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1998 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual
Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com.
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................
A Few Words About Safety...............................................................................................................
Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................
Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ..............................................................................................
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving..................................................................................................................................
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. 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......................................................................................................................................................
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1998 Odyssey Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.......................

  • Page 2: Introduction

    This NOTICE One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help 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, including: is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels — on the vehicle. responsibility.

  • Page 4: Driver And Passenger Safety

    Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Airbags..........If a Child Requires Close information about how to protect Attention........Seats & Seat-Backs......yourself and your passengers. It Head Restraints......Additional Safety Precautions..shows you how to use seat belts Door Locks........

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags save lives, they can Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.

  • Page 6: Your Vehicle's Safety Features

    Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle 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 7: Seat Belts

    Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts In addition, most states and all Help keep you from being thrown Canadian provinces require you to against the inside of the vehicle For your safety, and the safety of your passengers, your vehicle is wear seat belts.

  • Page 8: Airbags

    Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Following are the most important wearing them properly, are sitting things you need to know about your too close to the airbag, or are not sitting in a proper position. Infants airbags: and small children are at an even greater risk of injury or death.

  • Page 9: Seats & Seat-Backs

    Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the front seats as far back as possible, and Your vehicle's seats are designed to keep adjustable seat-backs in an keep you in a comfortable, upright position so you can take full upright position whenever the vehicle is moving.

  • Page 10: Door Locks

    Your Vehicle's Safety Features Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Head restraints are properly Keeping your doors locked reduces adjusted (see page To make sure you and your the chance of being thrown out of passengers get the maximum the vehicle during a crash. It also protection from your vehicle's safety All doors and the tailgate are helps prevent occupants from...

  • Page 11: Protecting Adults

    Protecting Adults Introduction Your vehicle has a door and tailgate 2.Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide monitor light on the instrument panel to indicate when a specific instructions on how to properly door or the tailgate is not tightly protect the driver and other adult closed.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Adjust The Head Restraints

    Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the 4.Adjust the Head Restraints shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against an occupant's chest Improperly positioning head reduces the protective capability of restraints reduces their the belt. It also increases the chance effectiveness and you can be of sliding under the belt and being seriously injured in a crash.

  • Page 14: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts

    Protecting Adults 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt Improperly positioning the seat Insert the latch plate into the buckle, belts can cause serious injury then tug on the belt to make sure the or death in a crash. belt is securely latched.
  • Page 15 Protecting Adults To adjust the height of a front seat Using the Lap Belt belt anchor, squeeze the two release Seven-passenger model only buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions). Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
  • Page 16 No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. Position the belt as low as possible across your hips. This lets your...

  • Page 17: Adjust The Steering Wheel

    Protecting Adults 6.Adjust the Steering Wheel 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position Sitting improperly or out of After all occupants have adjusted position can result in serious their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to injury or death in a crash.

  • Page 18: Advice For Pregnant Women

    Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit as against other occupants, or out of far back as possible from the the vehicle. steering wheel or dashboard. This will reduce the risk of injuries to Two people should never use the both the mother and her unborn same seat belt.
  • Page 19 Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your airbags inflate.

  • 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: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat

    Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger's Airbag Poses Small Children Seat Serious Risks to Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Airbags have been designed to help the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are protect adults in a severe frontal with a passenger's airbag can be...

  • Page 22: If You Must Drive With Several Children

    Protecting Children (U.S. models only) If You Must Drive with Several To remind you of the passenger Children airbag hazards, and that children Your vehicle has two rows of back must be properly restrained in a seats where children can be properly back seat, your vehicle has warning restrained.

  • Page 23: Attention

    Protecting Children If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in your Attention Use childproof door locks to vehicle. Leaving children without Many parents say they prefer to put prevent children from opening the adult supervision is illegal in most doors.

  • Page 24: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats

    Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Child Seats The following pages give general guidelines for selecting and installing child seats for infants and small children. Selecting a Child Seat To provide proper protection, a child seat should meet three requirements: 1.The child seat should meet safety standards.
  • Page 25 Protecting Children Whenever possible, we recommend 3. The child seat should fit the that parents test a child seat in the vehicle seating position (or specific vehicle seating position (or positions) where it will be used. positions) where they intend to use the seat before making a purchase.
  • Page 26 Protecting Children Front Passenger's Seat Placing a Child Seat This page briefly summarizes Acura's Infants: Never in the front seat, due to the passenger airbag hazard. recommendations on where to place rear-facing and forward-facing child Small children: Not recommended, seats in your vehicle. due to the passenger's airbag hazard.
  • Page 27 Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat 3. 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 28: Protecting Infants

    Protecting Children Protecting Infants Infant Seat Placement In this vehicle, a rear-facing child Placing a rear-facing child seat seat can be placed in any seating in the front seat can result in position in the back, but not in the serious injury or death if the front seat.
  • Page 29 Protecting Children See page for how to secure a rear- Installing an Infant Seat With a Lap/ facing child seat with the lap belt. Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belts in the outer back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat.
  • Page 30 Protecting Children 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. 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...
  • Page 31 Protecting Children When properly installed a rear-facing Installing an Infant Seat With the Infant Seat Installation Tips child seat may prevent the driver or Lap Belt a front-seat passenger from moving Seven-passenger model only their seat as far back as recommended (see page ).

  • Page 32: Protecting Small Children

    Protecting Children Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small Additional Precautions for Infants child stay in the child seat as long as Never hold a baby on your lap. If possible, until they reach the weight you are not wearing a seat belt in a crash, you could be thrown or height limit for the seat.
  • Page 33 Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat With a Lap/ Shoulder Belt Improperly placing a forward- The lap/shoulder belts in the outer facing child seat in the front back and front passenger seating seat can result in serious injury positions have a locking mechanism or death if the airbags inflate.
  • Page 34 Protecting Children 5. Push and pull the child seat 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is forward and from side to side to slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
  • Page 35 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Installing a Child Seat With the Lap Additional Precautions for Small mechanism in order to remove a Belt Children child seat, unlatch the buckle, Never hold a small child on your Seven-passenger model only unroute the seat belt, and let the belt lap.

