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

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

Your Car at a Glance

......................................................................................................................................2

Driver and Passenger Safety

.......................................................................................................................5

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

Instruments and

Controls...........................................................................................................................59

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

Comfort and Convenience

Features.......................................................................................................109

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

Before Driving

.............................................................................................................................................155

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

Driving...........................................................................................................................................................169

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

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................189

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

Appearance

Care.........................................................................................................................................249

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

Taking Care of the

Unexpected...............................................................................................................257

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

Technical

Information...............................................................................................................................285

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

......................................................................299

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

Authorized Manuals (U.S.

only)...............................................................................................................303

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Honda 2003 Civic Coupe

Page 1: Table Of Contents
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............299 A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only).......................303 How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2: Owner's Identification Form
The information and specifications included CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., POSTAL CODE Ltd. reserves the right, however, to V. I. N. discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 3: Introduction
This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
Page 4: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: car safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels on the car. −...
Page 5: Your Car At A Glance
Your Car at a Glance GAUGES AIRBAGS INDICATOR LIGHTS (P. 61) 10, 49) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 118, 130) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 123, 135) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE 157) HOOD RELEASE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS TRUNK RELEASE 174) HANDLE...
Page 6 Your Car at a Glance HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS (P. 73, 75) (P. 78) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 76, 77) MOONROOF (P. 98) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH (P. 151) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 78) MIRROR CONTROLS TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.
Page 7: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs .... Protecting Larger Children ..information about how to protect 4. Adjust the Head Restraints . Using Child Seats with yourself and your passengers. It 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Tethers ........
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 can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.
Page 9: Your Car's Safety Features
Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers (10) 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: Seat Belts
Your Car’s Safety Features These safety features are designed Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts to reduce the severity of injuries in a For your safety, and the safety of Seat belts are the single most crash. However, you and your your passengers, your car is effective safety device for adults and passengers can’t take full advantage...
Page 11 Your Car’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Of course, seat belts cannot against the inside of the vehicle completely protect you in every and against other occupants. crash. But in most cases, seat belts Not wearing a seat belt properly can reduce your risk of serious increases the chance of serious Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 12: Airbags
Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags Airbags do not replace seat belts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed.
Page 13: Seats And Seat-Backs
Your Car’s Safety Features Seats and Seat-Backs Move the front Door Locks What you should do: Your car’s seats are designed to keep seats as far back as possible, and Keeping your doors locked reduces you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an the chance of being thrown out of position so you can take full...
Page 14: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Your Car’s Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Seat-backs are upright (see page Introduction To make sure you and your The following pages provide passengers get the maximum instructions on how to properly protection from your car’s safety Head restraints are properly protect the driver and other adult features, check the following each adjusted (see page...
Page 15: Protecting Adults
Protecting Adults Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats To reduce the chance of injury, wear After everyone has entered the car, your seat belt properly, sit upright be sure the doors are closed and with your back against the seat, and locked.
Page 16: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults The National Highway Traffic Safety Most shorter drivers can get far Administration and Transport enough away from the steering Canada recommend that drivers wheel and still reach the pedals. adjust the seat so the center of the However, if you are concerned about chest is at least 10 inches (25 cm) sitting too close, we recommend that away from the center of the steering...
Page 17: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the Adjust the Head Restraints shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest Improperly positioning head reduces the protective capability of restraints reduces their the belt. It also increases the chance effectiveness and you can be of sliding under the belt in a crash seriously injured in a crash.
Page 18: Belts
Protecting Adults Fasten and Position the Seat spreads the forces of a crash over Belts the strongest bones in your upper Insert the latch plate into the buckle, body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious Improperly positioning the seat...
Page 19: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Anyone using a seat belt that is belt. not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face.
Page 20: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults Maintain a Proper Sitting Sitting improperly can increase the Position chance of injury during a crash. For After all occupants have adjusted example, if an occupant slouches, Sitting improperly or out of their seats and put on seat belts, it is lies down, turns sideways, sits position can result in serious very important that they continue to...
Page 21: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit Additional Safety Precautions upright and as far back as possible Two people should never use the from the steering wheel or If they do, they same seat belt. dashboard. This will reduce the risk could be very seriously injured in a of injuries to both the mother and crash.
Page 22 Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near Carrying hard or sharp If a side airbag airbag. a front door. objects on your lap, or driving with inflates, a cup holder or other hard a pipe or other sharp objects in object attached on or near the...
Page 23: Protecting Children
Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in car crashes because they Children who are unrestrained are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, car seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 24: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Additional Precautions to Parents Seat Poses Serious Risks to Children Never hold an infant or child on If you are not wearing a According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to your lap.
Page 25 Protecting Children Small Children U.S. Models To remind you of the passenger’s Placing a forward-facing child seat in front airbag hazards, and that the front seat of a vehicle equipped children must be properly restrained with a passenger’s front airbag can If the vehicle seat is in the back seat, your car has be hazardous.
Page 26: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Canadian Models To remind you of the front airbag Children Attention hazards, your car has warning labels Your car has three seating positions Many parents say they prefer to put on the driver’s and front passenger’s in the back seat where children can an infant or small child in the front...
