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This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of the car, and should remain with the car when it is sold.

This Owner's Manual covers all models of the Accord/Accord Euro. You may find descriptions of equipment and

features that are not on your particular model.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time

without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.

Although this manual is applicable to both right-hand and left-hand drive models, the illustrations contained in this

manual mainly refer to the left-hand drive models.

The illustrations of vehicles with diesel engine are noted by Diesel model.

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Page 1 The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Page 2 This informa- One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to tion is intended to help you avoid read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and damage to your Honda, other proper- convenience items.
Page 3 03/09/03 14:04:16 32SEA610_003 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, includ- is very important. And operating this ing: car safely is an important responsibility.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
03/09/03 14:04:34 32SEA610_004 Contents Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects. Your Car at a Glance ....Before Driving ....291 Taking Care of the What fuel to use, how to break-in Unexpected .......
Page 5: Your Car At A Glance
03/09/03 14:04:39 32SEA610_005 Your Car at a Glance Left-hand drive type INSTRUMENT PANEL HAZARD WARNING AUDIO SYSTEM (P.180) (P.82) BUTTON DIGITAL CLOCK (P.195, 217, 241, 267) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.105) (P.138) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.152) POWER DOOR LOCK CLIMATE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH SYSTEM (P.111) (P.161)
Page 6 03/09/03 14:04:45 32SEA610_006 Your Car at a Glance Left-hand drive type INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSCREEN HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.99) WIPERS/WASHERS (P.105) (P.100/104) HEADLIGHTS/ REAR FOG LAMP/ FRONT FOG LAMPS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.95/97/98/99) REAR WINDOW DEMISTER (P.104) REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.283) HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER (P.131) CRUISE CONTROL...
Page 7: Sea610
03/09/03 14:04:52 32SEA610_007 Your Car at a Glance Right-hand drive type HAZARD WARNING BUTTON INSTRUMENT PANEL MIRROR CONTROLS (P.82) (P.138) (P.105) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.180) POWER DOOR LOCK DIGITAL CLOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.195, 217, 241, 267) (P.111) POWER HEATING/COOLING WINDOW CONTROLS SWITCHES (P.152) (P.132)
Page 8 03/09/03 14:04:59 32SEA610_008 Your Car at a Glance Right-hand drive type HAZARD WARNING BUTTON INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.105) (P.99) WINDSCREEN WIPERS/ ＊ WASHERS (P.100/104) REAR WINDOW DEMISTER (P.104) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.288) HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER (P.131) ＊ SUNROOF SWITCH (P.137) ＊ HORN REMOTE VSA ON/OFF SWITCH...
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Page 10: Driver And Passenger Safety
03/09/03 14:05:07 32SEA610_010 Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Using Child Restraints with information about how to protect Position ........ . 21 Tethers ........57 yourself and your passengers. It Advice for Pregnant Women ..
Page 11: Important Safety Precautions
03/09/03 14:05:22 32SEA610_011 Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety restrained in a child restraint system Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this (see page Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths. Generally, The recommendations on this page the higher the speed the greater the Be Aware of Airbag Hazards...
Page 12: Your Car's Safety Features
03/09/03 14:05:30 32SEA610_012 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 13: Seat Belts
03/09/03 14:05:40 32SEA610_013 Your Car’s Safety Features These safety features are designed Not wearing a seat belt properly Seat Belts to reduce the severity of injuries in a For your safety, and the safety of increases the chance of serious crash.
Page 14 03/09/03 14:05:52 32SEA610_014 Your Car’s Safety Features When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you from being thrown out WARNING: of the vehicle. Seat belts are designed to bear upon Keep you connected to the vehicle the bone structure of the body, and so you can take advantage of the Help keep you in a good position should be worn low across the front...
Page 15: Airbags
03/09/03 14:06:02 32SEA610_015 Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags Your car has a Supplemental Only on models equipped with side Only on models equipped with side Restraint System (SRS) with front airbags curtain airbags airbags to help protect the heads and Your car also has side airbags to help Your car also has side curtain chests of the driver and a front seat...
Page 16: Seats And Seat-Backs
03/09/03 14:06:14 32SEA610_016 Your Car’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear What you should do: Seats and Seat-Backs to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit Your car’s seats are designed to keep upright and as far back as possible you in a comfortable, upright from the steering wheel or...
Page 17: Head Restraints
03/09/03 14:06:28 32SEA610_017 Your Car’s Safety Features Move the front Head restraints are properly What you should do: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist seats as far back as possible, and To make sure you and your adjusted (see page keep adjustable seat-backs in an passengers get the maximum upright position whenever the car is protection from your car’s safety...
Page 18: Protecting Adults
03/09/03 14:06:44 32SEA610_018 Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Introduction Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide your seat belt properly, sit upright instructions on how to properly with your back against the seat, and protect the driver and other adult move the seat away from the occupants.
Page 19: Adjust The Seat-Backs
03/09/03 14:06:52 32SEA610_019 Protecting Adults Most shorter drivers can get far Adjust the Seat-Backs enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the pedals. Sitting too close to a front However, if you are concerned about airbag can result in serious injury or death if the front sitting too close, we recommend that you investigate whether some type...
Page 20: Adjust The Head Restraints
03/09/03 14:07:01 32SEA610_020 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 possible. A passenger who sits too far can result in serious injury close to the dashboard could be or death in a crash.
Page 21: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
03/09/03 14:07:08 32SEA610_021 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 effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a seriously injured in a crash.
Page 22 03/09/03 14:07:16 32SEA610_022 Protecting Adults If necessary, pull up on the belt again To adjust the height of a front seat RELEASE BUTTON to remove any slack from the belt anchor, squeeze the two release shoulder part, then check that the buttons and slide the anchor up or belt rests across the centre of your down as needed (it has four...
Page 23: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Anyone using a seat belt that is not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts.
Page 24: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
03/09/03 14:07:30 32SEA610_024 Protecting Adults Maintain a Proper Sitting On cars equipped with passenger’s side Position airbag without automatic cutoff system After all occupants have adjusted If a front passenger leans sideways Sitting improperly or out of their seats and put on seat belts, it is and his head is in the deployment position can result in serious very important that they continue to...
Page 25: Advice For Pregnant Women
03/09/03 14:07:39 32SEA610_025 Protecting Adults Pregnant women should also sit Advice for Pregnant Women 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.
Page 26 03/09/03 14:07:45 32SEA610_026 Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags or between yourself and a front side curtain airbags, do not attach Carrying hard or sharp airbag. hard objects on or near a front objects on your lap, or driving with If a side airbag or a side door.
Page 27: Protecting Children
03/09/03 14:07:52 32SEA610_027 Protecting Children In most countries, child restraint systems must meet specification of ECE 44 regulation. Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously In many countries, the law requires children younger than 12 years of injured or killed in a crash.
Page 28: All Children Must Be Restrained
03/09/03 14:08:03 32SEA610_028 Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Additional Precautions to Parents Children Should Sit in the Back Each year, many children are injured Never hold an infant or child on Seat or killed in vehicle crashes because If you are not wearing a According to crash statistics, your lap.
Page 29: The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks To Children
03/09/03 14:08:12 32SEA610_029 Protecting Children If the passenger’s front airbag The Passenger’s Front Airbag As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94; Poses Serious Risks to Children inflates, it can hit the rearward Front airbags have been designed to facing child restraint system with help protect adults in a moderate to great force.
Page 30: Important Information About The
03/09/03 14:08:21 32SEA610_030 Protecting Children In all cases observe the legal Small Children Larger Children Placing a front facing child restraint Children who have outgrown child requirements of the countries in which you will drive. system in the front seat of a vehicle restraint systems are also at risk of equipped with a passenger’s front being injured or killed by an inflating...
Page 31 03/09/03 14:08:27 32SEA610_031 Protecting Children On some models As required by E.C.E Regulation No. 94; To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in the back seat, your car has warning labels on the windscreen and on the front passenger’s doorjamb.
Page 32: The Side Airbag Poses Serious
Even if with severe side impact. this system, Honda does not If any part of a child’s body is in the encourage children to ride in the path of a deploying airbag, an front.
Page 33: If You Must Drive With Several
03/09/03 14:08:49 32SEA610_033 Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Use childproof door locks to Your car has three seating positions Many parents say they prefer to put prevent children from opening the in the back seat where children can an infant or small child in the front Using this feature will...
Page 34: General Guidelines For Using Child Restraint Systems
03/09/03 14:09:00 32SEA610_034 Protecting Children Do not leave children alone in your Keep car keys/remote General Guidelines for Using vehicle. Leaving children without transmitters out of the reach of Child Restraint Systems adult supervision is illegal in some Even very young The following pages give general children.
Page 35 03/09/03 14:09:09 32SEA610_035 Protecting Children The manufacturer of the vehicle does not assume any responsibility for damage which would be caused by a defect inherent in the recom- mended child restraint system. The child restraint system should be of the proper type and size to fit the child.
Page 36 For more positions. different one that will fit. information, see page However, Honda is confident that one or more child restraint system models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your car.
Page 37: Child Restraint System For Eu
Placing a Child Restraint System Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due Honda’s recommendations on where to the front airbag hazard. to place rearward and front facing Not recommended, Small children: child restraint systems in your car.
Page 38 03/09/03 14:09:39 32SEA610_038 Protecting Children Installing a Child Restraint System Properly secure the child restraint Make sure the child restraint After selecting a proper child system to the car. All child system is firmly secured. After restraint system, and a good position restraint systems are designed to installing a child restraint system, to install the restraint system, there...
Page 39 03/09/03 14:09:45 32SEA610_039 Protecting Children If the child restraint system is not Secure the child in the child Storing a Child Restraint System secure, try installing it in a different restraint system. Make sure the When you are not using a child seating position, or use a different child is properly strapped in the restraint system, either remove it...
Page 40: Child Restraint System For Eu Countries
Move the front seat as far back as possible. ＊ A back-rest is available as an option for Honda ZOOM. The particular child restraints in the above table are Honda Genuine Parts. For a correct installation, please refer to the Child Restraint Instruction Manual.
Page 41 The use of any child restraint anchorages are only to be used with system which is not suitable for Honda vehicles would not a child restraint system designed to be attached to the lower anchorages. properly secure the infant or...
Page 42: Protecting Infants
03/09/03 14:10:11 32SEA610_042 Protecting Children Two types of restraints may be used: We recommend that an infant be Protecting Infants a restraint system designed restrained in a rearward facing child exclusively for infants, or a restraint system, until the infant is at convertible restraint system used in least one year old, reaches the the rearward facing, reclining mode.
Page 43 03/09/03 14:10:20 32SEA610_043 Protecting Children As required by E.C.E Regulation Rearward Facing Child Restraint Never put a rearward facing child System Placement restraint system in the front seat. No. 94; For EU countries, an approved the passenger’s front airbag inflates, rearward facing child restraint it can hit the back of the restraint system should be placed in any...
Page 44 03/09/03 14:10:30 32SEA610_044 Protecting Children When properly installed, a rearward Rearward Facing Child Restraint facing child restraint system may System Installation prevent the driver or a front-seat To properly route a lap/shoulder belt passenger from moving the seat as through a child restraint system, far back as recommended (see page follow the restraint system maker’s ).
Page 45 03/09/03 14:10:37 32SEA610_045 Protecting Children Route the belt through the To activate the lockable retractor, Route the shoulder part of the belt restraint according to the restraint slowly pull the shoulder part of the into the clip at the back of the system maker’s instructions, then belt all the way out until it stops.
Page 46 03/09/03 14:10:44 32SEA610_046 Protecting Children After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child restraint locked, grab the shoulder part of...
Page 47 03/09/03 14:10:53 32SEA610_047 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Rearward Facing Child Restraint Additional Precaution for Infants mechanism and remove a child System Installation Tips ‘‘Never let children kneel on seats or restraint system, unlatch the buckle, stand while the vehicle is in motion. unroute the seat belt, and let the belt The violent forces created during fully retract.
Page 48: Protecting Small Children
03/09/03 14:11:03 32SEA610_048 Protecting Children Of the different restraint systems Protecting Small Children Front Facing Child Restraint System available, we recommend those that Placement have a five-point harness system as In this car, the best place to install a shown. front facing child restraint system is in one of the seating positions in the We also recommend that a small...
Page 49 03/09/03 14:11:10 32SEA610_049 Protecting Children If it is necessary to put a front facing Front Facing Child Restraint System child restraint system in the front, Installation move the vehicle seat as far to the To properly route a lap/shoulder belt Improperly placing a front rear as possible, be sure the child through a child restraint system,...
Page 50 03/09/03 14:11:19 32SEA610_050 Protecting Children The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a front facing child restraint system with this type of seat belt. (The procedures in these pages are described based on a child restraint system available in EU countries.) If you have a child restraint system designed to be attached to the vehicle’s lower anchorages, follow...
Page 51 03/09/03 14:11:27 32SEA610_051 Protecting Children After confirming that the belt is Secure the belt in the slit by Push down the tab. Route the shoulder part of the belt into the locked, grab the shoulder part of pushing up the tab. Make sure the slit at the side of the restraint, the belt near the buckle and pull belt is not twisted and it is...
Page 52 03/09/03 14:11:36 32SEA610_052 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child restraint system, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. Push and pull the child restraint On cars without additional locking system forward and from side to mechanism fitted to the seat where the side to verify that it is secure...
Page 53 03/09/03 14:11:47 32SEA610_053 Protecting Children To install a locking clip, do the Using a Seat Belt Locking Clip LOCKING CLIP (Except EU models) following: On cars without additional locking Place the child restraint in the mechanism fitted to the seat where the child is positioned front passenger’s seat.
Page 54 03/09/03 14:11:53 32SEA610_054 Protecting Children Insert the latch plate into the Additional Precaution for Small buckle. Push and pull on the child Children restraint system to verify that it is ‘‘Never let children kneel on seats or held firmly in place. If it is not, stand while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 55: Protecting Larger Children
Even if with who must sit in the front seat. this system, Honda does not encourage children to ride in the front. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 56 03/09/03 14:12:11 32SEA610_056 Protecting Children ‘‘Never let children kneel on seats or If the shoulder part of the belt rests Checking Seat Belt Fit stand while the vehicle is in motion. over the child’s collarbone and The violent forces created during against the centre of the chest, and emergency braking will cause the the lap belt rests over the child’s...
Page 57 03/09/03 14:12:21 32SEA610_057 Protecting Children A child should continue using a Do not let a child put the shoulder Using a Booster Seat part of a seat belt behind the back or booster seat until the child exceeds This could cause the booster seat manufacturer’s under the arm.
Page 58 03/09/03 14:12:31 32SEA610_058 Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front It is recommended that all children while age may be one indicator of ages 12 and under be properly when a child can safely ride in the restrained in the back seat.
Page 59 03/09/03 14:12:42 32SEA610_059 Protecting Children If you decide that a child can safely Supervise the child. Even mature Physical Size Physically, a child must be large ride up front, be sure to: children sometimes need to be enough for the lap/shoulder belt to reminded to fasten the seat belts properly fit over the hips, chest, and Carefully read the owner’s manual...
Page 60: Using Child Restraints With Tethers
03/09/03 14:12:51 32SEA610_060 Protecting Children Using Child Restraints with ANCHOR POINTS ANCHOR POINTS Tethers Children riding in the automobiles should be restrained to minimize the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Your car has two tether anchor points under the rear window at the outer positions for securing a tether- PLASTIC...
Page 61: Restraints
03/09/03 14:13:01 32SEA610_061 Protecting Children (see page ). The removed head To attach the tether to the child ATTACHING CLIP restraint should be secured so it will restraint system, follow the child not be thrown while you are driving. restraint system maker’s instructions. Make sure to replace the rear head Front restraint when the child restraint...
Page 62: Using The Lower Anchorages
03/09/03 14:13:11 32SEA610_062 Protecting Children To install a child restraint system Using the Lower Anchorages Your car is equipped with lower designed to be attached to the lower anchorages at the outer rear seats. anchorages: These anchorages are located between the seat-back and seat Move the seat belt buckle or bottom and are to be used only with centre seat belt away from the...
Page 63 03/09/03 14:13:20 32SEA610_063 Protecting Children LOWER ANCHORAGE BUCKLE GUIDE-CUP GUIDE-CUP Rigid type Move the seat belt buckle out of Put the child restraint system in On some models You may use guide-cups that came the way, then attach the guide- the rear left or right vehicle seat with your child restraint system to cups to the lower anchorages as...