  • Page 36: Protecting Larger Children

    Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit To determine whether a lap/ When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit shoulder belt properly fits a child, for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can first have the child put on the seat child should sit in one of the outer...
  • Page 37 Protecting Children Do not let a child wear a seat belt Using a Booster Seat across their neck. This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash. Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind their back or under their arm.
  • Page 38 Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front Physical Size seat until the tops of their ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety Physically, a child must be large even with the top of the seat-back. Administration and Transport enough for the lap/shoulder belt to When a child reaches this height,...

  • Page 39: Using Child Seats With Tethers

    Use the dimensions in the illustration to Your Honda has several attachment locate the attachment point you want Check that the child's seat belt is points that allow a tether-style child to use.
  • Page 40 Install the anchor plate and Second Seat Installation: Canadian Models mounting hardware. The hardware is Your Honda has attachment points There are three attachment points available for purchase from your for a tether-style child seat to be available for the seven-passenger...
  • Page 41 16 lbf.ft (22 N . m, 2.2 kgf.m) If you are not sure how to install the hardware, have it installed by your authorized Honda dealer. The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are supplied with the vehicle. When installing, make sure the toothed washer is on the bottom of the bolt.

  • Page 42: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

    Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt way and will not get closed in the All the seat belts in the 6-passenger door. model are lap/shoulder belts. In the 7-passenger model, the center All lap/shoulder belts have an position of the bench-type second emergency locking retractor.

  • Page 43: Lap Belt

    To fasten the belt, insert the latch Honda provides a lifetime warranty plate into the buckle marked on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that CENTER, then tug on the belt to make sure the buckle is latched.
  • Page 44 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed. Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible.

  • Page 45: Additional Information About Your Srs

    Additional Information About Your SRS How Your Airbags Work Since both airbags use the same SRS Components sensors, both airbags normally Your Supplemental Restraint System inflate at the same time. However, it (SRS) includes: is possible for only one airbag to inflate.

  • Page 46: How Your Srs Indicator Light Works

    Additional Information About Your SRS After a crash, you may see what How Your SRS Indicator Light looks like smoke. This is actually Works powder from the airbag's surface. The purpose of the SRS Although the powder is not harmful, indicator light is to alert people with respiratory problems you to a potential problem with your...

  • Page 47: Srs Service

    Ignoring the SRS indicator light causing very serious injury. This must be done by a Honda can result in serious injury or dealer or a knowledgeable body death if the airbags do not shop.

  • Page 48: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

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

  • Page 49: Safety Labels

    Read these labels carefully. SUN VISOR U.S. models If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. HOOD Canadian models RADIATOR CAP Driver and Passenger Safety...

  • Page 50: Instruments And Controls

    Windshield Wipers...... Removing the Second Seats contribute to the daily operation of Windshield Washers....in the Six-Passenger Model..your Honda. All the essential Rear Window Wiper and Folding the Second Seats controls are within easy reach. Washer........in the Seven-Passenger Hazard Warning......

  • Page 51: Control Locations

    Control Locations HEATING/COOLING MIRROR DIGITAL CLOCK CONTROLS CONTROLS (P.86) (P.94) (P.84) DOOR LOCK SWITCH AUDIO SYSTEM (P.70) (P. 103) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.82) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.129) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 130) Instruments and Controls...

  • Page 52: Indicator Lights

    Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many PARKING BRAKE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP indicators to give you important BRAKE SYSTEM information about your vehicle. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* INDICATOR* SEAT BELT HIGH BEAM Lamp Check IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM REMINDER INDICATOR INDICATOR These indicator lights come on when LIGHT you turn the ignition switch ON (II),...
  • Page 53 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light Low Oil Pressure Parking Brake Canada U.S. Indicator and Brake BRAKE System This indicator lights when you turn The engine can be severely damaged the ignition switch ON (II). It is a Indicator if this light flashes or stays on when reminder to you and your passengers the engine is running.
  • Page 54 Indicator Lights Door and Brake Lamp Monitor Anti-lock Brake System Turn Signal and U.S. (ABS) Indicator Hazard Warning BRAKE LAMP Indicators INDICATOR The left or right turn signal light Canada blinks when you signal a lane change or turn. If the light does not blink or blinks rapidly, it usually means one This light normally comes on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II)
  • Page 55 Indicator Lights, Gauges High Beam Indicator (I) or LOCK (0). "Daytime Running Lights" Indicator Tachometer Canadian models only This light comes on with the high This indicator lights when you turn beam headlights. See page The tachometer shows the engine the ignition switch to ON (II) with speed in revolutions per minute information on the headlight...
  • Page 56 Gauges Temperature Gauge SPEEDOMETER TACHOMETER TRIP METER MAINTENANCE This shows the temperature of the REQUIRED INDICATOR engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle white mark. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper white mark.
  • Page 57 If this maintenance is uled maintenance. LOW FUEL INDICATOR done by someone other than your Refer to the Maintenance Schedules Honda dealer, reset the indicator as for Normal and Severe Driving This indicator is located in the fuel follows. Conditions on pages —...

  • Page 58: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SHIFT LEVER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, WINDSHIELD headlights, and high beams. The WIPERS/WASHERS right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.
  • Page 59 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it. The high beams will come reminder chime when you open the on and go off.
  • Page 60 Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Turn Signals Instrument Panel Brightness 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 The knob on the dashboard to the Signal a turn or lane change with this...
  • Page 61 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Wipers To operate the wipers in mist mode, The right lever controls the wind- On U.S. models shield wipers and washers. The In intermittent, you can vary how push the control lever down. The wipers run at high speed until you rotary switch at the end of the lever often the wipers sweep the...
  • Page 62 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Rear Window Wiper and Washer Hazard Warning To clean the windshield, pull back on The rear window wiper switch is Push the red button to the left of the the wiper control lever. The washers located next to the windshield wiper clock to turn on the hazard warning spray until you release the lever.
  • Page 63 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear 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 the rear window can be accidentally Make any steering wheel...
  • Page 64 Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position. 4. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down. To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward: 1.

