Page 1: Accord Coupe
This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year. © 2006 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. P/N 31SDN6410...
Page 2 V. I. N. included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for DELIVERY DATE printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to (Date sold to original retail purchaser) discontinue or change specifications DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
Page 3 Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda Accord was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 4 Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 5 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. on the vehicle. Safety Labels preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of...
Page 7 Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) ....................Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) ............(indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column) Instruments and Controls .......... . 53 (heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink) Features ......
Page 8 Overview of Contents Contents Before Driving Technical Information A convenient reference to the What gasoline to use, how to break- ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, sections in this manual. in your new vehicle, and how to load and technical information. luggage and other cargo. Your Vehicle at a Glance Warranty and Customer A quick reference to the main...
Page 9: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55,56) GAUGES (P.63) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.124) DRIVER’S FRONT CLOCK (P.173) (P.9, 23) AIRBAG MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER’S FRONT (P.95) AIRBAG (P.9, 23) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH HEATING/COOLING (P.77) CONTROLS (P.108) POWER WINDOW CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES SYSTEM...
Page 10 Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS AIRBAG OFF HEADLIGHTS/ (P.71) (P.68) INDICATOR TURN SIGNAL (P.29) (P.69) REMOTE AUDIO HAZARD CONTROLS WARNING (P.171) BUTTON (P.71) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.94) CRUISE CONTROLS VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.175) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HORN (P.72)
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Safety Precautions . 16 All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Additional Information About Back Seat ........33 yourself and your passengers. It Your Seat Belts .......
Page 12: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
Page 13: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 14 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes Keep you from being thrown out injury or death in a crash, even...
Page 15 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle has side airbags to help In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front protect the upper torso of the driver curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and or a front seat passenger during a heads of the driver, front passenger,...
Page 16 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 17: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors are closed protect the driver, adult passengers, and locked.
Page 18: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious wheel or dashboard.
Page 19: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are back in the seat.
Page 20: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat take the force of a crash and reduces Never place the shoulder portion of a Belts the chance of internal injuries. lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Insert the latch plate into the buckle, This could cause behind your back.
Page 21: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women Position position in the front seat can be After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash their seats and put on seat belts, it is by striking interior parts of the very important that they continue to...
Page 22: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away upright and adjust the seat as far If your Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. back as possible while allowing full If they do, they hands or arms are close to an same seat belt.
Page 23: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components the beeper stops, the indicator will If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ stop flashing but remain on. beeper sounds when the driver’s seat shoulder belts in all five seating belt is latched and there is no front positions.
Page 24: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency If the shoulder part of the belt is The lap/shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, pulled all the way out, the lockable your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in retractor will activate.
Page 25: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
For added protection, the front seat possible. belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, Honda provides a limited warranty the tensioners immediately tighten on seat belts. See your Honda the belts to help hold the driver and...
Page 26 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 27: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (supplemental restraint (12) (11) system) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front (14) passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Page 28 Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Weight sensors that monitor the An indicator on the instrument tensioners (see page weight on the front passenger’s panel that alerts you that the seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs passenger’s side airbag has been Sensors that can detect a (29 kg) or less (the weight of an...
Page 29: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 30 Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags.
Page 31 If the seat is under the seat. Although Honda under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will does not encourage carrying an...
Page 32: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags When the airbag is turned off, a Moving the front seat forcibly How Your Side Airbags Work ‘‘passenger airbag off’’ indicator in back against cargo on the seat or the center of the dashboard comes floor behind it.
Page 33 To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage indicator will go out. side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, this system...
Page 34: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How the SRS Indicator Works Work side, the passenger’s side curtain The SRS indicator alerts airbag will inflate even if there are no you to a potential problem occupants on that side of the vehicle.
Page 35: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works Indicator Works may not work properly when you U.S. Canada need them.
Page 36: Airbag Service
Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually come on. on the seat, or with an adult riding maintenance free, and there are no there, something may be interfering...
Page 37: Additional Safety Precautions
If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
Page 38: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 39: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can...
Page 40 Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISORS DASHBOARD children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S. models) and on the front visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels.
Page 41: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical Children Attention attention or frequent visual contact, Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put we strongly recommend that another children can be properly restrained.
Page 42: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Make sure any unused seat belt Lock both doors and the trunk Never hold an infant or child on that a child can reach is buckled, when your vehicle is not in use. If you are not wearing a Children who play in vehicles can your lap.
Page 43: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back facing, reclining mode.
Page 44: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat as long as the child seat directly behind the possible, until the child reaches the front passenger’s seat, move the seat weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 45: Selecting A Child Seat
Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child...
