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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comfort and Convenience Features ...............................................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................

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

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

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

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

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

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

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2000 S2000

Page 1: Table Of Contents
2000 S2000 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
NOTICE information is intended to help you One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to avoid damage to your S2000, other read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and property, or the environment.
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: car safely is an import ant Safety Labels — on the car. responsibility.
Page 4: Your Car At A Glance
Your Car at a Glance WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (P.86) (P.51) (P.53) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.118) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.62) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.94) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.69) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.79) ROOF SWITCH HAZARD WARNING SWITCH (P.71) (P.79)
Page 5 Your Car at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.112) (P.52) ENGINE START BUTTON (P.131) WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ WASHERS HEADLIGHTS/TURN (P.53) SIGNALS (P.51) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH HORN HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.118) (P.55)
Page 6: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Important Safety Precautions ..General Guidelines for Using information about how to protect Your Car's Safety Features....Child Seats........ yourself and your passenger. It Protecting Small Children..Seat Belts........shows you how to use seat belts Airbags..........
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions airbag hazard, you should never You'll find many safety every additional drink. So don't drink carry an infant in a rear-facing child recommendations throughout this and drive, and don't let your friends section, and throughout this manual. seat in this car.
Page 8: Your Car's Safety Features
Your Car's Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 9: Seat Belts
Your Car's Safety Features Seat Belts In addition, most states and all moderate to severe frontal For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to collision.) your passenger, your car is equipped wear seat belts. with seat belts in both seating Help keep you from being thrown positions.
Page 10: Airbags
Your Car's Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need Airbags can pose serious hazards. to know about your airbags are: To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags save lives, Airbags do not replace seat belts. they can cause serious injuries to The seat belts are the occupants' adults and larger children who are...
Page 11: Seats & Seat-Backs
Your Car's Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the seats Door Locks Keeping your doors locked reduces as far back as possible, and keep Your car's seats are designed to keep the chance of being thrown out of you in a comfortable, upright adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the car is moving.
Page 12: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Your Car's Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Both doors are closed and locked To make sure you and your (seepage 12). passenger gel the maximum protection from your car's safety All cargo is properly stored or features, check the following each secured (see page 124).
Page 13: Protecting Adults
Protecting Adults Introduction 2.Adjust the Front Seats Your car has a door The following pages provide monitor light on the instructions on how to properly instrument panel to indicate when a specific door is not tightly closed. protect adult occupants. These instructions also apply to a For safety, locking the doors reduces child whom you have decided is...
Page 14: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals. move the seat as far back as possible However, if you are concerned about from the steering wheel while still sitting too close, we recommend that...
Page 15 Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest Reclining the seat-back too far reduces the protective capability of can result in serious injury or the belt. It also increases the chance death in a crash.
Page 16: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults spreads the forces of a crash over 4.Fasten and Position the Seat the strongest bones in your upper Belts body. Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious Improperly positioning the seat...
Page 17: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Have your their feet on the floor, until the car is Always sit upright, well back in Honda dealer check the belt as soon parked and the engine is off. the seat, with your feet on the as possible.
Page 18: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Because protecting the mother is the Pregnant women should also sit upright and as far back as possible best way to protect her unborn child, from the steering wheel or a pregnant woman should always dashboard.
Page 19: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults Do not attach or place objects on Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects the airbag covers. Any object Two people should never use the between yourself and an airbag. same seat belt. If they do, they attached to or placed on the Carrying hard or sharp objects on could be very seriously injured in a...
Page 20: Protecting Children
Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 21: Your Car Is Not Recommended For Child Passengers
Protecting Children Your Car is Not Recommended The Passenger's Airbag Poses Small Children for Child Passengers Serious Risks to Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a car equipped with We strongly recommend that you do Airbags have been designed to help a passenger's airbag can be not carry any child in this car.
Page 22 Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger's To remind you of the airbag hazards, airbag hazards, your car has warning your car has warning labels on the labels on the dashboard and on the driver's and passenger's visors. driver's and passenger's visors.
Page 23: Additional Safety Precaution
Protecting Children Additional Safety Precaution General Guidelines for Using Selecting a Child Seat Do not leave a child alone in your To provide proper protection, a child Child Seats car. Leaving a child without adult seat should meet three As discussed on page 20, because supervision is illegal in most states requirements: your car does not have a back seat,...
Page 24 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your car.
Page 25 Protecting Children Placing a Child Seat Passenger's Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the passenger's Honda's recommendations on where seat, due to the passenger's airbag to place a child seat in your car. hazard. Small children: Not recommended,...
Page 26 Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat To provide security during normal 3. Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, Make sure the child is properly driving maneuvers as well as during strapped in the child seat there are three main steps in a collision, we recommend that according to the child seat maker's...
Page 27: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children Protecting Small Children If you decide to carry a small child in this car, follow the instructions and guidelines below. Improperly placing a forward- facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury Child Seat Type or death if the airbags inflate.
Page 28 Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The passenger's seat belt has a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt. 1.
Page 29 Protecting Children Additional Precautions for Small Children Never hold a small child on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown forward into the dashboard and crush the child. If you are wearing a seat belt, the child can be torn from your arms during a crash.
Page 30: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit If a child is too short for the shoulder The passenger's airbag poses part of the belt to properly fit, we serious risks to children, including recommend that the child use a those who have outgrown child seats.
