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

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

Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................

Seat belts, SRS, and child protection

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

Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column

Features

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

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

Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading

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

Engine and transmission operation

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

Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage

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

Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses

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

Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls

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

Warranty and contact information

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

How to order

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

Service Information Summary

Fluid capacities and tire pressures

Navigation System

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2005 Accord 4dr

Page 1: Table Of Contents
2005 Accord 4dr Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2: Introduction
This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
Page 3: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels on the vehicle. −...
Page 4: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance AIRBAGS (P.11, 23) INDICATORS (P.58) GAUGES (P.64) MIRROR CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM (P.94) (P.118) HEATING/COOLING POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROLS SWITCH (P.106) (P.79) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER WINDOW (P.178) SWITCHES MANUAL (P.95) TRANSMISSION (P.176) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.85) HANDLE...
Page 5 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD PASSENGER AIRBAG BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS OFF INDICATOR (P.69) (P.31) (P.72) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.70) HAZARD REMOTE AUDIO WARNING BUTTON CONTROLS (P.72) (P.147) CRUISE CONTROLS (P.151) VOICE CONTROL ＊ SWITCHES REAR WINDOW MOONROOF DEFOGGER SWITCH (P.73, 109, 112)
Page 6: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Safety Precautions . All Children Should Sit in the information about how to protect Additional Information About Your Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belts ......... The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.
Page 8 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 9: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Seat Belts Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out...
Page 10: Airbags
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a Supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to Your vehicle also has side curtain Restraint System (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the airbags to help protect the heads of airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger the driver, front passenger, and...
Page 11 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 12: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Locking the doors reduces the Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide chance of someone being thrown out instructions on how to properly of the vehicle during a crash, and it protect the driver, adult passengers, helps prevent passengers from and teenage children who are large accidentally opening a door and...
Page 13: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 14 Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their can result in serious injury or death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are back in the seat.
Page 15 Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat This spreads the forces of a crash Belts over the strongest bones in your Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
Page 16: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting Never place the shoulder portion of a RELEASE Position lap/shoulder belt under your arm or BUTTONS This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their seats,...
Page 17: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.
Page 18: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away If your Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. If they do, they hands or arms are close to an same seat belt. could be very seriously injured in a airbag cover, they could be injured crash.
Page 19: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt restrain your body. Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap and shoulder belt goes over shoulder belts in all five seating your shoulder, across your chest, The seat belts in all positions except positions.
Page 20: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
When the tensioners are activated, Honda provides a lifetime warranty For added protection, the front seat the seat belts will remain tight until on seat belts for U.S. models. See...
Page 21 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 22: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint (11) System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Page 23 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you that the seat. These automatically turn off passenger’s side airbag has been Sensors that can detect a the passenger’s front airbag if turned off (see page...
Page 24: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 25 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
Page 26: Advanced Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. The main purpose of this feature is to help prevent airbag- caused injuries to short drivers and children who ride in front. For both advanced airbags to work DRIVER’S SEAT properly:...
Page 27: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, an Moving the front seat forcibly How Your Side Airbags Work indicator in the center of the back against cargo on the seat or dashboard will come on indicating floor behind it.
Page 28 To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage indicator will go out. side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, this system...
Page 29: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works Work side, the passenger’s side curtain The SRS indicator alerts airbag will inflate even if there are no you to a potential problem occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 30: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works Indicator Works may not work properly when you U.S. Canada This indicator need them.
Page 31: Airbag Service
Take your vehicle to an problem. off. However, the indicator will not maintenance free, and there are no authorized Honda dealer as soon come on. parts you can safely service. as possible. If you ignore this However, you must have your...
Page 32: Additional Safety Precautions
This could make the dealer. driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
Page 33: All Children Must Be Restrained
Protecting Children General Guidelines − All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 34: Back Seat
Protecting Children General Guidelines − All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Poses Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
Page 35 SUN VISOR must be properly restrained seat, your vehicle has abels on the dashboard dels) and on the front visors. d and follow the ns on these labels. Canadian Models SUN VISOR...
Page 36: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines − If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical Children Attention attention or frequent visual Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put contact, we strongly recommend children can be properly restrained.
Page 37: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines − Additional Safety Precautions Use childproof door locks to Lock all doors and the trunk when Children Never hold an infant or child on prevent children from opening the your vehicle is not in use. If you are not wearing a This can prevent children who play in vehicles can your lap.
Page 38: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 39: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any situation, we strongly Protecting Small Children Child Seat Placement recommend that you install the child We strongly recommend placing a seat directly behind the front forward-facing child seat in a back passenger’s seat, move the seat as seat, not the front.
Page 40: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child...
Page 41: Installing A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and The child seat should fit the After selecting a proper child seat, should not reduce the child seat’s vehicle seating position (or and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 42: Installing A Child Seat With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 43 Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat TETHER STRAP HOOK forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure. Flexible type ANCHOR Other LATCH-compatible seats Lift the head restraint (see page have a flexible-type connection as ), then route the tether strap shown above.
Page 44 Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a...
