controls

    Emissions Controls Temperature Warning: The temperature grade The burning of gasoline in your for this tire is established for a tire The temperature grades are A (the car's engine produces several that is properly inflated and not highest), B, and C, representing byproducts.
  • Page 195 controls work and what to do to Evaporative Emissions tailpipe. The exhaust emissions maintain them. This section control systems are separate from Control System the crankcase and evaporative summarizes how the emissions As fuel evaporates in the fuel emissions control systems. controls work.
  • Page 196 The emissions control systems are and NOx. A replacement unit (EGR) System covered by warranties separate must be an original Honda part or from the rest of your car. Read The Exhaust Gas Recirculation its equivalent. your warranty manual for more (EGR) system takes some of the information.
  • Page 197 The three-way catalytic converter Have your car diagnosed and must operate at a high temperature repaired if it is misfiring, for the chemical reactions to backfiring, continuing to run take place. It can set on fire any after you turn off the engine, combustible materials that stalling, or otherwise not running properly.
  • Page 198 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ... . U.S. Zone Office Map ..Warranty Coverages ..Reporting Safety Defects . . . Authorized Manuals .
  • Page 199 Customer Relations Information If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please Honda dealership personnel are give us this information: decision made by the dealership's trained professionals. They should management, contact your be able to answer all your...
  • Page 200 Includes: NYC Metro area and San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Fairfield County, CT area (809) 250-8070 he above addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your one office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information.

  • Page 201: Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. Only)

    Seat Belt Limited Warranty — A Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — Provides prorated seat belt that fails to function Your new Honda is covered by properly is covered for the useful coverage for a replacement battery these warranties: purchased from an Honda dealer.

  • Page 202: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, this address: NHTSA, U.S. (NHTSA) in addition to notifying NHTSA cannot become involved Department of Transportation, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in individual problems between Washington, D.C. 20590. You can you, your dealer, or American also obtain other information Honda Motor Co., Inc.

  • Page 203: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)

    Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners Purchasing Factory-Authorized Manuals should contact their authorized Honda dealer. (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the form or, for credit card holders, by calling toll free.
  • Page 204 Service Manual This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically inclined owners to understand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.

  • Page 205: Index

    Index Anti-Lock Brakes Additives, Engine Oil ..Description ... . . Adjustments Indicator Light ..31, ..See Anti-Lock Brakes Head Restraints .
  • Page 206 Braking System ... . Capacities C h a r t ... . Break-in, New Car ... Carbon Monoxide Hazard .
  • Page 207 Changing a Flat Tire ..Child Safety ....Coin Box ....Guidelines for Restraining Changing Engine Coolant .
  • Page 208 Checking ....Defrosting the Windows ..DOT Tire Quality Grading . . . Proper Solution ..Downshifting, 5-Speed Manual DEXRON III Automatic Temperature Gauge .
  • Page 209 Emergency Flashers ..32, 5-Speed Manual Transmission ..Emissions Control ..Power Steering ..Fabric, Cleaning .
  • Page 210 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Hot Coolant, Warning A b o u t . . Weight Rating) ... Hydraulic Clutch ... Gas Mileage, Improving ..Gas Station Procedures .
  • Page 211 Interior Cleaning ... Lane Change, Signaling ..Low Fuel Indicator ..Interior Light ....Lap Belt .
  • Page 212 Meters, Gauges ... . . Odometer ....Park Gear Position ..Parking .
  • Page 213 Engine Oil and Filter ..Safety Messages ... . . Fuses ....Seat Adjustments Light Bulbs .
  • Page 214 Service Manual ... . Specifications Charts ..Supplemental Restraint System . Service Precautions ..Service Station Procedures ..Speed Control .
  • Page 215 Three-Way Towing Unexpected, Catalytic Converter ..A Trailer ....Taking Care of the ..Emergency Wrecker Time, Setting the .
  • Page 216 Windshield Cleaning ....Defroster ....Warning Beepers Key in Ignition ... Windshield Washers .

  • Page 217: Gas Station Information

    Automatic (measured cold): Transmission Fluid: UNLEADED gasoline Pump octane of 86 or higher Front — 32 psi Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.2 kg/cm , 220 kpa) Fuel Tank Capacity Rear — 29 psi 17.0 U.S. gal. (64.5 l) (2.0 kg/cm...

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