Page 64 03/09/03 14:13:28 32SEA610_064 Protecting Children Remove the rear head restraint on ATTACHING CLIP the seating position you want to use (see page ). The removed head restraint should be secured so it will not be thrown while you are driving. Front Make sure to replace the rear head restraint when the child restraint...
Page 65 If you are not sure, consult your Honda dealer before purchasing this type of child restraint system. On some models Lift the rear head restraint, then...
Page 66: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
03/09/03 14:13:44 32SEA610_066 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The seat belt system Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt Your seat belt system includes lap/ includes an indicator on the shoulder belts in all five seating instrument panel to remind you and SHOULDER UPPER SEAT PORTION...
Page 67: Restraints
03/09/03 14:13:53 32SEA610_067 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts To unlock the belt, push the red The seat belts in all rear seating To deactivate the locking PRESS button on the buckle. positions have an additional locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle and mechanism that must be activated to let the seat belt fully retract.
Page 68: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
03/09/03 14:14:00 32SEA610_068 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts When the tensioners are activated, The SRS indicator light will Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners the seat belts will remain tight until come on if there is a they are unbuckled in the normal problem with your automatic seat way.
Page 69: Seat Belt Maintenance
03/09/03 14:14:08 32SEA610_069 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance WARNING: It is essential to replace For safety, you should check the the entire assembly after it has been condition of your seat belts regularly. Not checking or maintaining worn in a severe impact even if damage seat belts can result in to the assembly is not obvious.
Page 70 03/09/03 14:14:18 32SEA610_070 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, Anchorage Points it must be replaced by the dealer. A (Front Seat) (Rear Seat) belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 71: Srs Components
03/09/03 14:14:29 32SEA610_071 Additional Information About Your Airbags A sophisticated electronic system SRS Components How Your Front Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System that continually monitors (SRS) includes: information about the sensors, the control unit, and the airbag Two front airbags. The driver’s activators when the ignition switch airbag is stored in the centre of is ON (II).
Page 72 03/09/03 14:14:38 32SEA610_072 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, while the tensioner tightens powder from the airbag’s surface. and locks the seat belt to help keep Although the powder is not harmful, you in place.
Page 73: How Your Side Airbags
03/09/03 14:14:47 32SEA610_073 Additional Information About Your Airbags In a moderate to severe side impact, How Your Side Airbags Work On cars without passenger’s side airbag (For some types) the sensors will detect rapid automatic cutoff system deceleration and signal the control If a front passenger leans sideways unit to instantly inflate either the and his head is in the deployment...
Page 74: How Your Side Curtain Airbags
03/09/03 14:14:54 32SEA610_074 Additional Information About Your Airbags In a moderate to severe side impact, How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work sensors will detect rapid deceleration (For some types) and signal the control unit to instantly inflate the side curtain airbag on the driver’s or the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 75: How The Srs Indicator Works
This tells you cutoff system (if equipped) may not that the system is working properly. work properly, or your seat belt tensioners may not work when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 76: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
It may prevent the cutoff passenger’s side airbag. system from working properly. Although Honda does not encourage children to ride in the front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child’s head is in the side...
Page 77: Additional Safety Precautions
Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. The SRS indicator light alerts you Take your car to an to a problem.
Page 78 Do not cover or replace front seat- back covers without consulting a Improperly Honda dealer. replacing or covering front seat- back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a collision.
Page 79: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
03/09/03 14:15:38 32SEA610_079 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the boot lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car’s problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Page 80: Safety Labels
(Right-hand drive type) (Left-hand drive type) injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for BATTERY DANGER LABEL a replacement. The label shown below is attached to the back of the bonnet.
Page 81 When replacing the injectors, your authorized Honda dealer should perform this work. Contact your Honda dealer. Side Airbag Safety alert symbol Follow owner’...
Page 82: Instruments And Controls
. 129 contribute to the daily operation of Hazard Warning ......105 Seat Heaters ........130 your Honda. All the essential Headlight Washer ..... . 105 Headlight Adjuster ......131 controls are within easy reach. Steering Wheel Adjustment ..
Page 83: Control Locations
03/09/03 14:16:08 32SEA610_083 Control Locations Left-hand drive type MIRROR CONTROLS HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.138) (P.105) AUDIO SYSTEM POWER DOOR LOCK (P.180) MASTER SWITCH DIGITAL CLOCK (P.111) (P.195, 217, 241, 267) POWER WINDOW HEATING/COOLING SWITCHES CONTROLS (P.132) (P.152) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.161) FUEL FILL DOOR/ BOOT RELEASE...
Page 84 03/09/03 14:16:14 32SEA610_084 Control Locations Right-hand drive type HAZARD WARNING BUTTON MIRROR CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM (P.105) (P.138) (P.180) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.195, 217, 241, 267) POWER DOOR LOCK HEATING/COOLING MASTER SWITCH CONTROLS (P.111) (P.152) CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (P.161) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.132) FUEL FILL DOOR/ BOOT RELEASE...
Page 85: Supplemental Restraint System
03/09/03 14:16:24 32SEA610_085 Indicator Lights Petrol models ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.87) INDICATOR (P.86) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.84, 478) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.89) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR REAR FOG LAMP INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) (P.89) (P.88) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.87) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR...
Page 86 03/09/03 14:16:33 32SEA610_086 Indicator Lights Diesel models ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.87) INDICATOR (P.86) LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.84, 478) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.89) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR REAR FOG LAMP INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) (P.89) (P.88) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.87) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR...
Page 87 03/09/03 14:16:46 32SEA610_087 Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Low Oil Pressure Seat Belt Reminder indicators to give you important Indicator Indicator information about your car. The engine can be severely damaged The seat belt system includes an if this light flashes or stays on when indicator on the instrument panel Malfunction Indicator the engine is running.
Page 88 03/09/03 14:16:58 32SEA610_088 Indicator Lights The indicator will not be turned off Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off Indicator System Indicator (For some types) immediately, so you drive several This indicator lights briefly when kilometers and watch the EPS Only on models equipped with you turn the ignition switch to ON indicator.
Page 89 03/09/03 14:17:10 32SEA610_089 Indicator Lights Parking Brake and Immobilizer System Anti-lock Brake System Brake System Indicator Indicator (ABS) Indicator This light has two functions: This indicator comes on for a few This indicator normally comes on for seconds when you turn the ignition a few seconds when you turn the This indicator comes on when you switch to ON (II).
Page 90 03/09/03 14:17:24 32SEA610_090 Indicator Lights Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator Lights On Indicator (VSA) System Indicator (For some types) (For some types) This indicator has three functions: This indicator reminds you that the This indicator normally comes on for exterior lights are on.
Page 91 Have your vehicle (see page ). Replace the bulb as (For some types) inspected by your Honda dealer. soon as possible, since other drivers This indicator lights when you turn cannot see that you are signaling. on the front fog lamps. See page...
Page 92 03/09/03 14:17:55 32SEA610_092 Indicator Lights Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator Cruise Control Indicator (For some types) (For some types) This lights when you set the cruise control. See page for information on operating the cruise control. Cruise Main Indicator (For some types) This indicator comes on when you turn on the Cruise Control System...
Page 93 03/09/03 14:18:02 32SEA610_093 Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Door and Boot Open Monitor This light comes on with the high beam headlights. See page information on the headlight controls. The appropriate light comes on in this display if the boot or any door is not closed tightly.
Page 94: Gauges
03/09/03 14:18:12 32SEA610_094 Gauges The gauges illuminate when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Speedometer This shows your speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) and/or miles per TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE hour (mph) depending on the type. Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Page 95: Outside Temperature Indicator
03/09/03 14:18:22 32SEA610_095 Gauges The odometer and the outside If the outside temperature is Outside Temperature Indicator temperature indicator use the same (For some types) incorrectly displayed, you can adjust display. To switch the display This indicator displays the outside it up to 3°C warmer or cooler.
Page 96: Trip Meter
03/09/10 18:12:06 32SEA610_096 Gauges The needle returns to the bottom Trip Meter Temperature Gauge This meter shows the number of This shows the temperature of the after you turn off the ignition. The kilometers or miles driven since you engine’s coolant. During normal gauge shows the fuel level reading last reset it.
Page 97: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
03/09/03 14:18:41 32SEA610_097 Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHT HEADLIGHTS/ HAZARD HAZARD REMOTE AUDIO WINDSCREEN ADJUSTER REAR FOG LAMP/FRONT FOG WARNING ＊ WARNING CONTROLS WIPERS/WASHERS LAMPS/TURN SIGNALS BUTTON BUTTON INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS ＊ HORN HORN ＊...
Page 98: Headlights
03/09/03 14:18:49 32SEA610_098 Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you leave the lights on with the Headlights ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door. When the light switch is in either of these positions, the Lights On indicator comes on as a reminder.
Page 99 03/09/03 14:18:54 32SEA610_099 Controls Near the Steering Wheel The high beams will stay on for as long as you hold the lever back, no matter what position the headlight switch is in. To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever back lightly, then release it.
Page 100: Daytime Running Lights
03/09/03 14:19:04 32SEA610_100 Controls Near the Steering Wheel The rear fog lamp will go off when Daytime Running Lights Rear Fog Lamp (For some types) (For some types) you turn the headlights off. To turn The daytime running lights come on the rear fog lamp on again, you have automatically when the ignition to turn the rear fog lamp switch...
Page 101: Front And Rear Fog Lamps
03/09/03 14:19:16 32SEA610_101 Controls Near the Steering Wheel To turn on the rear fog lamp only, When you turn the light control Front and Rear Fog Lamps (For some types) turn the switch down from the off switch on again, the front fog lamps ( ) position.
Page 102: Instrument Panel Brightness
03/09/03 14:19:25 32SEA610_102 Controls Near the Steering Wheel The instrument panel will illuminate Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals with reduced brightness when you unlock and open the driver’s door. The brightness will increase slightly when you insert the key in the ignition switch, then go to normal brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Page 103: Windscreen Wipers
03/09/03 14:19:32 32SEA610_103 Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly In intermittent, the wipers operate Windscreen Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper every few seconds. The sweep direction and hold it. The lever will interval will change slightly with return to the centre position as soon speed;...
Page 104 03/09/03 14:19:39 32SEA610_104 Controls Near the Steering Wheel You can vary how often the wipers To operate the wipers in mist mode, sweep the windscreen by turning the push the control lever up from the INT TIME ring on the lever. OFF position.
Page 105: Automatic Wipers
03/09/03 14:19:47 32SEA610_105 Controls Near the Steering Wheel When the system senses rainfall, it Automatic Wipers (For some types) turns on the windscreen wipers and varies their speed (intermittent, low speed, or high speed) depending on how hard it is raining. When the rotary switch is in the ‘‘LO’’...
Page 106 03/09/03 14:19:54 32SEA610_106 Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you try to clean the windscreen around the rainfall sensor using a cloth soaked with water with the ignition switch in the ON (II) RAINFALL SENSOR position and the wiper switch in the AUTO position, the wiper may operate unexpectedly and you may get injured.
Page 107: Windscreen Washers
03/09/03 14:20:02 32SEA610_107 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windscreen Washers Rear Window Demister Auto A/C type Manual A/C type shown shown To clean the windscreen, pull back The rear window demister will clear Make sure the rear window is clear on the wiper control lever.
Page 108: Headlight Washer
03/09/03 14:20:12 32SEA610_108 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Headlight Washer (For some types) When you pull back on the wiper control lever with the headlight switch ON, the headlight washers and Windscreen Washers work at the same time. The headlight washers use the same fluid reservoir as the windscreen washers.
Page 109: Steering Wheel Adjustment
03/09/03 14:20:23 32SEA610_109 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Move the steering wheel up or Steering Wheel Adjustment See page for important safety down, and in or out to the desired position, making sure the wheel information about how to properly points toward your chest, not position the steering wheel.
Page 110: Keys And Locks
Keep • Ignition the tag stored in a safe place. If you • Driver’s door need to replace a key, use only • Glove box Honda-approved key blanks. • Boot release handle Instruments and Controls...
Page 111: Immobilizer System
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the switch to ON (II) If the system repeatedly does not again. recognize the coding of your key, contact your Honda dealer. Instruments and Controls...
Page 112: Ignition Switch
Directives. your car undriveable. If you have lost your key and you cannot start the engine, contact your Honda dealer. The ignition switch is on the right side of the steering column. It has four positions: • LOCK (0) •...
Page 113: Column
03/09/03 14:20:59 32SEA610_113 Keys and Locks You can insert or This is the normal key LOCK (0) − ON (II) − remove the key only in this position. position when driving. All features To switch from ACCESSORY to and accessories on the car are usable. Removing the key from the LOCK, you must push the key in Several of the lights on the instru-...
Page 114: Power Door Locks
03/09/03 14:21:08 32SEA610_114 Keys and Locks To lock any passenger’s door when Power Door Locks getting out of the vehicle, push the lock tab down and close the door. To MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch, push the lock tab down or push the top of the master switch, then close the...
Page 115 03/09/03 14:21:18 32SEA610_115 Keys and Locks If your car is equipped with the Lockout Prevention security system, when you lock the If you forget and leave the key in the doors and the boot with the key, all ignition switch, Lockout Prevention outside turn signals and both will not allow you to lock the driver’s indicators in the instrument panel...
Page 116 03/09/03 14:21:29 32SEA610_116 Keys and Locks The super locking will not set if any Super Locking (For some types) door or the boot lid is not fully closed. It will be set even if the bonnet, any If there are persons inside the window or the sunroof is open.
Page 117 03/09/10 18:12:16 32SEA610_117 Keys and Locks When you push the LOCK button on The ceiling light (if the ceiling light Remote Transmitter the remote transmitter, all outside switch is in the centre position) and turn signals and both indicators in the spotlights (if the switch is in the LOCK the instrumental panel flash three...
Page 118: Super Locking
03/09/03 14:21:51 32SEA610_118 Keys and Locks If you unlock the doors and the boot Super Locking with the remote transmitter, but do (For some types) not open any door or the boot within You can set the super locking with If there are persons inside the 30 seconds, the doors and the boot the remote transmitter.
Page 119 03/09/03 14:22:01 32SEA610_119 Keys and Locks Replacing the Battery When the remote transmitter’s battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors and the BATTERY boot, and the LED will not light. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
Page 120 If you lose a transmitter, you will need to have the replacement programmed to your car’s system by your Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need to be reprogrammed. Instruments and Controls...
Page 121: Childproof Door Locks
03/09/03 14:22:21 32SEA610_121 Keys and Locks You can also lock and unlock the Childproof Door Locks Boot boot by using the remote transmitter, the master door lock switch or the Pull driver’s door lock tab (see pages When you lock the doors and the boot with the remote transmitter, all outside turn signals and both indicators in the instrument panel...
Page 122 03/09/03 14:22:29 32SEA610_122 Keys and Locks RELEASE BOOT HANDLE IGNITION KEY To open the boot, push the release, To close the boot, hold the boot To protect items in the boot, you can then lift up the boot lid. handle and lower the boot, then lock the boot release handle with the press down on the boot lid.
Page 123: Boot Main Switch
03/09/03 14:22:38 32SEA610_123 Keys and Locks Even if the boot main switch is in the On vehicles with boot main switch Boot Main Switch Even if the boot release handle is (For some types) OFF position, you can open the boot locked, turn off the boot main switch with the boot release button on the BOOT MAIN SWITCH...
Page 124: Glove Box
03/09/03 14:22:45 32SEA610_124 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. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the centre console side.
Page 125: Seat Adjustments
03/09/03 14:22:57 32SEA610_125 Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment See pages for important safety (For some types) − information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. LEVER To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the lever on the outside of...
Page 126: Driver's Seat Power
03/09/03 14:23:09 32SEA610_126 Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments (For some types) See pages − for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Page 127: Driver's Lumbar Support
03/09/03 14:23:16 32SEA610_127 Seat Adjustments Driver’s Lumbar Support (For some types) LEVER Pull the centre of the horizontal Adjust the seat-back angle by switch up to raise the seat. Push it pushing the rear switch in the down to lower the seat. direction you want to move.
Page 128: Front Passenger's Seat Power
03/09/03 14:23:23 32SEA610_128 Seat Adjustments Adjust the seat-back angle by Front Passenger’s Seat Power Adjustments pushing the vertical switch in the (For some types) direction you want to move. The seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. Push the long horizontal switch forward or backward to move the seat bottom in that direction.