Page 45 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 46 Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchor Using the Center Anchor Tether TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR ANCHOR TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS After properly securing the child After properly securing the child A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page ), lift the head...
Page 47: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front belt.
Page 48 Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be high-back or between the child’s neck and arm? low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster meets federal Is the lap part of the belt as low as safety standards (see page ) and possible, touching the child’s...
Page 49 Protecting Larger Children When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Administration and Transport there are other important factors you...
Page 50: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck. in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a crash.
Page 51: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. You should exhaust gas into your vehicle’s have no problem with carbon interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide entering the vehicle in condition.
Page 52 hat could cause serious ad these labels carefully. If mes off or becomes hard to act your dealer for a ent. DASHBOARD Canadian models U.S. models only U.S. models dels...
Page 53: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Temperature Gauge ....Seat ........... the controls and displays that Fuel Gauge ........Power Seat Adjustment ..... contribute to the daily operation of Check Fuel Cap Indicator ..Driver’s Lumbar Support ... your vehicle.
Page 54: Control Locations
Control Locations CRUISE CONTROLS (P.151) INDICATORS (P.58) GAUGES (P.64) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON MOONROOF SWITCH (P.72) (P.98) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.94) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.118, 119, 126, 127, ,137) POWER DOOR LOCK DIGITAL CLOCK SWITCHES (P.149) (P.79) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.106) POWER WINDOW CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES SYSTEM (P.95)
Page 55: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel LOW OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.60) INDICATOR (P.58) (ABS) INDICATOR (P.59) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.63) CRUISE CONTROL MAIN INDICATOR (P.63) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60) CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.62) INDICATOR (P.58) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.63) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR...
Page 56 Instrument Panel Lights The instrument panel has many Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada indicators to give you important Indicator information about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on Parking Brake and Brake Seat Belt Reminder Light when the engine is running.
Page 57 Instrument Panel Lights Supplemental Restraint Anti-lock Brake System Canada U.S. System Indicator Side Airbag Off (ABS) Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when Indicator This indicator normally comes on for you turn the ignition switch to ON This indicator comes on when you a few seconds when you turn the (II).
Page 58 Instrument Panel Lights TCS Activation Indicator Traction Control System Door and Trunk Open Monitor On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models (TCS) Indicator This indicator has three functions: On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models It comes on as a reminder that you This indicator normally comes on for have turned off the Traction a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Page 59 Instrument Panel Lights Turn Signal and Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Hazard Warning (U.S. models only) Indicators If equipped The left or right turn signal indicator This indicator reminds you that the blinks when you signal a lane change exterior lights are on.
Page 60 Instrument Panel Lights Security System Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running High Beam Indicator Lights’’ Indicator Canadian models only This indicator comes on with the SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR This indicator comes on when you high beam headlights. For more turn the ignition switch to ON (II) information, see page with the headlight switch off and the parking brake set.
Page 61 Instrument Panel Lights Cruise Control Main Cruise Control Indicator Immobilizer System Indicator Indicator Only on models equipped with Cruise Only on models equipped with Cruise This indicator comes on for a few Control System Control System seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on when you switch to ON (II).
Page 62 Gauges Outside Temperature Display TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER On EX-L and EX-V6 models This display shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. MAINTENANCE models) or Centigrade (Canadian REQUIRED models). To see the outside INDICATOR temperature, press and release the TEMPERATURE Select/Reset knob until the GAUGE temperature is displayed.
Page 63 Gauges If the outside temperature is Trip Meter Temperature Gauge incorrectly displayed, you can adjust This meter shows the number of This shows the temperature of the it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) engine’s coolant.
Page 64 Gauges appears again. To clear, press and Fuel Gauge Maintenance Required Indicator This shows how much fuel you have. hold the Trip/Reset button until the It may show slightly more or less message is replaced by the than the actual amount. The needle odometer/outside temperature returns to the bottom after you turn display.
Page 65 Gauges 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models SELECT/RESET KNOB For the first 8,000 miles (12,800 km) For the first 6,000 miles (9,600 km) after the Maintenance Required after the Maintenance Required Indicator is reset, it will come on for Indicator is reset, it will come on for 2 seconds when you turn the ignition two seconds when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Page 66: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD PASSENGER AIRBAG BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS OFF INDICATOR (P.69) (P.31) (P.72) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.70) HAZARD REMOTE AUDIO WARNING BUTTON CONTROLS (P.72) (P.147) CRUISE CONTROLS (P.151) VOICE CONTROL ＊ SWITCHES REAR WINDOW MOONROOF DEFOGGER SWITCH (P.73, 109, 112) (P.98)
Page 67: Wipers And Washers
Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. Windshield Wiper − select a position. The wipers run at high speed. − MIST − The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. Windshield Washer −...
Page 68 Turn Signal, Headlights Push down on the Turning the switch Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal − Headlights − left lever to signal a left turn and up on the left lever to the ‘‘ ’’ to signal a right turn. To signal a lane position turns on the parking lights, change, push lightly on the lever in taillights, instrument panel lights,...
Page 69 Headlights, Automatic Lighting Off Feature High Beams To turn on the high Automatic Lighting Off Feature If you remove the key from the − beams, push the lever forward until ignition switch with the headlight On all models except U.S. DX you hear a click.
Page 70 Daytime Running Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake.
Page 71: Rear Window Defogger
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. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.
Page 72: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment Insert the key in the ignition before you start driving. switch, and unlock the steering column. Push the lever under the steering column all the way down. Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Page 73 Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks Push the lever up to lock the Keys and Locks steering wheel in that position. MASTER MASTER VALET KEY VALET KEY KEYS KEY WITH (LIGHT GREY) NUMBER (LIGHT GREY) NUMBER Make sure you have securely (BLACK) REMOTE locked the steering wheel in place...
Page 74: Keys And Locks
Use Keep the keys away from liquids. release handle, rear seat trunk only Honda-approved key blanks. If they get wet, dry them access, and glove box locked when immediately with a soft cloth.
Page 75: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 76: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch You can insert or You can LOCK (0) − ACCESSORY (I) − remove the key only in this position. operate the audio system and the To turn the key, the shift lever must accessory power sockets in this be in Park, and you must push the position.
Page 77 Ignition Switch, Door Locks You will hear a reminder beeper if Door Locks On all models except U.S. DX you leave the key in the ignition Each front door has a master door MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH switch in the LOCK (0) or lock switch.
Page 78: Door Locks
Door Locks On Canadian DX models, all doors On LX and EX models, all doors can Lockout Prevention can be locked from the outside by be locked from the outside by using With the driver’s door open and the using the key in either front door. To the key in the driver’s door.
Page 79 Childproof Door Locks, Remote Transmitter Childproof Door Locks Remote Transmitter You can open and close all power windows from outside the vehicle LEVER PANIC UNLOCK/ with the key. With the remote BUTTON WINDOW- transmitter, you can open the OPEN windows. Refer to Power Windows BUTTON on page UNLOCK...
