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2003 Civic SI Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................
Your Car at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................
Proper use and care of your car'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 car, 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 car to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................
Tips on cleaning and protecting your car. Things to look for if your car 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 Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index .....................................................................................................................................................
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................... How to order manuals and other technical literature.
  • 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: car safely is an important Safety Labels on the car. −...
  • Page 4: Your Car At A Glance

    Your Car at a Glance GAUGES (P. AIRBAGS (P. 9, POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH POWER WINDOW SWITCHES HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 130) AUDIO SYSTEM 104) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE 129) HEATING/ COOLING CONTROLS 144)
  • Page 5 Your Car at a Glance WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS 68/69) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS 66/68) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH 124) MIRROR CONTROLS * HORN TILT ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS 124) * : To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
  • Page 6: Driver And Passenger Safety

    Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important 2. Adjust the Front Seats ... Protecting Larger Children ..information about how to protect 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs .... Using Child Seats with yourself and your passengers. It 4. Adjust the Head Restraints . Tethers ........
  • 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 Car's Safety Features

    Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers 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 Help keep you from being thrown For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to against the inside of the vehicle your passengers, your car is wear seat belts.
  • Page 10: Airbags

    Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: Airbags do not replace seat belts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal or side collisions.
  • Page 11: Seats And Seat-Backs

    Your Car’s Safety Features Seats and Seat-Backs Move the front Airbags can pose serious hazards. What you should do: To do their job, airbags must Your car’s seats are designed to keep seats as far back as possible, and inflate with tremendous force and you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an speed.
  • Page 12: Door Locks

    Your Car’s Safety Features Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Head restraints are properly Keeping your doors locked reduces To make sure you and your adjusted (see page the chance of being thrown out of passengers get the maximum the vehicle during a crash. It also protection from your car’s safety Both doors and the hatch are helps prevent occupants from...
  • Page 13: Protecting Adults

    Protecting Adults Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors are closed protect the driver and other adult and locked. occupants.
  • Page 14: Adjust The Seat-Backs

    Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Adjust the Seat-Backs your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and Sitting too close to a front move the seat away from the airbag can result in serious steering wheel to the farthest injury or death if the front distance that allows you to maintain...
  • Page 15: Adjust The Head Restraints

    Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust Adjust the Head Restraints the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as Reclining the seat-back too far possible. A passenger who sits too can result in serious injury or close to the dashboard could be death in a crash.
  • Page 16: Belts

    Protecting Adults Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, Improperly positioning head then tug on the belt to make sure the restraints reduces their belt is securely latched. Also check effectiveness and you can be that the belt is not twisted, because a seriously injured in a crash.
  • Page 17 Have your Improperly positioning the seat Honda dealer check the belt as soon belts can cause serious injury as possible. or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are...
  • Page 18: Adjust The Steering Wheel

    Protecting Adults Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting possibly serious injuries. Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to Sitting improperly or out of sit upright, well back in their seats, position can result in serious with their feet on the floor, until the injury or death in a crash.
  • Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women

    Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit Additional Safety Precautions upright and as far back as possible Two people should never use the from the steering wheel or If they do, they same seat belt. dashboard. This will reduce the risk could be very seriously injured in a of injuries to both the mother and crash.
  • Page 20 Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do Keep your hands and arms away If your between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near from the airbag covers. Carrying hard or sharp If a side airbag hands or arms are close to the airbag.
  • Page 21: Protecting Children

    Protecting Children 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 22: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat

    Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger’s Airbag Poses Additional Precautions to Parents Seat Serious Risks to Children Never hold an infant or child on If you are not wearing a According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to your lap.
  • Page 23 Protecting Children Small Children Larger Children U.S. Model To remind you of the passenger’s Placing a forward-facing child seat in Children who have outgrown child airbag hazards, and that children the front seat of a vehicle equipped seats are also at risk of being injured must be properly restrained in the with a passenger’s front airbag can or killed by an inflating passenger’s...
  • Page 24 Protecting Children Canadian Model To remind you of the airbag hazards, your car has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. Driver and Passenger Safety...
  • Page 25: If You Must Drive With Several Children

    Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Do not leave children alone in your Your car has three seating positions Many parents say they prefer to put Leaving children without car.
  • Page 26: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats

    Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Lock both doors and the hatch Child Seats when your car is not in use. Children who play in cars can The following pages give general accidentally get trapped inside the guidelines for selecting and installing car.
  • Page 27 However, Honda is confident that Your car has lower anchors installed one or more child seat models can fit for use with LATCH (Lower...
  • Page 28 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Never in the front seat, due Infants: Honda’s recommendations on where to the passenger’s airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car. Not recommended, Small children: due to the passenger’s airbag...
  • Page 29 Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat there are three main steps in...
  • Page 30: Protecting Infants

    Protecting Children Protecting Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in If the passenger’s the front seat. front airbag inflates, it can hit the Placing a rear-facing child seat back of the child seat with enough in the front seat can result in force to kill or seriously injure an serious injury or death if the infant.
  • Page 31 Protecting Children In either case, we recommend that you place the child seat directly behind the front passenger seat, move the front seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or you may wish to get a smaller child seat that allows you to safely carry a front passenger.
  • Page 32 Protecting Children Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation Tips 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 For proper protection, an infant must up to remove any slack from the stay upright during normal driving...
  • Page 33: Protecting Small Children

    Protecting Children Protecting Small Children Of the different seats available, we Child Seat Placement recommend those that have a five- In this car, the best place to install a point harness system as shown. forward-facing child seat is in one of the seating positions in the back seat.
  • Page 34 Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back and front passenger seating positions Improperly placing a forward- have a locking mechanism that must facing child seat in the front be activated to secure a child seat. seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags The following pages provide inflate.
  • Page 35 Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to then let the belt feed back into the...
  • Page 36: Protecting Larger Children

    Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Protecting Larger Children mechanism in order to remove a When a child reaches the child seat, unlatch the buckle, recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit unroute the seat belt, and let the belt for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can fully retract.
  • Page 37 Protecting Children hipbones and touches the tops of Checking Seat Belt Fit Do not put any accessories on a seat their thighs as shown, the child is Devices intended to improve belt. probably big enough to wear the seat occupant comfort or reposition the belt.
  • Page 38 Protecting Children A child should continue using a Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front booster seat until the child exceeds The National Highway Traffic Safety the booster seat manufacturer’s Administration and Transport requirements. Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly Even then, the child may still need to restrained in a back seat.
  • Page 39 Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And Check that the child’s seat belt is Maturity while age may be one indicator of To safely ride in front, a child must properly positioned and secured. when a child can safely ride in the be able to follow the rules, including front, there are other important sitting properly and wearing the seat...
  • Page 40: Using Child Seats With Tethers

    Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHORAGE POINT One tether anchorage point for each Lift the head restraint, then route Attach the tether strap hook to the of the outer rear seats is located the tether strap over the seat-back tether anchorage point as shown in under the cargo floor carpet and the between the legs of the head...
  • Page 41 Protecting Children To attach the tether to the child seat, Using LATCH follow the child seat maker’s instructions. MARKS When the child seat is used, follow the instructions that came with the child seat. LOWER ANCHORS You can also remove the rear head Your car is equipped with LATCH restraints (see page ).
  • Page 42 Protecting Children The exact location of each lower anchor is marked with a small circle above the lower anchor points. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: Move the seat belt buckle away from the lower anchors. Make sure there are no foreign objects around the anchors.
  • Page 43 Protecting Children Lower Universal Anchorage System Symbol TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHORAGE POINT Lift the head restraint, then route Attach the tether strap hook to the the tether strap over the seat-back tether anchorage point, and This symbol on rear or forward between the legs of the head tighten the strap according to the facing child seats or booster...
  • Page 44: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating Guide the belt across your body to positions.
  • Page 45: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to pulled all the way out, the locking activate primarily in frontal collisions. mechanism will activate. The belt The tensioners are independent of will retract, but it will not allow the the airbag system, so they can be...
  • Page 46: Seat Belt Maintenance

    U.S. Model Honda provides a lifetime warranty it must be replaced by the dealer. A on seat belts. Honda will repair or belt that has been worn during a replace any seat belt component that crash may not provide the same level fails to function properly during of protection in a subsequent crash.
  • Page 47: Additional Information About Your Airbags

    Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Components A sophisticated electronic system How Your Front Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System that continually monitors and (SRS) includes: records information about the sensors, the control unit, the Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag activators, and driver and airbag is stored in the center of passenger seat belt use when the...
  • Page 48 Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt After a crash, you may see what helps restrain your lower body and looks like smoke. This is actually torso. powder from the airbag’s surface. Your airbag provides a cushion to Although the powder is not harmful, help restrain and protect your head people with respiratory problems...
  • Page 49: How Your Side Airbags Work

    Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to How the SRS Indicator Light Optional severe side impact, the sensors will Works detect rapid deceleration and signal The purpose of the SRS the control unit to instantly inflate indicator light is to alert either the driver’s or the passenger’s...
  • Page 50: Cutoff Indicator Light Works

    See your Honda dealer switch to ON (II). as soon as possible. It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags.
  • Page 51: Airbag Service

    Do not try to remove on and the light will go out. or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by a Honda A front seat passenger should not dealer or a knowledgeable body use a cushion or other object as a shop.
  • Page 52: Additional Safety Precautions

    Do not cover or replace front seat- Take your car to an to a problem. Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting a authorized Honda dealer as soon Together, airbags and Improperly airbags. Honda dealer. as possible. If you ignore this...
  • Page 53: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the hatch open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car’s problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. entering the car in normal driving if condition.
  • Page 54: Safety Labels

    U.S. model only U.S. model 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. HOOD Canadian model On cars without Side Airbags...
  • Page 55: Instruments And Controls

    Indicator Lights ....... Remote Transmitter ....contribute to the daily operation of Gauges ..........Hatch ..........your Honda. All the essential Speedometer ....... Seat Adjustments ......controls are within easy reach. Odometer ........Front Seat Adjustments .....
  • Page 56 Control Locations GAUGES HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM 104) MIRROR CONTROLS POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH POWER WINDOW SWITCHES FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE 129) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 130) 144) Instruments and Controls...
  • Page 57: Indicator Lights