  • Page 65: 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 CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH without keeping your foot on the control can lead to a crash. accelerator pedal.
  • Page 66 Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways: RESUME/ speed in either of two ways: accel Press and hold the SET/decel Press and hold the RESUME/ button.
  • Page 67 Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned If you use the brake pedal to cancel Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator cruise control, the system You can cancel the cruise control in pedal to speed up for passing. After remembers the previously-set any of these ways: completing the pass, take your foot...

  • Page 68: Keys And Locks

    If you Remote Transmitter need to replace a key, use only Some models also come with two Honda-approved key blanks. remote transmitters; see page an explanation of the operation. Your vehicle comes with two kinds These keys contain electronic of keys: a master key and a valet key.
  • Page 69 This device complies with Part 15 of the your vehicle from theft. A properly- contact your Honda dealer. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the coded master or valet key must be following two conditions: (1) This device...
  • Page 70 Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or If the front wheels are turned, the remove the key only in this position. anti-theft lock may sometimes make To switch from ACCESSORY to it difficult to turn the key from LOCK, you must push the key in LOCK to ACCESSORY.
  • Page 71 Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, START (III) — Use this position Power Door Locks you can operate the audio system only to start the engine. The switch and the cigarette lighter. returns to ON (II) when you let go of MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH the key.
  • Page 72 Keys and Locks To lock any passenger's door when Remote Transmitter getting out of the vehicle, push the U.S. EX model LOCK TAB lock tab in and close the door. To lock the driver's door, pull the outside door handle and push the lock tab in or push the master switch down.
  • Page 73 Keys and Locks If you use the unlock feature on the Childproof Door Locks Tailgate remote transmitter, and a door or the tailgate is not opened within 20 LEVER seconds, all doors and the tailgate will automatically lock. The remote transmitter will not work if the key is in the ignition.
  • Page 74 Keys and Locks Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle.
  • Page 75 Seats Passenger Seating Seat Adjustments See pages — for important safety Six-passenger model Seven-passenger model information and warnings about how to The six-passenger model has The seven-passenger model has separate seats with armrests for two separate seats with armrests for two properly position seats and seat-backs.
  • Page 76 Seats passenger model, pull up on the lever Driver's Seat Power Height on the side of the seat-back. Adjustment Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let the seat-back latch in the new position. The front seats can be reclined to a fully flat position.
  • Page 77 Seats Armrests Head Restraints The head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it while driving. To raise it, pull upward. To lower the restraint, push the release button sideways and push the restraint down.
  • Page 78 Seats Third Seat Access Move the second seat back into place by pivoting the seat down. Six-passenger model Seven-passenger model Make sure it locks to the floor. Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever forward and push the seat-back to the desired position, then release the lever.
  • Page 79 Seats Removing the Second Seats in the To reinstall a seat, hook the front of Six-Passenger Model the seat to the floor, then push the back into the locks. Make sure both the front and the back of the seat are securely fastened down before driving.
  • Page 80 Seats Reclining the Second Seat SEAT-BACK ANGLE RIVET Seven-passenger model only ADJUSTMENT LEVER LOCK RELEASE LEVER FASTENING STRAP Pull the seat-back angle adjustment Pull out the fastening strap. Hook lever and tilt the seat-back forward. the ring on the fastening strap to the Then pull the lock release lever and rivet on the side of the seat-back.
  • Page 81 Seats Folding the Third Seat in All ANGLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER Models SLIDE LEVER 2. Lift the lever and slide the seat KNOB forward as far as it will go. Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever 2. Unlock the seat-back by turning To create more cargo space, you can and pivot the seat-back backward.
  • Page 82 Seats KNOB KNOB 3. Turn the knob on the back of the 2. Turn the knob on the seat-back To return the seat to the upright seat cushion while you pull the position: and pull the seat-back upright. entire seat towards you. Pivot the Make sure the seat is securely seat into the floor recess.

  • Page 83: Power Windows

    Power Windows Your vehicle's windows are electri- The master control panel also con- cally-powered. Turn the ignition tains these extra features: switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window. AUTO — To open the driver's window fully, push the window Each door has a switch that controls switch firmly down and release it.
  • Page 84 Power Windows, Sunroof The MAIN switch controls power to Sunroof the passengers' windows. With this switch off, the passengers' windows Closing the moonroof on cannot be raised or lowered. The someone's hands or fingers can MAIN switch does not affect the cause serious injury.
  • Page 85 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Adjust the outside mirrors with the 3. Push the appropriate edge of the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before adjustment switch on the driver's adjustment switch to move the you start driving.

  • Page 86: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever.
  • Page 87 Digital Clock, Beverage Holder Digital Clock 2. Press and hold the HOUR button Beverage Holder until the hour advances to the HOUR RESET desired time. 3. Press and hold the MIN. button until the numbers advance to the desired time. You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour.

  • Page 88: Beverage Holder

    Beverage Holder Spilled liquids can also damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior. The beverage holder for the second Use the beverage holder only when seat passengers is located in the the vehicle is parked. If you place armrest on each rear door.
  • Page 89 Dashboard Compartment, Center Pocket, Vanity Mirror Dashboard Compartment Center Pocket Vanity Mirror Open the dashboard compartment To use the vanity mirror, pull down Open the center pocket by pulling by squeezing the handle. Close it the handle. Close it with a firm push. either sun visor and swing down the The light in the pocket comes on with a firm push.
  • Page 90 Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASHTRAY ASHTRAY The ignition switch must be in Open the front ashtray by pulling on The rear ashtray is in the armrest on ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the the bottom edge. Push it in to close it. the left rear door.
  • Page 91 DOOR ACTIVATED Your Honda has two ceiling lights. On some models Each ceiling light has a three- Turn on the spotlight by pushing the position switch. In the OFF position, button next to each light.

  • Page 92: Interior Lights

    Interior Lights Tailgate Light Courtesy Lights You can turn on the spotlight by The tailgate light has a two position Each door has a courtesy light. This pushing the button next to each light switch. In the OFF (down) position, light comes on when you open the when the position lights are turned the light does not come on.