Page 80: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter You cannot lock the doors with the On all models except DX Remote Transmitter Care remote transmitter if any door is not PANIC Press this button for Avoid dropping or throwing the − fully closed or the key is in the about 1 second to attract attention;...
Page 81 Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. BATTERY Battery type: CR1616 SCREW To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad Remove the screw at the base of by releasing the two tabs on the...
Page 82 Remote Transmitter 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 83 Trunk MASTER KEY Pull TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY You can open the trunk in any of To close the trunk, press down on To protect items in the trunk when three ways: the trunk lid. you need to give the key to someone else: Pull up on the trunk release lever See page...
Page 84 Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left. Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside.
Page 85: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters After the seat reaches a comfortable Follow these precautions whenever temperature, select LO by pushing you use the seat heaters: the back of the switch. This will keep the seat warm. Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws In HI, the heater turns off when the large amounts of current from the...
Page 86 Seats Power Seat Adjustment The 4-cylinder EX model without leather interior has a power height On EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6 models See pages for important safety adjustment for the driver’s seat. All − information and warnings about how to other seat adjustments in this model properly position seats and seat-backs.
Page 87 Seats Driver’s Lumbar Support Front Seat Adjustments On EX, EX-L and EX-V6 models To adjust the seat forward and To change the seat-back angle, pull To change the lumbar support, move backward, pull up on the lever under up on the lever on the outside of the the lever on the right side of the the seat cushion’s front edge.
Page 88 Seats Driver’s Seat Manual Height Driver’s Seat Power Height Head Restraints Adjustment Adjustment RELEASE BUTTON See page for important safety On DX and LX models On EX model information and a warning about how to The height of your driver’s seat is The height of your driver’s seat is properly position the head restraints.
Page 89 Seats They are most effective when you Folding Rear Seat adjust them so the back of the MASTER KEY occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. The front and rear head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint.
Page 90 Seats Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Never drive with the seat-back positioned in front of the rear seat- folded down and the trunk lid open. back whenever the seat-back is in its Carbon Monoxide Hazard upright position. page Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured.
Page 91 Seats For security, this cover can be Trunk Pass-through Cover locked and unlocked only with the KEY CYLINDER KNOB master key. To lock the cover, insert the key and turn it clockwise. Never drive with this cover open and the trunk lid open. Carbon Monoxide Hazard page On all models except DX...
Page 92 Mirrors Push or pull the adjustment knob Adjusting the Power Mirrors right, left, up, or down to move the mirror. When you finish, turn the adjustment knob to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment knob to keep your settings.
Page 93 Mirrors, Power Windows Power Mirror Heaters Power Windows On all Canadian models except DX Closing a power window on HEATED MIRROR BUTTON someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
Page 94: Power Windows
Power Windows To open or close the driver’s window − If the driver’s If your vehicle’s battery is AUTO REVERSE partially, push down or pull back on window senses any obstacle while it disconnected or goes dead, or the the window switch lightly and hold it. is closing automatically, it will driver’s window fuse is removed, the The window will stop when you...
Page 95 Power Windows Does not apply to U.S. DX Power Window Control Operations UNLOCK BUTTON The power window system has a key- Opening the Windows with the off delay function. The windows will Remote Transmitter still operate for up to ten minutes You can open all of the windows after you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 96 Power Windows, Moonroof Turn the key clockwise again, and Moonroof To tilt up the back of the moonroof, hold it. All four windows start to press and hold the center button open. To stop the windows, ). To close the moonroof, release the key.
Page 97 Moonroof, Parking Brake The moonroof has a key-off delay Parking Brake NOTICE: Driving the vehicle with the function. You can still open and close parking brake applied can damage the the moonroof for up to ten minutes rear brakes and hubs. after you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 98 Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Vanity Mirror All models except the DX have lighted vanity mirrors. The lights come on when you pull up the cover. To use the sun visor, pull it down. To use a vanity mirror on the back of You can also use the sun visor at the the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Page 99: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Ceiling Light On LX models Push on the spotlight lenses to turn DOOR ACTIVATED the light on and off. DOOR ACTIVATED Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the front doors and around the ignition switch come on when you open any door. After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for several seconds.
Page 100: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items CENTER POCKET/ CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/ FRONT DOOR POCKET/ COIN POCKET/ ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER REAR DOOR POCKET GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDERS ＊ TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET ＊ : For some types...
Page 101 Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Console Compartment Be careful when you are using the RIGHT LEVER LEFT LEVER beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you close the doors.
Page 102 Interior Convenience Items Sunglasses Holder Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the On all models except DX To open the sunglasses holder, push...
Page 103: Features
Dual Temperature Control ..Playing the XM Satellite LX models Climate Control Sensors ....Radio ........Your Honda has an anti-theft audio Playing the Radio ......Satellite Digital Radio ....system that requires a code number To Play the Radio .....
Page 104 Vents, Heating, and A/C All models except EX-L and EX-V6 EX-L and EX-V6 Models without Navigation System TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE FAN SPEED TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL INDICATOR CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON (DRIVER’S SIDE) (PASSENGER’S SIDE) TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL MODE BUTTON FAN CONTROL...
Page 105 Vents, Heating, and A/C EX-L and EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) TEMPERATURE DISPLAY A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING ICONS MODE ICONS FAN CONTROL ICONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS (PASSENGER’S SIDE) BUTTONS (DRIVER’S SIDE) AUTO BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON DUAL BUTTON...
Page 106 Air conditioning is optional for U.S. navigation system, you can manually system, press the DUAL button. The DX model. Your Honda dealer can select the fan speed by pressing the indicator will come on. The driver install a Honda air conditioning...
Page 107 Vents, Heating, and A/C Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button EX-L and EX-V6 On all models except EX-L and When you turn the A/C off, the When the recirculation indicator is EX-V6, this button turns the air system cannot regulate the inside on, air from the vehicle’s interior is conditioning on and off.
Page 108 Vents, Heating, and A/C Mode Control When you select MAX A/C Button Use the mode control buttons or the system automatically switches to On LX, EX, LX-V6 and Canadian DX icons to select the vents the air flows Fresh Air mode and turns on the models from.
Page 109 Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the Heater Using the A/C EX-L and EX-V6 with Navigation System The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load Press the A/C button, the Manual warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine.
Page 110 Vents, Heating, and A/C Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows moisture from the air. When used in windows: Select .
Page 111 Vents, Heating, and A/C Automatic Climate Control Press the AUTO button. The system automatically selects the Set the proper mix of conditioned and/or On EX-L and EX-V6 models Without Navigation System: The automatic climate control desired temperature by turning heated air to raise or lower the system adjusts the fan speed and the Temperature Control dial.
Page 112 Vents, Heating, and A/C Manual Operation To Turn Everything Off If you press OFF, the Climate You can manually select various Press the OFF button. However, a Control system shuts off completely. functions of the automatic climate lack of airflow can cause the Keep the system completely off −...
Page 113: Dual Temperature Control