Page 31 Protecting Children However, if the belt touches or Do not put any accessories on a seat Using a Booster Seat crosses the child's neck, the child belt. Devices intended to improve needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability Do not let a child wear a seat belt...
Page 32 Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Ride in this Physical Size seat until the tops of the ears are Physically, a child must be large even with the top of the seat-back. A Children vary widely.
Page 33 Protecting Children If you decide that a child can safely Supervise the child. Even a mature ride in this car, be sure to: child sometimes needs to be reminded to fasten the seat belt or sit properly. Carefully read the owner's manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.
Page 34: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt get closed in the door. Your seat belt system includes lap/ shoulder belts in both seating Both seat belts have an emergency positions. locking retractor. The seat belts are also equipped with In normal driving, the retractor lets automatic seat belt tensioners.
Page 35: Seat Belt Maintenance
U.S. Models you should have your dealer inspect Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or the belt, and replace it if necessary. replace any seat belt component that A belt that has been worn during a...
Page 36: Additional Information About Your Srs
Additional Information About Your SRS An indicator light on the How Your Airbags Work SRS Components Your Supplemental Restraint System instrument panel that alerts you to (SRS) includes: a possible problem with the system (see page Two front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of Emergency backup power in case the steering wheel;...
Page 37 Additional Information About Your SRS During a crash, your seat belt helps After a crash, you may see what restrain your lower body and torso, looks like smoke. This is actually while the tensioner tightens and powder from the airbag's surface. locks the seat belt to help keep you Although the powder is not harmful, in place.
Page 38: How The Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work
For Your Honda has automatic seat belt example: tensioners for added protection Have your vehicle checked by a during a moderate to severe frontal...
Page 39: Srs Service
This must be clone by a Honda See page for further information dealer or a knowledgeable body and precautions relating to your SRS.
Page 40: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. entering the car in normal driving if Breathing it can cause condition.
Page 41: Safety Labels
They warn yon of potential U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. SEAT BELT TENSIONER DASHBOARD U.S. models only BATTERY...
Page 42: Instruments And Controls
Power Door Locks....... the controls and displays that Indicator Lights........ Remote Transmitter....contribute to the daily operation of Gauges..........Trunk..........your Honda. All the essential Speedometer........ Console Compartments....controls are within easy reach. Select Button........ Seat Adjustments......Tachometer........Power Windows.......
Page 43: Control Locations
Control Locations WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROLS HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL (P.53) SWITCH (P.51) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.118) DOOR LOCK SWITCH HEATING AND AIR (P.62) CONDITIONING (P.86) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.69) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.94) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.79) HAZARD WARNING SWITCH ROOF SWITCH (P.79) (P.71) Instruments and Controls...
Page 44: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING indicators to give you important INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED information about your car. HIGH BEAM INDICATOR INDICATOR LOW FUEL INDICATOR TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATORS REMINDER LIGHT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL...
Page 45 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada Indicator BRAKE This indicator flashes for several The engine can be severely damaged seconds when you turn the ignition if this light flashes or stays on when Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ON (II).
Page 46 Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint Malfunction Indicator Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator System Indicator Lamp This indicator lights when you turn See page 228. This light normally comes on when the ignition switch ON (II). If it you turn the ignition ON (II) and comes on at any other time, it goes off after the engine starts.
Page 47 Indicator Lights This indicator also blinks several Turn Signal and "Daytime Running D R L Hazard Warning Lights" Indicator times when you turn the ignition Indicators Canadian models only switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY This indicator lights when you turn The left or right turn signal light (I) or LOCK (0).
Page 48 Gauges Tachometer TEMPERATURE GAUGE TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer reading in the red zone. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant.
Page 49 Gauges Trip Meter TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE This meter shows the number of miles or kilometers driven since you last reset it. TRIP BUTTON There are two trip meters, Trip A and Trip B. Switch between Trip A and Trip B by pressing the TRIP button repeatedly.
Page 50 Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator When the distance driven since the last scheduled maintenance reaches 6,000 miles (9,600 km), the indicator starts blinking. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator stay Your dealer will reset the indicator when they perform the scheduled maintenance.
Page 51: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering- INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS column contain controls for driving (P.51) (P.52) features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS right lever controls the windshield...
Page 52 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver's door. The rotating switch on the left lever To flash the high beams, pull the controls the lights.
Page 53 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness The display dims when the parking Canadian models only lights or headlights are turned on. With the headlight switch off, the Adjust the brightness to the desired high beam headlights come on with level with the headlight switch off, reduced brightness when you turn and also with the headlight switch on.
Page 54 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly Windshield Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER Signal a turn or lane change with this This lever controls the windshield...
Page 55 Controls Near the Steering Wheel In intermittent, the wipers operate Windshield Washers every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously. To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on push the control lever up from the the wiper control lever.
Page 56: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) Improper use of the cruise without keeping your foot on the control can lead to a crash. accelerator pedal.
Page 57 Steering Wheel Controls cruise control. To resume the set You can decrease the set cruising speed, press the RESUME/accel speed in any of these ways: RESUME/accel button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel Press and hold the SET/decel comes on.
Page 58 Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: completing the pass, take your foot Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Page 59: Keys And Locks
Your car also comes with two remote need to replace a key, use only transmitters; see page for an Honda-approved key blanks. explanation of the operation. Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key. These keys contain electronic...