  • Page 93: Comfort And Convenience Features

    Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling......Caring for the Cassette systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does.... Player........comfortable driving environment in Operating the Optional CD How to Use the System....
  • Page 94 Heating and Cooling Proper use of the Heating and MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION FRESH AIR BUTTON Cooling system can make the BUTTON interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility. What Each Control Does Fan Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the fan's speed, which increases air flow.

  • Page 95: Heating And Cooling

    Heating and Cooling Mode Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner 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 96 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the CORNER VENT CENTER 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 97 Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION FRESH AIR BUTTON mode under almost all BUTTON conditions. Keeping the system in mode, particularly with the A / C off, can cause the windows to fog up.
  • Page 98 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION FRESH AIR BUTTON 1. Turn on the A / C by pressing the BUTTON button. The light in the button should come on. 2. Make sure the temperature control lever is all the way to the left.
  • Page 99 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: Conditioning To remove fog from the inside of the Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1. Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it 2.
  • Page 100 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle has been sitting out in cold weather: MODE BUTTONS RECIRCULATION FRESH AIR BUTTON 1. Start the engine. BUTTON 2. Select 3. Switch the fan and temperature controls to maximum.
  • Page 101 Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow RECIRCULATION BUTTON FRESH AIR to the defroster vents at the base of BUTTON the windshield and the side window MODE BUATTONS defroster vents. The air flow will get warmer and clear the windows faster as the engine warms up.
  • Page 102 Heating and Cooling Rear A/C Unit (U.S. models only) FAN CONTROL The rear A / C can be used when the LEVER A/C switch on the front control panel is ON. Turn the rear A / C on by moving the fan control lever out of the "OFF"...

  • Page 103: Audio System

    Audio System AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For U.S. LX and Canadian models 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 cassette system features Dolby...
  • Page 104 Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE/SEEK STEREO INDICATOR operate the audio system. Turn the BUTTONS system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob. Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.
  • Page 105 Audio System You can use any of three methods to SEEK — The SEEK function To store a frequency: find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with band: TUNE, SEEK, or the Preset a strong signal. To activate it, push 1.
  • Page 106 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 use these controls, push on the knob to get them to pop out.
  • Page 107 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player Turn the audio system ON. Make TAPE DIRECTION PWR/VOL KNOB FF/REW/SKIP CASSETTE BUTTONS SLOT INDICATOR sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it in the rest of the way, and begin to play.
  • Page 108 Audio System Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, RPT, or SKIP function FF/REW/SKIP RPT BUTTON BUTTONS to find a desired program. FF/REW — Fast Forward and Rewind move the tape rapidly. To rewind the tape, push the button, then release it.
  • Page 109 Audio System REPEAT — The Repeat function continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT FF/REW/SKIP RPT BUTTON BUTTONS button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind.
  • Page 110 Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE/SEEK STEREO INDICATOR A Compact Disc changer is available BUTTON BUTTONS from your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
  • Page 111 Audio System To select a different disc, press the Protecting Compact Discs REPEAT — When you activate the appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If Repeat feature by pressing the RPT For information on how to handle you select an empty slot in the button, the system continuously and protect compact discs, see page magazine, the changer will, after...
  • Page 112 Audio System AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For U.S. EX model Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM PWR/VOL KNOB STEREO INDICATOR bands, while the preset buttons allow AM BUTTON you to easily select your favorite stations.
  • Page 113 Audio System Operating the Radio TUNE — Use the TUNE/SEEK SEEK — The SEEK function switch to tune the radio to a desired searches the band for a station with The ignition switch must be in frequency. Push the switch up to a strong signal.
  • Page 114 Audio System To store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset AM BUTTON A. SEL BUTTON button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.
  • Page 115 Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are traveling far from home and can no A. SEL BUTTON 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 116 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 fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it BASS/FADER TREBLE/BALANCE...
  • Page 117 Audio System Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda's radio can receive the How well your Honda's radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen- many factors, such as the distance cies: from the station's transmitter,...
  • Page 118 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 119 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player PWR/VOL KNOB EJECT CASSETTE TAPE DIRECTION Turn the audio system ON. Make BUTTON SLOT INDICATOR sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot. The system will pull it in the rest of the way, and begin to play.
  • Page 120 Audio System Tape Search Functions SKIP — The SKIP function lets you REPEAT — The Repeat function skip over a song or passage. You continuously replays the current With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, RPT, or SKIP function activate SKIP with the FF/REW/ song or passage.
  • Page 121 Audio System Caring for the Cassette Player The player automatically ejects CLEAN INDICATOR The cassette player picks up dirt and cassettes that do not play properly. If it ejects a cassette before it begins to oxides from the tape. This contamination builds up over time play, it is probably defective and and causes the sound quality to...
  • Page 122 Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A Compact Disc changer is available PWR/VOL KNOB RPT INDICATOR through your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. Your dealer also has an accessory in- dash single CD player available that is operated by the radio controls.
  • Page 123 Audio System Press the CD button until "CD" If you push and hold the TUNE/ played randomly. This continues appears in the display. The system SEEK switch, you will hear a beep until you deactivate Random Play by will start to play the first track of the and the system will continue to move pressing A.
  • Page 124 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never A new CD may be rough on the To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. touch either surface. Contamination inner and outer edges. The small Wipe across the disc from the center from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip plastic pieces causing this roughness to the outside edge.
  • Page 125 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 126 Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...

  • 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....know how to properly store luggage Opening the Hood.....
  • Page 128 In Canada, some gasolines contain Gasoline an octane-enhancing additive called Help assure your vehicle's future Your Honda is designed to operate MMT. If you use such gasolines, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump your emission control system extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
  • Page 129 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
  • Page 130 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood LATCH SUPPORT ROD HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 2. Standing in front of the vehicle, 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip the parking brake. Pull the hood put your fingers under the front and insert the end into the hole on release handle located under the...
  • Page 131 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the vehicle with fuel. Wait a cloth or paper towel. few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
  • Page 132 Engine Coolant Check Checks on page for information RESERVE TANK on checking other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank.