Page 129: Head Restraints
03/09/03 14:23:32 32SEA610_129 Seat Adjustments Head Restraints FRONT REAR OUTSIDE POSITION See pages for important safety − information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. Your car has adjustable head restraints on the front seats. They are also on the outside positions of the rear seat.
Page 130: Folding Rear Seat
03/09/03 14:23:41 32SEA610_130 Seat Adjustments, Folding Rear Seat Folding Rear Seat REAR CENTRE POSITION The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the boot. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat.
Page 131 03/09/03 14:23:50 32SEA610_131 Folding Rear Seat To lock the seat-back upright, push it Never drive with the seat-back firmly against the boot panel. Make folded down and the boot lid open. sure it is latched in place by pulling Carbon Monoxide Hazard on the top of the seat.
Page 132: Rear Seat Armrest
03/09/03 14:23:55 32SEA610_132 Rear Seat Armrest The rear seat armrest is located in the centre of the rear seat. Pivot it down to use it. A beverage holder is located in the armrest. Instruments and Controls...
Page 133: Seat Heaters
03/09/03 14:24:03 32SEA610_133 Seat Heaters (For some types) The HI or LO indicator lights and Follow these precautions whenever remains lit until you turn it off by you use the seat heaters: pushing the opposite side of the switch lightly. The indicator will turn Use the HI setting only to heat the off.
Page 134: Headlight Adjuster
03/09/03 14:24:10 32SEA610_134 Headlight Adjuster (For some types) A driver or a driver and passenger On cars with headlights bulbs of high HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER DIAL in the front seat. voltage discharge tube Five persons in the front and rear Your vehicle is equipped with an seats.
Page 135: Power Windows
03/09/03 14:24:18 32SEA610_135 Power Windows Your car’s windows are electrically- DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window. Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers Each door has a switch that controls can cause serious injury.
Page 136 03/09/03 14:24:27 32SEA610_136 Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to Auto Reverse tains these extra features: the passengers’ windows. When you If the driver’s window runs into any push in the MAIN switch, the obstacle while it is closing To open the driver’s passengers’...
Page 137 Pull back on the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more. If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your car checked by a Honda dealer. Instruments and Controls...
Page 138 03/09/03 14:24:49 32SEA610_138 Power Windows Turn the key clockwise again, and Opening the Windows with the UNLOCK Remote Transmitter hold it. All four windows start to BUTTON (For some types) open. To stop the windows, You can open all of the windows release the key.
Page 139: Sunroof
03/09/03 14:25:01 32SEA610_139 Power Windows, Sunroof To close: To open the sunroof, pull the OPEN/ Sunroof Insert the key in the driver’s door (For some types) CLOSE switch backward and hold it. lock. Release the switch when the sunroof gets to the desired position. To close Turn the key anticlockwise, then the sunroof, push the OPEN/CLOSE release it.
Page 140 03/09/10 18:12:26 32SEA610_140 Sunroof To tilt up the back of the sunroof, press and hold the centre button ). To close the sunroof, Opening or closing the press and hold the upper part of the sunroof on someone’s hands switch ( ).
Page 141: Mirrors
03/09/03 14:25:22 32SEA610_141 Sunroof, Mirrors Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors If you try to open the sunroof in ADJUSTMENT KNOB below-freezing temperatures, or when it is covered with snow or ice, you can damage the sunroof panel or motor. Always take the ignition WARNING: key with you whenever you leave the vehicle alone (with other occupants).
Page 142 03/09/03 14:25:32 32SEA610_142 Mirrors Folding Door Mirrors (For some types) HEATED MIRROR BUTTON FOLDING MIRROR SWITCH Push ADJUSTMENT KNOB Push or pull the adjustment knob On some types, the outside mirrors in the appropriate direction to are heated to remove fog and frost. Door mirrors can be folded by the move the mirror right, left, up, or With the ignition switch ON (II),...
Page 143: Parking Brake
03/09/03 14:25:39 32SEA610_143 Mirrors, Parking Brake Never drive your car with the If you drive at certain speeds without Parking Brake outside mirrors folded. fully releasing the parking brake, the PARKING BRAKE LEVER beeper sounds continuously. Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles.
Page 144: Console Compartment
03/09/03 14:25:53 32SEA610_144 Console Compartment, Armrest Console Compartment Armrest RIGHT LEVER LEFT LEVER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray To use the console lid as an armrest, pull up on the right lever and lift the located in the console compartment slide it to the desired position.
Page 145: Beverage Holders
03/09/03 14:26:00 32SEA610_145 Beverage Holders Push To use the front beverage holder, Be careful when you are using the The rear seat also has a beverage push on the lid. The beverage holder beverage holders. A spilled liquid holder in the centre armrest. To use lid is spring-loaded and will swing that is very hot can scald you or your it, pivot the armrest down.
Page 146: Centre Pocket
03/09/03 14:26:10 32SEA610_146 Centre Pocket, Coin Box Centre Pocket Coin Box (For some types) Push COIN BOX The coin box is located under the air To open the centre pocket, push- vent. To open the coin box, swing On some models down on the centre of the lid to To open the centre pocket, pull down the upper edge of the lid down.
Page 147: Sun Visor
03/09/03 14:26:22 32SEA610_147 Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror, Coat Hook Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Coat Hook COAT HOOK SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR To use the sun visor, pull it down. To use a vanity mirror on the back of To use a coat hook, slide it out You can also use the sun visor at the the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Page 148: Sunglasses Holder
03/09/03 14:26:31 32SEA610_148 Coat Hook, Sunglasses Holder Sunglasses Holder (For some types) On cars with side curtain airbags, do not put a coat hanger or hard objects on a coat hook. This could result in injuries if your side curtain Push airbag inflates.
Page 149: Cigarette Lighter
03/09/03 14:26:40 32SEA610_149 Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays The ignition switch must be switch Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the cigarette lighter to work. To heat up the lighter, push it in. It will pop out when it is ready for use. Do not hold the lighter in while it is heating up, you could cause it to overheat.
Page 150 03/09/03 14:26:46 32SEA610_150 Ashtrays REAR Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, FRONT cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car, don’t put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray. ASHTRAY ASHTRAY The rear ashtray is at the rear end of the centre console.
Page 151: Interior Lights
03/09/03 14:26:53 32SEA610_151 Interior Lights After all doors are closed tightly, the The ceiling light (with the switch in Ceiling Light light dims slightly, then fades out in the centre position) comes on when about 30 seconds. In the ON position, you remove the key from the ignition DOOR ACTIVATED the ceiling light stays on...
Page 152: Spotlights
03/09/03 14:27:01 32SEA610_152 Interior Lights Spotlights OFF POSITION DOOR ACTIVATED POSITION On cars with sunroof On cars with sunroof Turn on a spotlight by pushing the On some models lens. Push the lens again to turn it The spotlights have a two-position off.
Page 153: Courtesy Lights
03/09/03 14:27:07 32SEA610_153 Interior Lights The spotlights (with the switch in Courtesy Lights the DOOR position) also come on IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter, and when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 154: Comfort And Convenience Features
The heating and air conditioning ＊ Heating and Cooling ..... . 152 Security System ......285 systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does ..153 Ultrasonic Sensor ..... . 287 comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System ....
Page 155: Heating And Cooling
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. Your dealer can install a genuine Honda air conditioning system that meets Honda’s high quality standards and is designed to exactly fit your vehicle. Please contact your dealer for more information.
Page 156: What Each Control Does
03/09/03 14:27:40 32SEA610_156 Heating and Cooling What Each Control Does Fresh Air and Recirculation Mode Buttons Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the Fan Control Dial These two buttons control the vents the air flows from. Some air Turning this dial clockwise increases source of air going into the system.
Page 157 03/09/03 14:27:46 32SEA610_157 Heating and Cooling Air flow is divided between the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windscreen. Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windscreen, and the corner vents in the dashboard.
Page 158 03/09/03 14:27:55 32SEA610_158 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls DRIVER’S-SIDE VENT PASSENGER’S-SIDE VENT CENTRE VENTS TABS Close Close Open Open The direction of air flow from the To adjust the air flow from each vent, The vents in the corners of the vents in the centre and each side of move the tab in the centre of each dashboard can be opened and closed...
Page 159: How To Use The System
03/09/03 14:28:07 32SEA610_159 Heating and Cooling The outside air intakes for the How to Use the System To Cool with A/C This section covers how to set up the heating and cooling system are at (Optional) system controls for ventilation, the base of the windscreen.
Page 160 03/09/03 14:28:15 32SEA610_160 Heating and Cooling If the interior is very warm from being parked in the sun, you can cool it down more rapidly by setting up AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON the controls this way: RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Start the engine.
Page 161 03/09/03 14:28:26 32SEA610_161 Heating and Cooling Air conditioning places an extra load To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with on the engine. Watch the engine To warm the interior: Optional Air Conditioning coolant temperature gauge (see page Air conditioning, as it cools, removes ) when driving in stop-and-go Start the engine.
Page 162 03/09/03 14:28:35 32SEA610_162 Heating and Cooling To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows: AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON FRESH AIR BUTTON Set the fan to the desired speed. RECIRCULATION TEMPERATURE BUTTON CONTROL DIAL Select When you select , the system automatically switches to mode and turns on the...
Page 163: To Turn Everything Off
03/09/03 14:28:45 32SEA610_163 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off the windscreen and side windows to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, after the car has been sitting out in the windscreen and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature...
Page 164: Conditioning System/Climate
Only on cars with automatic air CENTRE VENTS DRIVER’S SIDE VENT conditioning system TABS The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the proper combination of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts Close the fan speed and air flow levels.
Page 165 03/09/03 14:29:00 32SEA610_165 Climate Control System PASSENGER’S SIDE VENT Close Open The climate control system draws air through the exterior vents at the bottom of the windscreen. Keep these vents clear of leaves and other debris. For the climate control system to provide heating and cooling, the engine must be running.
Page 166: Without Navigation System
03/09/03 14:29:09 32SEA610_166 Climate Control System Without Navigation System TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate DRIVER’S SIDE FAN CONTROL PASSENGER’S SIDE Control in fully-automatic mode, TEMPERATURE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE press the AUTO button, then set the CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL desired temperature by turning the driver’s temperature control dial.
Page 167: Semi-Automatic Operation
03/09/03 14:29:22 32SEA610_167 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its Pressing the OFF button shuts the When you turn the A/C off, the sys- lower limit ‘‘ ’’ or its upper climate control system completely tem cannot regulate the inside tem- limit ‘‘...
Page 168 03/09/03 14:29:31 32SEA610_168 Climate Control System Fan Control Buttons You can manually select the fan speed by pressing the fan control FAN CONTROL BUTTONS MODE BUTTON buttons: to increase the fan’s ▲ speed, or ▼ to decrease the fan’s AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON speed.
Page 169 03/09/03 14:29:38 32SEA610_169 Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and defroster vents at the base of the windscreen. The main air flow comes from the floor vents. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 170 03/09/03 14:29:46 32SEA610_170 Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents. The main air flow comes from the dashboard vents. CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 171 03/09/03 14:29:54 32SEA610_171 Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windscreen for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select , the A/C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high.
Page 172: Dual Temperature Control
03/09/03 14:30:01 32SEA610_172 Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE Your car is equipped with two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. The driver’s side and the passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these dials when the green indicator in the DUAL button is lit.
Page 173: With Navigation System
03/09/03 14:30:09 32SEA610_173 Climate Control System With Navigation System Fully-automatic Operation TEMPERATURE DISPLAY To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button. The indicator in the button will light. Then set the desired temperature by pressing the temperature buttons: ▲...
Page 174: Semi-Automatic Operation
03/09/03 14:30:19 32SEA610_174 Climate Control System When you set the temperature to its Pressing the OFF button shuts the Semi-automatic Operation lower limit ‘‘ ’’ or its upper climate control system completely You can manually select various limit ‘‘ ’’, the system runs at off.
Page 175 03/09/03 14:30:27 32SEA610_175 Climate Control System Air Conditioning (A/C) Icons Touching ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ in the display turns the air conditioning on DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY OFF in the display. When you turn the A/C off, the sys- tem cannot regulate the inside tem- perature if you set it below the out-...
Page 176 03/09/03 14:30:37 32SEA610_176 Climate Control System Mode Icons Use the MODE icons in the display to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents and the side vents in all modes. The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and defroster vents at the base of the windscreen.
Page 177 03/09/03 14:30:44 32SEA610_177 Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents. The main air flow comes from the dashboard vents. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 178 03/09/03 14:30:53 32SEA610_178 Climate Control System Fan Control Icons You can manually select the fan speed by touching any of the fan control icons on the display. Recirculation Button This button controls the source of air going into the system. When the indicator in this button is lit, air from the car’s interior is sent through the system again (Recirculation mode).
Page 179 03/09/03 14:31:01 32SEA610_179 Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windscreen for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select , the A/C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high.
Page 180: Dual Temperature Control
03/09/03 14:31:09 32SEA610_180 Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE Your vehicle has four temperature control buttons on the climate control panel, two for the driver and two for the passenger. The driver’s and passenger’s sides can be controlled independently by pushing these buttons when the green indicator in the DUAL button is lit.
Page 181 03/09/03 14:31:22 32SEA610_181 Climate Control System To set the driver’s side temperature After the engine warms up or the Hot Gas Heater System to a different value than the On Diesel models only outside temperature is high, the hot passenger’s, press the DUAL button, Your vehicle has the hot gas heater gas heater system will stop then press the...
Page 182: Sunlight Sensor
03/09/03 14:31:29 32SEA610_182 Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Page 183: Audio System
03/09/03 14:31:37 32SEA610_183 Audio System Your vehicle has one of the audio systems described in this section. (A Type) Read the appropriate pages in this section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle. page for A type page for B type page...
Page 184 03/09/03 14:31:43 32SEA610_184 Audio System (B Type) CONTINUED Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 185 03/09/03 14:31:50 32SEA610_185 Audio System (C Type) (D Type) Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 186 03/09/03 14:31:55 32SEA610_186 Audio System (E Type) Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 187: Audio System (A Type)
03/09/03 14:32:03 32SEA610_187 Audio System (A Type) AM/FM/CD Audio System Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on each band while the preset bars allow you to easily select your favorite stations. STEREO INDICATOR In some countries, you can also...
Page 188 03/09/03 14:32:16 32SEA610_188 Audio System (A Type) The band and frequency that the Use the TUNE bar to tune You can store the TUNE − Preset − radio was last tuned to is displayed. the radio to a desired frequency. frequencies of your favorite radio To change bands, press the AM/FM Press the...
Page 189 03/09/03 14:32:23 32SEA610_189 Audio System (A Type) Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on each AM (LW, MW) and twelve on FM. A.SEL INDICATOR Once a station’s frequency is stored, simply press and release the left or right side of the proper preset bar to tune to it.
Page 190 03/09/03 14:32:30 32SEA610_190 Audio System (A Type) If you are If you are in a remote area, Auto Auto Select does not erase the AUTO SELECT − travelling far from home and can no Select may not find twelve strong frequencies that you set previously.
Page 191 03/09/03 14:32:38 32SEA610_191 Audio System (A Type) Radio Data System (RDS) With your audio system, you can utilize many convenient features provided by the Radio Data System TP INDICATOR TA INDICATOR (RDS). With the FM band selected, you can TA/RDS keep listening to the same station AM/FM BUTTON...
Page 192 03/09/03 14:32:48 32SEA610_192 Audio System (A Type) You can turn on or off the RDS Program Service Name Display TA (Traffic Announcement Standby) function. To switch the function on If the station you are listening to is Function or off, press the PWR/VOL knob for an RDS station, the frequency When the TA/RDS button is pressed more than 2 seconds with the audio...
Page 193 03/09/03 14:32:55 32SEA610_193 Audio System (A Type) You can receive traffic information while you are listening to a CD or TP INDICATOR cassette (if equipped). If the system is tuned to a TP or EON TP station TA INDICATOR NEWS INDICATOR before playing a CD or cassette, the A.SEL INDICATOR system will stand by for traffic...
Page 194 03/09/03 14:33:03 32SEA610_194 Audio System (A Type) advice. After you select the desired program PTY Display Function When the TA/RDS button is pressed L.CLASS : Light classics; classical type, the system will search for a for more than two seconds, the PTY music for non-specialist appreciation.