Page 27: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions Keep car keys and remote Do not leave children alone in your transmitters out of the reach of Leaving children without Even very young vehicle. children. adult supervision is illegal in most children learn how to unlock states and Canadian provinces, vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and can be very hazardous.
Page 28: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Selecting a Child Seat Child Seats To provide proper protection, a child The following pages give general seat should meet three guidelines for selecting and installing requirements: child seats for infants and small children. The child seat should meet safety The child seat should standards.
Page 29 However, Honda is confident that Your car has lower anchors installed one or more child seat models can fit for use with LATCH (Lower...
Page 30 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Never in the front seat, due Infants: Honda’s recommendations on where to the front airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car. Not recommended, Small children: due to the front airbag hazard.
Page 31 Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat there are three main steps in...
Page 32: Protecting Infants
Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position Placing a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, but not in the front in the front seat can result in seat.
Page 33 Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation facing child seat may prevent the The lap/shoulder belts in the back driver or a front-seat passenger from seats have a locking mechanism that moving the seat as far back as must be activated to secure a child recommended (see page ).
Page 34 Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is 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 then let the belt feed back into the...
Page 35 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation mechanism and remove a child seat, Tips unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. For proper protection, an infant must ride in a reclined, or semi-reclined position.
Page 36: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children Protecting Small Children Of the different seats available, we Child Seat Placement recommend those that have a five- In this car, the best place to install a point harness system as shown. forward-facing child seat is in one of the seating positions in the back seat.
Page 37 Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back and front passenger seating positions Improperly placing a forward- have a locking mechanism that must facing child seat in the front be activated to secure a child seat. seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags The following pages provide inflate.
Page 38 Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is 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 then let the belt feed back into the...
Page 39: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Protecting Larger Children mechanism in order to remove a When a child reaches the child seat, unlatch the buckle, recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit unroute the seat belt, and let the belt for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can fully retract.
Page 40 Protecting Children their thighs as shown, the child is Checking Seat Belt Fit Do not put any accessories on a seat probably big enough to wear the seat Devices intended to improve belt. belt. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely However, if the shoulder belt compromise the protective capability touches or crosses the child’s neck,...
Page 41 Protecting Children A child should continue using a Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front booster seat until the child exceeds The National Highway Traffic Safety the booster seat manufacturer’s Administration and Transport requirements. Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly Even then, the child may still need to restrained in a back seat.
Page 42 Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Supervise the child. Even mature while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: children sometimes need to be when a child can safely ride in the reminded to fasten the seat belts front, there are other important Carefully read the owner’s manual...
Page 43: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers The tether anchorage points are located under plastic covers. Pivot the cover backward to access the TETHER STRAP HOOK anchorage point. Lift the head restraint, then route the tether strap over the seat-back between the legs of the head restraint.
Page 44 Protecting Children You can also remove the rear head To attach the tether to the child seat, restraints (see page ). The follow the child seat maker’s removed head restraints should be instructions. secured so they will not be thrown while you are driving.
Page 45: Using Latch
Protecting Children Using LATCH Canada Only LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM SYMBOL This symbol on rear or forward facing child seats or booster cushions indicates the presence of LATCH compatible hardware. Rigid type LOWER ANCHORS To install a LATCH-compatible child Your car is equipped with LATCH Put the child seat in the rear left seat: (Lower Anchors and Tethers for...
Page 46 Protecting Children You can also remove the rear head restraints (see page ). The TETHER STRAP HOOK removed head restraints should be secured so they will not be thrown while you are driving. Make sure to replace the rear head restraints when the child seats are not in use.
Page 47: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating Guide the belt across your body to positions.
Page 48: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to pulled all the way out, the locking activate primarily in frontal collisions. mechanism will activate. The belt The tensioners are independent of will retract, but it will not allow the the airbag system, so they can be...
Page 49: Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the Honda provides a lifetime warranty they are unbuckled in the normal condition of your seat belts regularly. on seat belts. Honda will repair or way. replace any seat belt component that Pull each belt out fully and look for...
Page 50 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed.
Page 51: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags SRS Components A sophisticated electronic system How Your Front Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System that continually monitors and (SRS) includes: records information about the sensors, the control unit, the Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag activators, and driver and airbag is stored in the center of passenger seat belt use when the...
Page 52 Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat The total time for inflation and belts help restrain your lower body deflation is approximately one-tenth and torso. Your airbag provides a of a second, so fast that most cushion to help restrain and protect occupants are not aware that the your head and chest.
Page 53: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags U.S. Owners: How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to For additional information on how severe side impact, the sensors will Only on models equipped with side your airbags work, see the booklet detect rapid deceleration and signal airbags.
Page 54: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 55: Cutoff Indicator Light Works
Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in the front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child’s head is in the side...
Page 56: Airbag Service
Do not expose the front seat-backs or replace any airbag by yourself. If rain or spilled water to water. This must be done by a Honda soaks into a seat-back, it can dealer or a knowledgeable body prevent the side airbag system shop.
Page 57: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car’s problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. entering the car in normal driving if condition.
Page 58: Safety Labels
U.S. models only U.S. models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. Canadian models RADIATOR CAP Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 59 Safety Labels HOOD On models without side airbags On models with side airbags Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 60: Instruments And Controls
Speedometer ....... Seat Adjustments ......contribute to the daily operation of Tachometer ......... Front Seat Adjustments ..... your Honda. All the essential Odometer ........Driver’s Seat Height controls are within easy reach. Trip Meter ........Adjustment ......Fuel Gauge ........
Page 61 Control Locations HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS MOONROOF MIRROR (P. 110) (P. 98) CONTROLS (P. 99) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P. 84) CRUISE CONTROL AUDIO SYSTEM MASTER SWITCH (P. 118, 130) (P. 151) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 123, 135) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 96) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL...
Page 62: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights U.S.: HX, LX, EX, Canada: LX, Si SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR 64, 273) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR 64, 272)
Page 63 Indicator Lights Canada: DX SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR (P. 64) (P. 66) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR (P. 65) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR WASHER LEVEL (P. 67) INDICATOR (P. 66) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.