  • Page 133: Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy The condition of your vehicle and A cold engine uses more fuel than a Driving Habits your driving habits are the two most warm engine. It is not necessary to You can improve fuel economy by "warm-up" a cold engine by letting it important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.

  • Page 134: Accessories And Modifications

    Accessories with proper vehicle operation or Your dealer has Genuine Honda performance. accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this personalize your vehicle. These...
  • Page 135 Accessories and Modifications Modifications In addition, any modifications that Additional Safety Precaution decrease ground clearance increase Do not attach or place objects on the Do not remove any original the chance of undercarriage parts airbag covers. Any object attached to equipment or modify your vehicle in striking a curb, speed bump, or other or placed on the covers marked "SRS,"...

  • Page 136: Carrying Cargo

    Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo POCKET FRONT DOOR POCKET safely. The glove box, and the pockets in DASHBOARD the front doors and seat-backs, are COMPARTMENT designed for small, lightweight items. The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items.
  • Page 137 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your vehicle Compartment is 1,150 lbs (535 kg). Overloading or improper Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt someone during a crash.
  • Page 138 47. If you can carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your Honda dealer. Before Driving...
  • Page 139 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 automatic transmission. It also at High Altitude ..... includes important information on Automatic Transmission....

  • Page 140: Driving

    Preparing to Drive 10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). You should do the following checks 5. Check the adjustment of the seat and adjustments every day before (see page 74). Check the indicator lights in the you drive your vehicle. instrument panel.

  • Page 141: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 6. If the engine still does not start, 2. Push the accelerator pedal half- press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there 2. In cold weather, turn off all way down and hold it there while while starting the engine.

  • Page 142: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions forward speeds, and is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks.
  • Page 143 Automatic Transmission Park (P) — This position mechani- cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal and have your foot off the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 144 Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you stop-and-go driving. First (1) — To shift from Second to First, pull the shift lever towards you, need to restart a stalled engine, or if then shift to the lower gear. With the it is necessary to stop briefly with For faster acceleration when in D lever in this position, the transmis-...
  • Page 145 If you need to use the Shift Lock and move the shift lever out of Release, it means your vehicle is Park to Neutral. developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
  • Page 146 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Parking Tips you park your vehicle. The indicator the front wheels away from the curb. Make sure the sunroof and the on the instrument panel shows that windows are closed.

  • Page 147: The Braking System

    The Braking System Check your brakes after driving Brake System Design Your Honda is equipped with disc through deep water. Apply the The hydraulic system that operates brakes at all four wheels. A power assist helps reduce the effort needed brakes moderately to see if they feel the brakes has two separate circuits.
  • Page 148 The Braking System Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the You will feel a pulsation in the brake brake pedal, this defeats the Your vehicle has an Anti-lock Brake pedal when the ABS activates, and purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS System (ABS).
  • Page 149 The Braking System Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a ABS Indicator ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or ABS INDICATOR* distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or vehicle, it only helps with steering snow, than a vehicle without anti- control during braking.
  • Page 150 The Braking System, Driving in Bad Weather If anything goes wrong, the ABS Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive indicator on the instrument panel slower than you would in dry comes on (see page 53). This means weather.

  • Page 151: Driving In Bad Weather

    Driving in Bad Weather Visibility — Being able to see Traction — Check your tires clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions. This is preventing "hydroplaning"...

  • Page 152: Towing A Trailer

    Towing a Trailer Your Honda is designed primarily to The "tongue load" should never The combined weight of the carry passengers and their cargo. exceed 160 Ibs (72 kg). This is the vehicle, all passengers and their You can use it to tow a trailer if you...
  • Page 153 Towing a Trailer The best way to confirm that your Trailer Hitches total towing package is within these The trailer hitch must be the proper specifications is to get it weighed. Improperly loading your vehicle size and construction for your Load the vehicle and trailer as you and trailer can seriously affect vehicle and the trailer you intend to...
  • Page 154 Towing a Trailer Mirrors Connecting the Trailer Always use a safety chain when Many states and provinces have laws Most trailers that have a gross towing a trailer. Connect the safety requiring special outside mirrors weight of 1,000 Ibs (450 kg) do not chain securely at both ends.
  • Page 155 Towing a Trailer Before Starting Out GROUND BACK-UP LIGHT LEFT TURN SIGNAL As you are preparing to tow your (BLACK) (GREEN/BLACK) (GREEN/BLUE) trailer, do the following: Measure the trailer's tongue load. You can do this with a bathroom scale. Verify that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened.
  • Page 156 Towing a Trailer Towing Safety The vehicle/trailer combination is This extra load is magnified when you are driving in hilly terrain. Your vehicle will not stop as quickly more affected by crosswinds and Watch the temperature gauge with a trailer in tow. Leave extra buffeting.
  • Page 157 Towing a Trailer If you have to stop while going uphill, Backing up with a trailer is difficult do not hold the vehicle in place by and takes practice. Drive slowly, pressing on the accelerator. This can make small movements with the cause the automatic transmission to steering wheel, and have someone overheat.

  • Page 158: Maintenance

    Lights..........If you have the skills and tools to per- form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant..Headlight Aiming...... tasks on your Honda, you may want Replacing Bulbs......Windshield Washers..... to purchase the Service Manual. See Automatic Transmission Fluid..Storing Your Vehicle.....

  • Page 159: Maintenance Safety

    It will also should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you reward you with more economical, technician or other qualified...
  • Page 160 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your vehicle is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.

  • Page 161: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies Which Schedule to Follow: The services and time or distance how often you should have your intervals shown in the maintenance Service your vehicle according to the vehicle serviced and what things schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of need attention.
  • Page 162 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your vehicle best and can Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform provide competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...
  • Page 163 Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
  • Page 164 Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time) 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 165 Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°...
  • Page 166 Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) 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 as required for each distance/time. Severe Conditions: Driving less than 5 mi (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 mi (16 km) per trip.
  • Page 167 Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 141. 1: See Timing Belt on page to determine need for replacement. Maintenance...
  • Page 168 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servcing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 164) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
  • Page 169 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenance...