Page 60 Changes or modifications not expressly indicator should come on for a few contact your Honda dealer. approved by the party responsible for seconds, then go out. If the indicator compliance could void the user's...
Page 61 Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to Removing the key from the LOCK, you must push the key in ignition switch while driving slightly as you turn it.
Page 62 Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, You will hear a reminder beeper if you can operate the audio system you leave the key in the ignition and the accessory power socket. switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open ON (II) —...
Page 63 Keys and Locks Power Door Locks To lock the passenger's door when getting out of the car, push the lock LOCK TAB tab in and close the door. To lock the driver's door, remove the key from the ignition switch, pull out cither the inside or outside door handle and push the lock tab in, then close the door.
Page 64 Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter The interior light (if the interior light Horn Operation switch is in the center position) will The horn will sound if you push the LOCK come on when you press the LOCK button a second time within BUTTON UNLOCK button.
Page 65 Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely When the remote transmitter's activate your car's security system to battery begins to get weak, it may attract attention. When activated, the take several pushes on the button to horn will sound, and the exterior lock or unlock the doors, and the lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
Page 66 Canada Standard RSS-210. transmitter. system by your Honda dealer. Any Operation is subject to the following two other transmitters you have will also conditions: (1) this device may not cause need to be reprogrammed.
Page 67 Keys and Locks Trunk See page for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page Push TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON...
Page 68 Keys and Locks Console Compartments MASTER KEY The area between the seats has two The lever to open the upper compartments. Open the lower compartment is inside the lower compartment by squeezing the compartment. Push up the lever and handle. Close it with a firm push. lift the lid.
Page 69: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments See pages — for important safety To change the angle of the seat-back, information and warnings about how to pull up on the lever on the outside of properly position seats and seat-hacks. the seat bottom. Move the seat-back to the desired position and release Make all seat adjustments before the lever.
Page 70: Power Windows
Power Windows Your car's windows are electrically- The driver's armrest has a master DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH powered. Turn the ignition switch to power window control panel. To ON (II) to raise or lower either open the passenger's window, push window. down on the switch and hold it down until the window reaches the desired position.
Page 71 Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the passenger's window. With this switch off, the passenger's window cannot be raised or lowered. The AUTO — To open the driver's window fully, push the window MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window.
Page 72: Convertible Top
Convertible Top The convertible top on your Honda Do not lower or raise the top while LATCH lowers and raises electrically. the engine is running. Before operating the convertible top, Do not operate the convertible top if make sure the car is parked on level...
Page 73 Convertible Top LOCKING LEVER LATCH LOCKING LEVER ROOF SWITCH 4. Push the top forward while you 5. With the latches released, pull 6. Pull back and hold the ROOF release the latches from the back on the locking levers and switch.
Page 74 Convertible Top Operating the convertible top while any part of a passenger is in the way of the convertible top can cause serious injury. Make sure that you, your passenger or any other people around the car are clear of the way of the moving convertible top.
Page 75 Convertible Top Raising the Convertible Top 1. Apply the parking brake. The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is fully engaged. 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). ROOF SWITCH 3. Push the ROOF switch forward 4.
Page 76 Convertible Top WINDSHIELD HEADER LATCH Operating the convertible top while any part of a passenger is in the way of the convertible top can cause serious injury. Make sure that you, your passenger or any other people around the car are clear of the way of the moving convertible top.
Page 77 Convertible Top Convertible Top Cover Use the convertible top cover when the top is folded to help prevent foreign objects, dirt, etc., from getting into the material and mechanism. 3. Hook the fastener string to the pin 1. Remove the convertible top cover from the trunk.
Page 78 Shin-Etsu Silicone grease (available from your Honda dealer, P/N 08798-9013) onto the seals wherever they touch the convertible top or each other. 4. Fit deep the rear part of the top...
Page 79 Convertible Top To reduce the possibility of leaks: The convertible top seals are designed to promote the flow of water off the roof. Spraying high pressure water directly on the seals can distort them, causing a leak. Use only a low pressure water stream when using a hose, and avoid car washes.
Page 80 Hazard Warning, Mirrors Hazard Warning Adjusting the Power Mirrors Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Push the red button next to the roof Keep the inside and outside mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors with the switch to turn on the hazard warning adjustment switch on the driver's clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Page 81 Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. 3. Push the appropriate edge of the To apply the parking brake, pull the adjustment switch to move the lever up fully.
Page 82 Beverage Holder, Accessory Power Socket Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket To open the beverage holder, push To use the accessory power socket, on the front edge. pull out on the cover. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Be careful when you are using the beverage holder.
Page 83: Audio Panel
Audio Panel To open the audio panel, push on the top center and let the panel swing down. To close, pivot the panel up and push on it until it latches. Refer to page for operation of the audio system. Instruments and Controls...
Page 84: Interior Lights
Interior Lights The interior light has a three- In addition, when the three position position switch. In the OFF position, switch is in the center position with the light does not come on. In the both doors closed, the two bulbs in center position, the interior light the interior light can be turned on comes on when you open either door.
Page 85: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling......What Each Control Does.... systems in your Honda provide a How to Use the System....comfortable driving environment in all weather conditions. To Turn Everything Off..... Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System..
Page 86 Heating and Cooling Proper use of the Heating and Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and RECIRCULATION BUTTON keep the windows clear for best MODE CONTROL visibility. DIAL AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH What Each Control Does Fan Control Lever FAN CONTROL LEVER TEMPERATURE Pushing this lever up and down...