Page 64 Indicator Lights U.S.: DX TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 66) (P. 64) PASSENGER AIRBAG CUTOFF INDICATOR (P. 64) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 67) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P. 64, 272) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 66) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND (P.
Page 65 Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Supplemental Restraint Charging System indicators to give you important System Indicator Indicator information about your car. This indicator lights when you turn If this light comes on when the the ignition switch ON (II). If it engine is running, the battery is not Seat Belt Reminder Light comes on at any other time, it...
Page 66 Indicator Lights Parking Brake Anti-lock Brake System ‘‘Daytime Running U.S. Canada and Brake (ABS) Indicator Lights’’ Indicator System Only on models equipped with ABS (see Canadian models only Indicator This indicator lights when you turn page This light has two functions: This light normally comes on for a the ignition switch to ON (II) with few seconds when you turn the...
Page 67 Indicator Lights Malfunction Indicator High Beam Indicator Trunk-open Indicator Lamp See page 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 68 Indicator Lights Immobilizer System Maintenance Required Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) Indicator Indicator and 10,000 miles (16,000 km) this This indicator comes on for a few This indicator reminds you that it is indicator will light for two seconds seconds when you turn the ignition time to take your car in for when you first turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Page 69 Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. Turn off the engine. Press and hold the Select/Reset knob in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Page 70 Gauges U.S.: HX, LX, EX, Canada: LX, Si Tachometer On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S., SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE and all models in Canada The tachometer shows the engine TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone.
Page 71 Gauges Trip Meter Canada: DX This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER driven since you last reset it. TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays and the odometer by pressing the Select/Reset knob repeatedly.
Page 72 Gauges U.S.: DX Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone.
Page 73: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving HEADLIGHTS/ HAZARD WARNING features you use most often. The left TURN SIGNALS LIGHTS lever controls the turn signals, (P.73/75) MOONROOF (P.78) WINDSHIELD headlights, and high beams. The (P.98) WIPERS/WASHERS right lever controls the windshield...
Page 74 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver’s door. The rotating switch on the left lever To flash the high beams, pull the controls the lights.
Page 75 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Canadian models only With the headlight switch off, the SELECT/RESET KNOB high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake.
Page 76 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn the Select/Reset knob to adjust To reduce glare at night, the instru- Turn Signals the instrument panel brightness. ment panel illumination dims when There are six brightness levels. you turn the light switch to When you turn the knob, the .
Page 77 Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Windshield Wipers In intermittent, the wipers operate on the turn signal lever in the proper every few seconds. In low speed and On DX, HX, and LX models in the U.S. direction and hold it.
Page 78 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers INT TIME RING To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on On EX model in the U.S., and Si model push the control lever up from the the wiper control lever.
Page 79 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 80 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position. See page for important safety information about how to properly Make sure you have securely position the steering wheel. locked the steering wheel in place Make any steering wheel adjustment by trying to move it up and down.
Page 81: Keys And Locks
Keep the plate stored in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Keep the keys away from liquids. Your car comes with two master Honda-approved key blanks. If they get wet, dry them immedi- keys and a valet key. ately with a soft cloth.
Page 82 LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) If the system repeatedly does not again. recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. CONTINUED Instruments and Controls...
Page 83 Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or As required by the FCC: − remove the key only in this position. This device complies with Part 15 of the To switch from ACCESSORY to FCC rules. Operation is subject to the LOCK, you must push the key in following two conditions: (1) This device slightly as you turn it.
Page 84 Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) In this position, START (III) Use this position − − you can operate the audio system only to start the engine. The switch and the accessory power socket. returns to ON (II) when you let go of Removing the key from the the key.
Page 85 Keys and Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks Unlock Unlock Lock Lock MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Each door has a lock tab on the top. The front doors can be locked and Standard on HX, LX and EX models in Push the tab down to lock the door unlocked from the outside with the the U.S., and LX and Si models in...
Page 86 Keys and Locks To lock the driver’s door when Remote Transmitter When you push the LOCK button a getting out of the car, pull the inside second time within 5 seconds after door handle and push down the you have locked the doors, the horn LOCK master door lock switch or the lock will sound once to verify that the...
Page 87 Keys and Locks The ceiling light (if the ceiling light Panic Mode Replacing the Battery switch is in the center position) will Panic mode allows you to remotely come on when you press the activate your car’s horn and exterior UNLOCK button.
Page 88 Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need Remove the old battery and note the to be reprogrammed.
Page 89 Keys and Locks Trunk As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 90 Keys and Locks Emergency Trunk Opener Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page MASTER KEY To protect items in the trunk when As a safety feature, your car has a you need to give the key to someone release lever on the trunk latch so else, lock the trunk release handle...
Page 91: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments See pages − for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the bar under pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat cushion’s front edge.
Page 92 Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Rear Seat Access On all other models, push down the release lever at the base of the seat- back. The seat-back will tilt forward and the whole seat will slide forward. RELEASE LEVER SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER To get into the rear seat on the On LX and EX models in the U.S., and...
Page 93 Seat Adjustments Head Restraints On HX model in the U.S., and all On LX and EX models in the U.S. As you return the seat-back upright, Canadian models See page for important safety When you return the seat-back push the whole seat backward until it information and a warning about how to upright, the seat stays in the fully latches.
Page 94 Seat Adjustments, Armrest To remove a front head restraint or a Armrest FRONT head restraint in one of the rear outboard seating positions for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as it will go. Push the release button, then pull the restraint out of the seat- back.
Page 95: Folding Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down GUIDE to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the rear seat.
Page 96 Folding Rear Seat Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Make sure all items in the trunk, or positioned in front of the rear seat- items extending through the opening back whenever the seat-back is in its into the back seat, are secured. upright position.
Page 97: Power Windows
Power Windows On LX and EX models in the U.S., and DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH LX and Si models in Canada Your car’s windows are electrically- Closing a power window on powered. Turn the ignition switch to someone’s hands or fingers can ON (II) to raise or lower any window.
Page 98 Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the passengers’ windows. When you push in the MAIN switch, the To open the driver’s passengers’ windows cannot be AUTO − window fully, push the window raised or lowered.
Page 99 Moonroof To lift the rear of the moonroof for ventilation, push the button. To slide the moonroof back, push If you try to open the moonroof in switch. Hold it until the below-f reezing temperatures, or when moonroof reaches the desired it is covered with snow or ice, you can position, then release the switch.
Page 100 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors ADJUSTMENT SWITCH SELECTOR SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Push the appropriate edge of the On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S., Be sure to adjust the mirrors before adjustment switch to move the and LX and Si models in Canada you start driving.
Page 101 Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake PARKING BRAKE LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER DX and U.S. HX models LX, U.S. EX and Canadian Si models To apply the parking brake, pull the On Canadian Si model The outside mirrors are heated to re- lever up fully.