  • Page 170: 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 wear and foreign objects.

  • Page 171: Fluid Locations

    Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) Maintenance...

  • Page 172: Engine Oil

    API Service label on the oil container. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the API Service label by the words To add oil, unscrew and remove the "Energy Conserving." This oil is...
  • Page 173 API CERTIFICATION MARK An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20°F ( — 7°C). Maintenance...
  • Page 174 Engine Oil Additives Changing the Oil and Filter Your Honda does not need any oil Always change the oil and filter additives. Purchasing additives for according to the time and distance the engine or transmission will not (miles/kilometers) recommenda- increase your vehicle's performance tions in the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 175 A special minutes and check the drain bolt wrench (available from your and oil filter for leaks. Honda dealer) is required to remove the filter. 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for several minutes, then check the oil level.

  • Page 176: 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 177 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle's cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components. RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK 1. Make sure the engine and radiator 4. The coolant level should be up to are cool.
  • Page 178 Only use Genuine Honda antifreeze/coolant. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the vehicle. Unless you have the tools and...
  • Page 179 Cooling System RESERVE TANK RESERVE FILLER NECK TANK CAP HOLDER BLEEDER BOLT Fill up to here 4. Remove the reserve tank from its Tightening torque: 8. Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of holder by pulling it straight up. the engine. Tighten it again when 61 lbf.ft (83 N.m, 8.5 kgf.m) Drain the coolant, then put the coolant comes out in a steady...
  • Page 180 Cooling System, Windshield Washers Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop for fuel. The windshield washer reservoir is located behind the driver's side headlight.

  • Page 181: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    However, LOWER MARK continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission drained and refilled with Honda DIPSTICK ATF as soon as it is convenient. Check the fluid level with the engine 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into at normal operating temperature.

  • Page 182: Brake Fluid

    The brake fluid should be replaced temporary replacement. However, according to the time and distance the use of any non-Honda brake fluid recommendations in the mainte- can cause corrosion and decrease nance schedule.

  • Page 183: Power Steering

    Have the power NOTICE steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Turning the steering wheel to full left or right lock and holding it there can damage the power steering pump.

  • Page 184: Air Cleaner Element

    If you do not have access to compressed air (such as a service station), ask your Honda dealer to do this service. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation.
  • Page 185 Air Cleaner Element 8. Reinstall the air duct on the air cleaner housing cover. MAINTENANCE BOLTS Reinstall the maintenance hole cap. HOLE CAP AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 3. Loosen the four bolts and remove 5. Place the new air cleaner element the air cleaner housing cover.

  • Page 186: Spark Plugs

    Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your vehicle need Replacement to be replaced every 2 years or SPARK PLUG CAP 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. 1. Clean up any dirt and oil around 4. Put the new spark plug into the the spark plug caps.
  • Page 187 Spark Plugs Specifications: NOTICE NGK: ZFR5F-11 Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A DENSO: KJ16CR-L11 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. 0.043in (1.1mm 6.
  • Page 188 Battery Check the condition of your vehicle's Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the the color of the test indicator window, terminals with a solution of baking and for corrosion on the terminals.
  • Page 189 Battery On the U.S. EX model If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to If your vehicle's battery is discon- prevent damage to the vehicle's nected or goes dead, the audio system will disable itself. The next electrical system.

  • Page 190: Wiper Blades

    Wiper Blades WIPER ARMS BLADE LOCK TAB Check the condition of the wiper 2. Disconnect the blade assembly 3. Remove the blade from its holder blades at least every six months. from the wiper arm by pushing in by grasping the tabbed end of the Look for signs of cracking in the the lock tab.
  • Page 191 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 To replace the rear wiper blade: 4.
  • Page 192 Wiper Blades 4. Slide the blade out of the holder. 6. Insert both ends of the blade into 5. Slide the new blade into the holder. Make sure it is engaged in the slot the holder slots. Make sure they along its full length.

  • Page 193: Air Conditioning System

    Air Conditioning System If the air conditioning does not get as Your vehicle's air conditioning is a AIR CONDITIONING sealed system. Any major mainte- cold as before, have your dealer CONDENSER check the system. Recharge the nance, such as recharging, should be system with Refrigerant HFC-134a done by a qualified mechanic.
  • Page 194 Drive Belts, Timing Belt Drive Belts Alternator belt: Timing Belt 0.28 — 0.37 in (7.0 — 9.5 mm) The timing belt and balancer belt POWER STEERING BELT Power steering belt: should normally be replaced at the 0.51 — 0.63 in (13.0 — 16.0 mm) intervals shown in the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 195 Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Use a gauge to measure the air tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure at least once a month. Even size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of tires that are in good condition may tread, and correctly inflated.
  • Page 196 Tires If you check the pressure when the These pressures are also given on Recommended Tire Pressures for tires are hot (the vehicle has been the tire information label on the Normal Driving driven several miles), you will see The following chart shows the driver's doorjamb.
  • Page 197 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 You should look for: is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment.
  • Page 198 Use comfort, and long life. You should To help increase tire life and only Genuine Honda wheel weights for replace them with radial tires of the distribute wear more evenly, you balancing.
  • Page 199 Re- hurt or killed. placement wheels are available at optimum traction in dry conditions. your Honda dealer. They may not provide adequate Always use the size and type of performance in winter driving. tires recommended in this...
  • Page 200 NOTICE If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your vehicle 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 201 Lights Check the operation of your vehicle's exterior lights at least once a month. HEADLIGHT TURN SIGNAL/ SIDE MARKER/ A burned out bulb can create an PARKING LIGHTS unsafe condition by reducing your vehicle's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
  • Page 202 Lights Check the following: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
  • Page 203 Lights Headlight Aiming To check these settings: HORIZONTAL ANGLE GAUGE The headlights were properly aimed 1. Make sure the fuel tank is full. when your vehicle was new. You Park the vehicle on level ground. should check their aim if you regularly carry heavy items in the 2.
  • Page 204 7. If you cannot get an indicator to The bubble should be centered with its "0" mark as described, an align, have your Honda dealer underneath the longest scribe adjustment can be made using a inspect the vehicle for body mark on the gauge.
  • Page 205 Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb 4. Unclip the end of the hold-down Your vehicle has halogen headlight wire from its slot. Pivot it out of bulbs, one on each side. When the way and remove the bulb. replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel base and protect the glass from 5.
  • Page 206 Lights Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn Signal and Parking Light Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Bulb 6. Insert the socket back into the SCREW lens. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
  • Page 207 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 6. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly. COVER 7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 8. Reinstall the taillight assembly cover. 9. (Right side) Reinstall the spare tire. 3. Remove the socket by turning it 1.
  • Page 208 Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 4. Reinstall the lens. Reinstall the 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it two screws and tighten them straight out of its metal tabs. securely. 3. Push the new bulb into the metal Replacing Bulbs in the Interior tabs.
  • Page 209 Lights CEILING LIGHT SPOTLIGHT DOOR LIGHT SPOTLIGHT (2nd seat) SUN VISOR TAILGATE LIGHT Maintenance...