Page 195 03/09/03 14:33:09 32SEA610_195 Audio System (A Type) While a PTY is displayed, you can use the SEEK/SKIP bar to find a station of the desired PTY. When TP INDICATOR you press either side of the SEEK/ TA INDICATOR NEWS INDICATOR SKIP bar, the display will show A.SEL INDICATOR different PTYs (see the PTYs list on...
Page 196 03/09/03 14:33:18 32SEA610_196 Audio System (A Type) After your desired PTY is displayed, Your audio system has another PTY/News Interrupt Function press either side of the SEEK/SKIP To activate this function, press the interrupt function (including TA bar again within 5 seconds. The TA/RDS button for more than two function).
Page 197 03/09/03 14:33:28 32SEA610_197 Audio System (A Type) Adjusting the Sound Adjustment Level Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the SOUND button. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected SOUND BUTTON audio mode, each time you press the...
Page 198 03/09/03 14:33:39 32SEA610_198 Audio System (A Type) Digital Clock DIGITAL CLOCK The audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). PRESET BARS To set the time, press the Clock Set button until you hear a beep. The CLOCK SET displayed time begins to blink.
Page 199 03/09/03 14:33:47 32SEA610_199 Audio System (A Type) Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. Examine the CD for any labels or AM/FM BUTTON other contamination on it that could cause it to jam in the drive. With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD/AUX...
Page 200 03/09/03 14:33:56 32SEA610_200 Audio System (A Type) For best results when using CD-R Press the eject button to remove the Each time you press and release the discs, use only high quality discs disc from the drive. side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, labeled for audio use.
Page 201 03/09/03 14:34:05 32SEA610_201 Audio System (A Type) To activate the Repeat To select the CD changer, press the REPEAT − Operating the CD Changer feature, press and release the RPT (Optional) CD button. The disc and track button. You will see RPT in the A Compact Disc changer is available numbers will be displayed.
Page 202 03/09/03 14:34:14 32SEA610_202 Audio System (A Type) If you load a CD in the in-dash player When you switch back to CD mode, Operating the Optional MD while the changer is playing a CD, the system selects the same unit (in- Player/Changer the system will stop the changer and dash or changer) that was playing...
Page 203 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 204 Check for an error indication. the error indication, take the vehicle FOCUS Error Insert the magazine again. If the code does not to your Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD.
Page 205 03/09/03 14:34:43 32SEA610_205 Audio System (A Type) Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) ＊ The cassette system features Dolby AM/FM BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR noise reduction, automatic sensing of RPT INDICATOR chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and auto-reverse for continuous play. To operate the cassette player, the ignition switch must be in CD/AUX ACCESSORY(I) or ON(II).
Page 206 03/09/03 14:34:55 32SEA610_206 Audio System (A Type) 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 207 03/09/03 14:35:01 32SEA610_207 Audio System (A Type) The Skip function allows repeat this same program until you SKIP − Caring for the Cassette Player you to find the beginning of a song deactivate REPEAT by pressing the Damaged cassettes can jam inside or passage.
Page 208: Audio System (B Type)
03/09/03 14:35:09 32SEA610_208 Audio System (B Type) AM/FM/CD Audio System Your Honda’s audio system provides SCAN BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR clear reception on each band while the preset bars allow you to easily A.SEL INDICATOR select your favorite stations.
Page 209 03/09/03 14:35:17 32SEA610_209 Audio System (B Type) You can use any of five methods to The SEEK function Operating the Radio SEEK − The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
Page 210 03/09/03 14:35:28 32SEA610_210 Audio System (B Type) The SCAN function You can store the Once a station’s frequency is stored, SCAN − Preset − samples all the stations with strong frequencies of your favorite radio simply press and release the left or signals on the selected band.
Page 211 03/09/03 14:35:35 32SEA610_211 Audio System (B Type) If you are If you are in a remote area, Auto Auto Select does not erase the AUTO SELECT − travelling far from home and can no Select may not find twelve strong frequencies that you set previously.
Page 212 03/09/03 14:35:44 32SEA610_212 Audio System (B Type) Radio Data System (RDS) With your audio system, you can utilize many convenient features provided by the Radio Data System TA INDICATOR TP INDICATOR AM /FM BUTTON (RDS). With the FM band selected, you can keep listening to the same station even if its frequency changes as you A.SEL...
Page 213 03/09/03 14:35:53 32SEA610_213 Audio System (B Type) You can turn on or off the RDS Program Service Name Display TA (Traffic Announcement Standby) function. To switch the function on If the station you are listening to is Function or off, press the PWR/VOL knob for an RDS station, the frequency When the TA/RDS button is pressed more than 2 seconds with the audio...
Page 214 03/09/03 14:36:01 32SEA610_214 Audio System (B Type) You can receive traffic information while you are listening to a CD or cassette (if equipped). If the system TA INDICATOR TP INDICATOR is tuned to a TP or EON TP station before playing a CD or cassette, the system will stand by for traffic announcements by pressing the TA/ RDS button (‘‘TA’’...
Page 215 03/09/03 14:36:06 32SEA610_215 Audio System (B Type) AFFAIRS : Topical programs science, and technology. PTY Display Function When the TA/RDS button is pressed expanding upon the news. SPORT : Programs concerned with for more than two seconds, the PTY CLASSICS : Serious classics; any aspect of sports.
Page 216 03/09/03 14:36:16 32SEA610_216 Audio System (B Type) After you select the desired program While a PTY is displayed, you can After your desired PTY is displayed, type, the system will search for a use the SEEK bar to find a station of press either side of the SEEK bar station with the same PTY code as the desired PTY.
Page 217 03/09/03 14:36:23 32SEA610_217 Audio System (B Type) Your audio system has another PTY/News Interrupt Function PTY Alarm To activate this function, press the interrupt function (including TA PTY code ‘‘ALARM’’ is used for TA/RDS button for more than two function). The interrupt function emergency announcements, such as seconds and select ‘‘NEWS.’’...
Page 218 03/09/03 14:36:31 32SEA610_218 Audio System (B Type) Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of Adjustment Level these you want to adjust by pressing the FAD/BAL and BASS/TREB buttons, then turn the VOLUME knob.
Page 219 03/09/03 14:36:39 32SEA610_219 Audio System (B Type) − Use these controls The system will automatically return Treble/Bass to adjust the tone to your liking. the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you To adjust the tone, press the BASS/ stop adjusting a mode with the TREB button.
Page 220 03/09/03 14:36:48 32SEA610_220 Audio System (B Type) Digital Clock The audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in DIGITAL CLOCK ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). To set the time, press the Clock Set button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink.
Page 221 03/09/03 14:36:54 32SEA610_221 Audio System (B Type) You can use the R (Preset 6) side of For example: the bar to quickly set the time to the 1:06 would RESET to 1:00 nearest hour. Press the Clock Set 1:52 would RESET to 2:00 button until you hear a beep, then press the R (Preset 6) side of the bar.
Page 222 03/09/03 14:37:02 32SEA610_222 Audio System (B Type) Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. Examine the CD for any labels or SCAN/RPT BUTTON TRACK NUMBER AM/FM BUTTON other contamination on it that could cause it to jam in the drive.
Page 223 03/09/03 14:37:12 32SEA610_223 Audio System (B Type) For best results when using CD-R If you turn the system off while a CD You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar discs, use only high quality discs is playing, either with the PWR/VOL while a disc is playing to select labeled for audio use.
Page 224 03/09/03 14:37:17 32SEA610_224 Audio System (B Type) This feature, when To activate the Repeat This feature, SCAN − REPEAT − RANDOM PLAY − activated, samples all the tracks on feature, press and release the RPT when activated, plays the tracks on the selected disc in the order they button.
Page 225 03/09/03 14:37:25 32SEA610_225 Audio System (B Type) To select the CD changer, press the If you load a CD in the in-dash player Operating the CD Changer (Optional) CD button. The disc and track while the changer is playing a CD, A Compact Disc changer is available numbers will be displayed.
Page 226 03/09/03 14:37:33 32SEA610_226 Audio System (B Type) When you switch back to CD mode, Operating the Optional MD Protecting Compact Discs the system selects the same unit (in- Player/Changer For information on how to handle dash or changer) that was playing (For some types) and protect compact discs, see page when you switched out of CD mode.
Page 227 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 228 Check for an error indication. the error indication, take the vehicle FOCUS Error Insert the magazine again. If the code does not to your Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD.
Page 229 03/09/03 14:38:01 32SEA610_229 Audio System (B Type) Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) ＊ The cassette system features Dolby RPT BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and auto-reverse for continuous play. AM/FM To operate the cassette player, the BUTTON ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY(I) or ON(II).
Page 230 03/09/03 14:38:10 32SEA610_230 Audio System (B Type) 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 231 03/09/03 14:38:17 32SEA610_231 Audio System (B Type) The Skip function allows repeat this same program until you SKIP − Caring for the Cassette Player you to find the beginning of a song deactivate REPEAT by pressing the Damaged cassettes can jam inside or passage.
Page 232: Audio System (C, D Type)
03/09/03 14:38:27 32SEA610_232 Audio System (C, D Type) AM/FM/CD Changer C type Audio System Your Honda’s audio system provides SCAN BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR clear reception on each band while A.SEL INDICATOR the preset bars allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
Page 233 03/09/03 14:38:34 32SEA610_233 Audio System (C, D Type) Operating the Radio D Type The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to STEREO INDICATOR operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pressing the PWR/ VOL knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the knob.
Page 234 03/09/03 14:38:45 32SEA610_234 Audio System (C, D Type) You can use any of five methods to The SCAN function You can store the SCAN − Preset − find radio stations on the selected samples all the stations with strong frequencies of your favorite radio band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO signals on the selected band.
Page 235 03/09/03 14:38:54 32SEA610_235 Audio System (C, D Type) Once a station’s frequency is stored, If you are If you are in a remote area, Auto AUTO SELECT − simply press and release the left or travelling far from home and can no Select may not find twelve strong right side of the proper preset bar to longer receive the stations you...
Page 236 03/09/03 14:39:03 32SEA610_236 Audio System (C, D Type) Radio Data System (RDS) C type On cars with C type audio system TA INDICATOR With your audio system, you can TP INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON utilize many convenient features provided by the Radio Data System (RDS).
Page 237 03/09/03 14:39:14 32SEA610_237 Audio System (C, D Type) You can turn on or off the RDS Program Service Name Display TA (Traffic Announcement Standby) function. To switch the function on If the station you are listening to is Function or off, press the PWR/VOL knob for an RDS station, the frequency When the TA/RDS button is pressed more than 2 seconds with the audio...
Page 238 03/09/03 14:39:22 32SEA610_238 Audio System (C, D Type) You can receive traffic information C Type while you are listening to a CD or AM/FM BUTTON cassette (if equipped). If the system TP INDICATOR NEWS INDICATOR is tuned to a TP or EON TP station before playing a CD or cassette, the A.SEL INDICATOR TA INDICATOR...
Page 239 03/09/03 14:39:29 32SEA610_239 Audio System (C, D Type) AFFAIRS : Topical programs SCIENCE : Programs about nature, PTY Display Function When the TA/RDS button is pressed expanding upon the news. science, and technology. for more than two seconds, the PTY CLASSICS : Serious classics;...
Page 240 03/09/03 14:39:37 32SEA610_240 Audio System (C, D Type) After you select the desired program While a PTY is displayed, you can After your desired PTY is displayed, type, the system will search for a use the SEEK bar to find a station of press either side of the SEEK bar station with the same PTY code as the desired PTY.
Page 241 03/09/03 14:39:45 32SEA610_241 Audio System (C, D Type) Your audio system has another PTY/News Interrupt Function PTY Alarm To activate this function, press the interrupt function (including TA PTY code ‘‘ALARM’’ is used for TA/RDS button for more than two function).
Page 242 03/09/03 14:39:52 32SEA610_242 Audio System (C, D Type) Adjusting the Sound C Type Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of Adjustment Level these you want to adjust by pressing the SOUND button, then turn the VOLUME knob.
Page 243 03/09/03 14:40:02 32SEA610_243 Audio System (C, D Type) Select BAL or FAd by pressing the D Type SOUND button. Adjust the Balance or Fader to your liking by turning Adjustment Level LEVEL GAUGE the VOLUME knob. The displayed number shows you the current setting.
Page 244 03/09/03 14:40:11 32SEA610_244 Audio System (C, D Type) Digital Clock C Type The audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in DIGITAL CLOCK ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). To set the time, press the Clock Set button (SOUND) until you hear a beep.
Page 245 03/09/03 14:40:19 32SEA610_245 Audio System (C, D Type) You can use the R (Preset 6) side of D Type the bar to quickly set the time to the nearest hour. Press the Clock Set button (SOUND) until you hear a beep, then press the R (Preset 6) DIGITAL CLOCK side of the bar.
Page 246 03/09/03 14:40:29 32SEA610_246 Audio System (C, D Type) Operating the CD Changer C Type Your Honda’s audio system has an SCAN BUTTON DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS in-dash CD changer that holds up to CD LOAD six discs, providing several hours of INDICATOR continuous entertainment.
Page 247 03/09/03 14:40:39 32SEA610_247 Audio System (C, D Type) Loading CDs in the Changer D Type To load multiple CDs in one DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS RPT BUTTON operation: CD LOADED Press and hold the LOAD button INDICATOR until you hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’...
Page 248 03/09/03 14:40:49 32SEA610_248 Audio System (C, D Type) When the CD load indicator turns To load a single CD: If you press the LOAD button while green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the a CD is playing, the system will stop display, insert the next disc into Press and release the LOAD playing that CD and start the loading...
Page 249 03/09/03 14:40:59 32SEA610_249 Audio System (C, D Type) To move rapidly within a track, press track for approximately ten seconds. Operation Select the CD changer by pressing and hold the left or right side of the If you do nothing, the system will the CD button.
Page 250 03/09/03 14:41:06 32SEA610_250 Audio System (C, D Type) To activate the Repeat To take the system out of CD mode, REPEAT − On D type audio system feature, press and release the RPT RANDOM PLAY − This feature, press the AM/FM button. Each time button.
Page 251 03/09/03 14:41:14 32SEA610_251 Audio System (C, D Type) Removing CDs from the Changer C Type To remove the disc that is currently playing, press the eject button. You CD SLOT will see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the display. When AM/FM BUTTON you remove the disc from the slot, the system automatically begins the Load sequence so you can load another CD in that position.
Page 252 03/09/03 14:41:22 32SEA610_252 Audio System (C, D Type) If you press the eject button while D Type listening to the radio, or with the audio system turned off, the disc that was last selected is ejected. AM/FM BUTTON After that disc is ejected, pressing the eject button again will eject the next disc in numerical order.
Page 253 FOCUS Error again. If the code does not disappear or the Honda dealer. CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs Mechanical Error again.
Page 254 03/09/03 14:41:39 32SEA610_254 Audio System (C, D Type) Operating the Cassette Player C Type (Optional) ＊ The cassette system features Dolby RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and auto-reverse for continuous play. AM/FM BUTTON To operate the cassette player, the...
Page 255 03/09/03 14:41:47 32SEA610_255 Audio System (C, D Type) The tape direction indicator will light D Type to show you which side of the cassette is playing. The indicates NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR ▲ the side you inserted facing upward RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR is now playing.
Page 256 03/09/03 14:41:56 32SEA610_256 Audio System (C, D Type) When the system reaches the end of The Skip function allows Tape Search Functions SKIP − the tape, it will automatically reverse With a cassette playing, you can use you to find the beginning of a song direction and play the other side.
Page 257 03/09/03 14:42:04 32SEA610_257 Audio System (C, D Type) − The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions REPEAT Operating the Optional MD continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find Player/Changer song or passage. Press the RPT the end of a song or passage.
Page 258: Audio System (E Type)
03/09/03 14:42:13 32SEA610_258 Audio System (E Type) With Navigation System AM/FM/CD Changer AM/FM BUTTON Audio System Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on each band, while the preset icons in the Navigation UPPER System display allow you to easily DISPLAY select your favorite stations.
Page 259 03/09/03 14:42:21 32SEA610_259 Audio System (E Type) You can use any of five methods to The SCAN function Operating the Radio SCAN − The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected samples all the stations with strong ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO signals on the selected band.
Page 260 03/09/03 14:42:34 32SEA610_260 Audio System (E Type) You can store the Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store a total If you are Preset − AUTO SELECT − frequencies of your favorite radio of six stations on each AM and travelling far from home and can no stations in the six preset icons.