Dual Temperature Control On EX-L and EX-V6 models Without Navigation System Without Navigation System Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. With Navigation System DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE Your vehicle has four temperature TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL...
Page 114 Dual Temperature Control To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then turn the driver’s control dial or DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE press the ▲ ▼ buttons on the driver’s side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, turn the passenger’s control dial or press the...
Page 115: Climate Control Sensors
Climate Control Sensors Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Page 116: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio DX and LX Models EX and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System STEREO INDICATOR STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON BUTTON A.SEL A.SEL BUTTON BUTTON TUNE BAR TUNE BAR PRESET BARS SEEK BAR SEEK BAR PRESET BARS SOUND BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SOUND BUTTON...
Page 117 Playing the Radio EX-L, EX-V6 Models EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System without Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) STEREO INDICATOR PRESET BARS STEREO INDICATOR UPPER DISPLAY AM/FM BUTTON A.SEL AM/FM BUTTON BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY TUNE SCAN BUTTON BUTTON PRESET ICONS SEEK BAR SEEK BAR SCAN BUTTON...
Page 118 Playing the Radio To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The SCAN function − The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to samples all stations with strong ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. find radio stations on the selected signals on the selected band.
Page 119 Playing the Radio Preset Each preset bar or icon Pick the preset number (1 The preset frequencies will be lost if − − can store one frequency on AM, and you want for that station. Press your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is two frequencies on FM.
Page 120 Playing the Radio AUTO SELECT If you are If you do not like the stations Auto − traveling far from home and can no Select has stored, you can store longer receive your preset stations, other frequencies on the preset bars you can use the Auto Select feature or icons.
Page 121 Playing the Radio Adjusting the Sound The system will automatically return For Vehicles without Navigation System Press the SOUND button or icon, or Each mode is shown in the display as the display to the selected audio press the TUNE knob repeatedly to it changes.
Page 122 Playing the Radio Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 123 Playing the Radio As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 124: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD DX and LX Models EX, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) SCAN/RPT BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY BUTTON BUTTON PRESET CD BUTTON CD LOAD SEEK/SKIP INDICATOR SCAN AUDIO CD SLOT BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON EJECT BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK/SKIP EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System...
Page 125 Playing a CD EX-L, EX-V6 Models EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System without Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) UPPER DISPLAY CD BUTTON RPT BUTTON CD BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SEEK BAR BUTTON EJECT BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK/SKIP CD SLOT CD SLOT LOAD BUTTON CHANGE CD LOAD...
Page 126 Playing a CD, CD Changer To Play a CD DX, LX, and Si Models in Canada For vehicles with Satellite Radio To load or play CDs, the ignition Insert a CD into the CD slot. The To listen to satellite radio when a CD switch must be in the ACCESSORY drive will pull the CD in the rest of is playing, press the CD/AUX XM...
Page 127 Playing a CD, CD Changer You can also load a CD into an empty For Vehicle with in-dash CD Changer On vehicles with in-dash CD changer Press the LOAD button until you position while a CD is playing. Select To select a different disc, press the hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’...
Page 128 Playing a CD, CD Changer RANDOM Press to play the For Vehicles without Navigation System − EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation SEEK/SKIP Push the tracks in random order. You will see − System play the next track on the disc. Push RDM in the display.
Page 129 Playing a CD, CD Changer DISC RPT Touch the icon to Removing CDs from the Changer − EX-L, EX-V6 Models continuously replay the current CD. Press the AM/FM or XM/CD EX, EX-V6 Models Touch again to turn it off. button to switch to the radio or To remove the disc currently playing, satellite radio while a CD is playing.
Page 130 An optional six or eight disc CD instructions that came with the unit. mode. changer is available for your vehicle from your Honda dealer. To select the CD changer, press the This disc changer uses the same CD button. The disc and track controls used for the in-dash CD numbers will be displayed.
Page 131: Cd Player Error Messages
CD Player Error Messages If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take Press the eject button and pull out the disc. the vehicle to your dealer.
Page 132: Cd Changer Error Messages
CD Changer Error Messages If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. the vehicle to your dealer.
Page 133: Protecting Your Cds
Protecting Your CDs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust use. and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct When recording a CD-R, the sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 134 Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) DX and LX Models EX, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY SEEK/SKIP BUTTON PRESET BARS PWR/VOL KNOB CD/AUX BUTTON EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR...
Page 135 Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) All U.S. EX Leather Interior Models All U.S. EX Leather Interior Models with Navigation System without Navigation System RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION UPPER INDICATOR DISPLAY CD/SAT RADIO BUTTON BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY...
Page 136 Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) ＊ To Play a Tape Dolby noise reduction turns on To Stop Playing a Tape when you insert a tape. The To remove the tape, press the Optional on all U.S. models The ignition switch must be in indicator will light in the EJECT button on the cassette player.
Page 137 Press the Preset 1, 2, or 3 REPEAT Press the RPT button vehicle to your Honda dealer. − side of the bars or the lower side or icon to continuously play a song or ( ) of the CH DISC bar to take the ▼...
Page 138 Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) If you do not clean the tape player If the tape is loose, tighten it by Caring for the Tape and Player The tape player picks up dirt and regularly, it may eventually become turning the hub with a pencil or your oxides from the tape.
Page 139 Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Digital Radio All U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 Models All U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 Models EX-L and EX-V6 Models without Navigation System with Navigation System Your vehicle is capable of receiving CATEGORY/CHANNEL XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the MODE INDICATOR CATEGORY/CHANNEL United States except Hawaii, Alaska,...
Page 140 Playing the XM Satellite Radio To Play XM Satellite Radio DISP TUNE − − The ignition must be in the Vehicles with Navigation System Vehicles with Navigation System ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Press and release this button to Turn the TUNE knob to change Turn the system on: change the display.
Page 141 Playing the XM Satellite Radio SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) SCAN The SCAN function − − For Vehicles with Navigation System SEEK/SKIP function selects the samples all channels for 5 seconds. Once your XM channels are preset, various categories in XM, such as To activate the function, push the pressing the CH DISC button will Jazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc.
Page 142 Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from Signal may be two satellites to produce clear, high- blocked by quality digital reception. It offers mountains or many channels in several categories. large obstacles Along with a large selection of to the south.
Page 143 Playing the XM Satellite Radio Depending on where you drive, you Receiving Satellite Radio Service As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems. If your XM Radio service has expired Changes or modifications not expressly Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for or you purchased your vehicle from these conditions:...
Page 144 Playing the XM Satellite Radio If you decide to purchase XM While awaiting activation, make sure Satellite Radio service, contact XM your vehicle remains in an open area Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at with good reception. Once your 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’...
Page 145: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system On EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and EX-V6 models up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next ▲...
Page 146: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle’s battery is discon- On EX and EX-V6 models digits the same way. Your vehicle’s audio system will nected or goes dead, the audio disable itself if it is disconnected system will disable itself. If this If you make a mistake entering the from electrical power for any reason.