    Indicator Lights PARKING BRAKE AND CRUISE CONTROL HIGH BEAM INDICATOR BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR HATCH-OPEN INDICATOR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED ELECTRIC POWER INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR STEERING INDICATOR (P. 61) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION LOW FUEL INDICATOR LAMP INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL...
  • Page 58 Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Charging System Supplemental Restraint indicators to give you important Indicator System Indicator information about your car. If this light comes on when the This indicator lights when you turn engine is running, the battery is not the ignition switch ON (II).
  • Page 59 Indicator Lights Parking Brake Malfunction Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running U.S. Canada and Brake Lamp Lights’’ Indicator System See page Canadian model only Indicator This indicator lights when you turn This light has two functions: Turn Signal and the ignition switch to ON (II) with Hazard Warning the headlight switch off and the This indicator comes on when you...
  • Page 60 Indicator Lights Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level Indicator Anti-lock Brake U.S. Canada System (ABS) Canadian model only Indicator LOW FUEL INDICATOR This light comes on when the This light normally comes on for a washer fluid level is low. Add washer few seconds when you turn the fluid when you see this light come on ignition switch ON (II), and when...
  • Page 61 Indicator Lights Electric Power Steering Immobilizer System Maintenance Required (EPS) Indicator Indicator Indicator This light normally comes on when This indicator comes on for a few This indicator reminds you that it is you turn the ignition ON (II) and seconds when you turn the ignition time to take your car in for goes off after the engine starts.
  • Page 62 If this maintenance is indicator will remain on as a constant done by someone other than your reminder. Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. Turn off the engine. Press and hold the Select/Reset button in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  • Page 63 Gauges Trip Meter SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE MAINTENANCE This meter shows the number of REQUIRED miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) INDICATOR driven since you last reset it. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays and the odometer by pressing the Select/Reset button repeatedly.
  • Page 64 Gauges Tachometer MAINTENANCE The tachometer shows the engine TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE REQUIRED speed in revolutions per minute INDICATOR (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant.
  • Page 65: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving HEADLIGHTS/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER TURN SIGNALS WASHERS features you use most often. The left 66/68) 68/69) lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.
  • Page 66 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 beeper when you open the driver’s door. The rotating switch on the left lever To change from low beams to high controls the lights.
  • Page 67 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness (Canadian Model) The daytime running lights come on automatically when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position. They go out automatically when the light switch is ON. To flash the high beams, pull the The knob on the instrument panel turn signal lever back lightly, then...
  • Page 68 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. Signal a turn or lane change with this The right lever controls the wind- lever.
  • Page 69 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Rear Window Wiper and Washer In intermittent, the wipers operate To clean the windshield, pull back on The rotating switch on the right every few seconds. In low speed and the wiper control lever. The washers lever controls the rear window wiper high speed, the wipers run continu- spray until you release the lever.
  • Page 70 Controls Near the Steering Wheel To clean the rear window, rotate and Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger hold the switch one position up from ‘‘ON’’, or rotate and hold it one position down from ‘‘OFF’’. The washer sprays while you hold the switch.
  • Page 71 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before See page for important safety starting to drive. information about how to properly position the steering wheel. The defogger wires on the inside of Make any steering wheel adjustment the rear window can be accidentally before you start driving.
  • Page 72: Keys And Locks

    KEYS ever have to get a lost key replaced. PLATE Keep the plate stored in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. Remote Transmitter Your car also comes with two remote transmitters; see page for an explanation of the operation.
  • Page 73 Keys and Locks LOCK (0) You can insert or START (III) Use this position − − remove the key only in this position. only to start the engine. The switch To switch from ACCESSORY to returns to ON (II) when you let go of Removing the key from the LOCK, you must push the key in the key.
  • Page 74 If the indicator contact your Honda dealer. operation. starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the...
  • Page 75 Keys and Locks Power Door Locks If the key is in the ignition switch with the driver’s door open, the LOCK TAB master door lock switch is disabled. The doors will still lock if you pull one of the handles and push down the lock tab.
  • Page 76 Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter When you push the LOCK button a When you push the UNLOCK button second time within 5 seconds, you once, only the driver’s door unlocks. LOCK will hear a beep to verify that the The remaining doors and the hatch BUTTON doors are locked.
  • Page 77 Keys and Locks The ceiling lights (if the ceiling light You cannot lock the doors with the Panic Mode switches are in the center position) remote transmitter if any door is not Panic mode allows you to remotely will come on when you press the fully closed or the key is in the activate your car’s horn and exterior UNLOCK button.
  • Page 78 Keys and Locks Replacing the Battery ROUND When the remote transmitter’s COVER battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not light. Replace the Open battery as soon as possible.
  • Page 79 (1) This device it. Also, protect it from extreme hot your Honda dealer. Any other may not cause harmful interference, and or cold temperatures. transmitters you have will also need (2) this device must accept any to be reprogrammed.
  • Page 80 Keys and Locks Hatch HATCH HANDLE Unlock Lock HANDLE Use your key to lock and unlock the To open the hatch, pull the handle, To close the hatch, use the hatch hatch. then lift up. handle to lower the hatch, then press down on the back edge.
  • Page 81: Seat Adjustments

    Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety − information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before To change the angle of the seat-back, you start driving. pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.
  • Page 82 Seat Adjustments Head Restraints Rear Seat Access To get into the rear seat on the passenger’s side, push down on the release lever at the base of the seat- back. The seat-back will tilt forward, and the seat will slide forward to allow easier access to the rear seat.
  • Page 83: Folding Rear Seat

    Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down RELEASE LEVER to give you more cargo space. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still CLIP carry a passenger in the back seat. Before folding down the seat-back, To unlatch either side of the seat- move the seat belt out of the way...
  • Page 84 Folding Rear Seat, Cargo Area Cover To lock the seat-back upright, push Cargo Area Cover the seat-back firmly against its latch. Tug on the seat-back to make sure it HOOK is latched. NOTCHES Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded.
  • Page 85: Power Windows

    Power Windows Your car’s windows are electrically- DRIVER’S WINDOW powered. Turn the ignition switch to SWITCH ON (II) to raise or lower any window. Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can Each door has a switch that controls cause serious injury.
  • Page 86 Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the passenger’s window. When you push in the MAIN switch, the AUTO To open the driver’s passenger’s window cannot be raised − window fully, push the window or lowered.
  • Page 87 Moonroof To open the moonroof, pull the OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE switch backward and SWITCH hold it. Release the switch when the Opening or closing the moonroof gets to the desired moonroof on someone’s hands position. or fingers can cause serious injury. To close the moonroof, push the OPEN/CLOSE switch forward and Make sure all hands and fingers...
  • Page 88 Mirrors Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors with the Push the appropriate edge of the clean and adjusted for best visibility. adjustment switch on the driver’s adjustment switch to move the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before side of the dashboard: mirror right, left, up, or down.
  • Page 89 Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake HEATED MIRROR BUTTON PARKING BRAKE LEVER Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. On Canadian model The outside mirrors are heated to re- To apply the parking brake, pull the move fog and frost.
  • Page 90 Glove Box, Beverage Holders Glove Box Beverage Holders 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. Open the glove box by pulling the A beverage holder for the front handle.
  • Page 91: Beverage Holders