Page 261 03/09/03 14:42:42 32SEA610_261 Audio System (E Type) If you are in a remote area, Auto A.SEL INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON Select may not find twelve strong FM stations. If this happens, you will not see a station number on the corresponding preset icon. UPPER DISPLAY If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store...
Page 262 03/09/03 14:42:50 32SEA610_262 Audio System (E Type) Radio Data System (RDS) With your audio system, you can TA INDICATOR TP INDICATOR utilize many convenient features provided by the Radio Data System (RDS). UPPER With the FM band selected, you can DISPLAY keep listening to the same station even if its frequency changes as you...
Page 263 03/09/03 14:43:00 32SEA610_263 Audio System (E Type) You can turn on or off the RDS Program Service Name Display TA (Traffic Announcement Standby) function. To switch the function on If the station you are listening to is Function or off, press the PWR/VOL knob for an RDS station, the frequency When the TA/RDS button is pressed more than 2 seconds with the audio...
Page 264 03/09/03 14:43:08 32SEA610_264 Audio System (E Type) You can receive traffic information TP INDICATOR while you are listening to a CD or TA INDICATOR cassette (if equipped). If the system is tuned to a TP or EON TP station before playing a CD or cassette, the NEWS INDICATOR system will stand by for traffic announcements by pressing the TA/...
Page 265 03/09/03 14:43:14 32SEA610_265 Audio System (E Type) AFFAIRS : Topical programs SCIENCE : Programs about nature, PTY Display Function When the TA/RDS button is pressed expanding upon the news. science, and technology. for more than two seconds, the PTY CLASSICS : Serious classics; SPORT : Programs concerned with display function turns on.
Page 266 03/09/03 14:43:22 32SEA610_266 Audio System (E Type) After you select the desired program While a PTY is displayed, you can After your desired PTY is displayed, type, the system will search for a use the SEEK bar to find a station of press either side of the SEEK bar station with the same PTY code as the desired PTY.
Page 267 03/09/03 14:43:30 32SEA610_267 Audio System (E Type) Your audio system has another PTY/News Interrupt Function PTY Alarm To activate this function, press the interrupt function (including TA PTY code ‘‘ALARM’’ is used for TA/RDS button for more than two function). The interrupt function emergency announcements, such as seconds and select ‘‘NEWS.’’...
Page 268 03/09/03 14:43:39 32SEA610_268 Audio System (E Type) Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. To adjust them, enter the sound grid by touching the SOUND icon on the display or FADER pressing the TUNE knob. ADJUST ICONS Treble/Bass −...
Page 269 03/09/03 14:43:46 32SEA610_269 Audio System (E Type) To adjust the balance, touch the left DIGITAL CLOCK or right icon on the sound grid. When you touch an icon, the yellow bars on the grid move toward it, changing the balance left or right. To UPPER equalize the balance, touch the left DISPLAY...
Page 270 03/09/03 14:43:52 32SEA610_270 Audio System (E Type) If you want to adjust the sound while Digital Clock the radio/CD is playing, push the The upper display shows the time AUDIO DISPLAY button or TUNE when the ignition switch is in knob, then touch the SOUND icon in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Page 271 03/09/03 14:44:02 32SEA610_271 Audio System (E Type) Operating the CD Changer UPPER DISPLAY Your Honda’s audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.
Page 272 03/09/03 14:44:14 32SEA610_272 Audio System (E Type) Repeat this until all six positions To load a single CD: Loading CDs in the Changer To load multiple CDs in one are loaded. The system will then operation: begin playing the last CD loaded. Press and release the LOAD button.
Page 273 03/09/03 14:44:21 32SEA610_273 Audio System (E Type) If you press the LOAD button while a CD is playing, the system will stop playing that CD and start the loading sequence. It will then play the CD just loaded. You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing by touching the appropriate disc icon.
Page 274 03/09/03 14:44:30 32SEA610_274 Audio System (E Type) To move rapidly within a track, press Operation Track Scan Select the CD changer by pressing and hold the top or bottom of the When you touch the TRACK SCAN the CD/AUX button. You will see SKIP bar.
Page 275 03/09/03 14:44:39 32SEA610_275 Audio System (E Type) Disc Scan Track Repeat Random Play When you touch the DISC SCAN When you touch the TRACK RPT When you touch the RANDOM icon icon on the audio display, the first icon on the audio display, the system on the audio display, the system track of the current CD plays for continuously replays the current...
Page 276 03/09/03 14:44:45 32SEA610_276 Audio System (E Type) To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM/FM button. Each time you press the AM/FM button, the system changes to the next mode: AM (LW), AM (MW), FM1, or FM2. When you return to CD mode by pressing the CD button, play will continue at the same point that it left...
Page 277 03/09/03 14:44:53 32SEA610_277 Audio System (E Type) Removing CDs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently playing, press the eject button. You will see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the upper display and the load indicator turns red and blinks. When you remove the disc from the slot, the system automatically begins the load sequence so you can load another...
Page 278 03/09/03 14:45:02 32SEA610_278 Audio System (E Type) If you press the eject button while Protecting Compact Discs Operating the Optional MD listening to the radio, or with the For information on how to handle Player/Changer audio system turned off, the disc and protect compact discs, see page (For some types) that was last selected is ejected.
Page 279 FOCUS Error again. If the code does not disappear or the your Honda dealer. CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs Mechanical Error again.
Page 280: Protecting Compact Discs
03/09/03 14:45:21 32SEA610_280 Audio System (E Type) 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 281 03/09/03 14:45:31 32SEA610_281 Audio System (E Type) Operating the Cassette Player RPT INDICATOR (Optional) TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR ＊ The cassette system features Dolby noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and auto-reverse for continuous play. To operate the cassette player, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY(I) or ON(II).
Page 282 03/09/03 14:45:38 32SEA610_282 Audio System (E Type) The tape direction indicator will light Dolby noise reduction turns on when If you turn the system off while a on the upper display to show you you insert a cassette. If the tape was tape is playing, either with the PWR/ which side of the cassette is playing.
Page 283 03/09/03 14:45:43 32SEA610_283 Audio System (E Type) Fast Forward and Re- The Skip function allows Tape Search Functions FF/REW − SKIP − With a cassette playing, you can use wind move the tape rapidly. To re- you to find the beginning of a song the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT wind the tape, push the upper side or passage.
Page 284 03/09/03 14:45:48 32SEA610_284 Audio System (E Type) The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions REPEAT − continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find song or passage. Press the AUDIO the end of a song or passage. These DISPLAY button to change to the features may not work to your audio display, and touch the RPT...
Page 285: Caring For The Cassette Player
Honda dealer. contamination with a normal When they are not in use, store cleaning kit. cassettes in their cases to protect On Audio systems with Navigation them from dust and moisture.
Page 286: Remote Audio Controls
03/09/03 14:46:09 32SEA610_286 Audio System The MODE button changes the Remote Audio Controls MODE BUTTON (For some types) mode. Pressing the button Three controls for the audio system repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, are mounted in the steering wheel CD (if a CD is loaded), or a cassette hub.
Page 287 03/09/03 14:46:13 32SEA610_287 Audio System If you are playing a CD, the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you press the top ( ) of the CH button. Press the ＋ bottom ( ) to return to the −...
Page 288: Security System
03/09/03 14:46:22 32SEA610_288 Security System (For some types) The security system helps to protect To set the ultrasonic sensor along your vehicle and valuables from theft. with the security system, you should The horn sounds (the beeping alarm lock the doors and the boot with the on vehicles with ultrasonic sensor) key or the remote transmitter.
Page 289 03/09/03 14:46:30 32SEA610_289 Security System (For some types) With the system set, you can still The security system will not set if Do not attempt to alter this system open the boot with the remote the bonnet, boot, or any door is not or add other devices to it.
Page 290: Ultrasonic Sensor
03/09/03 14:46:37 32SEA610_290 Security System (For some types) system set, only the ultrasonic Even if the ultrasonic sensor is Ultrasonic Sensor (For some types) sensor may activate. activated or not, the security system can be reset by only the remote transmitter, not the key.
Page 291: Cruise Control
03/09/03 14:46:47 32SEA610_291 Cruise Control (For some types) Cruise control allows you to maintain Press and release the DECEL/ Using the Cruise Control a set speed above 40 km/h (25 mph) SET button on the steering wheel. CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON without keeping your foot on the The CRUISE CONTROL indicator RES/...
Page 292 03/09/03 14:46:59 32SEA610_292 Cruise Control (For some types) You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 293 03/09/03 14:47:08 32SEA610_293 Cruise Control (For some types) When you push the CANCEL button, Pressing the Cruise Control Master Cancelling the Cruise Control or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the Button turns the system completely CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the off and erases the previous cruising instrument panel will go out and the...
Page 294: Before Driving
03/09/03 14:47:13 32SEA610_294 Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, General Precautions ..... . 292 you should know what fuel to use, Break-in Period ......293 and how to check the levels of Fuel ..........293 important fluids. You also need to Service Station Procedures ..
Page 295: General Precautions
03/09/03 14:47:19 32SEA610_295 General Precautions Type-S model Your Honda is designed to give you optimum handling and performance on well-maintained roads. As part of this design, your vehicle has a minimum of ground clearance. Use caution if you should drive your vehicle on very rough or rutted roads.
Page 296: Break-In Period
Petrol models reliability and performance by paying or exchanged engine, or when the Your Honda is designed to operate extra attention to how you drive brakes are relined. on Premium/Super unleaded petrol during the first 1,000 km (625 miles).
Page 297: Service Station Procedures
Fuel, Service Station Procedures Select the proper fuel according to Diesel models Filling the Fuel Tank Your Honda is designed to use only the regional or climate condition. Diesel Fuel (also known as Use of inadequate fuel may reduce Push Automotive gas oil and Derv).
Page 298 03/09/03 14:47:51 32SEA610_298 Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Stop filling the tank after the fuel You may hear a hissing sound as nozzle automatically clicks off. Do pressure inside the tank escapes. not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave Fuel is highly flammable and some room for the fuel to expand explosive.
Page 299: Opening The Bonnet
03/09/03 14:47:59 32SEA610_299 Service Station Procedures If you can open the bonnet without Opening the Bonnet lifting the bonnet latch handle, or the BONNET RELEASE HANDLE bonnet latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page LATCH Shift to Park or Neutral and set...
Page 300: Oil Check
03/09/10 18:12:39 32SEA610_300 Service Station Procedures Oil Check All engines consume oil as part of GRIP SUPPORT ROD their normal operation, therefore, GRIP SUPPORT ROD the engine oil level must be checked regularly, for example when refuelling. Always check the oil before a long journey.
Page 301 03/09/03 14:48:20 32SEA610_301 Service Station Procedures DIPSTICK DIPSTICK Petrol models Diesel models Wipe the dipstick with a clean Petrol models Diesel models Check the engine oil level every time Check the engine oil level daily when cloth or paper towel. you fill the car with fuel.
Page 302 03/09/03 14:48:28 32SEA610_302 Service Station Procedures UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Petrol models Diesel models Petrol models Insert it all the way back in its tube. Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Page 303: Engine Coolant Check
MAX and MIN lines. If it is below the MIN line, see Adding on page Engine Coolant Diesel models information on adding the proper coolant. Refer to Owner Maintenance on page for information Checks on checking other items in your Honda. Before Driving...
Page 304: Fuel Cutoff System
03/09/03 14:48:49 32SEA610_304 Fuel Cutoff System (For some types) After the switch has activated, it FUEL CUTOFF SWITCH must be reset by pressing the button before the engine can be restarted. Leaking fuel can ignite or explode, causing you to be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 305: Fuel Economy
03/09/03 14:49:01 32SEA610_305 Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your A cold engine uses more fuel than a Driving Habits driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 306: Accessories And Modifications
03/09/03 14:49:08 32SEA610_306 Accessories and Modifications Modifying your car, or installing Accessories some non-Honda accessories, can Your dealer has genuine Honda make your car unsafe. Before you accessories that allow you to Improper accessories or make any modifications or add any personalize your car.
Page 307: Modifications
Have the installer contact your overall diameter. of your car, or even cause the Honda dealer for assistance before Such modifications can adversely airbags to deploy. installing any electronic accessory. affect handling, and interfere with If possible, have your dealer inspect the operation of the car’s anti-lock...
Page 308: Additional Safety Precautions
Do not place any objects over the system ineffective. someone. outside edge of a front seat-back. Covering the outside edge of a front seat-back, with a non-Honda seat cover for example, could prevent the airbag from inflating properly. Before Driving...
Page 309: Carrying Luggage
03/09/03 14:49:34 32SEA610_309 Carrying Luggage Your car has several convenient storage areas so you can stow CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET luggage safely. ＊ DRIVER’S SEAT-BACK POCKET CENTRE POCKET The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items.
Page 310: Load Limit
03/09/03 14:49:43 32SEA610_310 Carrying Luggage Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger When you load luggage, the total Compartment weight of the vehicle, all passengers, Store or secure all items that could Overloading or improper luggage and hitch must not exceed be thrown around and hurt loading can affect handling the maximum permissible weight.
Page 311: Carrying Luggage In The Boot Or On A Roof Rack
Please contact your Honda HOOK sudden stop. dealer for further information. There are four hooks on the floor of...
Page 312: Driving
03/09/03 14:49:59 32SEA610_312 Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......310 The Braking System ..... . 329 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine Brake Wear Indicators ....329 conditions, and how to operate the (Petrol models) .....
Page 313 03/09/03 14:50:13 32SEA610_313 Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the adjustment of the seat Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). and adjustments every day before (see page Check the indicators in the you drive your car. instrument panel.
Page 314 03/09/03 14:50:22 32SEA610_314 Starting the Engine (Petrol models) Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine still does not start, pedal, turn the ignition key to the press the accelerator pedal all the In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position.
Page 315 03/09/03 14:50:31 32SEA610_315 Starting the Engine (Petrol models) If the engine fails to start in step 2, Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude (Above 2,400 meters/ push the accelerator pedal to the 8,000 feet) floor and hold it there while you An engine is harder to start in cold try to start the engine for no more weather.
Page 316 03/09/03 14:50:44 32SEA610_316 Starting the Engine (Diesel models) Apply the parking brake. Cold Climates In very cold climates the battery Turn off all electrical accessories charging and oil pressure indicators The engine must not be run above to reduce the drain on the battery. may take several seconds to fast idle speed until the oil pressure extinguish.
Page 317 03/09/03 14:50:52 32SEA610_317 5-speed Manual Transmission clutch wear. Come to a full stop before you shift Rapid slowing or speeding- into Reverse. You can damage the up can cause loss of control transmission by trying to shift into on slippery surfaces. If you Reverse with the car moving.
Page 318 03/09/03 14:51:04 32SEA610_318 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points 2.0 engine model Maximum Allowable Speeds Drive in the highest gear that lets The speeds in this table are the the engine run and accelerate Shift up Cruise from maximum allowable speeds in each smoothly.
Page 319 03/09/03 14:51:15 32SEA610_319 5-speed Manual Transmission Before downshifting, make sure the Diesel models vehicle will not exceed the maximum allowable speed specified by the Gear Maximum chart for the lower gear to avoid allowable speeds ＊ engine damage. 40 km/h (25 mph) 77 km/h (48 mph) Petrol models Right-hand drive type...
Page 320 03/09/03 14:51:22 32SEA610_320 6-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding- Reverse with the car moving. Push up can cause loss of control down the clutch pedal, and pause for on slippery surfaces.
Page 321 03/09/03 14:51:31 32SEA610_321 6-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Maximum Allowable Speeds Drive in the highest gear that lets The speeds in this table are the Gear Maximum the engine run and accelerate maximum allowable speeds in each allowable speeds smoothly.
Page 322 Reverse, your car may be With the clutch pedal depressed, developing a problem. Have the car move the shift lever to the First/ checked by your Honda dealer. Second gear side of the Neutral gate, then shift to Reverse. Driving...
Page 323 Avoid when the converter locks. rapid acceleration, and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. The malfunction indicator lamp may come on along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator if there is a problem in the automatic This indicator between the tacho- transmission control system.
Page 324 03/09/03 14:51:55 32SEA610_324 Automatic Transmission To select the Sequential SportShift Shift Lever Positions To shift from: Do this: mode, slide the shift lever toward the P to R Press the brake pedal and driver’s side from the ‘‘D’’ position. press the release button. SHIFT RELEASE In this mode the shift lever allows...