Page 46: Installing A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and The child seat should fit the After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s vehicle seating position (or and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
Page 47: With Latch
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTON LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 48 Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat TETHER STRAP HOOK forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure. ANCHOR Flexible type Other LATCH-compatible seats Lift the head restraint (see page have a flexible-type connector as ), then route the tether strap shown above.
Page 49: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions except the driver’s have a lockable retractor that must be activated to secure a...
Page 50 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side-to-side to the belt near the buckle, and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 51: With A Tether
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchor Using the Center Anchor Tether TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR COVER TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS After properly securing the child After properly securing the child A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page ), lift the head...
Page 52: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front belt.
Page 53: Using A Booster Seat
Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states and Canadian provinces between the child’s neck and arm? also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or Is the lap part of the belt as low as weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs).
Page 54: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Protecting Larger Children If a child who uses a booster seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And must ride in front, move the vehicle Front while age may be one indicator of seat as far back as possible and be The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, sure the child is wearing the seat...
Page 55: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.
Page 56: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. vehicle in normal driving if you condition.
Page 57: Safety Labels
Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact your dealer for a replacement.
Page 58 Safety Labels SUN VISORS DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 59 Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Maintenance Minder ...... . 66 Armrest ......... 85 the controls and displays that Controls Near the Steering Rear Seat Access ......85 contribute to the daily operation of Wheel ..........
Page 60: Fuel Fill Door(P
Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.55, 56) GAUGES (P.63) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.71) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.95) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.124) CLOCK (P.173) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.77) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS POWER WINDOW (P.108) SWITCHES CLIMATE CONTROL (P.91) SYSTEM (P.113, 117) FUEL FILL DOOR(P.185)/ TRUNK RELEASE...
Page 61: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel U.S. models LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.57) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.62) VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.62) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) (P.62) SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.59) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP...
Page 62 Instrument Panel Canadian models LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.57) (P.62) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.62) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) (P.62) SYSTEM INDICATOR LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.60) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR (P.59) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP...
Page 63: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many Seat Belt Reminder Malfunction Indicator indicators to give you important Indicator Lamp information about your vehicle. This indicator reminds you and your See page passengers to fasten your seat belts. Low Oil Pressure If you turn the ignition switch to the Indicator ON (II) position before fastening...
Page 64 Instrument Panel Indicators Parking Brake and Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off U.S. Canada U.S. Canada Brake System System Indicator Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on for several This indicator has two functions: seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator comes on when you switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 65 Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System Immobilizer System Turn Signal and (ABS) Indicator Indicator Hazard Warning This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on for a few Indicators a few seconds when you turn the seconds when you turn the ignition The left or right turn signal indicator ignition switch to the ON (II) switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 66 Instrument Panel Indicators ‘‘Daytime Running Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Lights’’ Indicator If this indicator comes on when the This indicator reminds you that the ignition switch is turned to the ON exterior lights are on. It comes on (II) position and the parking brake is when the light switch is in either the released, it means there is a problem...
Page 67 Instrument Panel Indicators Maintenance Minder Door and Trunk Open Monitor Security System Indicator Indicator If the remaining engine oil life is SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR more than 16 percent, this indicator comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 68 Instrument Panel Indicators Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator Cruise Main Indicator (VSA) System Indicator This indicator comes on when you On all V6 models On all V6 models This indicator normally comes on for This indicator has three functions: turn on the cruise control system by a few seconds when you turn the pressing the CRUISE button (see...
Page 69 Gauges To switch the information display between the odometer/trip meter, outside temperature/trip meter (if SPEEDOMETER equipped), and engine oil life and TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE maintenance item code(s), press the select/reset knob repeatedly. TEMPERATURE When you turn the ignition switch to GAUGE the ON (II) position, your last selection appears in the display.
Page 70 Gauges Trip Meter Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge This meter shows the number of This shows how much fuel you have. This shows the temperature of the miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) It may show slightly more or less engine’s coolant. During normal driven since you last reset it.
Page 71 Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator If the outside temperature is Check Fuel Cap Indicator incorrectly displayed, you can adjust If your fuel fill cap is loose or On 4-cylinder EX-L, SE, and V6 EX models 5°F in U.S. models ( 3°C in missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’...
Page 72: Maintenance Minder
Gauges If the system still detects a leak in Maintenance Minder your vehicle’s evaporative emissions The information display in the system, the malfunction indicator instrument panel shows you the lamp (MIL) comes on. If the fuel fill engine oil life and maintenance cap was not already tightened, turn service items when the ignition the engine off, and check or...