    Beverage Holders To access the beverage holder in the Be careful when you are using the The beverage holder for the rear center console, slide the lid forward. beverage holder. A spilled liquid that passengers is located in the rear of is very hot can scald you or your the center console.
  • Page 92 Console Compartment, Coat Hook, Accessory Power Socket Console Compartment Coat Hook Accessory Power Socket CONSOLE COMPARTMENT COAT HOOK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER To access the console compartment, To use an accessory power socket, slide the lid forward, then slide the pull down on the cover.
  • Page 93 Vanity Mirror, Interior Lights Vanity Mirror Ceiling Lights FRONT CENTER DOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACTIVATED VANITY MIRROR To use a vanity mirror on the back of Each ceiling light has a three- the sun visor, pull up the cover. position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on.
  • Page 94: Interior Lights

    Interior Lights The front and center ceiling lights Spotlights Cargo Area Light (with each switch in the centre The cargo area light comes on when position) come on when you unlock you open the hatch. the door with the key or the remote transmitter (see page The ceiling lights (with each switch in the center position) will also come...
  • Page 95: Comfort And Convenience Features

    Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling ....... systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does ... comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System ....all weather conditions. To Turn Everything Off ..
  • Page 96: Comfort And Convenience Features

    Heating and Cooling Proper use of the Heating and AIR CONDITIONING RECIRCULATION BUTTON Cooling system can make the (A/C) BUTTON interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for the best MODE CONTROL visibility. DIAL TEMPERATURE What Each Control Does CONTROL DIAL Fan Control Dial FAN CONTROL DIAL...
  • Page 97: Heating And Cooling

    Heating and Cooling Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
  • Page 98 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENTS DRIVER’S-SIDE VENT PASSENGER’S-SIDE VENT Open Open Close Close You can adjust the direction of the The vents in the corners of the air coming from the dashboard vents dashboard can be opened and closed by moving the tab in the center of with the dials next to them.
  • Page 99 Heating and Cooling How to Use the System RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING This section covers how to set up the (A/C) BUTTON system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and MODE CONTROL DIAL defrosting. TEMPERATURE The engine must be running for the CONTROL DIAL heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
  • Page 100 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING Turn on the A/C by pressing the (A/C) BUTTON button. The light in the button comes on when a fan speed is MODE CONTROL selected. DIAL Make sure the temperature TEMPERATURE control dial is all the way to the left.
  • Page 101 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in Select and Fresh Air mode.
  • Page 102 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in MODE CONTROL DIAL cold weather: Start the engine. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.
  • Page 103 Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature defroster vents.
  • Page 104: Audio System

    Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System ST INDICATOR Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM AM/FM BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. A.SEL BUTTON The anti-theft feature will disable the...
  • Page 105 Audio System You can use any of five methods to SEEK The SEEK function SCAN The SCAN function − − find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
  • Page 106 Audio System Preset You can store the − AM/FM BUTTON ST INDICATOR frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. SCAN INDICATOR Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. A.SEL BUTTON To store a frequency:...
  • Page 107 Audio System AUTO SELECT − If you are AM/FM BUTTON A.SEL INDICATOR traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. A.SEL BUTTON To activate Auto Select, press the SCAN...
  • Page 108 Audio System Adjusting the Sound LEVEL NUMBER INDICATOR Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.
  • Page 109 Audio System Audio System Lighting CLOCK (SCAN/RPT) BUTTON You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. Digital Clock The display of your audio system H BUTTON...
  • Page 110 You can quickly set the time to the Radio Frequencies Stations must use these exact nearest hour. If the displayed time is Your Honda’s radio can receive the frequencies. It is fairly common for before the half hour, the clock is set complete AM and FM bands.
  • Page 111 Audio System Radio Reception A radio station’s signal gets weaker How well your Honda’s radio as you get farther away from its receives stations is dependent on transmitter. If you are listening to an many factors, such as the distance AM station, you will notice the sound from the station’s transmitter,...
  • Page 112 Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
  • Page 113 Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. CD/TAPE BUTTON RPT INDICATOR With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the AM/FM BUTTON CD SLOT RDM BUTTON...
  • Page 114 Audio System When the system reaches the end of playing the disc, press the CD/TAPE REPEAT To activate the Repeat − the disc, it will return to the begin- button. feature, press and release the RPT ning and play the disc again. button.
  • Page 115 Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select the CD changer, press the If you eject the disc in the in-dash (Optional) CD button. The disc and track CD while it is playing, the system A Compact Disc changer is available numbers will be displayed.
  • Page 116 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Do not place it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
  • Page 117 Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
  • Page 118 FOCUS Error the magazine again. If the code does not Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD. magazine Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication.
  • Page 119 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) * The cassette system features Dolby CD/TAPE BUTTON RPT INDICATOR noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play. NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot.
  • Page 120 Audio System The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a Tape Search Functions to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ With a cassette playing, you can use cassette is playing.
  • Page 121 Audio System SKIP The Skip Function allows REPEAT The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions − − you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage. To find the beginning of song or passage.
  • Page 122 Your dealer has a cleaning kit the cassette to jam in the player. ejects, take the car to your Honda available. Never try to insert a warped or dealer.
  • Page 123 Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
  • Page 124: Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for conditions such as city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
  • Page 125 Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to Press and hold the SET/decel...
  • Page 126 Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned When you push the CANCEL Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal to speed up for passing. After pedal, the CRUISE CONTROL completing the pass, take your foot light on the instrument panel will off the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 127: Before Driving

    Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank ....
  • Page 128: Before Driving