Page 87: Heating And Cooling
Heating and Cooling Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Air flows from the vents on both sides of the instrument panel, and from the dashboard vent in front of the passenger. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 88 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the CENTER VENT SIDE VENT system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
Page 89 Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation RECIRCULATION BUTTON mode, particularly with the A/C off, MODE CONTROL can cause the windows to fog up. DIAL AIR CONDITIONING Switch to Recirculation mode when...
Page 90 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on the A / C by pressing the button. The light in the button RECIRCULATION BUTTON should come on when a fan speed MODE CONTROL is selected. DIAL AIR CONDITIONING 2. Make sure the temperature SWITCH control dial is all the way to the left.
Page 91 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1. Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in 2.
Page 92 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out MODE CONTROL DIAL in cold weather: 1. Start the engine. 2. Select When you select RECIRCULATION system automatically switches to BUTTON Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.
Page 93 Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn off the fan (no lights defroster vents.
Page 94: Audio System
Audio System A M / F M / C D Audio System Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle's battery.
Page 95 Audio System Operating the Radio SEEK — The SEEK function TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune The ignition switch must be in the radio to a desired frequency. searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to Press the side of the bar to tune a strong signal.
Page 96 Audio System SCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. When the system is PWR/VOL TUNE BAR in the SCAN mode, SCAN shows in KNOB the display.
Page 97 Audio System To store a frequency: AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BAR 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let yon store TUNE BAR two frequencies with each Preset button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.
Page 98 Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are traveling far from home and can no TUNE BAR SEEK BAR longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. To activate Auto Select, press the A.
Page 99 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the f ader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out.
Page 100 Audio System Lighting Radio Frequencies Stations must use these exact The audio system illuminates when Your Honda's radio can receive the frequencies. It is fairly common for the parking lights are on, even if the complete AM and FM bands.
Page 101 Audio System A radio station's signal gets weaker Radio Reception as you get farther away from its How well your Honda's radio transmitter. If you are listening to an receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance...
Page 102 Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills. Your thunderstorms, high humidity, and radio then receives both the direct even sunspots.
Page 103 Audio System 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. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 104 Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. AM/FM BUTTON CD SLOT TUNE BAR With the ignition switch in EJECT BUTTON ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 105 Audio System You can switch to the radio while a If you eject the disc, but do not Each time you press the side of CD is playing by pressing the A M / remove it from the slot, the system the SEEK/SKIP bar, the system FM button.
Page 106 Audio System REPEAT — To activate the Repeat RANDOM PLAY — This feature, feature, press and release the RPT when activated, plays the tracks on button. You will see RPT in the the CD in random order, rather than display. The system continuously in the order they are recorded on the replays the current track.
Page 107 Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the When you switch back to CD mode, (Optional) appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If the system selects the same unit (in- A Compact Disc changer is available you select an empty slot in the dash or changer) that was playing magazine, the changer will, after...
Page 108 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth Handle a CD by its edges;...
Page 109 Audio System Never try to insert foreign objects in the CD player or the magazine. A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other problems.
Page 110 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 111 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 112 Audio System Remote Audio Controls then release it. in the audio system display. AUDIO CONTROL CHANNEL If you want to mute the sound If you are playing a CD, the system BUTTON BUTTON temporarily, push the MUTE button. skips to the beginning of the next The indicator in the button will light track each time you push the to indicate the mute function is on.
Page 113 Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 114 Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline.......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank....know how to properly store luggage Opening the Hood.....
Page 115: Before Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline an octane-enhancing additive called Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to operate MMT. If you use such gasolines, reliability and performance by paying on premium unleaded gasoline with a extra attention to how you drive pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Page 116 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately. FUEL FILL CAP 1.
Page 117 Service Station Procedures 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel Opening the Hood nozzle automatically clicks off. Do RELEASE HANDLE not try to "lop off" the tank, leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes. 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, tighten it until it clicks at least three times.
Page 118 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel. and insert the end into the hole on you fill the car with fuel.
Page 119 Engine Coolant on page information on adding the proper If it is near or below the lower mark, coolant. see Adding Oil on page 157. Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. Before Driving...
Page 120: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits combine several short trips into one. driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by important things that affect the fuel driving moderately. Rapid acceler- The air conditioning puts an extra mileage you get.
Page 121: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories Before installing any accessory: Your dealer has Genuine Honda accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this Make sure the accessory does not personalize your car. These...
Page 122 Accessories and Modifications Modifications In addition, any modifications that Additional Safety Precaution Do not remove any original decrease ground clearance increase Do not attach or place objects on the the chance of undercarriage parts airbag covers. Any object attached to equipment or modify your car in any striking a curb, speed bump, or other or placed on the covers marked "SRS...
Page 123: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient UPPER AND LOWER CONSOLE storage areas so yon can stow cargo COMPARTMENTS safely. The upper and lower console compartments are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items. However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your car's handling, stability and...
Page 124 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment 400 Ibs (185 kg). Overloading or improper Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt This figure includes the total weight stability and cause a crash in someone during a crash.
Page 125 Carrying Cargo Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Distribute cargo evenly on the floor of the trunk, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible. Before Driving...
Page 126: General Precautions
General Precautions Your Honda is designed to give you Because of the low-profile tires fitted to your car, the alloy wheels optimum handling and performance are closer to the ground. Driving on well-maintained roads. As part of this design, your car has a minimum...