Page 325 03/09/03 14:52:02 32SEA610_325 Automatic Transmission This position mechani- To shift to Reverse Park (P) − Reverse (R) − cally locks the transmission. Use from Park, see the explanation under Park whenever you are turning off or Park. To shift to Reverse from starting the engine.
Page 326 03/09/03 14:52:11 32SEA610_326 Automatic Transmission Use Neutral if you With Neutral (N) − Sequential SportShift Mode − need to restart a stalled engine, or if the shift lever in ‘‘D’’ position, you ＋ it is necessary to stop briefly with can select the Sequential SportShift Upshift the engine idling.
Page 327 03/09/03 14:52:22 32SEA610_327 Automatic Transmission When you accelerate away from a The transmission may automatically The transmission will also shift stop, the transmission will be in first downshift from the higher gear to automatically as the vehicle comes to gear. The transmission will not the lower gear under the following a complete stop.
Page 328 03/09/03 14:52:33 32SEA610_328 Automatic Transmission If the transmission temperature is If the automatic transmission fluid below − 10 °C (14 °F), you may not To shift form Speed range temperature increases and exceeds be able to use the Sequential the specified limit, the transmission SportShift mode.
Page 329 03/09/03 14:52:41 32SEA610_329 Automatic Transmission To shift to D from D, Drive (D ) − Maximum Allowable Speeds press the release button on the side The speeds in this table are the Position Maximum of the shift lever. This position is maximum allowable speeds in each allowable speeds similar to D, except only the first...
Page 330 Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 331 03/09/03 14:53:03 32SEA610_331 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. If Make sure the sunroof (if the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put equipped) and the windows are parking brake is not fully released;...
Page 332 03/09/03 14:53:13 32SEA610_332 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...
Page 333 03/09/03 14:53:21 32SEA610_333 The Braking System The ABS also balances the front-to Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes The hydraulic system that operates Your car has an Anti-lock Brake rear braking distribution according the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard to vehicle loading.
Page 334 03/09/03 14:53:31 32SEA610_334 The Braking System You should never pump the Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a brake pedal; this defeats the ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or purpose of the ABS.
Page 335 03/09/03 14:53:39 32SEA610_335 The Braking System If the ABS indicator and the brake ABS Indicator system indicator come on together, and the parking brake is fully ABS INDICATOR released, the front-to-rear braking distribution system may also shut down. Test your brakes as instructed on page .
Page 336 03/09/03 14:53:47 32SEA610_336 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System (For some types) The Vehicle Stability Assist system The VSA system cannot enhance the VSA Activation Indicator helps to stabilize the vehicle during vehicle’s driving stability in all cornering if the vehicle turns more situations and does not control your VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR or less than desired.
Page 337 VSA system indicator. If the indicator remains on, or comes back on while driving, have the VSA system inspected by your Honda dealer. If the indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to...
Page 338 03/09/03 14:54:03 32SEA610_338 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System (For some types) VSA is turned on every time you VSA and Tyre Sizes start the engine, even if you turned it Driving with varying tyre or wheel off the last time you drove the sizes may cause the VSA to vehicle.
Page 339 03/09/03 14:54:09 32SEA610_339 Driving in Bad Weather − Always drive Exercise extra caution when driving Driving Technique slower than you would in dry in rain after a long dry spell. After weather. It takes your car longer to months of dry weather, the first react, even in conditions that may rains bring oil to the surface of the seem just barely damp.
Page 340 03/09/03 14:54:18 32SEA610_340 Driving in Bad Weather Being able to see Check your tyres Visibility − Traction − 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.
Page 341 03/09/03 14:54:26 32SEA610_341 Towing a Trailer Your Honda has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their luggage. You can use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 342 03/09/03 14:54:34 32SEA610_342 Towing a Trailer For example, if the trailer and its The maximum permissible weight Towing a load that is too heavy can load weigh 225 kg (500 lbs), the must not exceed the specified limit seriously affect your vehicle’s towbar downward load should be as shown on page handling and performance.
Page 343 03/09/03 14:54:45 32SEA610_343 Towing a Trailer Checking Loads Towing Equipment and Hitches The best way to confirm that vehicle Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must and trailer weights are within limits Towing can require a variety of be properly bolted to the underbody. is to have them checked at a public equipment, depending on the size of scale.
Page 344 Signal brakes. the vehicle and the trailer. Left Turn Red/Blue Always consult your Honda dealer Signal before connecting the trailer lights to your car’s lighting system. Ground Black (For some types)
Page 345 03/09/03 14:55:09 32SEA610_345 Towing a Trailer Your vehicle tyres and spare (if Additional Trailer Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist There may be laws requiring special When preparing to tow, and before equipped) are properly inflated, outside mirrors when you are towing driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tyres and spare are a trailer.
Page 346 03/09/03 14:55:18 32SEA610_346 Towing a Trailer When towing a trailer in the Driving Safely With a Trailer Towing Speeds and Gears The added weight, length, and Drive slower than normal in all Sequential SportShift mode, select height of a trailer will affect your driving situations, and obey posted Fourth, Third, Second, or First gear;...
Page 347 03/09/03 14:55:29 32SEA610_347 Towing a Trailer If the automatic transmission fluid On vehicles with the automatic Driving on Hills temperature increases and exceeds When climbing hills, closely watch transmission, select the Sequential the specified limit, the transmission your temperature gauge. If it nears SportShift mode and shift down to will also automatically downshift to the red (Hot) mark (slant line area...
Page 348 03/09/03 14:55:38 32SEA610_348 Towing a Trailer Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Parking Crosswinds and air turbulence Follow all normal precautions when caused by passing trucks can disrupt parking, including firmly setting the your steering and cause trailer parking brake and putting the swaying.
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Page 350: Maintenance
03/09/03 14:55:45 32SEA610_350 Maintenance Regularly maintaining your Honda is Recommended Oil ..... 365 Spark Plugs (Petrol models) ..394 the best way to protect your invest- Additives ........366 Replacement ....... 394 ment. You will be rewarded with Changing the Oil and Filter ..
Page 351: Maintenance Schedule
Honda by properly trained and recommendations: diesel fuel only (see page equipped technicians. Your author- ized Honda dealer meets all of these Avoid exceeding your car’s load We recommend the use of genuine requirements. limit. This puts excess strain on...
Page 352 03/09/03 14:56:19 32SEA610_352 Maintenance Schedule A for Petrol models (Normal Conditions: Australia and New Zealand) Follow the Normal Maintenance Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 Schedule if the severe driving or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 25.0 37.5...
Page 353 03/09/03 14:56:32 32SEA610_353 Maintenance Schedule A for Petrol models (Normal Conditions: Australia and New Zealand) Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 87.5 100.0 112.5 125.0 months...
Page 354 03/09/03 14:56:55 32SEA610_354 Maintenance Schedule A for Petrol models (Severe Conditions: Australia and New Zealand) Follow the Severe Conditions Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 Maintenance Schedule if you or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 25.0 37.5...
Page 355 03/09/03 14:57:08 32SEA610_355 Maintenance Schedule A for Petrol models (Severe Conditions: Australia and New Zealand) Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 87.5 100.0 112.5 125.0 months...
Page 356 03/09/03 14:57:33 32SEA610_356 Maintenance Schedule B for Petrol models (Except EU, Australia and New Zealand) Oil Service Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 months or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 15.6 18.8 21.9 25.0 28.1 31.3 34.4...
Page 357 03/09/03 14:57:52 32SEA610_357 Maintenance Schedule B for Petrol models (Except EU, Australia and New Zealand) Service at the indicated distance km x 1,000 or time − whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 87.5 100.0 112.5 125.0 months...
Page 358 03/09/03 14:57:58 32SEA610_358 Maintenance Schedule B for Petrol models (Except EU, Australia and New Zealand) Severe Driving Conditions If you drive your car under one or more of the following severe conditions, the items described below must be serviced according to the maintenance schedule indicated as Severe.
Page 359: Required Maintenance Record
03/09/03 14:58:06 32SEA610_359 Required Maintenance Record (Except EU) Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. 20,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month 120,000 km (Sign or Stamp) Km (Mi.) or Month 12,500 Mi.
Page 360: Owner Maintenance Checks
03/09/03 14:58:20 32SEA610_360 Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Windscreen wipers Check the − − items at the use or specified intervals. On Petrol models wiper condition monthly. If the Check every time you fill the fuel wipers do not wipe the windscreen tank.
Page 361 03/09/03 14:58:28 32SEA610_361 Owner Maintenance Checks Tyres Check the tyre pressure Lights Check the operation of − − monthly. Examine the tread for the headlights, position lights, tail- wear and foreign objects. See page lights, high-mount brake light, turn signals, brake lights and licence plate lights monthly.
Page 362: Fluid Locations
03/09/03 14:58:33 32SEA610_362 Fluid Locations (Petrol models) BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Black cap) (Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID AUTOMATIC (Blue cap) TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING ＊...
Page 363 03/09/03 14:58:39 32SEA610_363 Fluid Locations (Diesel models) BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Black cap) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) ENGINE OIL POWER STEERING FILL CAP FLUID (Red cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) EXPANSION TANK Maintenance...
Page 364: Engine Oil (Petrol Models)
Always use a premium-grade deter- compartment. gent oil. It is highly recommended that you use genuine Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for as long as you own it. ENGINE OIL FILL CAP To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Page 365: Additives
Select the proper SAE viscosity oil Additives Changing the Oil and Filter for your car according to this chart: Your Honda does not require any oil Always change the oil and filter additives. Additives may adversely according to the time and distance affect your engine’s or transmission’s...
Page 366 03/09/03 14:59:07 32SEA610_366 Engine Oil (Petrol models) Open the bonnet and remove the OIL DRAIN BOLT engine oil fill cap. Repeated, prolonged exposure to used motor oil may cause skin cancer. Wash your hands thoroughly with strong soap as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Page 367 03/09/03 14:59:19 32SEA610_367 Engine Oil (Petrol models) Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Turn off the engine, let it sit for OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. several minutes, then check the oil Tighten it to: level. If necessary, add oil to bring the level to the upper mark on the 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m , 33 lbf·ft) dipstick.
Page 368: The Maintenance Schedule Shows
03/09/03 14:59:26 32SEA610_368 Engine Oil (Diesel models) Pour the oil slowly and carefully so Adding Oil Recommended Oil you do not spill any. Clean up any Always use a synthetic motor oil that spills immediately. Spilled oil could meets the ACEA specifications, and damage components in the engine is the proper weight as shown in the compartment.
Page 369: Changing The Oil And Filter
You can select the proper ACEA Additives Changing the Oil and Filter viscosity oil for your car according to Your Honda does not require any oil Always change the oil and filter this chart: additives. Additives may adversely according to the time and distance affect your engine’s or transmission’s...
Page 370 03/09/03 14:59:44 32SEA610_370 Engine Oil (Diesel models) Open the bonnet and remove the engine oil fill cap. Repeated, prolonged exposure to used motor oil may cause skin cancer. Wash your hands thoroughly with strong soap as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Page 371 If you are not sure how to replace Let the engine run for several the oil filter, contact your Honda minutes, then check the drain bolt dealer. and oil filter for leaks.
Page 372: Cooling System (Petrol Models)
03/09/03 15:00:04 32SEA610_372 Cooling System (Petrol models) Always use genuine Honda All Adding Engine Coolant Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 Removing the radiator cap percent antifreeze and 50 percent while the engine is hot can water.
Page 373 03/09/03 15:00:14 32SEA610_373 Cooling System (Petrol models) Put the radiator cap back on. Tighten it fully. RADIATOR CAP Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX 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 374: Replacing Engine Coolant
On cars with Manual A/C or without the maintenance schedule. Only use genuine Honda All Season Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Turn the temperature control dial all the way clockwise.
Page 375 03/09/03 15:00:33 32SEA610_375 Cooling System (Petrol models) When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE TANK tighten the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. HOLDER DRAIN PLUG MOUNTING BOLTS Loosen the drain plug on the Remove the two reserve tank bottom of the radiator.
Page 376 2.4 engine model With 6-speed manual transmission: 5.4 (1.43 US gal , 1.19 Imp gal) Fill up to here Pour genuine Honda All Season With automatic transmission: Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into 5.3 (1.40 US gal , 1.17 Imp gal) the radiator up to the base of the filler neck.
Page 377 03/09/03 15:00:53 32SEA610_377 Cooling System (Petrol models) Remove the radiator cap. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck and into the reserve tank up to the MAX mark. Start the engine and hold it at 1,500 rpm until the cooling fan comes on.
Page 378: Cooling System (Diesel Models)
03/09/03 15:01:02 32SEA610_378 Cooling System (Diesel models) Always use genuine Honda All Adding Engine Coolant Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. EXPANSION TANK This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 Removing the expansion percent antifreeze and 50 percent tank cap while the engine is water.
Page 379 03/09/03 15:01:12 32SEA610_379 Cooling System (Diesel models) Put the expansion tank cap back on. Tighten it fully. EXPANSION TANK CAP EXPANSION TANK Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car’s cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents.
Page 380: Replacing Engine Coolant
TANK CAP completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Only use genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. BLEEDER Draining the coolant requires access PLUG to the underside of the car. Unless...
Page 381 03/09/10 18:14:13 32SEA610_381 Cooling System (Diesel models) NUTS DRAIN PLUG NUTS BLEEDER BOLT ENGINE COVER Remove the four nuts with a Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of Loosen the drain plug on the wrench, then remove the engine the cylinder head. bottom of the radiator.
Page 382 50 parcent bottom of the radiator securely. water. Pre-mixing is not required. Tighten it to: 2.0 N·m (0.2 kgf·m , 1.4 lbf·ft) Pour genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the expansion tank. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 383 03/09/11 10:03:05 32SEA610_383 Cooling System (Diesel models) The cooling system capacity is: Put a new O-ring on the bleeding EXPANSION TANK (Including the coolant in the engine plug, then reinstall the bleeding block, the heater and the expansion plug on the expansion tank tank) securely.
Page 384: Windscreen Washers
03/09/03 15:02:06 32SEA610_384 Windscreen Washers Check the level in the windscreen When you refill the reservoir, clean LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly the edges of the windscreen wiper during normal usage. In bad weather, blades with windscreen washer fluid when you use the washers often, on a clean cloth.
Page 385: Transmission Fluid
03/09/03 15:02:18 32SEA610_385 Transmission Fluid Remove the dipstick, and check Automatic Transmission the fluid level. It should be between the upper and lower marks. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the dipstick tube to bring it to the upper mark. DIPSTICK Pour the fluid slowly and carefully GUIDE...
Page 386 Honda dealer. quality. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with genuine Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient. Insert the dipstick all the way back into the transmission securely as shown in the illustration.
Page 387: 5-Speed Manual Transmission
If it is not, add genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) To check the transmission fluid level, until it starts to run out of the hole.
Page 388 If no fluid comes out, remove the Diesel models Check the fluid level with the transmission fluid coming out of the filler bolt. Slowly add genuine Honda transmission at normal operating bolt hole. If a small amount of fluid Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Page 389: 6-Speed Manual Transmission
BOLT Spilled fluid could damage components in the engine compartment. If genuine Honda MTF is not available, you may use an API service SJ or higher grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement.
Page 390 Clean up any spills immediately. Spilled fluid could damage components in the engine compartment. If genuine Honda MTF is not available, you may use an API service SJ or higher grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement.
Page 391: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Petrol models Diesel models Always use genuine Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent from a sealed The fluid level should be between container that is marked DOT3 or the MIN and MAX marks on the side DOT4 only.
Page 392: Clutch System
03/09/03 15:03:23 32SEA610_392 Brake and Clutch Fluid Clutch System CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR Petrol models Diesel models The fluid level should be between Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the MIN and MAX marks on the side the clutch system. Have this system of the reservoir.
Page 393: Power Steering Fluid
Use possible. only genuine HONDA Power Steering Fluid (V, II or S). Turning the steering wheel to full left or right lock and holding it there can damage the power steering pump.
Page 394: Air Cleaner Element
Loosen the four bolts, and pull up compressed air (such as a service the engine compartment. the front of the air cleaner housing station), ask your Honda dealer to do To replace it: cover. this service. Make sure to locate the air cleaner...