    Break-in Period Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Help assure your car’s future Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancing additive called reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump MMT. If you use such gasolines, extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
  • Page 129 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is highly flammable Pull 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 Because the fuel fill cap is on the Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
  • Page 130 Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel Opening the Hood nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave ATTACHMENT HOOD RELEASE HANDLE some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes. Your car has an on-board refueling vapor recovery system to help SLIT...
  • Page 131 Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the LATCH GRIP hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page CLIP SUPPORT ROD Standing in front of the car, put...
  • Page 132 Service Station Procedures After closing the hood, make sure Oil Check it is securely latched. DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel. minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
  • Page 133 Engine Coolant on page If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper Adding Oil on page coolant. Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. Before Driving...
  • Page 134: Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
  • Page 135: Accessories And Modifications

    Accessories Before installing any accessory: or killed. Your dealer has genuine Honda accessories that allow you to Make sure the accessory does not Follow all instructions in this personalize your car. These obscure any lights, or interfere owner’s manual regarding...
  • Page 136 Modifications could make the Covering the outside edge of a overall diameter. system ineffective. front seat-back, with a non-Honda seat cover for example, could Such modifications can adversely Additional Safety Precautions prevent the airbag from inflating affect handling, and interfere with properly.
  • Page 137: Carrying Cargo

    Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient DOOR POCKET DRIVER’S POCKET storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items. The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items.
  • Page 138 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Subtract the combined weight of The maximum load limit for your car the driver and passengers from is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure 850 lbs (395 kg). Overloading or improper includes the total weight of all loading can affect handling and occupants, cargo, accessories, and The resulting figure equals the...
  • Page 139 Do not place items on the cargo weight. Please contact your Honda Keep the glove box closed while area cover, or stack objects higher dealer for further information.
  • Page 140: Driving

    Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather 5-speed manual transmission. It also at High Altitude ....includes important information on 5-speed Manual Transmission ..
  • Page 141: Preparing To Drive

    Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the adjustment of the seat Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and adjustments every day before (see page Check the indicator lights in the you drive your car. instrument panel. Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see...
  • Page 142 Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. so the engine does not race. Use the following procedure: In cold weather, turn off all If the engine still does not start, Turn off all electrical accessories electrical accessories to reduce press the accelerator pedal all the to reduce the drain on the battery.
  • Page 143: Speed Manual Transmission

    5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the vehicle moving. can cause loss of control on Push down the clutch pedal, and slippery surfaces.
  • Page 144 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets Shift up Cruise from acceleration If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly.
  • Page 145 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 moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the put the transmission in first gear.
  • Page 146: The Braking System

    The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators 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 147 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 148 The Braking System You should never pump the A vehicle with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders 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 distance it takes to stop the car;...
  • Page 149 The Braking System ABS Indicator * ABS 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 ). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down.
  • Page 150: 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 151 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 152: Maintenance

    .... Tire Rotation ......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 Transmission Fluid .......
  • Page 153: 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 154 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you When adding or replacing fluids Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the within the engine compartment, such make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. as oil and coolant, be careful of level ground and that the parking spillage.
  • Page 155: 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 156 We recommend the use of genuine services be performed at the Canadian Owners − Follow the Honda parts and fluids whenever you recommended time or mileage Maintenance Schedule for Severe have maintenance done. These are period to ensure long-term reliability.
  • Page 157 Service at the indicated distance or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace engine oil Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Replace engine oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment...
  • Page 158 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners − Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners − Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. Do items in A.
  • Page 159 Service at the indicated distance or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace engine oil Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Replace engine oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes...
  • Page 160 Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners − Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners − Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. Do item in A.
  • Page 161 6 yrs □ Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage). * See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information 110,000 mi/176,000 km □ Inspect valve clearance, cold engine. under special driving conditions. □ Replace spark plugs. # See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last 110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs Do items in A, B.
  • Page 162 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 5,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 35,000 mi...
  • Page 163 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 65,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 95,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km mi/km 104,000 km 152,000 km Date Date 70,000 mi 100,000 mi mi/km mi/km 112,000 km 160,000 km (or 5 years) Date Date 75,000 mi...
  • Page 164: Owner Maintenance Checks

    Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure − − items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.
  • Page 165: Fluid Locations

    Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP Maintenance...
  • Page 166: Engine Oil

    Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your car. It is ENGINE OIL FILL CAP highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your car for API SERVICE LABEL To add oil, unscrew and remove the optimum engine protection.
  • Page 167 Synthetic Oil Additives provided on the container’s label. You may use a synthetic motor oil if Your Honda does not require any oil Select the oil for your car according it meets the same requirements additives. Additives may adversely to this chart.
  • Page 168 (available from your this maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. Open the hood and remove the remove the filter. engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil...
  • Page 169 Engine Oil Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Let the engine run for several then reinstall the drain bolt. minutes, then check the drain bolt Tighten it to: and oil filter for leaks. Improper disposal of engine oil can be 33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m) harmf ul to the environment.
  • Page 170: Cooling System

    Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water. It does not require any additional mixing.
  • Page 171 Cooling System 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 car’s cooling system.
  • Page 172 Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the vehicle. Unless you have the tools and...
  • Page 173 Cooling System DRAIN PLUG DRAIN CAP HOLDING CLIP Loosen the drain plug on the Disengage the holding clip at the Tighten the drain cap with the bottom of the radiator. Drain the bottom of the reserve tank. holding clip securely. coolant into an appropriate Remove the drain cap and install a container.
  • Page 174 Turn off the engine. Fill up to here Check the coolant level in the radiator and add coolant if needed. Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into RESERVE TANK Install the radiator cap, and the radiator up to the base of the tighten it fully.
  • Page 175: Windshield Washers

    Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield Fill the reservoir with a good-quality washer reservoir at least monthly windshield washer fluid. This during normal use. In bad weather, increases the cleaning capability and when you use the washers often, prevents freezing in cold weather.
  • Page 176 Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you Brake and Clutch Fluid Correct level may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 Check the fluid level in the reser- viscosity motor oil with the API voirs monthly. There are up to two Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR...
  • Page 177: Brake And Clutch Fluid

    DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
  • Page 178: Air Cleaner Element

    Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and BOLTS distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. BREATHER TUBE BOLTS The air cleaner element is inside the Move the air cleaner housing air cleaner housing in the engine cover sideways.
  • Page 179 Air Cleaner Element AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Move the air cleaner housing Move the air cleaner housing Carefully clean the inside of the cover to the left, and then lift up cover up and to the right to lift it air cleaner housing with a damp the right side.
  • Page 180 Follow the time Clean off any dirt and oil that have and distance recommendations in collected around the ignition coils. the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. CONTINUED Maintenance...
  • Page 181: Spark Plugs

    Spark Plugs BOLT CONNECTOR IGNITION COIL LOCK TAB Use a wrench to remove the bolt Remove the spark plug with a 16 Torque the spark plug. (If you do holding the ignition coil. Pull the mm (five-eighths inch) spark plug not have a torque wrench, tighten ignition coil up slightly.
  • Page 182 Spark Plugs Push the ignition coil down all the Specifications: way. Install the bolt. NGK: IZFR6K-11 DENSO: Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A SKJ20DR-M11 Repeat this procedure for the spark plug that is too loose can other three spark plugs. overheat and damage the engine.
  • Page 183 Battery Check the condition of your car’s Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals. terminals with a solution of baking soda and water.
  • Page 184 Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car’s Charging the battery with the cables electrical system. connected can seriously damage your car’s electronic controls. Detach the battery cables bef ore connecting the battery to a charger.
  • Page 185: 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 LOCK TAB hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
  • Page 186 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. BLADE 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 187 Wiper Blades BLADE REINFORCEMENT To replace a rear wiper blade: Examine the new wiper blade. If it Insert both ends of the blade into has no plastic or metal rein- the holder. Make sure they are Raise the wiper arm off the rear forcement along the back edge, secure.
  • Page 188: Air Conditioning System

    Air Conditioning System Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed Periodically check the engine’s If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, radiator and air conditioning cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.
  • Page 189: Dust And Pollen Filter

    Dust and Pollen Filter The air conditioning filter removes Replacement pollen and dust that is brought in from the outside through the heating HOOKS COVER and cooling system. This filter should be replaced every Push 30,000 miles (48,000 km) under normal conditions.
  • Page 190 Close the glove box. If you are not sure how to replace the dust and pollen filters, have them replaced by your Honda dealer. Remove the first filter by pulling it straight out of the air conditioning unit. Remove the second filter by sliding it to the left, then pulling it out.
  • Page 191: Drive Belts

    Drive Belts If the pointer is out of this range or you see signs of wear, have the drive Proper range belt replaced by your Honda dealer as soon as possible. POINTER An auto-tensioner adjusts the tension of the drive belt. The pointer on the auto-tensioner should point at the square depression in the arm.
  • Page 192 Tires To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation Check the pressure in the tires when must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated they are cold. This means the car good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of has been parked for at least three and correctly inflated.
  • Page 193 Speed Driving you check your tire pressures. This on a label on the driver’s doorjamb. Honda strongly recommends that will make it easier for you to tell if a you not drive faster than posted pressure loss is due to a tire problem For additional technical information speed limits and conditions allow.
  • Page 194 Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
  • Page 195 Improper wheel weights can damage are designed to rotate only in one your car’s aluminum wheels. Use only direction. If you use directional tires, genuine Honda wheel weights f or they should be rotated only front-to- balancing. back. (For Non-directional...
  • Page 196 Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at The tires that came with your car the same time. If that is not possible were selected to match the perform- or necessary, then replace the two Installing improper tires on your ance capabilities of the car while front tires or the two rear tires as a...
  • Page 197 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 dealer. be required by local laws under certain conditions.
  • Page 198 Tire Chains If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your car Honda, make sure they are radial when warranted by driving condi- Chains of the wrong size or that are tires of the same size and load range tions or required by local laws.
  • Page 199 Lights Check the operation of your car’s exterior lights at least once a month. HEADLIGHT PARKING LIGHT A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your car’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
  • Page 200 Lights Check the following: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT TURN SIGNAL Headlights (low and high beam) LIGHT Parking lights Taillights LICENSE PLATE Brake lights LIGHTS High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate lights BACK-UP Side marker lights LIGHT Daytime running lights (Canadian model)
  • Page 201 Adjustment of the contact with your skin or hard headlights should be performed by a objects. If you touch the glass, clean Honda technician or other qualified it with denatured alcohol and a clean mechanic. cloth. HOLD-DOWN WIRE...
  • Page 202 Lights Remove the rubber weather seal Replacing a Front Turn Signal HOLDING CLIP by pulling on the tab. Bulb If you are changing the bulb on Unclip the hold-down wire from its the driver’s side, start the engine, slot by pushing it in and up. Pivot turn the steering wheel all the way it out of the way and remove the to the right, and turn off the...
  • Page 203 Lights Install the new bulb in the socket. Replacing a Side Marker Bulb Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. SOCKET Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
  • Page 204 Lights Turn the socket one-quarter turn Replacing a Front Parking Light Pull the bulb straight out of its counterclockwise to remove it Bulb socket. from the lens. Push the new bulb straight into SOCKET the socket until it bottoms. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
  • Page 205 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Remove the socket for that bulb by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pushing it in and SOCKET turning the bulb counterclockwise until it unlocks. Install the new bulb in the socket. Reinstall the socket in the taillight assembly and turn it clockwise to COVER...
  • Page 206 Lights Replacing the High-mount Brake BULB HOLDER Light Bulb Open the hatch. Put your fingers between the Remove the bulb holder from the interior trim and the hatch glass light assembly by pushing the tabs on either side of the high-mount on both sides and pulling the bulb brake light.
  • Page 207 Lights Push the bulb holder into the light Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb Pull the bulb straight out of its assembly until it locks in place. socket. Push the new bulb straight into Test the lights to make sure the SOCKET the socket until it bottoms.
  • Page 208 Lights Replacing a Rear License Plate Turn on the parking lights and Bulb check that the new bulb is working. Put the lens back on the bulb holder and push it until it latches. BULB Slide the right side of the light SOCKET assembly into the hole.
  • Page 209 Lights Replacing Ceiling and Spotlight FRONT CEILING LIGHT/SPOTLIGHTS CENTER CEILING LIGHT Bulbs The ceiling lights and spotlights come apart the same way, but they do not use the same type of bulbs. BULB Remove the lens by carefully BULB prying on the edge of the lens with SOCKET a fingernail file or a small flat-tip screwdriver.
  • Page 210 Lights Replacing the Cargo Area Light Put the light assembly back into Bulb the hole, rear side first. Push on the front side until it snaps into BULB place. Open the hatch. Pull the bulb straight out of the holder. Push the new bulb straight Remove the cargo area light into the holder until it bottoms.
  • Page 211: Storing Your Car