Page 102 Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake PARKING BRAKE LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER DX and U.S. HX models LX, U.S. EX and Canadian Si models To apply the parking brake, pull the On Canadian Si model The outside mirrors are heated to re- lever up fully.
Page 103 Parking Brake, Glove Box Glove Box Driving the car with the parking brake An open glove box can cause applied can damage the rear brakes serious injury to your passenger and axles. in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Page 104: Beverage Holders
Beverage Holders Push Be careful when you are using the On LX and EX models in the U.S., and On DX and HX models in the U.S., and beverage holder. A spilled liquid that LX and Si models in Canada DX model in Canada To open the beverage holder, push is very hot can scald you or your...
Page 105 Beverage Holders, Console Compartment, Coin Box Console Compartment Coin Box LEVER Push Pull CONSOLE COMPARTMENT On EX model in the U.S. A beverage holder for rear seat The coin box is located under the air On LX and EX models in the U.S., and passengers is in the back of the vent.
Page 106 Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket, Vanity Mirror Center Pocket Accessory Power Socket Vanity Mirror To use the accessory power socket, To use a vanity mirror on the back of On LX and EX models in the U.S., and pull up the cover. the sun visors, pull up the cover.
Page 107 Coat Hook, Interior Lights Coat Hook Ceiling Light DOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACTIVATED To use a coat hook, push on the lid. The ceiling light has a three-position On EX model in the U.S., and Si model Close it with a firm push. switch.
Page 108: Interior Lights
Interior Lights The ceiling light (with the switch in Spotlights the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door, the light stays on, then fades out in about 10 seconds. The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the...
Page 109 Interior Lights Courtesy Light On EX model in the U.S., and Si model in Canada Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door. It remains on for several seconds after the door is closed.
Page 110: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features ＊ The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling ..... Audio System (U.S. HX, LX, EX systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does ..and Canadian LX, Si) .... comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System ....
Page 111: Comfort And Convenience Features
Your dealer can install a FAN CONTROL DIAL genuine Honda air conditioning REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER system that meets Honda’s high BUTTON quality standards and is designed to exactly fit your car. Please contact your dealer for more information.
Page 112: Heating And Cooling
Heating and Cooling Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 113 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the SIDE VENT CENTER VENTS system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and TABS defrosting. The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
Page 114 Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING Air mode under almost all conditions. (A/C) BUTTON Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, MODE CONTROL DIAL can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or TEMPERATURE...
Page 115 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING Turn on the A/C by pressing the (A/C) BUTTON button. The light in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. MODE CONTROL DIAL Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left.
Page 116 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in Select combination with the heater, it Set the fan to the desired speed.
Page 117 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in MODE CONTROL DIAL cold weather: Start the engine. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.
Page 118 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, the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature defroster vents.
Page 119: Audio System
Audio System AM/FM Stereo Audio System A.SEL BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR For DX model in the U.S. and Canada Your Honda’s audio system provides AM/FM BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
Page 120 Audio System You can use any of five methods to SEEK The SEEK function SCAN The SCAN function − − find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
Page 121 Audio System Preset − You can store the A.SEL BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. AM/FM BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band.
Page 122 Audio System AUTO SELECT − If you are AM/FM BUTTON A.SEL BUTTON traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you A.SEL INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
Page 123 Audio System Adjusting the Sound LEVEL NUMBER INDICATOR Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.
Page 124 Audio System Audio System Lighting CLOCK BUTTON You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. Digital Clock The audio system also displays the time.
Page 125 Audio System Operating the Optional Cassette Make sure the tape opening on the When the system reaches the end of Player cassette is facing to the right, then the tape, it will automatically reverse ＊ The cassette system features Dolby insert the cassette most of the way direction and play the other side.
Page 126 Audio System Tape Search Functions CD/TAPE BUTTON PLAY/PROG BUTTON RPT BUTTON With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT AM/FM BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON function to find a desired program. FF/REW Fast Forward and Re- −...
Page 127 Audio System REPEAT − The Repeat function CD/TAPE BUTTON PLAY/PROG BUTTON RPT BUTTON continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT AM/FM BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind.
Page 128 Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A trunk-mounted Compact Disc CD/TAPE BUTTON RDM INDICATOR RDM BUTTON changer is available from your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous AM/FM BUTTON RPT INDICATOR RPT BUTTON entertainment.
Page 129 Audio System Press the EJECT button to remove Press the CD/TAPE button. You will CD Player Insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc from the player. see ‘‘CDC’’ in the display. The the disc in halfway, the drive will pull system will start to play the first it in the rest of the way.
Page 130 Audio System REPEAT When you activate the To take the system out of CD mode, CD Player and Changer − You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar to Repeat feature by pressing the RPT press the AM/FM button or insert a select tracks within a disc.
Page 131 Standard for HX, LX and EX models in AM/FM BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR the U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM A.SEL bands, while the preset buttons allow BUTTON...
Page 132 Audio System You can use any of five methods to SEEK The SEEK function SCAN The SCAN function − − find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
Page 133 Audio System Preset You can store the − AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. SCAN INDICATOR Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. A.SEL BUTTON To store a frequency:...
Page 134 Audio System AUTO SELECT − If you are AM/FM BUTTON A.SEL INDICATOR traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. A.SEL BUTTON To activate Auto Select, press the SCAN...
Page 135 Audio System Adjusting the Sound LEVEL NUMBER INDICATOR Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.
Page 136 Audio System Audio System Lighting CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) BUTTON You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. Digital Clock The display of your audio system H BUTTON...
Page 137 You can quickly set the time to the Radio Frequencies Stations must use these exact nearest hour. If the displayed time is Your Honda’s radio can receive the frequencies. It is fairly common for before the half hour, the clock is set complete AM and FM bands.
Page 138 Audio System Radio Reception A radio station’s signal gets weaker How well your Honda’s radio as you get farther away from its receives stations is dependent on transmitter. If you are listening to an many factors, such as the distance AM station, you will notice the sound from the station’s transmitter,...
Page 139 Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
Page 140 Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. CD/TAPE BUTTON RPT INDICATOR With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the AM/FM BUTTON CD SLOT RDM BUTTON...
Page 141 Audio System When the system reaches the end of You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar REPEAT To activate the Repeat − the disc, it will return to the begin- while a disc is playing to select feature, press and release the RPT ning and play the disc again.
Page 142 Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select the CD changer, press the If you eject the disc in the in-dash (Optional) CD button. The disc and track CD while it is playing, the system A trunk-mounted Compact Disc numbers will be displayed. will automatically switch to the CD changer is available from your dealer.
Page 143 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. Do not place it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
Page 144 Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High temperature. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
Page 145 FOCUS Error the magazine again. If the code does not Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD. magazine Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication.