Page 147: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On models without Navigation System EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models If your vehicle’s battery is without Navigation System shown disconnected or goes dead, you will DIGITAL CLOCK need to set the clock. Press and hold the SOUND button. Change the hours by pressing the until you hear a beep.
Page 148: Security System
Security System With the system set, you can still On EX, EX-L, LX-V6 and Canadian LX SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR open the trunk with the master key models The security system helps to protect or the remote transmitter without your vehicle and valuables from theft. triggering the alarm.
Page 149: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Press and release the DECEL/ On all models except U.S. DX Cruise control allows you to maintain SET button on the steering wheel. CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) The CRUISE CONTROL light on without keeping your foot on the the instrument panel comes on to...
Page 150 Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- Tap the brake or clutch pedal set speed when you are going up and celerate to the desired cruising lightly with your foot. The down hills. If your speed increases speed and press the DECEL/SET CRUISE CONTROL light on the going down a hill, use the brakes to...
Page 151 Cruise Control Cancelling the Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed Pressing the Cruise Control Master You can cancel the cruise control in When you push the CANCEL button, Button turns the system off and any of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the erases the previous cruising speed.
Page 152: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver HomeLink stores the code in a Important Safety Precautions On EX-V6 model The HomeLink Universal permanent memory. There should Always refer to the opening Transceiver built into your vehicle be no need to retrain HomeLink if instructions and safety information can be programmed to operate up to your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is that came with your garage door...
Page 153 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Training HomeLink If you are training the second or Before you begin − If you just third buttons, go directly to Step 1. received your vehicle and have not 1. Unplug the garage door opener trained any of the buttons in motor from the electrical outlet.
Page 154 HomeLink Universal Transceiver 6. Push and hold the HomeLink 4. Press and hold the remote trans- Training With a Rolling Code button for a few seconds, then mitter button and one of the System watch the red indicator on For security purposes, newer garage HomeLink buttons at the same time.
Page 155 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Make sure you have properly Press and hold the button on TRAINING BUTTON completed the ‘‘Training HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds. HomeLink’’ procedure. Press and hold the HomeLink Find the ‘‘Training’’ button on your button again for 3 to 4 seconds. garage door opener unit.
Page 156 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If a standard transmitter was Erasing Codes As required by the FCC: previously programmed, the To erase the codes stored in all three This device complies with Part 15 of the indicator will stay on for about buttons, press and hold the two FCC rules.
Page 157: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use, and how to check Service Station Procedures ..the levels of important fluids. You Refueling ........also need to know how to properly Opening and Closing the store luggage or packages.
Page 158 Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation We recommend quality gasoline Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate containing detergent additives that reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump help prevent fuel system and engine extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 159: Fuel Recommendation
Fuel Recommendation Some gasoline today is blended with If you notice any undesirable For further important fuel-related oxygenates such as ethanol or operating symptoms, try another information, please refer to your MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to service station or switch to another Quick Start Guide.
Page 160 Service Station Procedure Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable The fuel fill cap is attached to the and explosive. You can be Push burned or seriously injured fuel filler with a tether.
Page 161 Service Station Procedure Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood until it clicks at least three times. HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
Page 162 Service Station Procedure cm) above the fender, then let it is securely latched. drop. Make sure it is securely SUPPORT ROD latched. 4-cylinder models Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into the hole on 6-cylinder models the front of the hood near the Lift the hood up most of the way.
Page 163 Service Station Procedure Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK 4-cylinder models (orange handle) 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models (orange loop) Wait a few minutes after turning the Wipe the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again and engine off before you check the oil. cloth or paper towel.
Page 164 Service Station Procedure Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Look at the coolant level in the Refer to Owner’s Maintenance radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is on page for information Checks between the MAX and MIN lines.
Page 165: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Always drive in the highest gear Always maintain your vehicle possible. according to the maintenance schedule. See Owner’s Try to maintain a constant speed. Maintenance Checks (see page Every time you slow down and speed up, your vehicle uses extra fuel.
Page 166: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do Accessories or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 167 Accessories and Modifications Larger or smaller wheels and tires Modifying Your Vehicle Do not attach hard objects on or Removing parts from your vehicle, can interfere with the operation of If a side airbag near a front door. or replacing components with your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and or a side curtain airbag inflates, a aftermarket components could...
Page 168: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient DOOR POCKET storage areas: CENTER POCKET Glove box Door and seat-back pockets Trunk, including the back seats when folded down Center pocket Console compartment (on some models) Roof-rack (if installed) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and...
Page 169 Carrying Cargo Load Limits Steps for Determining Correct Load (850 750 (5 150) = 100lbs.) − × The maximum load for your vehicle Limit: is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure Determine the combined weight includes the total weight of all Locate the statement, ‘‘the of luggage and cargo being loaded occupants, cargo, and accessories,...
Page 170 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the If you carry large items that Carrying Items in the Passenger vehicle, all passengers and prevent you from closing the trunk Compartment accessories must not exceed the lid, exhaust gas can enter the Store or secure all items that could Gross Vehicle Weight Rating passenger area.
Page 171: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Manual Transmission ....manual and automatic transmissions. Recommended Shift Points ..It also includes important Engine Speed Limiter ....
Page 172: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see When you start the engine, check and adjustments before you drive pages the gauges and indicators in the your vehicle. instrument panel (see pages Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see and outside lights are clean and...
Page 173: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to the If the engine fails to start, press START (III) position. Do not hold the accelerator pedal all the way In cold weather, turn off all the key in START (III) for more down and hold it there while electrical accessories to reduce than 15 seconds at a time.
Page 174: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the vehicle moving. can cause loss of control on Push down the clutch pedal, and slippery surfaces.
Page 175 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly. This will give you the best speed will enter into the tachometer’s fuel economy and effective emis- red zone.
Page 176: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators If the malfunction indicator lamp To shift from any position, press the comes on along with the ‘‘D’’ release button on the side of the indicator, there is a problem in the shift lever to move it. You cannot automatic transmission control shift out of Park when the ignition system.
Page 177 Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake Drive (D ) This position is similar − − − cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and press the release button to to D, except only the first three Park whenever you are turning off or shift from Park to Reverse.