  • Page 210: Storing Your Vehicle

    Disconnect the battery. (see page If you store your vehicle for 12 Support the front and rear wiper months or longer, have your Honda Wash and dry the exterior blade arms with a folded towel or dealer perform the inspections called for in the 24 months/30,000 miles completely.

  • Page 211: Appearance Care

    Appearance Care Exterior Care........Regular cleaning and polishing of your Honda helps to keep it "new" Washing........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing........on how to clean your vehicle and Aluminum Wheels..... preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up......

  • Page 212: Exterior Care

    Exterior Care Washing Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with When you have washed and rinsed Frequent washing helps preserve the whole exterior, dry it with a cool water to remove loose dirt. your vehicle's beauty. Dirt and grit chamois or soft towel. Letting it can scratch the paint, while tree sap air-dry will cause dulling and water Fill a bucket with cool water.
  • Page 213 You Paint Touch-up Always wash and dry the whole should use a polish on your Honda if Your dealer has touch-up paint to the finish does not have its original vehicle before waxing it. You should match your vehicle's color.
  • Page 214 Interior Care Carpeting Fabric Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Vacuum dirt and dust out of the Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make material frequently. For general cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft the carpet wear out faster.

  • Page 215: Interior Care

    Interior Care Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat NOTICE belt anchors can cause the belts to LOOP retract slowly. Wipe the insides of The rear window defogger wires are the loops with a clean cloth bonded to the inside of the glass. dampened in mild soap and warm Wiping vigorously up-and-down can water or isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 216: Corrosion Protection

    Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your vehicle: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your vehicle. This help keep your vehicle from is especially important in areas corroding by performing some that use road salt in winter.

  • Page 217: Body Repairs

    If your insurance company, tell them you vehicle needs repairs after a collision, want Genuine Honda parts used in pay close attention to the parts used the repair. Although most insurers in the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.

  • Page 218: 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 219: Compact Spare Tire

    Compact Spare Tire Your vehicle has a compact spare Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK tire 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 220 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, TOOL KIT SPARE TIRE ARMREST PAD stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
  • Page 221 Changing a Flat Tire STORAGE BIN 5. Remove the tools from the tray. 7. Unzip the spare tire cover. 8. Unscrew the wing bolt. Remove Remove the tray by pulling it the storage bin and spare tire. straight up. 6. Loosen the jack from its holder by turning the end counterclockwise.
  • Page 222 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS EXTENSION WHEEL WRENCH JACKING POINT 9. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 11. Use the extension and wheel 10.Find the jacking point nearest the turn with the wheel wrench. wheel you are removing. Place the wrench as shown to raise the jack under the jacking point.
  • Page 223 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 12.Remove the wheel nuts and flat 13.Before mounting the spare tire, 14.Put on the spare tire. Put the tire. Temporarily place the flat tire wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross...
  • Page 224 Changing a Flat Tire 15.Lower the vehicle to the ground 16.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 17.Put the flat tire in the supplied and remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have vinyl bag. the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service EX model: facility.
  • Page 225 Changing a Flat Tire 22.Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket clockwise to lock it in place. Replace the tool tray and store the tool kit. Install the armrest pad. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
  • Page 226 If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Your vehicle has the Immobilizer Turn the ignition switch to START start falls into two areas, depending System. You should use a (III). If the headlights do not dim, on what you hear when you turn the properly-coded master or valet key check the condition of the fuses.
  • Page 227 Check all the fuses sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, (see page 242). lights, etc. You cannot start a Honda by pushing or pulling it. Put the transmission in Neutral or If you find nothing wrong, you will Park and set the parking brake.

  • Page 228: Jump Starting

    ( + ) terminal other end to the grounding strap make sure they have good metal- on your Honda's battery. as shown. Do not connect this to-metal contact. jumper cable to any other part of the engine.

  • Page 229: If Your Engine Overheats

    If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle's Your vehicle can overheat for several 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. temperature gauge should stay in reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or the midrange under most conditions.
  • Page 230 If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- 10.Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. ture gauge, or lower, before check- temperature control lever to ing the radiator.

  • Page 231: Low Oil Pressure Indicator

    Low Oil Pressure Indicator 4. Start the engine and watch the oil NOTICE 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 232: Charging System Indicator

    Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the 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 233: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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

  • Page 234: Brake System Indicator

    Brake System Indicator service station (see page 183). If the If you must drive the vehicle a short BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* fluid level is low, take the vehicle to distance in this condition, drive your dealer and have the brake slowly and cautiously.

  • Page 235: Closing The Sunroof

    Closing the Sunroof If the electric motor will not close SOCKET ROUND PLUG the sunroof, do the following: 1. Check the fuse for the sunroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
  • Page 236 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD vehicle have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. KNOB The interior fuse box is underneath The under-hood fuse box is located the dashboard on the driver's side.
  • Page 237 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses ABS FUSE BOX If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
  • Page 238 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 239 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX On Canadian models Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 240 Fuses ABS FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX : Spare Fuse On Canadian models Taking Care of the Unexpected...
  • Page 241 Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of It is best to tow the vehicle no far- If your Honda cannot be transported ther than 50 miles (80 km), and towing a vehicle: by flat-bed, it should be towed with keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).