Page 146 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) ＊ The cassette system features Dolby CD/TAPE BUTTON RPT INDICATOR noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play. NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON To operate the optional cassette player, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) and the audio system must be on.
Page 147 Audio System The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a Tape Search Functions to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ With a cassette playing, you can use cassette is playing.
Page 148 Audio System SKIP The Skip Function allows REPEAT The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions − − you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage. To find the beginning of song or passage.
Page 149 Your dealer has a cleaning kit the cassette to jam in the player. ejects, take the car to your Honda available. Never try to insert a warped or dealer.
Page 150 Owner’s Manual. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number. CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 151 Audio System You will see the first 4-digit Displaying Audio System’s Serial number on the display for five Number seconds, then the next 4-digit Standard for HX, LX and EX models number is shown for five seconds. in the U.S., and LX and Si models in You will see 8-digit serial number Canada When the audio system disables...
Page 152: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada Cruise control allows you to maintain Improper use of the cruise a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) control can lead to a crash.
Page 153 Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the Changing the Set Speed set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down to the desired speed.
Page 154 Cruise Control You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After Press and hold the SET/decel completing the pass, take your foot button.
Page 155 Cruise Control When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel will go out and the car will begin to slow down. You can use the accelerator pedal in the normal way.
Page 156: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank ....
Page 157 Break-in Period Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Help assure your car’s future Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancing additive called reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump MMT. If you use such gasolines, extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 158 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable Push Place the cap in the holder on the and explosive. You can be fuel fill door.
Page 159 Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood tighten it until it clicks several LATCH times. If you do not properly HOOD RELEASE tighten the cap, the Malfunction HANDLE Indicator Lamp may come on (see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
Page 160 Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without After closing the hood, make sure it lifting the hood latch handle, or the is securely latched. GRIP SUPPORT ROD hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page CLIP...
Page 161 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel. minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 162 Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant Check Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the upper and lower between the MAX and MIN lines.
Page 163: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your A cold engine uses more fuel than a Driving Habits driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 164: Accessories And Modifications
Before installing any accessory: Accessories or killed. Your dealer has genuine Honda accessories that allow you to Make sure the accessory does not Follow all instructions in this personalize your car. These obscure any lights, or interfere owner’s manual regarding...
Page 165 If you plan to modify your vehicle, Covering the outside edge of a undercarriage to impact speed consult with your Honda dealer. front seat-back, with a non-Honda bumps or other raised objects, seat cover for example, could...
Page 166: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient ＊ CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 167 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment 850 lbs (395 kg). Store or secure all items that could Overloading or improper be thrown around and hurt loading can affect handling and This figure includes the total weight someone during a crash.
Page 168 To avoid the exceed the maximum allowable heaviest items on the bottom and possibility of carbon monoxide weight. Please contact your Honda as far forward as possible. poisoning, follow the instructions dealer for further information. on page...
Page 169: Driving
Carrying Cargo Cargo Hooks Cargo Net The hooks on the floor of the cargo On EX model in the U.S., and Si model area enable you to tie down items in Canada stored in the back. Make sure all You can use the cargo net to secure stored items are secured before items in the cargo area.
Page 170 Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather 5-speed manual and automatic at High Altitude ....transmissions. It also includes impor- 5-speed Manual Transmission ..
Page 171 Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check that any items you may be Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passengers have fastened you drive your car. properly or fastened down their seat belts (see page securely.
Page 172: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start within (2,400 meters) adds to the problem. 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Use the following procedure: In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 4 with the electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way Turn off all electrical accessories...
Page 173: Speed Manual Transmission
5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift When slowing down, you can get into Reverse. You can damage the extra braking from the engine by transmission by trying to shift into shifting to a lower gear. This extra Reverse with the car moving.
Page 174 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter U.S. DX model Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed All models except U.S. DX the engine run and accelerate If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you are in, you may feel smoothly.
Page 175: Automatic Transmission
ON (II). If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the trans- mission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driving...
Page 176 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions To shift from: Do this: P to R Press the brake pedal and SHIFT LEVER press the release button. R to P N to R Press the release button. D to 2 2 to D D to D D to N Move the lever.
Page 177 Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you − still cannot move the lever out of need to restart a stalled engine, or if Park, see Shift Lock Release on page it is necessary to stop briefly with the engine idling.
Page 178 Automatic Transmission Drive (D ) This position is similar Second (2) To shift to Second, Engine Speed Limiter − − to D, except only the first three press the release button on the front All models except U.S. DX gears are selected. Use D to provide of the shift lever.
Page 179 Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 180 ON (II). If it the accelerator pedal. flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the trans- mission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. CONTINUED Driving...
Page 181 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Park (P) This position To shift from: Do this: − mechanically locks the transmission. P to R Press the brake pedal and Use Park whenever you are turning press the release button. off or starting the engine. To shift R to P out of Park, you must press on the N to R...
Page 182 Automatic Transmission (CVT) Reverse (R) To shift from Re- Drive (D) Use this position for Low (L) To shift to Low, press − − − verse to Park, see the explanation your normal driving. The transmis- the release button on the front of the under Park.
Page 183 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. If Make sure the moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put windows are closed.
Page 184: The Braking System
The Braking System All Civics are equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models wheels are drum. A power assist up heat and reduces their effective- have audible brake wear indicators.
Page 185 The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates The U.S. EX model and Canadian brake pedal; this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. Si-G model have an Anti-lock Brake purpose of the ABS.
Page 186 The Braking System Activation varies with the amount of A vehicle with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders traction your tires have. On dry ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or pavement, you will need to press on distance it takes to stop the car;...
Page 187 The Braking System ABS Indicator ABS INDICATOR U.S. EX and Canadian Si-G The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page ). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down.
Page 188: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique Always drive Visibility Being able to see − − slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 189 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 190: Maintenance
Adding Engine Coolant .... for Normal Driving ... form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant ..Inspection ........tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers ....Maintenance ......to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid ....... Tire Rotation ......
Page 191: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving and help reduce air pollution.