Page 178 Automatic Transmission Second (2) This position locks First (1) To shift from Second to Engine Speed Limiter − − the transmission in second gear. It First, press the release button on the If you exceed the maximum speed does not downshift to first gear side of the shift lever.
Page 179 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release Insert the key in the Shift Lock COVER This allows you to move the shift Release slot. lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work.
Page 180 Automatic Transmission If you need to use the Shift Lock RELEASE Release, it means your vehicle is BUTTON developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral.
Page 181 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly or equipped) and the windows are curb.
Page 182: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Check the brakes after driving Braking System Design brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the The hydraulic system that operates wheels may be disc or drum, brakes moderately to see if they feel the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 183 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Activating the Anti-lock Brakes ABS Indicator The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake If the ABS indicator comes on, the helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and anti-lock function of the braking locking up and helps you retain you may hear some noise.
Page 184 Honda dealer as soon as possible. Avoid sudden hard A vehicle with ABS may require a braking which could cause the rear...
Page 185: Traction Control System
Traction Control System The TCS indicator (see page On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR Your vehicle is equipped with a and the TCS Activation indicator Traction Control System (TCS) to come on and stay on when there is a assist you in maintaining traction problem with the TCS.
Page 186 Traction Control System TCS ON/OFF Switch Deactivate the system by pressing TCS Activation Indicator the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS This indicator comes on or flashes Activation indicator comes on as a under the following conditions: reminder. Pressing the switch again turns the system back on.
Page 187 Traction Control System If the TCS indicator comes on while This indicator will come on along driving, pull to the side of the road with the ABS indicator if there is a when it is safe and turn off the problem in the anti-lock brake engine.
Page 188: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed to Load Limits primarily carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 189 Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle load toward the front of the trailer The total weight of the vehicle, all and trailer weights are within limits and 40 percent toward the rear, then occupants, all cargo, and the...
Page 190 Hitches Trailer Brakes Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must Honda recommends that any trailer Towing can require a variety of be properly bolted to the underbody. having a total weight of 1,000 lbs equipment, depending on the size of...
Page 191 Towing a Trailer Ask your trailer sales or rental Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Trailer lights and equipment must Many states and Canadian provinces agency if any other items are comply with federal, state, and local require special outside mirrors when recommended or required for your regulations.
Page 192 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Backing Up When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page Always drive slowly and have driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are someone guide you when backing up.
Page 193 Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer If you must stop when facing uphill, Making Turns and Braking The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
Page 194: Maintenance
Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... Timing Belt ........important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule ....Hood Latch ........maintained and how to follow basic Servicing Your Vehicle .... Lights ..........maintenance safety precautions. Owner’s Maintenance Seat Belts ........
Page 195: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified technician or other qualified Improperly maintaining this Failure to properly follow mechanic. vehicle or failing to correct a maintenance instructions and problem before driving can precautions can cause you to Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...
Page 196: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes Which Schedule to Follow Trailer towing, driving with a roof you will use your vehicle as normal Service your vehicle according to the top carrier, or driving in transportation for passengers and time and mileage periods on one of mountainous conditions.
Page 197 Maintenance Schedule Servicing Your Vehicle We recommend the use of Honda According to state and federal Your authorized dealer knows your parts and fluids whenever you have regulations, failure to perform vehicle best and can provide maintenance done. maintenance on the items marked competent, efficient service.
Page 198 Maintenance Schedule Owner’s Maintenance Checks Brakes Check the fluid level − You should check the following monthly. See page items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform Tires − Check the tire pressure any check, turn to the appropriate monthly.
Page 199 4-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 200 4-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 201 6-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 202 6-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil and oil filter Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 203 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 (pages 202 204 ) or severe conditions (pages 203 205 ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
Page 204: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 41,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 66,000 km 102,000 km Date Date 45,000 mi mi/km 65,000 mi mi/km 72,000 km 104,000 km Date Date 48,750 mi mi/km 67,500 mi mi/km...
Page 205 Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 82,500 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 101,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 132,000 km 162,000 km Date Date 85,000 mi mi/km 105,000 mi mi/km 136,000 km 168,000 km Date Date 86,250 mi mi/km 108,750 mi mi/km...
Page 206 Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 123,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 142,500 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 198,000 km 228,000 km Date Date 125,000 mi mi/km 145,000 mi mi/km 200,000 km 232,000 km Date Date 127,500 mi mi/km 146,250 mi mi/km...
Page 207: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL (Orange handle) FILL CAP WASHER FLUID AUTOMATIC (Blue cap) TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING COOLANT FLUID (Red cap) RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 208 Fluid Locations 6-cylinder Models ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Gray cap) (Orange loop) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP...
Page 209: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Page 210 5W-20 oil is formulated for year- it meets the same requirements Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for round protection of your Honda to given for a conventional motor oil, it optimum engine protection. Make...
Page 211 Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER according to the recommendations in the maintenance schedule. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly.
Page 212: Changing The Oil And Filter
Changing the Oil and Filter Replace the engine oil fill cap. OIL FILTER OIL FILTER Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine and check your work. Let the engine run for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks.
Page 213: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Check the reservoir’s fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the cap. The low washer Canadian Models: level indicator will light when the level is low (see page...
Page 214: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not Adding Engine Coolant available, you may use another major-brand non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement. Make sure it is a high-quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines. Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail.
Page 215 Engine Coolant Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX RADIATOR CAP and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system.
Page 216: Transmission Fluid
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) all the way. with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is from the transmission, and wipe it convenient. with a clean cloth. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
Page 217 Automatic Transmission the technician should drain and refill into the transmission securely as 6-cylinder models it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic shown in the illustration. Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle for a short distance. Do this The transmission should be drained three times.
Page 218 Have Make sure the rubber cap fits in the transmission flushed and refilled the dipstick guide and the dipstick with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient. is down all the way. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level.