Page 127 Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather manual transmission. It also includes at High Altitude..... important information on parking 6-speed Manual Transmission..
Page 128: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 8. Fasten your seat belt. Check that 4. Check that any items you may be and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passenger has fastened his you drive your car.
Page 129: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 6. If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, or starts but stalls 2. In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 5 with the accelerator pedal pressed half-way electrical accessories to reduce down.
Page 130 Starting the Engine Starting in Cold Weather at High Use the following procedure: Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters) 1. Turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the drain on the battery. An engine is harder to start in cold weather.
Page 131: Speed Manual Transmission
6-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces.
Page 132 6-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout 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 133 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb and Make sure the convertible top and the instrument panel shows that the put the transmission in first gear.
Page 134: The Braking System
The Braking System Brake Wear Indicators Your Honda is equipped with disc- Constant application of the brakes brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds All four brakes have audible brake assist helps reduce the effort needed up heat and reduces their effective- wear indicators.
Page 135 The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes When the front tires skid, you lose The hydraulic system that operates Your car has an Anti-lock Brake steering control; the car continues the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard straight ahead even though you turn Each circuit works diagonally across equipment.
Page 136 The Braking System You should never pump the Important Safety Reminders A car with ABS may require a brake pedal, this defeats the ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS uneven surfaces, such as gravel or distance it takes to stop the car, it work for you by always keeping firm,...
Page 137 The Braking System ABS Indicator ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR U.S. indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page 45). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down.
Page 138: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive Visibility — Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 139 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your car is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing "hydroplaning"...
Page 140 Adding Engine Coolant..... Tire Wear........form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant..Replacing Tires and Wheels ..tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers..... Wheels and Tires....... to purchase the Service Manual. See 6-speed Manual Transmission Winter Driving......
Page 141: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving and help reduce air pollution.
Page 142 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required. make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 143: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 144 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your car best and can provide Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...
Page 145 U.S. Owners Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply. NOTE: If yon only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule. Canadian Owners Follow the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 146 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply. Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 147 U.S. Owners Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Page 148 Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time. Note: Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Page 149 page Maintenance...
Page 150 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 151 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenance...
Page 152: Owner Maintenance Checks
Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page 119.
Page 153: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Blue cap) (Gray cap) BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK COOLANT RESERVOIR Maintenance...
Page 154: Engine Oil
To add oil, unscrew and remove the A fuel-efficient oil is recommended engine oil fill cap on lop of the left for your Honda. This is shown on the valve cover. Pour in the oil, and API Service label by the words replace the engine oil fill cap.
Page 155 It only increases the cost An oil with a viscosity of 10W-30 is of operating your car. preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 5W-40 oil if the temperature in your area goes below 0°F(—20°C). Maintenance...
Page 156 Drain the oil wrench (available from your maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to into an appropriate container. mechanic. remove the filter. 1. Run the engine until it reaches 4.
Page 157 Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for NOTICE then reinstall the drain bolt. several minutes, then check the oil Tighten it to: level. If necessary, add oil to bring Improper disposal of engine oil can be 33 lbf .
Page 158: Cooling System
Removing the radiator cap However, continued use of any non- while the engine is hot can Honda coolant can result in cause the coolant to spray out, corrosion, causing the cooling seriously scalding you. system to malfunction or fail. Have...
Page 159 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle's RESERVE TANK cooling system. They may not be RADIATOR CAP compatible with the coolant or engine components. 2. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4. The coolant level should be up to clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck.
Page 160 Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the vehicle. Unless you have the tools and...
Page 161 Cooling System 6. When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE TANK CAP BLEEDER BOLT tighten the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. Apply non-hardening sealant to the drain bolt threads, put a new washer on the drain bolt, and reinstall the bolt in the engine block.
Page 162 Cooling System Fill up to here BLEEDER CAP RESERVE TANK FILLER NECK 9. Start the engine and let it run for 11. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark. Install the reserve tank cap. about 30 seconds. Then turn off the engine.
Page 163 Cooling System 14. Remove the radiator cap. 15. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck and into the reserve tank up to the MAX mark. 16. Start the engine and hold it at 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan comes on.
Page 164: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the reservoir's fluid level by Fill the reservoir with a good-quality RESERVOIR CAP removing the cap and looking at the windshield washer fluid. This increases the cleaning capability and level gauge attached to the cap. prevents freezing in cold weather. When you refill the reservoir, clean the edges of the windshield wiper blades with windshield washer fluid...
Page 165 6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you The transmission should be drained FILLER BOLT may use an API service SG, SH or SJ and refilled with new fluid according grade motor oil with a viscosity of...
Page 166: Differential Fluid
Differential Fluid Use a SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear FILLER BOLT oil, API service classified GL5 or GL6 only, in the differential. Put a new washer on the filler bolt, then reinstall the filler bolt. Tighten it securely. Tightening torque: 33 lbf .
Page 167: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir temporary replacement. However, Clutch fluid reservoir the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease The brake fluid should be replaced the life of the system. Have the...
Page 168: Clutch Fluid
Clutch Fluid Clutch System The fluid should be between the M I N and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it up to that level. Use the same fluid specified for the brake system.
Page 169: Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the CLAMPS AIR CLEANER ELEMENT maintenance schedule. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation. 3. Remove the old air cleaner To replace it: element.