Page 192 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 193: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 194 We recommend the use of genuine maintenance on the items marked NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY Honda parts and fluids whenever you with will not void your emissions ＃ or NEVER, drive under a ‘‘severe’’...
Page 195 Service at the indicated distance or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months Replace engine oil Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment...
Page 196 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. U.S. Owners − Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners − Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. Replace engine oil. 10,000 mi/16,000 km/1 yr Do items in A. □...
Page 197 Service at the indicated distance or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months Replace engine oil Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Replace engine oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches...
Page 198 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. U.S. Owners − Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners − Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. Replace engine oil. 5,000 mi/8,000 km/6 mos Do item in A. □...
Page 199 6 yrs □ Replace brake fluid (indepeudent of mileage) ＊ See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information 105,000 mi/168,000 km Do item in E. under special driving conditions. 105,000 mi/168,000 km/6 yrs Do item in A. ＊ See timing belt on page for replacement information under 110,000 mi/176,000 km...
Page 200 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 5,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 35,000 mi...
Page 201 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 65,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 95,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km mi/km 152,000 km 104,000 km Date Date 70,000 mi 100,000 mi mi/km mi/km 112,000 km 160,000 km (or 5 years) Date Date 75,000 mi...
Page 202: Owner Maintenance Checks
Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure − − items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.
Page 203: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL (Gray cap) (Orange loop) FILL CAP CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE POWER STEERING COOLANT FLUID (Red cap) RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (CVT) (Yellow loop) RADIATOR CAP...
Page 204: Engine Oil
Institute’s latest requirements. Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your car. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your car for API CERTIFICATION SEAL To add oil, unscrew and remove the optimum engine protection.
Page 205 When using synthetic oil, you must follow the oil and filter change intervals given in the maintenance schedule. Additives Your Honda does not require any oil additives. Additives may adversely Ambient Temperature affect your engine’s or transmission’s performance and durability.
Page 206 (available from your maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. Open the hood and remove the remove the filter. engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil...
Page 207 Engine Oil Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Replace the engine oil fill cap. then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be five seconds.
Page 208: Cooling System
Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water. It does not require any additional mixing.
Page 209 Cooling System Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX RESERVE TANK RADIATOR CAP and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car’s cooling system.
Page 210 DRAIN and distance recommendations in PLUG the maintenance schedule. Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge,...
Page 211 Cooling System Reconnect the battery cables to BOLT the terminals. Connect the positive BOLT ( ) cable first, then the negative ＋ ( ) cable. − WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Standard for HX, LX and EX models in the U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada...
Page 212 With automatic transmission (CVT): 58 lbf·ft (78 N·m , 8.0 kgf·m) 1.00 US gal (3.8 ) Fill up to here Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. This coolant is a mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Page 213 Cooling System Start the engine and let it run for Start the engine and hold it at about 30 seconds. Then turn off 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan the engine. comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the Check the level in the radiator, radiator and add coolant if needed.
Page 214: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield When you refill the reservoir, clean LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly the edges of the windshield wiper during normal usage. In bad weather, blades with windshield washer fluid when you use the washers often, on a clean cloth.
Page 215: Transmission Fluid
Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK (A/T) DIPSTICK (CVT) UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK (A/T) Check the fluid level with the engine Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) Remove the dipstick and check at normal operating temperature. from the transmission and wipe it the fluid level.
Page 216 Have LOWER MARK the transmission flushed and On CVT model refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as Remove the dipstick and check the soon as it is convenient. fluid level. There are HOT side and COLD side on the dipstick. It should...
Page 217 Transmission Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, you Check the fluid level in the reser- may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 voirs monthly. There are up to two FILLER BOLT viscosity motor oil with the API reservoirs, depending on the model.
Page 218: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid Always use Honda DOT 3 brake Brake System Clutch System fluid. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. However, the use of...
Page 219: Power Steering
Fluid. If it is not available, you may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement. 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 220: Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and BOLTS distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing in the engine compartment. BOLTS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT To replace it: Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp...
Page 221: Hood Latch
Lubricate all the moving parts (as shown), including the pivot. Follow the time and distance recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 222: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your car are a Replacement special platinum-tipped design for longer life. The spark plugs should CLIPS CONNECTOR LOCK TAB be replaced according to the distance recommendation in the maintenance schedule. IGNITION COIL Remove the cover by turning the Disconnect the wire connector two clips one quarter turn from the ignition coil by pushing...
Page 223 Spark Plugs Use a wrench to remove the nut Put the new spark plug into the Torque the spark plug. (If you do holding the ignition coil. Remove socket, then screw it into the hole. not have a torque wrench, tighten the ignition coil by pulling it Screw it in by hand so you do not the spark plug two-thirds of a turn...
Page 224 Spark Plugs Install the ignition coil. Reinstall Specifications: the nut. NGK: Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A PZFR6F-11 Push the wire connector onto the DENSO: spark plug that is too loose can PKJ20CR-M11 ignition coil. Make sure it locks in overheat and damage the engine.
Page 225 Battery Check the condition of your car’s Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals. terminals with a solution of baking soda and water.
Page 226 Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car’s Charging the battery with the cables electrical system. connected can seriously damage your car’s electronic controls. Detach the battery cables bef ore connecting the battery to a charger.
Page 227: 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 if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 228 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. BLADE REINFORCEMENT Remove the blade from its holder Examine the new wiper blades.
Page 229: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System Periodically check the engine’s If the air conditioning does not get as Standard for LX and EX models in the radiator and air conditioning cold as before, have your dealer U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.
Page 230: Dust And Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter Standard for LX and EX models in the Replacement U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada HOOKS COVER Optional for other models The dust and pollen filter removes pollen and dust that is brought in from the outside through the heating and cooling system.
Page 231 Close the glove box. If you are not sure how to replace the dust and pollen filters, have them replaced by your Honda dealer. Remove the first filter by pulling it straight out of the air conditioning unit.
Page 232 Drive Belts, Timing Belt Drive Belts The belts should have the following Timing Belt ‘‘play’’ or deflection. The timing belt should normally be POWER STEERING BELT replaced at the intervals shown in Compressor belt the maintenance schedule. (On cars with A/C): Replace this belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.) 0.33 0.43 in (8.5 11.0 mm) −...
Page 233 Tires To safely operate your car, your tires Check the pressure in the tires when Inflation must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated they are cold. This means the car good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of has been parked for at least three and correctly inflated.