Page 219 Transmission Fluid Insert the dipstick all the way back Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, you into the transmission. may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 FILLER BOLT viscosity motor oil with the API The transmission should be drained Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR...
Page 220: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life Replace the brake fluid according to of the system. Have the brake the recommendations in the system flushed and refilled with maintenance schedule.
Page 221 Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch Fluid Power Steering Fluid UPPER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL 4-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL 6-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL The fluid level should be between Check the level on the side of the Pour the fluid slowly and carefully the MIN and MAX marks on the side reservoir when the engine is cold.
Page 222 Replace the with Honda PSF as soon as possible. belt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if you regularly drive your vehicle in A low power steering fluid level can one or more of these conditions: indicate a leak in the system.
Page 223 Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb NOTE: Halogen headlight bulbs get The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has two bulbs on each very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a when your vehicle was new. If you side, four in total. Make sure you are scratch on the glass can cause the bulb regularly carry heavy items in the replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Page 224 Lights High Beam Headlight FASTENERS BULB AIR INTAKE AIR INTAKE COVER COVER FASTENERS 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Open the hood. To change a bulb Remove the electrical connector Remove the bulb by turning it on the passenger’s side, undo the from the bulb by squeezing the approximately one-quarter turn two fasteners and remove the air...
Page 225 Lights Low Beam Headlight HOLDING CLIPS BULB 6-cylinder models BULB Push the electrical connector onto To change the passenger’s side Pull the inner fender cover away the bulb. bulb, start the engine, turn the from the fender and bumper. steering wheel all the way to the Turn on the headlights to test the left, and turn off the engine.
Page 226 Lights Install the new bulb and turn it Replacing the Front Side Marker/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Turn Signal and Parking Light it in place. Bulb Push the electrical connector onto HOLDING CLIPS the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 227 Lights To remove the burned out bulb, Replacing Rear Bulbs Push a new bulb straight into the push it in and turn it (in Fenders) socket until it bottoms, and counterclockwise until it unlocks. reinstall the socket into the light BULBS assembly by turning it clockwise Install the new bulb and turn it...
Page 228 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk Lid) SOCKETS BULBS TRIM CLIP SOCKETS BULBS Open the trunk. Carefully bend back the corner of Install a new bulb into the socket, the trunk lid trim to expose the and reinstall the socket into the 6-cylinder models bulbs.
Page 229 Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Light Bulb BULB SOCKET Open the trunk and remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counter- clockwise. Remove the burned-out bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb and reinstall the socket.
Page 230 Have your Honda dealer replace this Clean dirty seat belts with a soft The driver’s and right rear floor filter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Page 231: 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 232 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE 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. Lower the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side.
Page 233 Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Use a gauge to measure the air tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure in each tire at least once a size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of month.
Page 234 Tires If you check air pressures when the Recommended Tire Pressures LX model tires are hot (driven for several The following chart shows the Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure miles), you will see readings 4 to 6 recommended cold tire pressures for for Normal Driving Front: psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm )
Page 235 o examine the tires for correct wheel oreign objects, and wear. decrease tire w is worn uneve ld look for check the whe or bulges in the tread or Have your dea he tire. Replace the tire if you feel a cons d either of these conditions.
Page 236 Tires Move the tires to the positions Tire Rotation Replacing Tires and Wheels shown in the illustration each time Replace your tires with radial tires of Front Front they are rotated. If you purchase the same size, load range, speed directional tires, rotate only front-to- rating, and maximum cold tire back.
Page 237 Tires If you ever replace a wheel, make Wheels and Tires Winter Driving sure that the wheel’s specifications Wheel: Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All ＋ match those of the original wheels. DX and LX models Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- Replacement wheels are available at 15 x 6 1/2 JJ weather tread design suitable for...
Page 238 Because your vehicle has limited tire hear them coming into contact with be seriously injured or killed. clearance, Honda strongly the body or chassis, stop and recommends using the chains listed investigate. Remove them as soon as...
Page 239: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW needed, see your dealer or a qualified technician. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s 4-cylinder models...
Page 240 Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage Vehicle Storage Fill the fuel tank. If you need to park your vehicle for an extended period (more than one Change the engine oil and filter. The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal month), there are several things you operation.
Page 241: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Leave the parking brake off. Put Support the front wiper blade If you store your vehicle for 1 year or the transmission in Reverse arms with a folded towel or rag so longer, have your dealer perform the (5-speed manual) or Park they do not touch the windshield.
Page 242: 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 the Engine Won’t Start .... gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates to do to correct it.
Page 243: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get compact spare tire. your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use the compact spare tire soon as you can.
Page 244 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, The tools are in the trunk. Open TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. the trunk and raise the trunk floor Drive slowly along the shoulder until by lifting up on the back edge.
Page 245 Changing a Flat Tire JACK JACKING POINT The jack is behind a cover in the Turn the jack’s end bracket Place the jack under the jacking right fender. Remove the cover by counterclockwise to loosen it, then point nearest the tire you need to turning the handle counterclock- remove the jack.
Page 246 Changing a Flat Tire Remove the wheel nuts and flat EXTENSION tire. Place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel facing up. WHEEL WRENCH BRAKE HUB Use the extension and the wheel Before mounting the spare tire, nut wrench as shown to raise the wipe any dirt off the mounting vehicle until the flat tire is off the...
Page 247 Changing a Flat Tire Remove the center cap before WING BOLT storing the flat tire in the trunk well. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well. spare normal Remove the spacer cone from the tire tire wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt.
Page 248 Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start If the Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the Starter Diagnosing why the engine won’t Motor Operates Very Slowly start falls into two areas, depending When you turn the ignition switch to Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could on what you hear when you turn the...
Page 249 If the Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to START The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel (III). If the headlights do not dim, In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may check the condition of the fuses.
Page 250: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try A battery can explode if you do jump starting until it thaws.
Page 251 Jump Starting Connect one jumper cable to the positive ( ) terminal on your ＋ battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( ) terminal on the ＋ booster battery. BOOSTER BATTERY 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Connect the second jumper cable to the negative ( ) terminal on −...
Page 252 Jump Starting Once your vehicle is running, disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the vehicle until everything is disconnected.
Page 253: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running, and the midrange. If it climbs to the red watch the temperature gauge. If Steam and spray from an mark, you should determine the overheated engine can...
Page 254 If the Engine Overheats If you do not find an obvious leak, Using gloves or large heavy cloth, Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and watch radiator reserve tank.