Page 170 Air Cleaner Element 5. Attach the new air cleaner element to the duct. Install the new air cleaner element in the air cleaner housing. Make sure the pin on the edge of the element fits in the hole in the bottom of the housing.
Page 171 Follow the time and distance 2. Clean up any dirt and oil that have recommendations in the collected around the ignition coils. Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 172: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs 6. Torque the spark plug. (If you do 5. Put the new spark plug into the 3. Remove the bolt holding the not have a torque wrench, tighten ignition coil and pull the ignition socket; then screw it into the hole. the spark plug two-thirds of a turn coil straight up slightly.
Page 173 Spark Plugs Specifications: NOTICE NGK: PFR7G-11S Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A DENSO: PK22PR-L11S spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Spark Plug Gap: Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head. 0.043 in (1.1 mm 7.
Page 174 Battery Check the condition of your car's Check the battery terminals for battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals. terminals with a solution of baking soda and water.
Page 175 Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car's The battery gives off explosive electrical system. hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Page 176 Battery If your car's battery is disconnected NOTICE or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. The next time you turn Charging the battery with the cables on the radio you will see "Code" in connected can seriously damage your the frequency display.
Page 177: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 178 Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. REINFORCEMENT 3.
Page 179: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System Your car's air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified mechanic. You can do system with Refrigerant HFC-134a a couple of things to make sure the (R-134a).
Page 180: Air Conditioning Filter
Have the air conditioning 3. Remove the old filter. Put a new filter replaced by your Honda dealer. 1. Open the hood. Unclip the filter in the holder and push it in windshield base by pulling it up.
Page 181: Drive Belt
An auto-tensioner adjusts the tension the edges of belt for cracks or of the drive belt. fraying. The pointer on the auto-tensioner should be between the two lines of the indicator. If the pointer is not between the lines, contact your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 182 Tires To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated good condition with adequate tread, Using tires that are excessively provides the best combination of and correctly inflated. The following worn or improperly inflated can handling, tread life and riding pages give more detailed information...
Page 183 Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Front: pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (the car has been driven several miles), you will see readings tires that are in good condition may 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1 kgf/cm...
Page 184 Tires Tubeless tires have some ability to Inspection INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS self-seal if they are punctured. Every time you check inflation, you However, because leakage is often should also examine the tires for very slow, you should look closely damage, foreign objects, and wear. for punctures if a tire starts losing You should look for: pressure.
Page 185 Make sure the installer balances the Tire Rotation In addition to proper inflation, wheels when you have new tires You should not rotate your Honda's correct wheel alignment helps to installed. This increases riding tires. The front and rear tires are comfort and tire life.
Page 186 Tires You should carefully inspect your Replacing Tires and Wheels car's tires for wear, damage, and The tires that came with your car proper inflation every 7,500 miles were selected to match the perform- Installing improper tires on your (12,000 km) (see page 186). ance capabilities of the car while car can affect handling and providing the best combination of...
Page 187: Driving
225/50R16 92W For the best performance in snowy that came on your car. Replacement or icy conditions, you should install wheels are available at your Honda snow tires or tire chains. They may See page for information about dealer.
Page 188: Maintenance
Snow Tires Tire Chains NOTICE If you mount snow tires on your Because your Honda has limited tire Honda, make sure they are radial clearance, mount only SAE Class "S" Cables that are the wrong size or tires of the same size and load range...
Page 189 Lights Check the operation of your car's exterior lights at least once a month. A burned out bulb can create an SIDE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT unsafe condition by reducing your car's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 190 Lights Check the following: TURN SIGNAL LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian cars) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 191 Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb Halogen bulbs are used for the high NOTICE beam headlight bulbs. When The low beam headlight bulbs are a replacing a high beam headlight bulb, type of high voltage discharge tube. Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot handle it by its base and protect the High voltage can remain in the when lit.
Page 192 Lights 6. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Make sure the bulb is installed correctly by looking through the headlight lens. The pins on the base of the bulb should fit in the holes in the headlight assembly. Pivot the hold- down wire back in place and clip the end into the slot.
Page 193 Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal and Side Marker Light Bulbs 1. It you are changing the bulb on the driver's side, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off the engine. If you are changing the bulb on the passenger's side, turn the steering wheel to the left.
Page 194 Lights Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 4. Put the bulb holder back into its hole in the lens, and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Page 195 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 1. Open the trunk. 5. Remove the socket by turning it 4. Determine which of the four bulbs one-quarter turn counterclockwise. is burned out: stop/taillight, back- 2. Remove the fasteners from the up light, turn signal, or side trunk lining.
Page 196 Lights 7. Install the new bulb in the socket. 8. Push the socket into the light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks. 9. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 10. Install the trunk lining and secure it with the fasteners.
Page 197 Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 2. Pull the bulb straight out of its 1. Insert a flat blade screwdriver between the left edge of the lens socket. Push the new bulb in until and the housing. The lens will it bottoms in the socket.
Page 198 Lights Replacing an Interior Light Bulb Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb 1. Remove the lens by carefully 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it 1. Open the trunk. Pull down the prying on the front edge of the straight out of its metal tabs. trunk light cover.
Page 199: Storing Your Car
Fill the fuel tank. Disconnect the battery. Change the engine oil and filter If you store your car for 12 months or longer, have your Honda dealer (see page 159). Support the front wiper blade perform the inspections called for in...
Page 200 Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of your Honda helps to keep it "new" looking. This section gives you hints on how to clean your car and preserve its appearance: the paint, brightwork, wheels and interior. Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion.