Page 73: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/ HORN INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD PASSENGER TURN SIGNAL BRIGHTNESS (P.71) WIPERS/WASHERS AIRBAG OFF (P.69) (P.68) INDICATOR (P.29) HAZARD WARNING REMOTE AUDIO BUTTON CONTROLS (P.71) (P.171) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.124) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.94) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.72) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST OFF SWITCH (P.212)
Page 74: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers MIST The wipers run at high Windshield Washers Pull the speed until you release the lever. wiper control lever toward you, and hold it. The washers spray The wipers are not activated. until you release the lever. The wipers run at low speed, then The length of the wiper complete one more sweep after...
Page 75: Turn Signal And Headlights
Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the If you leave the lights on with the lever to signal a left turn and up to key removed from the ignition signal a right turn. To signal a lane switch, you will hear a reminder change, push lightly on the lever, chime when you open the driver’s...
Page 76: Automatic Lighting Off
Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature The lights will turn on again when Daytime Running Lights The automatic lighting off feature you unlock or open the driver’s door. With the headlight switch off or in turns off the headlights, all other If you unlock the door, but do not position, the high beam exterior lights, and the instrument...
Page 77: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button Instrument Panel Brightness brightness when you turn the Hazard Warning Button ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If you do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver’s door, the illumination turns off about 30 seconds after you close the door.
Page 78: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Manual A/C type shown Auto A/C type shown Vehicles with navigation system The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear The defogger and antenna wires on fog, frost, and thin ice from the and you have good visibility before the inside of the rear window can be window.
Page 79: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment Push the lever up to lock the before you start driving. steering wheel in that position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, Adjusting the steering wheel and out.
Page 80: Keys And Locks
NUMBER REMOTE have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the TRANSMITTER only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
Page 81: Immobilizer System
Immobilizer System The immobilizer system protects The system may not recognize your As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an key’s coding if another immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other key or other metal object (i.e.
Page 82: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the You will hear a reminder beeper if anti-theft lock may make it difficult you leave the key in the ignition to turn the key. Firmly turn the switch in the LOCK (0) or the steering wheel to the left or right as ACCESSORY (I) position and open you turn the key.
Page 83: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks To lock the passenger’s door when MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB getting out of the vehicle, push the lock tab down and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch and push the lock tab down or push the top of the master switch, then close the door.
Page 84: Remote Transmitter
Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once You can also open both power to unlock the driver’s door. Push it windows from outside the vehicle twice to unlock the passenger’s door. with the remote transmitter (see Some exterior lights will flash twice page LOCK each time you push the button.
Page 85 Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Remote Transmitter Care Avoid dropping or throwing the Battery transmitter. Protect the transmitter from extreme temperature. BATTERY Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by your dealer.
Page 86 Remote Transmitter Remove the old battery, and insert As required by the FCC: a new battery into the back of the This device complies with Part 15 of the cover with the side facing down. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device An improperly disposed of battery may not cause harmful interference, and...
Page 87: Trunk
Trunk Keep the trunk lid closed at all times Emergency Trunk Opener while driving to avoid damaging the Pull lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon on page Monoxide Hazard TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE You can open the trunk in two ways: As a safety feature, your vehicle has Pull the trunk release handle to a release lever on the trunk latch so...
Page 88: Seats
Seats All V6 models and the 4-cylinder Manual Seat Adjustments EX-L models have a power See pages for important safety adjustable driver’s seat. information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- The 4-cylinder EX and SE models backs.
Page 89: Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Seats Driver’s Seat Manual Height Make sure to pull the lever upward Driver’s Seat Power Height Adjustment or downward to its full range. Adjustment Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. On 4-cylinder LX model On 4-cylinder EX and SE models The height of your driver’s seat is The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable.
Page 90: Power Seat Adjustments
Seats Raises or lowers the Power Seat Adjustments seat. (Driver’s Seat Only) (Driver’s seat only) On all V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX-L model See pages for important safety Adjusts the seat- information and warnings about how to back angle forward properly position the seats and seat- or backward.
Page 91: Driver's Lumbar Support
Seats Driver’s Lumbar Support Armrest Rear Seat Access Driver’s Side RELEASE LEVER On EX, EX-L, SE, and EX-V6 models To use the console lid as an armrest, To change the lumbar support, move slide it to the desired position. On all V6 models and the 4-cylinder the lever on the right side of the EX-L model seat-back forward or backward.
Page 92 Seats After a passenger gets into the rear seat, push the seat-back to the Passenger’s Side upright position and push the whole To avoid damaging the seat-back angle seat backwards until it latches. Make adjustment motor, do not operate the sure the seat is fully latched before seat-back angle switch when the seat- sitting in it.