Page 395: Bonnet Latch
If you rag. cover, and tighten the four bolts. are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. On Diesel models Pull down the front of the air cleaner housing cover and tighten the four bolts securely.
Page 396: Fuel Filter
03/09/03 15:04:17 32SEA610_396 Fuel Filter The fuel filter should be replaced Draining Water WATER DRAINING according to the time and distance (Diesel models only) SCREW RUBBER HOSE recommendations in the mainte- The fuel filter should be drained nance schedule. of water according to the time and distance recommendations in the It is recommended to replace the maintenance schedule.
Page 397: Spark Plugs (Petrol Models)
If you are not sure how to drain the maintenance schedule. Remove the two nuts and the two water, contact your Honda dealer. bolts with a wrench, then remove the coil cover. After the vehicle has been stored for...
Page 398 03/09/03 15:04:44 32SEA610_398 Spark Plugs (Petrol models) BOLT CONNECTOR LOCK TAB IGNITION COIL Use a wrench to remove the bolt Remove the ignition coil. Torque the spark plug. (If you do holding the ignition coil. Pull the not have a torque wrench, tighten ignition coil up slightly.
Page 399: Specifications
03/09/03 15:04:55 32SEA610_399 Spark Plugs (Petrol models) Install the ignition coil into the Specifications: hole. Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A 2.4 engine model spark plug that is too loose can Connect the wire connector to the NGK: IZFR6K-11 overheat and damage the engine. ignition coil.
Page 400: Battery
03/09/03 15:05:02 32SEA610_400 Battery Check the condition of your car’s bat- tery monthly. You should check the colour of the test indicator window, The battery gives off The battery contains sulfuric and for corrosion on the terminals. explosive hydrogen gas acid (electrolyte) which is during normal operation.
Page 401 03/09/03 15:05:13 32SEA610_401 Battery Emergency Procedures TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Eyes Flush with water from a cup − or other container for at least fifteen minutes. (Water under pressure can damage the eye.) Immediately call a physician. Skin Remove contaminated −...
Page 402 03/09/03 15:05:21 32SEA610_402 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. If your car’s battery is disconnected Detach the battery cables before or goes dead, the AUTO feature of connecting the battery to a charger.
Page 403: Wiper Blades
03/09/03 15:05:30 32SEA610_403 Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 404 03/09/03 15:05:39 32SEA610_404 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the 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 windscreen. Lower the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side.
Page 405: Air Conditioning System
03/09/03 15:05:47 32SEA610_405 Air Conditioning System (For some types) 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 406: Dust And Pollen Filter
03/09/03 15:05:58 32SEA610_406 Dust and Pollen Filter (For some types) The dust and pollen filter removes Replacement pollen and dust that is brought in The dust and pollen filter is located from the outside through the heating behind the glove box. and cooling system/climate control To replace it: Push...
Page 407 If you are not sure how to replace the dust and pollen filter, have it replaced by your Honda dealer. Push in the tabs on the corners of Remove the filter from the case. the dust and pollen filter case. Pull out the case.
Page 408: Drive Belt
Examine the edges of the belt for you see signs of wear, have the drive cracks or fraying. belt replaced by your Honda dealer as soon as possible. An auto-tensioner adjusts the tension of the drive belt. The pointer on the auto-tensioner should be in the proper range.
Page 409: Tyres
03/09/03 15:06:22 32SEA610_409 Tyres To safely operate your car, your Use a gauge to measure the air Inflation tyres must be the proper type and Keeping the tyres properly inflated pressure at least once a month. Even size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of tyres that are in good condition may tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 410: Inspection
03/09/03 15:06:33 32SEA610_410 Tyres If you check the pressure when the Recommended Tyre Pressures Inspection tyres are hot [the car has been The recommended cold tyre Every time you check inflation, you driven several kilometers (miles)], pressures are given on the tyre should also examine the tyres for you will see readings 30 to 40 kPa information label on the driver’s...
Page 411: Maintenance
When the removed from the wheel for repair. your car’s aluminum wheels. Use tread wears down to that point, you only genuine Honda wheel weights will see a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) wide for balancing. band running across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm...
Page 412: Tyre Rotation
03/09/03 15:07:01 32SEA610_412 Tyres spare tyre. Tyre Rotation For non-directional tyres and wheels When shopping for replacement Front Front tyres, you may find that some tyres are ‘‘directional.’’ This means they are designed to rotate only in one direction. If you use directional tyres, they should be rotated only front-to- back.
Page 413: Replacing Tyres And Wheels
03/09/03 15:07:07 32SEA610_413 Tyres It is best to replace all four tyres at Replacing Tyres and Wheels The tyres 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 tyres on ance capabilities of the car while front tyres or the two rear tyres as a...
Page 414: Wheels And Tyres
Replacement wheels are available at your Honda dealer. Consult your Honda dealer before replacing tyres. Maintenance...
Page 415: Winter Tyres
Choose only fine limbed these with one of our Honda dealers. chains which guarantee enough free space between the tyre and the other vehicle parts in the wheelhouse. Pay...
Page 416 03/09/03 15:07:30 32SEA610_416 Tyres When you have installed tyre chains, (EU models) drive at less than 30 km/h (19 mph) Use only the specified chains or their equivalents for your tyres as listed. on roads covered with snow or ice. To minimize tyre and chain wear, Tyre Size Chain Type...
Page 417: Lights
03/09/03 15:07:36 32SEA610_417 Lights Check the operation of your car’s exterior lights at least once a month. HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT 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 418 03/09/03 15:07:43 32SEA610_418 Lights Check the following: STOP/TAIL-LIGHT TAIL-LIGHT HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) Position lights Tail-lights Brake lights Turn signals Side turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function Licence plate lights High-mount brake light Rear fog light (for some types) Front fog lights (for some types) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 419: Headlight Aiming
Honda technician or other qualified and the key removed. Because of glass from contact with your skin or technician.
Page 420 03/09/03 15:08:03 32SEA610_420 Lights FASTENER FASTENER AIR INTAKE COVER AIR INTAKE COVER PLASTIC COVER Petrol models Diesel models Petrol models Open the bonnet. If you need to On cars with halogen type low beam change a bulb on the left side, headlights undo the three fasteners by To replace a low beam headlight...
Page 421 03/09/03 15:08:14 32SEA610_421 Lights BULB WEATHER BULB WEATHER PLASTIC SEAL SEAL COVER HOLD-DOWN WIRE CONNECTOR HOLD-DOWN WIRE CONNECTOR Diesel models Petrol models Diesel models Remove the electrical connector Unclip the end of the hold-down On cars with high voltage discharge type low beam headlights from the bulb by pulling the wire from its slot.
Page 422 03/09/03 15:08:28 32SEA610_422 Lights Install the rubber seal over the Replacing a Front Turn Signal back of the headlight assembly. Light Bulb Make sure it is right side up; it is marked ‘‘TOP.’’ Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb. Make sure it is connected securely.
Page 423 03/09/03 15:08:39 32SEA610_423 Lights Replacing a Front Position Light HOLDING CLIPS Bulb If you are changing the bulb on the left side, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off the engine. If you are changing the bulb on the right side, turn the steering wheel to the left.
Page 424 03/09/03 15:08:52 32SEA610_424 Lights Insert the socket back into the Replacing Rear Bulbs headlight assembly. Turn it (in Fenders) clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the position lights to make sure the new bulb works. Put the inner fender cover in place. Install the holding clips.
Page 425 03/09/03 15:09:04 32SEA610_425 Lights Reinstall the socket into the light Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Boot assembly by turning it clockwise Lid) until it locks. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Install the light assembly cover. Make sure it snaps into place.
Page 426 It Pull the bulb straight out of its should be replaced by your Honda socket. Push the new bulb in until Put each trim clip in the hole on dealer.
Page 427 03/09/03 15:09:23 32SEA610_427 Lights Reinstall the socket. Turn it Replacing a High-mount Brake Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. SOCKET Open the boot and remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter turn anti- clockwise.
Page 428 03/09/03 15:09:31 32SEA610_428 Lights Replacing a Front Fog Light Bulb BOLT (For some types) Your car uses halogen light bulbs. Halogen light bulbs get very hot When replacing a bulb, handle it by when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a its plastic case and protect the glass scratch on the glass can cause the from contact with your skin or hard bulb to overheat and shatter.
Page 429 03/09/03 15:09:40 32SEA610_429 Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole and turn it one-quarter turn clock- wise to lock it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the front fog lights to test the new bulb.
Page 430 03/09/03 15:09:48 32SEA610_430 Lights Replacing a Rear Licence Plate Bulb LICENCE PLATE GARNISH Open the boot. Put a cloth on the Remove the licence plate garnish Remove the licence light assembly edge of the licence plate garnish. while pulling out the four snap by carefully prying on the left Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to fasteners.
Page 431 If you are not sure how to replace squeezing the tabs on both sides the bulbs, have them replaced by of the holder. your Honda dealer. Pull the bulb straight out of its bulb holder. Push the new bulb in until it bottoms in the bulb holder.
Page 432 03/09/03 15:10:08 32SEA610_432 Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior CEILING LIGHT FRONT DOOR LIGHT Lights The ceiling light, spotlight, door light and vanity mirror light come apart the same way, but they do not use the same type of bulb. BULB Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with...
Page 433 03/09/03 15:10:15 32SEA610_433 Lights SPOTLIGHTS VANITY MIRROR LIGHT SPOTLIGHTS On cars with sunroof On cars without sunroof Spotlights: Remove the bulb by pulling it Pry on the inner edge of both straight out of its metal tabs. spotlights. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs.
Page 434 03/09/03 15:10:22 32SEA610_434 Lights Put the light assembly back into Replacing the Boot Light Bulb the hole, left side first. Push on the right side until it snaps into place. Open the boot. Pull the bulb straight out of the holder.
Page 435: Storing Your Car
03/09/03 15:10:37 32SEA610_435 Storing Your Car If you need to park your car for an Block the rear wheels. Nonporous materials, such as extended period (more than one plastic sheeting, trap moisture, month), there are several things you If the car is to be stored for a which can damage the paint.
Page 436: Priming The Fuel System (Diesel Models Only)
Storing Your Car If you store your car for 12 months Priming the Fuel System FUEL HAND PRIMER or longer, have your Honda dealer (Diesel models only) perform the inspections called for in If your vehicle runs out of fuel, the...
Page 437 If the engine fails to start, return to step 3. If you are not sure how to bleed the air, contact your Honda dealer. After the engine restarts, press the accelerator pedal slightly and If the engine fails to restart after...
Page 438: Appearance Care
03/09/03 15:11:03 32SEA610_438 Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ looking. This section gives you information on how to clean your car and preserve its appearance: the paint, brightwork, wheels and interior. Also included are several things you can do to help prevent corrosion.
Page 439: Exterior Care
03/09/03 15:11:15 32SEA610_439 Exterior Care Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Washing 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.
Page 440: Waxing
You solution, and rinse them thoroughly. beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if the finish does not have its original The wheels have a protective clear- You should use a quality liquid or shine after using a wax.
Page 441: Paint Touch-Up
03/09/03 15:11:31 32SEA610_441 Exterior Care Paint Touch-up Your dealer has touch-up paint to match your car’s colour. The colour code is printed on a sticker on the driver’s doorjamb. Take this code to your dealer so you are sure to get the correct colour.
Page 442: Your Car
Keep If you use a non-Honda floor mat in the carpeting as dry as possible by the driver’s footwell, make sure it not adding water to the foam.
Page 443: Fabric
03/09/03 15:11:54 32SEA610_443 Interior Care Fabric Leather Windows Vacuum dirt and dust out of the (For some types) Clean the windows, inside and out, material frequently. For general Vacuum dirt and dust from the with a commercially-available glass cleaning, use a solution of mild soap leather frequently.
Page 444: Seat Belts
03/09/03 15:12:02 32SEA610_444 Interior Care Seat Belts Air Fresheners If your seat belts get dirty, you can If you want to use an air freshener/ LOOP use a soft brush with a mixture of deodorizer in the interior of your car, mild soap and warm water to clean it is best to use a solid type.
Page 445: Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Page 446: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tyre ....446 Checking and Replacing ... 486 experience with their vehicles. It Honda IMS ........453 Fuse Locations gives you information about how to If Your Engine Won’t Start ... 469 (Petrol models) ......
Page 447 03/09/03 15:12:27 32SEA610_447 Compact Spare Tyre (For some types) Your car has a compact spare tyre Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this compact spare. spare tyre as a temporary replace- ment only.
Page 448 03/09/03 15:12:37 32SEA610_448 Compact Spare Tyre (For some types) (For Australian model) Temporary spare tyre fitted to this vehicle must have a maximum load rating of not less than ‘‘A’’ kg, or a Maximum Load Speed Category km/h load index of ‘‘B’’ and a speed Load Rating Index Symbol...
Page 449: Changing A Flat Tyre
On cars with Honda IMS Your vehicle is equipped with the tyre sealant kit instead of the spare tyre. This kit is available for easy...
Page 450 03/09/03 15:12:56 32SEA610_450 Changing a Flat Tyre Unscrew the wing bolt and take BOOT FLOOR JACK SPARE TYRE BOOT FLOOR the spare tyre out of the boot. Place blocks in front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the tyre you are changing. JACK TOOL SPARE TYRE...
Page 451 03/09/03 15:13:04 32SEA610_451 Changing a Flat Tyre JACK JACK Take the jack out of the tool kit On cars with normal spare tyre case. Remove the lid on the right side of the boot floor, then take the jack out. Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 452 03/09/03 15:13:12 32SEA610_452 Changing a Flat Tyre WHEEL WRENCH JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 Locate the jacking point nearest Use the extension and wheel turn with the wheel wrench. the tyre you need to change. Place wrench as shown to raise the car the jack under the jacking point.
Page 453 03/09/03 15:13:22 32SEA610_453 Changing a Flat Tyre WHEEL NUTS WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER Remove the wheel nuts and wheel Remove the flat tyre. Temporarily Before mounting the spare tyre, cover (on some types). Handle the place the flat tyre on the ground wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts carefully;...
Page 454 03/09/03 15:13:32 32SEA610_454 Changing a Flat Tyre Put on the spare tyre. Put the Lower the car to the ground and Tighten the wheel nuts securely in wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at pattern with the wheel wrench...
Page 455 03/09/03 15:13:43 32SEA610_455 Changing a Flat Tyre Store the tools and jack in the tool WING BOLT kit case. SPACER Store the tool kit case. CONE On cars with normal spare tyre, put the jack in the tool kit case on the right side in the boot.
Page 456 Instead, your vehicle has handling manual is included in the The Tyre Sealant Kit cannot be used the tyre sealant kit (Honda IMS). kit. Symbols on the in the following cases. This kit is available only for easy...
Page 457 03/09/03 15:14:05 32SEA610_457 Honda IMS (For some types) Instructions for Use If drive a vehicle after repair without extracting a nail or a screw, it may cause air leakage again or damage inside and burst a tyre. If you drive unavoidably, drive...
Page 458 03/09/03 15:14:12 32SEA610_458 Honda IMS (For some types) If sealant adheres to clothes, it Contains ethylene glycol. may not be removed. Be careful Harmful if swallowed. not to splash. Swallow plenty of water Aluminum and seek medical advice Sealed immediately.
Page 459 If you have any questions about the Safety Label on the Sealant Bottle To remind you of the information for tyre sealant kit, please ask to Honda repairing a flat tyre with this sealant Automobile Customer Service (the kit, the labels are attached on the call number is printed on the label).
Page 460 03/09/03 15:14:27 32SEA610_460 Honda IMS (For some types) A valve insert can jump out, if air remains in tyre. Be careful in removing valve insert. Unscrew valve cap (D) from tyre valve (C). Deflate a tyre completely pushing valve insert using the back of valve remover (E).
Page 461 03/09/03 15:14:35 32SEA610_461 Honda IMS (For some types) PLUG FILLER HOSE Pull plug from filler hose and slide Hold filling bottle with filler hose Pull off filler hose and firmly filler hose onto tyre valve (C). downwards and compress. screw valve insert (F) to the tyre Squeeze the complete content into valve (C) using valve remover.
Page 462 03/09/03 15:14:43 32SEA610_462 Honda IMS (For some types) Do not affix a sticker on the steering wheel. SRS air bag may function not. Do not affix it on the position it prevents a driver from seeing warning lamps or speed meter.