Page 201: Exterior Care
Exterior Care Washing the car does not need waxing. NOTICE Frequent washing helps preserve Do not use harsh chemicals to your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can remove stains from the Chemical solvents and strong cleaners scratch the paint, while tree sap and convertible top or rear window.
Page 202: Appearance Care
You in large patches. It should form into should use a polish on your Honda if beads or droplets after waxing. Waxes — A wax coats the finish and the finish does not have its original protects it from damage by exposure shine after using a wax.
Page 203 Exterior Care Aluminum Wheels Paint Touch-up Inspect your car frequently for chips Your dealer has touch-up paint to or scratches in the paint. Repair Clean your Acura's aluminum alloy match your car's color. The color them right away to prevent corrosion wheels as yon do the rest of the of the metal underneath.
Page 204 Interior Care Carpeting Vinyl Rear Window Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum Clean the rear window with either remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft clean water or a mild detergent/ the carpet wear out faster.
Page 205 Interior Care, Corrosion Protection Windows Corrosion Protection Air Fresheners Clean the windows, inside and out, Two factors normally contribute to If you want to use an air freshener/ with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, causing corrosion in your car: cleaner.
Page 206: Corrosion Protection
Corrosion Protection Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that by performing some simple periodic use road salt in winter.
Page 207: Body Repairs
If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want Genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair. Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.
Page 208: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire....... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won't Start... gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates to do to correct it.
Page 209: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put back on under any circumstances.
Page 210 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, The size difference may also cause stop in a safe place to change it. damage to the rear differential, so do Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder not mount the compact spare on the of a busy road is dangerous.
Page 211 Changing a Flat Tire 4. Remove the three clips holding 5. Unscrew the wing boll and take 7. Locale the jacking point nearest the spare tire cover by pulling the spare tire out of the spare tire the tire you need to change. It is straight up on the rings.
Page 212 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 8. Use the extension and wheel 9. Remove the wheel nuts and flat 10. Before mounting the spare tire, tire. Temporarily place the flat tire wrench as shown to raise the car wipe any dirt off the mounting on the ground with the outside until the flat tire is off the ground.
Page 213 Changing a Flat Tire 11. Put on the spare tire. Put the 12. Lower the car to the ground and 13. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in wheel nuts back on finger-tight, the same crisscross pattern. Have remove the jack. then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service...
Page 214 Changing a Flat Tire 14. Remove the tool box from the 16. Replace the spare tire cover. trunk well and replace the jack, Secure it with the three clips. Push wheel wrench and extension in the each clip down securely, and pivot tool box.
Page 215 If Your Engine Won't Start Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly Turn on the headlights and check on what you hear when yon press their brightness.
Page 216 If Your Engine Won't Start If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally There may be an electrical go out when you try to start the In this case, the starter motor's problem, such as no power to the engine, either the battery is dis- speed sounds normal, or even faster fuel pump.
Page 217: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your car's battery has run down, To jump start your car, follow these you may be able to start the engine directions closely: by using a booster battery. Although A battery can explode if you do this seems like a simple procedure, not follow the correct procedure, 1.
Page 218 ( + ) terminal near the intake manifold as shown on your Honda's battery. in the illustration. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
Page 219 Jump Starting BOOSTER BATTERY 6. Start your car. If the starter motor 7. Once your car is running, discon- still operates slowly, check the nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. jumper cable connections to make Disconnect the positive cable from sure they have good metal-to- your car, then the booster battery.
Page 220: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats The reading on your car's 3. If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange under most conditions. Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge. If It may go higher if you are driving up overheated engine can the high heat is due to overloading...
Page 221 If Your Engine Overheats 6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, 9. Using gloves or a large heavy 7. If you don't find an obvious leak, such as a split radiator hose. check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap Everything is still extremely hot, radiator reserve tank (see page counterclockwise, without pushing-...
Page 222 If Your Engine Overheats 10. Start the engine and set the 11. Put the radiator cap back on 12. If the temperature stays normal, temperature control dial to check the coolant level in the tightly. Run the engine and watch maximum.
Page 223: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 4. Start the engine and watch the oil NOTICE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
Page 224: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, heater, A/C, electrical load as possible, you can cruise control, etc. Try not to use drive several miles (kilometers) other electrically-operated controls before the battery is too discharged such as the power windows.
Page 225: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap malfunction indicator lamp on, you can and tighten it until it clicks at least damage your car's emissions controls three times.
Page 226: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower indicates a problem with the car's gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe.
Page 227: Closing The Convertible Top
Closing the Convertible Top If the electric motor will not close CONNECTOR the convertible top, do the following. 1. Check the fuse for the convertible top motor (see page 231). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating. 2.
Page 228 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. The interior fuse box is underneath There are two under-hood fuse the dashboard on the driver's side. boxes in the engine compartment.
Page 229 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car 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 230 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a FUSE PULLER spare fuse that has a lower rating, it BLOWN might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
Page 231 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX : Canadian Model Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 232 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOXES (MAIN FUSE BOX) (AUXILIARY FUSE BOX) Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 233 If Your Car Gets Stuck If your car gels stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see page 238). For very short distances, such as 2. Remove the towing hook, hook freeing the car, you can use the extension and wheel wrench from detachable towing hook that mounts the tool box.