  • Page 242: Technical Information

    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 Tire Information......Emissions Controls......identification numbers. The expla- Tire Size Designation....The Clean Air Act......

  • Page 243: Identification Numbers

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
  • Page 244 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. It is on the front. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...

  • Page 245: Specifications

    Specifications 1 : For front A/C only 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. 2 : For front and rear A/C Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ,0.13 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Technical Information...
  • Page 246 Specifications page NOTE: Replacement of the high-mount brake light should be done by your dealer. page page Technical Information...

  • Page 247: Tire Information

    Tire Information Tire Size Designation 92 — Load Index, a numerical code Tire Speed Ratings associated with the maximum load The chart below shows many of the A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire the tire can carry. different speed ratings currently size designation.
  • Page 248 Treadwear High Speed Driving normal driving speeds. You should The treadwear grade is a compara- Honda strongly recommends that wait until the tires are cold before tive rating based on the wear rate of you not drive faster than posted...
  • Page 249 Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade for Traction Temperature The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that lowest, are A, B, and C, and they highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- loaded.

  • Page 250: Oxygenated Fuels

    Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the EPA-approved If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an operating symptoms, try another percentages of oxygenates: ether compound. These gasolines service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) brand of gasoline.

  • Page 251: 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 252: Emissions Controls

    164. drawn into the engine and burned. react to form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contri- * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply Evaporative Emissions Control bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian Motor Vehicle System poisonous gas.
  • Page 253 System engine's combustion and minimize Genuine Honda replacement parts or The Exhaust Gas Recirculation the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using (EGR) system takes some of the comes out the tailpipe.

  • Page 254: 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 255 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information......... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Warranty Coverages..... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)........Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...
  • Page 256 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 257 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 Includes: NYC Metro area and...

  • Page 258: Canada Zone Office Map

    Canada Zone Office Map Western Zone Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court 1750 rue Eiffel Richmond, B.C. Boucherville, Quebec V6V 2B8 J4B 7W1 (604) 278-7121 (514) 655-6161 Central Zone Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc.

  • Page 259: Warranty Coverages

    Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited belt that fails to function properly is Warranty — provides prorated Your new Honda is covered by these covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery warranties: vehicle.
  • Page 260 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 261: 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 vehicle 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 262: 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 vehicle.

  • Page 263: Index

    Index How Your SRS Indicator Automatic Transmission....Works........Capacity, Fluid......Accessories and Modifications..SRS Components......Checking Fluid Level....Accessories......... Additives, Engine Oil..... Shifting........Additional Safety Precaution..Adjustments Shift Lever Positions....Modifications......Mirrors.......... Shift Position Indicator..... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Head Restraints......Shift Lock Release.....
  • Page 264 Index Engine Coolant......Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS).... Engine Oil........Break-in, New Linings ....Cables, Jump Starting With..Fuses........... Capacities Chart......Power Steering Fluid....Fluid..........Checklist, Before Driving..... Light, Burned-out...... Carbon Monoxide Hazard....Parking.......... Carrying Cargo......Childproof Door Locks....System Indicator......Cassette Player Cigarette Lighter......
  • Page 265 Index Coolant Dipstick Checking the Fuses....Adding......... Automatic Transmission... Low Oil Pressure Indicator..Checking........Malfunction Indicator Lamp..Engine Oil........Proper Solution......Manually Closing Sunroof..Directional Signals......Temperature Gauge....Disabled, Towing Your Car If..Overheated Engine....Corrosion Protection..... Disc Brake Wear Indicators..Emergency Brake......
  • Page 266 Index Fuel..........Fill Door and Cap....... Fabric, Cleaning......Gauge..........Halogen Headlight Bulbs....Fan, Interior........Octane Requirement....Hazard Warning Flashers....Features, Comfort and Oxygenated........ Headlights......... Convenience......... Aiming......... Tank, Filling the......Filling the Fuel Tank..... Fuses, Checking the...... Daytime Running Lights..... Filter High Beam Indicator....
  • Page 267 Index Ignition Keys..........Label, Certification......Maintenance........Switch..........Timing Control System..... Lane Change, Signaling....Owner Maintenance Checks..Lap Belt..........Record........169- Important Safety Precautions ..4 Lap/Shoulder Belts......Required Indicator....... Indicator Lights, Instrument Leaking of Exhaust into Car..Safety........... Panel..........Infant Restraint........ Lighter, Cigarette......
  • Page 268 Index Parking Over Things that Burn... Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... PGM-FI System......Rear View Mirror......Octane Requirement, Gasoline..Polishing and Waxing....Rear Window Defogger....Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. Odometer.......... Power Odometer, Trip........ Door Locks........Reclining the Seat Backs....Mirrors.......... Reclining the Second Seats....
  • Page 269 Index Specifications......Driver's Seat Power Spark Plugs, Replacing....Height Adjustment....Folding the Second Seats... Specifications Charts..... Safety Belts......... Safety Defects, Reporting* ..Folding the Third Seats....Speed Control........Head Restraints......Speedometer........Safety Features........SRS, Additional Information... Air bags........... Passenger Seating....... Additional Safety Precautions..
  • Page 270 Index Storing Your Car......Emergency Wrecker....Time, Setting the......Sunroof..........Timing Belt........Closing Manually....... Tire Chains........Operation........Tire, How to Change a Flat..Supplemental Restraint System Tires..........Underside, Cleaning...... Servicing........Air Pressure....... Unexpected, Taking Care SRS Indicator......45, Checking Wear......of the...........
  • Page 271 Index : U.S. and Canada only Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades......Warning Beepers Operation........Rear Windshield Wiper and Key in Ignition......Seat Belts........Washer........WARNING, Explanation of....Worn Tires........Warning Labels, Location of..Wrecker, Emergency Towing..Warranty Coverages*....Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level..Operation........

  • Page 272: Service Information Summary

    17.2 US gal (65 l ,14.3 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: Brake Fluid: API Service SJ "Energy Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 viscosity (see page brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 183).

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