Page 463 03/09/03 15:14:51 32SEA610_463 Honda IMS (For some types) AIR COMPRESSOR SWITCH AIR PRESSURE GAUGE If the required air pressure not reached within 10 minutes, the tyre may be severely damaged. The Tyre Sealant Kit cannot POWER PLUG provide the necessary seal.
Page 464 03/09/03 15:14:57 32SEA610_464 Honda IMS (For some types) Operate electric inflation pump for not longer than 15 minutes. It can cause overheating. Continue the journey immediately. Drive carefully within the speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 465 Note that air pressure must be drive on. vehicle may vibrate and cannot drive checked in the condition of Inform a Honda Dealer or a safely. compressor switched off. If the Roadside Assistance Service. tyre pressure is kept, a tyre puncture is sealed.
Page 466 03/09/03 15:15:10 32SEA610_466 Honda IMS (For some types) Have the tyre renewed at the If the puncture hole cannot be nearest Honda service station. If detected, the tyre repair shop cannot repair the sealed tyre, consult a repair the sealed tyre. When Honda dealer.
Page 467 Honda IMS (For some types) Symbols on the label are Instruction Labels on the Air Compressor to remind you to read the section of Honda IMS for using the tyre sealant Do not touch the air kit. compressor with hands LABEL without protective clothing.
Page 468 03/09/03 15:15:28 32SEA610_468 Honda IMS (For some types) NOTE: Directions The power supply of the air Before using the air compressor, compressor is limited from 12 volt drive your vehicle to the road Turn off the switch on the air DC accessories of the vehicle.
Page 469 03/09/03 15:15:38 32SEA610_469 Honda IMS (For some types) Sealant Extraction (For a Honda dealer) Be careful not to spill sealant from a Be careful not to cut a hand tyre. or a finger. Be careful not to damage a tyre or a wheel.
Page 470 Bend hose and tie it with strap or hole into the tyre. tape so that sealant does not leak. The hose should enter the sealant Dispose the bottle to Honda dealer as deeply as possible. when replace a new bottle. Squeeze the bottle and draw out the sealant.
Page 471 03/09/03 15:15:55 32SEA610_471 Honda IMS (For some types) Sealant Label The sealant contains SEAL ethylene glycol. Swallowing the sealant can cause fatal poisoning. Drink with large quantities of water. Call a physician immediately. Getting the sealant in your eyes or on your skin can cause serious injury.
Page 472 03/09/03 15:16:08 32SEA610_472 If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Turn the ignition switch to START Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim, on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
Page 473 03/09/03 15:16:20 32SEA610_473 If Your Engine Won’t Start working, so you were not After you parked the vehicle for The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor’s reminded to fill the tank. an extended period or when the speed sounds normal, or even faster outside temperature becomes very than normal, when you turn the...
Page 474: Jump Starting
You cannot start a Honda with an If a battery sits in extreme cold, the automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it.
Page 475 Connect the second jumper cable positive ( ) terminal on your ＋ to the negative ( ) terminal on − Honda’s battery. Connect the the booster battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( ) other end to the grounding strap ＋...
Page 476 03/09/03 15:16:49 32SEA610_476 Jump Starting BOOSTER BATTERY BOOSTER BATTERY Diesel models Diesel models Petrol models Once your car is running, discon- The numbers in the illustrations show you the order to connect the nect the negative cable from your jumper cables. car, then from the booster battery.
Page 477 03/09/03 15:16:58 32SEA610_477 If Your Engine Overheats (Petrol models) The pointer of your car’s tempera- If you do not see steam or spray, ture gauge should stay in the mid- leave the engine running and range under most conditions. It may watch the temperature gauge.
Page 478 03/09/03 15:17:08 32SEA610_478 If Your Engine Overheats (Petrol models) Look for any obvious coolant leaks, the filler neck. If you do not have such as a split radiator hose. the proper coolant mixture Everything is still extremely hot, available, you can add plain water. Removing the radiator cap so use caution.
Page 479 03/09/03 15:17:18 32SEA610_479 If Your Engine Overheats (Diesel models) The pointer of your car’s tempera- If you do not see steam or spray, ture gauge should stay in the mid- leave the engine running and range under most conditions. It may watch the temperature gauge.
Page 480 03/09/03 15:17:28 32SEA610_480 If Your Engine Overheats (Diesel models) Look for any obvious coolant leaks, MAX line on the expansion tank. If such as a split radiator hose. you do not have the proper coolant Everything is still extremely hot, mixture available, you can add Removing the expansion so use caution.
Page 481: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
03/09/03 15:17:36 32SEA610_481 Low Oil Pressure Indicator If necessary, add oil to bring the LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR level back to the full mark on the Running the engine with low oil dipstick (see page on petrol pressure can cause serious mechani- models and page on diesel cal damage almost immediately.
Page 482: Charging System Indicator
03/09/03 15:17:42 32SEA610_482 Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, heater, A/C, electrical load as possible, you can climate control, rear demister, cruise drive several kilometers (miles) control, etc. Try not to use other before the battery is too discharged electrically-operated controls such as to keep the engine running.
Page 483 03/09/03 15:17:50 32SEA610_483 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Petrol models) If this indicator comes on, safely pull MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP off the road and turn off the engine. Restart the engine and watch the If you keep driving with the indicator. If it stays on, have your car malfunction indicator lamp on, you checked by the dealer as soon as can damage your vehicle’s emissions...
Page 484 If it stays on, controls and engine. Those repairs have your vehicle checked by your may not be covered by your vehicle’s Honda dealer as soon as possible. warranties. Drive moderately until the dealer has inspected the problem. Avoid full-...
Page 485 If it starts to the emissions control systems have blink again, have your vehicle several problems. checked by your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Drive moderately This indicator will also blink and you until the dealer has inspected the cannot restart the engine after your problem.
Page 486: Brake System Indicator
ON (II). It is a go down much farther before the car by your Honda dealer immediately. reminder to check the parking brake. begins to slow down, and you will It comes on and stays lit if you do not have to press harder on the pedal.
Page 487: Closing The Sunroof
03/09/03 15:18:26 32SEA610_487 Closing the Sunroof If the electric motor will not close NOTCH SOCKET the sunroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the sunroof ROUND PLUG motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 488 03/09/03 15:18:35 32SEA610_488 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car UNDER-BONNET PRIMARY UNDER-BONNET FUSE BOX have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two fuse boxes. INTERIOR NOTCH Diesel models Petrol models The under-bonnet fuse box is located The primary and secondary under- near the back of the engine...
Page 489 03/09/03 15:18:44 32SEA610_489 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses SECONDARY UNDER-BONNET FUSE BLOWN If something electrical in your car FUSE BOX stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on page , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 490 03/09/03 15:18:52 32SEA610_490 Fuses FUSE PULLER BLOWN BLOWN Check the smaller fuses in the Look for a burned wire inside the under-bonnet fuse box and all the fuse. If it is burned, replace it with fuses in the interior fuse box by one of the spare fuses of the same pulling out each fuse with the fuse rating or lower.
Page 491 03/09/03 15:18:58 32SEA610_491 Fuses If you cannot drive the car without If the driver’s power window fuse is fixing the problem, and you do not removed, the AUTO feature of the have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the Replacing a fuse with one that has a driver’s window will be disabled.
Page 492 03/09/03 15:19:09 32SEA610_492 Fuse Locations (Petrol models) On cars with VSA Circuits Protected UNDER-BONNET FUSE/RELAY BOX Cooling Fan Headlight Washer ＊ Horn, Stop Rear Defroster Back Up, ACC Hazard VSA Motor Option Option Heater Motor Battery The locations of fuses are shown with symbols on the fuse box lid. Refer Power Window Main to the following table for the fuses on your vehicle.
Page 493 03/09/03 15:19:18 32SEA610_493 Fuse Locations (Petrol models) On cars without VSA Circuits Protected UNDER-BONNET FUSE/RELAY BOX Cooling Fan Headlight Washer ＊ Horn, Stop Rear Defroster Back Up, ACC Hazard ABS Motor Option Option Heater Motor Battery The locations of fuses are shown with symbols on the fuse box lid. Refer Electric Power Steering (EPS) ＊...
Page 494 03/09/03 15:19:29 32SEA610_494 Fuse Locations (Petrol models) INTERIOR FUSE BOX Circuits Protected Front Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining ＊＊ Driver’s Power Seat Sliding Heated Seat ＊ Driver’s Power Seat Reclining ＊＊ Front Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding IG ACG IG Fuel Pump IG Washer IG Meter IG SRS...
Page 495 03/09/03 15:19:41 32SEA610_495 Fuse Locations (Diesel models) Circuits Protected On cars with VSA UNDER-BONNET FUSE/RELAY BOX B PTC ＋＋ B Option PRIMARY FUSE BOX SECONDARY FUSE BOX Horn, Stop Rear Defroster Back Up, ACC Hazard VSA Motor Radiator Fan Option Heater Motor Battery...
Page 496 03/09/03 15:19:53 32SEA610_496 Fuse Locations (Diesel models) Circuits Protected On cars without VSA UNDER-BONNET FUSE/RELAY BOX B PTC ＋＋ B Option PRIMARY FUSE BOX SECONDARY FUSE BOX Horn, Stop Rear Defroster Back Up, ACC Hazard ABS Motor Radiator Fan Option Heater Motor Battery...
Page 497 03/09/03 15:20:02 32SEA610_497 Fuse Locations (Diesel models) INTERIOR FUSE BOX Circuits Protected Rear Fog Light Not Used ＊ Driver’s Power Seat Sliding Heated Seat ＊ Driver’s Power Seat Reclining ＊＊ Front Passenger’s Power Seat Sliding IG ACG IG Fuel Pump IG Washer IG Meter IG SRS...
Page 498: Emergency Towing
There are three popular types of unacceptable. Improper towing preparation will professional towing equipment. damage the transmission. Follow the If your Honda cannot be transported above procedure exactly. If you − The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by...
Page 499 03/09/03 15:20:18 32SEA610_499 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 lift or tow your car by the attached tow bar. Prepare the car for bumpers will cause serious damage.
Page 500: Technical Information
Identification Numbers ....498 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ . 500 your Honda, and the locations of the Emissions Controls identification numbers. This section (Petrol models) ......506 also includes the explanation of your Catalytic Converter vehicle’s catalytic converter.
Page 501: Identification Numbers
03/09/03 15:20:34 32SEA610_501 Identification Numbers Your car has several identifying Petrol models AUTOMATIC numbers located in various places. TRANSMISSION NUMBER The chassis number is stamped on the fire wall. ENGINE NUMBER The Engine Number is stamped CHASSIS NUMBER/ into the engine block. It is on the ENGINE NUMBER/ VEHICLE front.
Page 502 03/09/03 15:20:41 32SEA610_502 Identification Numbers On some types, the chassis number/ chassis and engine numbers also VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) appear on the plate attached to the left damper housing in the engine compartment. On some other types, a certification plate is attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Page 503: Specifications
03/09/03 15:20:59 32SEA610_503 Specifications Dimensions The mounting point/rear over Length 4,665 mm (183.7 in) hang of coupling device Dimensions Width 1,760 mm (69.3 in) 877 mm (34.5 in) Height 1,445 mm (56.9 in) 876 mm (34.5 in) Wheelbase 2,680 mm (105.5 in) 870 mm (34.3 in) ＊...
Page 504 03/09/03 15:21:12 32SEA610_504 Specifications Weights Weights Curb weight Max. towing weight ＊ 5-speed manual 1,301 1,418 kg (2,868 3,126 lbs) − − (EU) Trailer with 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) ＊ transmission 1,463 1,533 kg (3,225 3,380 lbs) − − brakes 6-speed manual 1,386 1,450 kg (3,056 3,197 lbs) −...
Page 505 03/09/03 15:21:23 32SEA610_505 Specifications Engine (Petrol models) Engine (Diesel models) ＊ Type 2.0 engine Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC Type Water cooled 4-stroke i-VTEC in line, 4-cylinder gasoline DOHC in line, engine 4-cylinder diesel engine ＊ 2.4 engine Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC Bore x Stroke 85.0 x 97.1 mm (3.35 x 3.82 in) i-VTEC in line, 4-cylinder gasoline...
Page 506 Reserve tank capacity: ＊ Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 0.6 (0.16 US gal , 0.13 Imp gal) ＊ Type-S in right-hand drive model and cars with Honda IMS ＊ 2.0 engine model ＊ 2.4 engine model ＊...
Page 507 03/09/03 15:21:58 32SEA610_507 Specifications Tyres Suspension Size/Pressure See tyre information label on Type Front Double wishbone driver’s doorjamb or ask dealer Rear 5-link double wishbone for information. Steering Alignment Type Rack and pinion, with electrical Toe-in Front 0.0 mm (0.00 in) power assistance/hydraulic power Rear 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Page 508 Honda dealer. ＊ For some types NOTE: Replacement of the side turn signal bulbs built in the outside mirrors should be done by your Honda dealer. Technical Information...
Page 509: Emissions Controls (Petrol Models)
03/09/03 15:22:32 32SEA610_509 Emissions Controls (Petrol models) On some models Crankcase Emissions Control Exhaust Emissions Controls The burning of petrol in your car’s System The exhaust emissions controls engine produces several byproducts. Your car has a Positive Crankcase include four systems: PGM-FI, Some of these are carbon monoxide Ventilation System.
Page 510 03/09/03 15:22:40 32SEA610_510 Emissions Controls (Petrol models) PGM-FI System Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Three Way Catalytic Converter The PGM-FI System uses sequential System The three way catalytic converter is multiport fuel injection. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation in the exhaust system. Through It has three subsystems: Air Intake, (EGR) system takes some of the chemical reactions, it converts HC,...
Page 511: Catalytic Converter (Petrol Models)
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts Keep the engine tuned-up. on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part Have your car diagnosed and or its equivalent. repaired if it is misfiring, back-...
Page 512: Catalytic Converter (Diesel Models)
(see page reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is equipped with your car to reduce HC, CO, NOx and PM. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. Technical Information...
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Page 514: Index
03/09/03 15:23:02 32SEA610_514 Index Audio System ........ . 180 Hooks ......... . 308 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 65 Main Switch ....... . 120 Accessories and Modifications . 303 Automatic Transmission ....320 Opening the ....... . 118 Accessories ........
Page 515 03/09/03 15:23:07 32SEA610_515 Index Bulb Replacement CAUTION, Explanation of ....ii Interior ........439 Back-up Lights ......422 CD Changer ... 198, 222, 243, 268 Leather ........440 Boot Light ........431 CD Player ......
Page 516 Checking the Fuses ....486 Expansion Tank ..... 300, 375 Monitor Light ....... 90 Glow Plugs Indicator ....482 Exterior, Cleaning the ....436 Power Door Locks ..... 111 Honda IMS ........ . 453 CONTINUED...
Page 517 03/09/03 15:23:19 32SEA610_517 Index Four-way Flashers ......105 6-speed Manual Front Airbags ......12, 68 Transmission ......317 Fabric, Cleaning ......440 Front Fog Lamps ......98 Glass Cleaning ....... 440 Fan, Interior ....
Page 518 ......439 Lockout Prevention ...... . 112 High-mount Brake Light ....424 Interior Lights ....... . 148 Locks Honda IMS ........453 Introduction ........Anti-theft Steering Column ..110 Horn ..........3, 94 Boot ..........
Page 519 03/09/03 15:23:34 32SEA610_519 Index Malfunction Indicator Change, When to ...... . 348 Octane Requirement ....293 Lamp ......84, 480, 481 Checking Engine ...... . 297 Polishing and Waxing ....437 Manual Transmission ... 314, 317 Pressure Indicator ....
Page 520 03/09/03 15:23:39 32SEA610_520 Index Rear Window Demister ....104 Sequential SportShift Mode ..323 Reclining the Seat Backs ..122, 124 Service Intervals ......348 Recommended Shift Safety Belts ........ . 10, 63 Service Station Procedures ..
Page 521 Three Way Catalytic Converter . 508 Compact Spare ......444 Anti-theft Column Lock ... . 110 Time, Setting the . 195, 217, 241, 267 Honda IMS ........ . 453 Stereo Sound System ....180 Tools, Tyre Changing ....
Page 522 03/09/03 15:23:50 32SEA610_522 Index Wear ..........407 Wiper Blades Changing ........400 WARNING, Explanation of ....ii Operation ........100 Warning Labels, Location of ..77 Worn Tyres ........407 Ultrasonic Sensor ......287 Washer, Windscreen Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..
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