Page 234 If Your Car Gets Stuck 4. Screw the towing hook into the extension and tighten it securely by hand. Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 235: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your car needs to be towed, call a Flat-bed Equipment —The operator Wheel Lift Equipment —The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go professional towing service or, if you loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Page 236 Emergency Towing Sling-type Equipment — The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension and the cables lift that end of the car off the ground. Your car's suspension and body can be seriously damaged.
Page 237 The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....Oxygenated Fuels......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications......... Driving in Foreign Countries..your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Controls......identification numbers. The expla- (U.S. Vehicles)....... The Clean Air Act......
Page 238: Technical Information
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 239 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped on TRANSMISSION NUMBER the left front corner of the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label underneath the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 240: Specifications
Specifications 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the page engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 , 0.13 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Technical Information...
Page 241 Specifications page page Technical Information...
Page 242 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Traction The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The traction grades, from highest to The treadwear grade is a compara- All tires are also graded for lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those tive rating based on the wear rate of treadwear, traction, and temperature the tire when tested under controlled...
Page 243 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 244: Oxygenated Fuels
Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and METHANOL (methyl or wood being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved alcohol) ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: You may use gasoline containing up are collectively referred to as to 5 percent methanol by volume as oxygenated fuels.
Page 245: 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 246: Emissions Controls
* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply smog creation, but it is a poisonous and burned during driving. with the Canadian Motor Vehicle gas.
Page 247 During engine warm-up, air is engine's combustion and minimize Genuine Honda replacement parts or pumped into the exhaust to reduce the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using emissions when the engine is cold.
Page 248: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HO, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 249 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information......... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Warranty Coverages..... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)......Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 250 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: be able to answer all your questions. management, contact your Honda If you encounter a problem that your Customer Relations Zone Office.
Page 251 Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 Bella International reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. (609) 235-5533 P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816...
Page 252: Canada Zone Office Map
Canada Zone Office Map COSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTELE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Honda Canada Inc. National Office Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 253: Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is coverage for a replacement battery warranties: covered for the useful life of the purchased from a Honda dealer.
Page 254 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. other information about motor between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 255: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your car can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form.
Page 256: Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.
Page 257: Index
Index Automatic Car Washes....How the SRS Indicator Works........Automatic Speed Control....Accessories SRS Components......Installation........Additives, Engine Oil..... Accessory Power Socket....Adjustments ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Mirrors.......... Back-up Lamp Replacement..Seats..........Position)........Battery Adding Airbag (SRS)........Charging System Brake Fluid......... Indicator......
Page 258 Index Brakes. ABS Certification Label......Vinyl..........Operation........Windows........Chains..........System Indicator....44, Change Oil Climate Control System....How to......... Braking System......Clutch Fluid........CO in the Exhaust......Break-in, New Car......When to........Brightness Control. Instruments... Changing a Flat Tire..... Cold Weather, Starting in..... Brights, Headlights......
Page 259 Index Malfunction Indicator In Bad Weather......Lamp......... 45, In Foreign Countries....DANGER, Explanation of....ii Oil Pressure Indicator..44, Dashboard........Oil, What Kind to Use....Daytime Running Lights....Overheating........ Specifications......Dead Battery, What to Do.... Economy, Fuel....... Emergencies on the Road..... Engine Cover.
Page 260 Index Filters Reminder Tone......Oil..........Replacing Halogen Bulbs ..Flashers, Hazard Warning....Turning on........Gasohol........... Flat Tire, Changing a ....Gasoline.......... Heating and Cooling System..Fluids Fuel Reserve Indicator....High Altitude, Starting at....Brake........... Gauge..........High-Low Beam Switch ....Octane Requirement....High Speed.
Page 261 Index Meters, Gauges........ Inspection, Tire......Indicator........Methanol in Gasoline....Instrument Panel......Parking........Mirrors, Adjusting......Instrument Panel Brightness..Turn Signal......... Interior Cleaning......Loading Cargo........ LOCK (Ignition Key Position)..Interior Lights........Introduction......... i Locks New Vehicle Break-in ....Anti-theft Steering Column..Fuel Fill Door......Normal Shift Speeds......
Page 262 Index Opening the Hood ......Replacing Seat Belts After a Protecting Small Children..Opening the Trunk......Crash..........Operation in Foreign Countries... Restraint, Child........ Outside Mirrors....... Rotation, Tire......... Overheating, Engine..... Radiator Overheating....Radio Sound System......Oxygenated Fuels......Rear End Towing......Rear Lights. Bulb Replacement... Safety Belts.........
Page 263 Index Shifting SRS Components......Three Way Catalytic The 6-speed Manual SRS Service........Converter........ Transmission......SRS Indicator Light....37, Temperature Gauge......Side Marker Lights, Bulb START (Ignition Key Position)..Tensioners, Seat Belts....Replacement in......Starting the Engine......Three Way Catalytic Converter... Signaling Turns........
Page 264 Index Towing Used Oil, How to Dispose of..Wheels..........A Trailer, Do Not....... Alignment and Balance..... Cleaning Aluminum Alloys..Emergency Wrecker....Trailer, Do Not Tow a....Wrench........Transmission Vehicle Dimensions....... Windows Cleaning........Vehicle Identification Number..Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed Manual Transmission... Operating the Power....
Page 265: Service Information Summary
1.6 US qt (1.5 l,1.3 Imp qt) Conserving" oil, SAE 10W-30 viscosity (see page 154). Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid Oil change capacity (including preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 filter): brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 165).

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