Page 234 U.S. DX, HX, LX and Canadian DX driving are the same as for normal Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure models only Honda strongly recommends that for Normal Driving driving. P185/70R14 87S 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 you not drive faster than posted kgf/cm ) speed limits and conditions allow.
Page 235 Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
Page 236 (For Non-directional (For Directional your car’s aluminum wheels. Use only Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels) Genuine Honda wheel weights f or To help increase tire life and balancing. distribute wear more evenly, you should have the tires rotated every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
Page 237 Replacement its braking ability, traction, and wheels are available at your Honda steering accuracy. It is best to replace all four tires at dealer. the same time. If that is not possible...
Page 238 If you mount snow tires on your ＋ (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX) ‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have an Honda, make sure they are radial all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load range 14 x 5 1/2 JJ...
Page 239 Stop driving if they are hitting chassis, stop and investigate. Make any part of the car. Because your Honda has limited tire sure the traction devices are clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ installed tightly, and that they are cable-type traction devices.
Page 240 Lights Check the operation of your car’s TURN SIGNAL/SIDE MARKER LIGHT HEADLIGHT exterior lights at least once a month. A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your car’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 241 Lights Check the following: SIDE MARKER LIGHT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT HIGH-MOUNT Headlights (low and high beam) BRAKE LIGHT Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 242 Adjustment of the headlights should contact with your skin or hard be performed by a Honda technician objects. If you touch the glass, clean or other qualified mechanic. it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Page 243 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing the Front Side Marker/ WEATHER SEAL BULB making sure the tabs are in their Turn Signal and Parking Light slots. Pivot the hold-down wire Bulb back in place and clip the end into If you are changing the bulb on the slot.
Page 244 Lights Insert the socket back into the HOLDING CLIP BULBS headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Put the inner fender cover in place. Install the holding clip. Lock it in SOCKETS place by pushing on the center.
Page 245 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Pull the bulb straight out of its (in Fenders) socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 246 Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Reinstall the socket. Turn it Replacing a Rear License Plate Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Make sure Bulb the new bulb is working. BULB BULB SOCKET SOCKET Open the trunk and remove the Remove the socket from the light socket from the light assembly by assembly by squeezing the tabs on turning it one-quarter turn counter-...
Page 247 Lights Turn on the parking lights and Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb check that the new bulb is working. Reinstall the socket back in place by pushing it in until it latches. BULB Remove the trunk light assembly Pull the bulb straight out of the by using a small flat-tipped holder.
Page 248 Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Lights CEILING LIGHT SPOTLIGHTS SOCKETS FRONT CEILING LIGHT BULBS SOCKETS BULB BULBS U.S.: EX, Canada: Si Although the ceiling light and Remove the bulb by pulling it On LX models spotlights come apart the same way, Spotlights: straight out of its metal tabs.
Page 249: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months (see page Support the front wiper blade or longer, have your Honda dealer arms with a folded towel or rag so perform the inspections called for in Wash and dry the exterior they do not touch the windshield.
Page 250: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing ........on how to clean your car and Paint Touch-up ......preserve its appearance: the paint, Interior Care ........
Page 251 Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a your car’s beauty. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel. Letting it scratch the paint, while tree sap and Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 252: Exterior Care
You your dealer so you are sure to get beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if the correct color. the finish does not have its original You should use a quality liquid or shine after using a wax.
Page 253: Interior Care
Periodically shampoo the carpet to keep it looking new. Use one of the If you use a non-Honda floor mat in foam-type carpet cleaners on the the driver’s footwell, make sure it market. Follow the instructions that...
Page 254 Interior Care Fabric Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust out of the If your seat belts get dirty, you can LOOP material frequently. For general use a soft brush with a mixture of cleaning, use a solution of mild soap mild soap and warm water to clean and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
Page 255 Interior Care Windows Air Fresheners Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, cleaner. You can also use a mixture it is best to use a solid type. Some of one part white vinegar to ten parts liquid air fresheners contain chemi- water.
Page 256: Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Page 257: Body Repairs
If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair. Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.
Page 258: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the Starter safely evaluate the problem and what Motor Operates Very...
Page 259 Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put it back under any circumstances.
Page 260: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder The car can easily roll off the of a busy road is dangerous. Drive jack, seriously injuring anyone slowly along the shoulder until you underneath.
Page 261 Changing a Flat Tire JACK JACKING POINTS WHEEL WRENCH Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 Find the jacking point nearest the counterclockwise to loosen it, then turn with the wheel wrench. wheel you are removing. Place the remove the jack.
Page 262 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts and wheel Remove the flat tire. Temporarily wrench as shown to raise the car cover. The wheel cover cannot be place the flat tire on the ground until the flat tire is off the ground.
Page 263 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
Page 264 Changing a Flat Tire SPACER WING BOLT CONE Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Place the flat tire face down in the On HX and EX models in the U.S., Si the same crisscross pattern. Have model in Canada spare tire well. the wheel nut torque checked at Remove the center cap before the nearest automotive service...
Page 265 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in the trunk with the end bracket on the left side. Turn the jack’s end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
Page 266 If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Turn the ignition switch to START Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending (III). If the headlights do not dim, Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
Page 267 If Your Engine Won’t Start The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Turn the If you find nothing wrong, you will In this case, the starter motor’s ignition switch to ON (II) for a need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster minute and watch the fuel gauge.
Page 268: Jump Starting
Park, and set the parking brake. nearby. Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery. You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 269 ( ) terminal on show you the order to connect the ＋ − Honda’s battery. Connect the the booster battery. Connect the jumper cables. other end to the positive ( ) other end to the grounding strap ＋...
Page 270 Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats Start your car. If the starter motor If Your Engine Overheats Your car can overheat for several still operates slowly, check the The pointer of your car’s tempera- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a jumper cable connections to make ture gauge should stay in the mid- mechanical problem.
Page 271 Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats Start your car. If the starter motor If Your Engine Overheats Your car can overheat for several still operates slowly, check the The pointer of your car’s tempera- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a jumper cable connections to make ture gauge should stay in the mid- mechanical problem.
Page 272: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats Safely pull to the side of the road. If you do not see steam or spray, Look for any obvious coolant leaks, Put the transmission in Neutral or leave the engine running and such as a split radiator hose. Park, and set the parking brake.
Page 273 If Your Engine Overheats If there was no coolant in the Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on reserve tank, you may also have to cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine and watch add coolant to the radiator.