    If you store your car for 12 months (see page Support the front and rear wiper or longer, have your Honda dealer blade arms with a folded towel or perform the inspections called for in Wash and dry the exterior...
  • Page 212: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you hints Roof Antenna ......on how to clean your car and Waxing ........preserve its appearance: the paint, Aluminum Wheels ....
  • Page 213: Exterior Care

    Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a your car’s beauty. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel. Letting it scratch the paint, while tree sap and Fill a bucket with cool water.
  • Page 214 It should form into the top layer of the finish. You beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if the finish does not have its original You should use a quality liquid or shine after using a wax.
  • Page 215 Exterior Care, Interior Care Aluminum Wheels Paint Touch-up Carpeting Clean your Honda’s aluminum alloy Your dealer has touch-up paint to Vacuum the carpeting frequently to wheels as you do the rest of the match your car’s color. The color remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make exterior.
  • Page 216: Interior Care

    Test it on a hidden area of the fabric first, to make sure it does not bleach If you use a non-Honda floor mat in or stain the fabric. Follow the the driver’s footwell, make sure it instructions that come with the fits properly and that it can be used cleaner.
  • Page 217 Interior Care Seat Belts Windows If your seat belts get dirty, you can Clean the windows, inside and out, use a soft brush with a mixture of with a commercially-available glass LOOP mild soap and warm water to clean cleaner. You can also use a mixture them.
  • Page 218 Many corrosion-preventive measures use road salt in winter. It is also a are built into your Honda. You can good idea in humid climates and help keep your car from corroding areas subject to salt air.
  • Page 219: Body Repairs

    Body repairs can affect your car’s insurance company, tell them you resistance to corrosion. If your car want genuine Honda parts used in needs repairs after a collision, pay the repair. Although most insurers close attention to the parts used in...
  • Page 220: 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...
  • Page 221: 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 it back under any circumstances.
  • Page 222 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, SPARE TIRE CARGO AREA FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder The vehicle can easily roll off of a busy road is dangerous. Drive the jack, seriously injuring slowly along the shoulder until you anyone underneath.
  • Page 223 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL JACKING POINT WRENCH EXTENSION Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 Locate the jacking point nearest Use the extension and wheel turn with the wheel wrench. the tire you need to change. Place wrench as shown to raise the car the jack under the jacking point.
  • Page 224 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB Remove the wheel nuts, then Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the remove the flat tire. Temporarily wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, place the flat tire on the ground surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross with the outside surface of the...
  • Page 225 Changing a Flat Tire CENTER CAP Lower the car to the ground and Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Remove the center cap before remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have storing the flat tire in the spare the wheel nut torque checked at tire well.
  • Page 226 Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack and tool kit back in Store the center cap in the spare WING BOLT the spare tire. tire well. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged. Lower the cargo area floor, then close the hatch.
  • Page 227 If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Check the transmission interlock. start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly The clutch pedal must be pushed on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to all the way to the floor or the key to START (III):...
  • Page 228 If Your Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to START The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Turn the (III). If the headlights do not dim, In this case, the starter motor’s ignition switch to ON (II) for a check the condition of the fuses.
  • Page 229: Jump Starting

    If a battery sits in extreme cold, the positive ( ) terminal on your + and smoking materials away electrolyte inside can f reeze. Honda’s battery. Connect the from the battery. Attempting to jump start with a f rozen other end to the positive ( ) +...
  • Page 230 Jump Starting Start your car. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to- metal contact. Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery.
  • Page 231: If Your Engine Overheats

    If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car’s tempera- Your car can overheat for several Safely pull to the side of the road. ture gauge should stay in the mid- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or range under most conditions.
  • Page 232 If Your Engine Overheats If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. ture gauge, or lower, before check- temperature control dial to ing the radiator. maximum.
  • Page 233: Low Oil Pressure Indicator

    Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil 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 234: Charging System Indicator

    Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear electrical load as possible, you can defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not drive several miles (kilometers) to use other electrically-operated before the battery is too discharged controls such as the power windows.
  • Page 235: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your You should also have the dealer MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator inspect your car if this indicator coming on could be a loose or comes on repeatedly, even though it missing fuel fill cap.
  • Page 236 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your car for a Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. To check if diagnostics for the emissions they are set, turn the ignition ON (II), systems.
  • Page 237: Brake System Indicator

    Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower * BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR indicates a problem with the car’s gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe.
  • Page 238: Closing The Moonroof

    Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close ROUND PLUG SOCKET the moonroof, do the following: Front 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 239 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two fuse boxes. The interior fuse box is underneath The under-hood fuse box is located the steering column.
  • Page 240 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car FUSE FUSE PULLER 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 241 Fuses If you cannot drive the car without BLOWN fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the Replacing a f use with one that has a same rating or a lower rating from higher rating greatly increases the one of the other circuits.
  • Page 242 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected Condenser Fan Small Light 7.5A Interior Light Cooling Fan Hazard FI ECU Horn, Stop ABS (F/S) Back Up ABS Motor Rear Defroster Heater Motor Power Window Option Left Headlight Door Lock Right Headlight Main Fuse EPS Main Fuse Battery Main Fuse Ignition...
  • Page 243 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 7.5A (7.5A) Daytime Running Lights * Power Mirror Not Used − (20A) Heated Seat * Fuel Pump ACC Cigarette Lighter 7.5A Turn Signal Lights Front Wiper Not Used − Front Passenger’s Power Amps. Circuits Protected Window Driver’s Power Window...
  • Page 244: Emergency Towing

    There are three popular types of If your Honda cannot be transported professional towing equipment. by flat-bed, it should be towed by With the front wheels on the ground,...
  • Page 245 Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly-designed and Trying to lif t or tow your car by the attached tow bar. Prepare the car for bumpers will cause serious damage.
  • Page 246: Technical Information

    ....Tire Information ......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ Oxygenated Fuels ......your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Driving in Foreign Countries ..identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ...... Emissions Controls .......
  • Page 247: Identification Numbers

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
  • Page 248 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER Technical Information...
  • Page 249: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 164.2 in (4,170 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 67.1 in (1,705 mm) 13.2 US gal (50 ) * Height 54.1 in (1,375 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 101.2 in (2,570 mm) coolant Manual 1.32 US gal (5.0 ) Track Front 57.8 in (1,468 mm)
  • Page 250 Specifications Air Conditioning Alignment Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm) Charge quantity 21.2 22.9 oz (500 550 g) − − Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm) Lubricant type SP-10 Camber Front 0° Rear − 45° Lights Caster Front 1°33’...
  • Page 251 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
  • Page 252 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 253: Tire Information

    Tire Information Tire Labeling Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture. − − The tires that came on your car have a number of markings. Those you Load index (a numerical code − should be aware of are described associated with the maximum below.
  • Page 254: 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 255: 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 256: Emissions Controls

    ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon the engine is started and warmed up, * monoxide does not contribute to In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the vapor is drawn into the engine smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle and burned during driving.
  • Page 257 HC, CO, and much air is going into the engine. It genuine Honda replacement parts or NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The then controls how much fuel to inject their equivalent for repairs.
  • Page 258: Three Way Catalytic Converter

    The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
  • Page 259: State Emissions Testing

    State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your car for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
  • Page 260 If readiness codes are still not set, see you cannot do this for a your Honda dealer. continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
  • Page 261 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
  • Page 262 Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin trained professionals. They should Islands: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. be able to answer all your questions. Automobile Customer Service Bella International If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A P.O.
  • Page 263: Warranty Coverages

    Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners a seat Seat Belt Limited Warranty − Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty − warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
  • Page 264 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • Page 265: 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 ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356...
  • Page 266: Authorized Manuals

    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 267: Index

    Index How Your Front Airbags Work ......... Accessories and Modifications . Airbag Components ....Battery Accessories ........ Additives, Engine Oil ....Charging System Additional Safety Precautions . Adjustments Indicator ......58, 235 Modifications ......Head Restraints ......Jump Starting ......ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Mirrors .........
  • Page 268 Index Bulb Replacement CAUTION, Explanation of ....Exterior ........Back-up Lights ......CD Changer ........Fabric ......... Stop Light ........CD Player ........Interior ........Cargo Area Light ...... Certification Label ......Seat Belts ........Front Parking Lights ....Chains ..........
  • Page 269 Index Driving ........... Oil Pressure Indicator ..58, 234 Economy ........Oil, What Kind to Use ....DANGER, Explanation of ....In Bad Weather ......Overheating ....... Dashboard ........2, 56 In Foreign Countries ....Specifications ......Daytime Running Lights ....
  • Page 270 Index 5-speed Manual Transmission Headlights Checking Fluid Level ....Daytime Running Lights .... Shifting the ........ Gas Mileage, Improving ....High Beam Indicator ....Flashers, Hazard Warning ..... Gasohol .......... High Beams, Turning on ... Flat Tire, Changing a ....Gasoline .........
  • Page 271 Index Timing Control System .... Important Safety Precautions ..Indicator Lights, Instrument Label, Certification ....... Maintenance ........Panel ..........Lane Change, Signaling ....Owner Maintenance Checks . Infant Restraint ....... Lap/Shoulder Belt ......Record ........ 163, 164 Inflation, Proper Tire ....
  • Page 272 Index Parking Brake ......... Rear Seat Access ......Parking Brake and Brake Rear Seat, Folding ......Octane Requirement, Gasoline . System Indicator ....59, 238 Rear View Mirror ......Odometer ......... Parking Lights ......... Rear Window Defogger ....Odometer, Trip .......
  • Page 273 Index Service Intervals ......How the SRS Indicator * Service Manual ......Works ........Safety Belts ........8, 43 Service Station Procedures ..How Your Front Airbags * Safety Defects, Reporting ..Setting the Clock ......Work ......... Safety Features .........
  • Page 274 Index Inflation ........Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..Inspection ........Unleaded Gasoline ......Tachometer ........Replacing ........Upholstery Cleaning ..... Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ..Rotating ........Used Oil, How to Dispose of ..Taking Care of the Snow ........... Unexpected .......
  • Page 275 Index Indicator ........Operation ........Washing ......... Waxing and Polishing ....Wheels Adjusting the Steering ....Alignment and Balance .... Compact Spare ......Wrench ........Windows Cleaning ........Rear, Defogger ......Windshield Cleaning ........Defroster ........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades .......
  • Page 276: Service Information Summary

    1.6 US qt (1.5 ) Oil change capacity (including Brake Fluid: filter): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page...

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