Page 255: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If it does not go Running the engine with low out within 10 seconds, turn off the oil pressure can cause serious engine. There is a mechanical mechanical damage almost immediately problem that needs to be repaired Turn of f the engine as soon as you can...
Page 256 Charging System Indicator, Malfunction Indicator Lamp Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical Malfunction Indicator Lamp accessories. Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP the power windows. Keep the engine running; starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly.
Page 257: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your To check if they are set, turn the Readiness Codes vehicle, the cause of this indicator Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness ignition to ON (II), without starting coming on could be a loose or codes’’...
Page 258: Brake System Indicator
If the ABS indicator comes on with on while driving, the brake fluid level this indicator, have the vehicle is probably low in the reservoir. inspected by your Honda dealer Press lightly on the brake pedal to immediately. see if it feels normal. If it does,...
Page 259: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof On EX and EX-V6 models SOCKET ROUND PLUG If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 260: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on an organization. Never tow your the ground, do the following: Improper towing preparation will vehicle with just a rope or chain.
Page 261 Emergency Towing With the front wheels on the ground, If you decide to tow your vehicle it is best to tow the vehicle no farther with all four wheels on the ground, than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the make sure you use a properly- The steering system can be damaged if speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
Page 262 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 263 Fuses BLOWN BLOWN BLOWN Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the looking at the wire inside. fuses in the interior fuse box by Removing these fuses requires a pulling out each fuse with the fuse Phillips-head screwdriver.
Page 264 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it FUSE PULLER might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can. Replacing a f use with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances of damaging the electrical...
Page 265 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Cooling Fan ＊ 30 A Cooling Fan 7.5 A MG. Clutch 20 A Horn, Stop 40 A Rear Defroster 40 A Back Up, ACC Hazard 15 A 30 A ABS Motor ＊...
Page 266 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected (20 A) Passenger’s Power Seat Recline (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Slide (20 A) Heated Seat (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Recline (20 A) Passenger’s Power Seat Slide 15 A IG ACG 15 A IG Fuel Pump 7.5 A IG Washer...
Page 267: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Three Way Catalytic you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ Converter ......your vehicle, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Replacement Parts ....identification numbers. It also (U.
Page 268: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 269 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into 4-cylinder Models 6-cylinder Models the engine block. It is on the front. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER The Transmission Number is on a ENGINE label on top of the transmission. NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 270: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities ＊ Length 189.5 in (4,813 mm) Engine Change Width 71.7 in (1,820 mm) coolant Manual 1.35 US gal (5.1 ) Height 57.2 in (1,453 mm) Automatic 1.32 US gal (5.0 ) ＊ Wheelbase 107.9 in (2,740 mm) 1.77 US gal (6.7 ) Track Front...
Page 271 Specifications Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V − 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC 12 V − 51 W (HB4) i-VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC VTEC Front turn signal/ 12 V − 24/2.2 CP 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine ＊ Front parking lights Bore x Stroke 3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) ＊...
Page 272 Specifications Tires ＊ Size Front/Rear P195/65R15 89H ＊ P205/65R15 92H ＊ P205/60R16 91V Spare T135/90D15 Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) ＊ 1, 3 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) ＊ Rear 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) ＊...
Page 273 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction − AA, A, B, C U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 274 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature − A, B, C 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 275: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture. Tire Labeling − − The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those − Load index (a numerical code Maximum Tire Pressure you should be aware of are described associated with the maximum Max Press −...
Page 276: 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 277: 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 278: Emissions Controls
Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After ＊ sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
Page 279 HC, CO, and NOx produced. combustion and minimize the Honda replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that equivalent for repairs. Using lower Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) comes out the tailpipe.
Page 280: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS...
Page 281: State Emissions Testing
State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 282 State Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes.
Page 283 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicle) ......Authorized Manuals .....
Page 284: Customer Service Information
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 If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A...
Page 285: Warranty Coverages
Emissions Control Systems Defects Accessory Limited Warranty − Restrictions and exclusions apply to Warranty and Emissions Honda Accessories are covered all these warranties. Please read the these two Performance Warranty − under this warranty. Time and 2005 Honda Warranty Information warranties cover your vehicle’s emis-...
Page 286 NHTSA, U.S. Department of However, NHTSA cannot become Administration (NHTSA) in addition 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 287: Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Valid only for sales within the United States. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:...
Page 288 Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 289: Index
Index High-mount Brake Light ..Specifications ......Accessories ........Battery Trunk Light ....... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Charging System Turn Signal Lights ....Position) ........Indicator ......58, 259 Bulbs, Halogen ......Accessory Power Socket ..... Jump Starting ......Additives, Engine Oil ....
Page 290 Index Child Seats ........Daytime Running Lights ....Emergencies on the Road .... Lower Anchorage Points ... Defects, Reporting Safety .... Battery, Jump Starting ..... Tether Anchorage Points ..Defogger, Rear Window ....Brake System Indicator ... Climate Control Sensors ....
Page 291 Index Evaporative Emissions Controls . Gearshift Lever Positions Folding Rear Seat ......Exhaust Fumes ....... Foreign Countries, Driving in ..Automatic Transmission ..Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Four-way Flashers ......Manual Transmission ....Belts by ........Fuel ..........Glove Box ........
Page 292 Index Jack, Tire ........Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . Jump Starting ........ Low Oil Pressure Indicator ... Identification Number, Vehicle . Lubricant Specifications Chart . Ignition Luggage ......... Keys ..........Switch ........... Keys ..........Timing Control System .... Immobilizer System ......
Page 293 Index Overheating, Engine ....Owner Maintenance Checks ..Neutral Gear Position ....Oxygenated Fuel ......Radiator Overheating ....New Vehicle Break-in ....Radio/CD Sound Normal Shift Speeds ..... System ....119, 120, 126, 127 NOTICE, Explanation of ....Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . Numbers, Identification ....
Page 294 Index Reverse Gear Position ....Selecting a Child Seat ..... Speedometer ........Rotation, Tire ........ Select/Reset Knob ......SRS, Additional Information ..Serial Number ....... Additional Safety Precautions . Service Intervals ....202-205 Airbag Service ......Service Manual ......How the Passenger Airbag Off Safety Belts ........
Page 295 Index Supplemental Restraint Tires ..........Shifting the Automatic ..... System ........ 11, 23 Air Pressure ......Shifting the Manual ....Servicing ........Checking Wear ......Treadwear ........SRS Indicator ......30, 58 Compact Spare ......Trip Meter ........65 System Components ....
Page 296 Index Vehicle Identification Number ..Operation ........Vehicle Storage ......Worn Tires ..................Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..Viscosity, Oil ........WARNING, Explanation of ..... Warning Labels, Location of ..Warranty Coverages ....Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ..Operation ........
Page 297: Service Information Summary
4.4 US qt (4.2 ) use ATF (see page 6-cylinder models 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid: DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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