Page 274: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Let the car sit for a minute. Open LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR the hood and check the oil level (see page ). Although oil level and oil pressure are not directly connected, an engine that is very low on oil can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers.
Page 275: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR electrical load as possible, you can drive several miles (kilometers) before the battery is too discharged to keep the engine running. Drive to a service station or garage where you can get technical assistance.
Page 276: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator remains on past one MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP driving trip, or the fuel cap was not loose or missing, have the car checked by the dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full-throttle acceleration and driving at high speed.
Page 277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Brake System Indicator Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your car for a Brake System Indicator Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the ＊ codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. To check if BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR diagnostics for the emissions they are set, turn the ignition ON (II),...
Page 278 Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Brake System Indicator Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your car for a Brake System Indicator Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the ＊ codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. To check if BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR diagnostics for the emissions they are set, turn the ignition ON (II),...
Page 279: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower ＊ BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR indicates a problem with the car’s gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe.
Page 280: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof On EX model in the U.S., and Si model ROUND PLUG in Canada If the electric motor will not close SOCKET the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 281 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two fuse boxes. The under-hood fuse box is located The interior fuse box is underneath in the engine compartment on the the steering column.
Page 282 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car FUSE PULLER FUSE stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 283 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a Standard for HX, LX and EX models in BLOWN spare fuse that has a lower rating, it the U.S., and LX and Si models in might blow out again. This does not Canada indicate anything wrong.
Page 284 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Condenser Fan 15 A Small Lights 7.5 A Interior Light 20 A Cooling Fan 10 A Hazard, Turn Signals 15 A FI ECU 15 A Horn, Brake Light 20 A ABS F/S 10 A Back Up 40 A...
Page 285 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 7.5 A Power Window Relay 20 A Moonroof 7.5 A Accessory, Radio 10 A SIDE SRS 7.5 A Meter 7.5 A 7.5 A Daytime Running Lights ＊ 10 A 10 A Power Mirrors (Security) −...
Page 286: Emergency Towing
There are three popular types of unacceptable. Start the engine. professional towing equipment. Shift to D, then to N. If your Honda cannot be transported Turn off the engine. The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by Flat-bed Equipment −...
Page 287 Emergency Towing With the front wheels on the ground, If you decide to tow your car with all it is best to tow the car no farther four wheels on the ground, make than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the sure you use a properly-designed and Trying to lif t or tow your car by the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
Page 288: Technical Information
....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers. It also (U.S. Cars) ......System ........
Page 289: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 290 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. MANUAL TRANSMISSION The Transmission Number is on a NUMBER label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 291: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 174.7 in (4,438 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 66.7 in (1,695 mm) 13.2 US gal (50 ) ＊ Height 55.1 in (1,399 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 103.1 in (2,620 mm) coolant Manual 1.03 US gal (3.9 ) Track Front 57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Page 292 Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page or the fuse label Charge quantity 17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) − − attached to the inside of the fuse Lubricant oil type SP-10 box door under the steering column.
Page 293 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction − AA, A, B, C Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 294 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for − The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 295: Oxygenated Fuels
Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as brand of gasoline.
Page 296: 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 297: Emissions Controls
‘‘smog.’’ Carbon canister while the engine is off. After monoxide does not contribute to ＊ In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine gas.
Page 298 (PCM) uses various sensors to genuine Honda replacement parts or into the engine and burned off. determine how much air is going their equivalent for repairs. Using into the engine.
Page 299: 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 300: State Emissions Testing
State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your car for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 301 If the testing facility determines the pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary readiness codes are still not set, see slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot your Honda dealer. do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Page 302 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 303 Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin trained professionals. They should Islands: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. be able to answer all your questions. Automobile Customer Service Bella International If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A P.O.
Page 304: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners a seat Seat Belt Limited Warranty − Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty − warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 305 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 306: Index
Index Audio System ......118, Fluid ........... Automatic Speed Control ..... Parking ........Accessories and Modifications . Automatic Transmission ....System Indicator ....Accessories ........ Capacity, Fluid ......Wear Indicators ......Additional Safety Precautions . Checking Fluid Level ....Braking System ......
Page 307 Index Cleaner Element, Air ....Cleaning Capacities Chart ......Exterior ........DANGER, Explanation of ....Carbon Monoxide Hazard ..... Interior ........Dashboard ........Cargo Hooks ......... Seat Belts ........Daytime Running Lights ....Carrying Cargo ......Vinyl ........... Defects, Reporting Safety ....
Page 308 Index Driving ........... Malfunction Indicator 5-speed Manual Transmission Economy ........Lamp ........ Checking Fluid Level ....In Bad Weather ......Oil Pressure Indicator ..Shifting the ........ In Foreign Countries ....Oil, What Kind to Use ....Flashers, Hazard Warning .....
Page 309 Index Fuses, Checking the ..... Switch ........... Timing Control System .... Halogen Headlight Bulbs ..... Important Safety Precautions ..Hazard Warning Flashers ....Indicators, Instrument Gas Mileage, Improving ....Headlights Panel ..........Gasohol .......... Daytime Running Lights .... Infant Restraint .......
Page 310 Index Lubricant Specifications Chart . NOTICE, Explanation of ....Luggage ......... Numbers, Identification ....Keys ..........Maintenance ........Octane Requirement, Gasoline . Label, Certification ....... Owner Maintenance Checks . Odometer ......... Lane Change, Signaling ....Record ......... 199-200 Odometer, Trip .......
Page 311 Index Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ..........Paint Touch-up ......Radiator Overheating ....Reserve Tank, Engine Panel Brightness Control ....Radio/CD/Cassette Coolant ....... 161, Park Gear Position ......Sound System ....118, Restraint, Child ....... Parking ........... Readiness Codes ....
Page 312 Index Maintenance ........ Speed Control ........ Anti-theft Column Lock ..... Reminder Light and Beeper ..Speedometer ........Stereo Sound System ... 118, System Components ....Spotlights ........Storing Your Car ......Use During Pregnancy ....SRS, Additional Information ..Supplemental Restraint Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .
Page 313 Index Tether Anchorage Points ....Transmission Theft Protection ......Checking Fluid Level, Three Way Catalytic Converter . Automatic ......Vanity Mirror ........ Time, Setting the ....123, Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Capacity Load ....Timing Belt ........Manual ........Vehicle Dimensions ......
Page 314 Index Compact Spare ......Wrench ........Windows Cleaning ........Operating the Power ....Rear, Defogger ......Windshield Cleaning ........Defroster ........Washers ........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ....... Operation ........Worn Tires ........Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..＊ : U.S. and Canada only...
Page 315: Service Information Summary
HX model (CVT) only: Brake Fluid: API Premium grade 5W-20 Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid detergent oil (see page Transmission Fluid) only DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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