Page 93: Head Restraints
Seats Head Restraints FRONT REAR See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on the front seats and on the outer rear seats. The head restraints help protect you and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 94: Folding Rear Seat
Seats Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down, giving you direct access to the trunk. The left and right seat-backs of the rear seat can be folded separately from inside the vehicle or inside the trunk. GUIDE CENTER SHOULDER BELT...
Page 95 Seats Make sure that the folded seat-back Make sure all items in the trunk, or does not interfere with the front items extending through the opening passenger’s seat-back. This will into the back seat, are secured. cause the front passenger’s weight Loose items can fly forward and sensors to work improperly (see cause injury if you have to brake...
Page 96: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters Push the front of the switch, HI, to Follow these precautions whenever rapidly heat up the seat. After the you use the seat heaters: seat reaches a comfortable temperature, select LO by pushing Use the HI setting only to heat the the back of the switch.
Page 97: Power Windows
Power Windows AUTO To open or close the DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH driver’s window, push or pull the window switch firmly down or up to Closing a power window on the second detent, and release it. someone’s hands or fingers can The window will automatically go cause serious injury.
Page 98: Opening The Windows With
Power Windows AUTO REVERSE If the driver’s If your vehicle’s battery is Opening the Windows with the window senses any obstacle while it disconnected or goes dead, or the Remote Transmitter is closing automatically, it will driver’s window fuse is removed, the You can open both windows from the reverse direction, and then stop.
Page 99 Power Windows To open: To close: UNLOCK BUTTON Insert the key in the driver’s door Insert the key in the driver’s door lock. lock. Turn the key clockwise, then Turn the key counterclockwise, release it. then release it. Open Turn the key clockwise again, and Turn the key counterclockwise hold it.
Page 100: Moonroof
Moonroof Opening or closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Close Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of the moonroof before opening or closing it. Tilt Open MOONROOF SWITCH MOONROOF SWITCH The moonroof has a key-off delay. If equipped To tilt up the back of the moonroof, You can open and close the...
Page 101: Mirrors
Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Push or pull the adjustment knob right, left, up, or down to move the ADJUSTMENT KNOB mirror. When you finish, turn the adjustment knob to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment knob to keep your settings.
Page 102: Parking Brake
Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake HEATED MIRROR BUTTON Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on. PARKING BRAKE LEVER If equipped To apply the parking brake, pull the The outside mirrors are heated to...
Page 103: Interior Convenience Items
Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE BEVERAGE HOLDER SUN VISOR COAT HOOK COMPARTMENT SUNGLASSES HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER VANITY MIRROR CENTER CD POCKET GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET COIN POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDERS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET...
Page 104: Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Beverage Holders The center console has two beverage holders on the front. Your vehicle An open glove box can cause also has beverage holders in the serious injury to your passenger door pockets and the rear panels. in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat Be careful when you are using the...
Page 105: Console Compartment
Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment Center CD Pocket LEFT LEVER RIGHT LEVER Push CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray On vehicles without navigation system pull up on the right lever and lift the located in the console compartment To open the center CD pocket, push armrest.
Page 106: Coin Pocket
Interior Convenience Items Coin Pocket Accessory Power Sockets There are two accessory power sockets in your vehicle. One is located at the right of the coin pocket, and the other is under the armrest in the console compartment storage area. To use an accessory power socket, To open the coin pocket, push the pull up the cover.
Page 107: Sun Visor
Interior Convenience Items These sockets are intended to supply Sun Visor Vanity Mirror power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 108: Sunglasses Holder
Interior Convenience Items, Interior Lights Sunglasses Holder Coat Hook Ceiling Light COAT HOOK DOOR ACTIVATED To open the sunglasses holder, push To use a coat hook, pull it down. The ceiling light has a three-position on the rear edge. Make sure the Close it with a firm push.
Page 109: Spotlights
Interior Lights In the Door Activated position, both Spotlights ceiling lights come on when you: LX and LX-V6 models Open either door. Unlock the driver’s door with the master door lock switch, lock tab, key, or the remote transmitter. Remove the key from the ignition DOOR switch.
Page 110: Courtesy Lights
Interior Lights Courtesy Lights Your vehicle also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch. This light IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT comes on when you; Open either door. Unlock the driver’s door. Remove the key from the ignition switch. This light fades out about 30 seconds after you close both doors.
Page 111 Features The heating and cooling system in Heating and Cooling System ..106 your vehicle provides a comfortable Heating and A/C ...... . 108 driving environment in all weather Climate Control System ... 113 conditions. Climate Control System with navigation system ..
Page 112: Heating And Cooling System
Heating and Cooling System Read the appropriate pages in this Manual System section for operation of the heating (LX, EX, SE, and LX-V6 models) and cooling systems installed in your vehicle. See pages for the manual system. See pages for the automatic system.
Page 113 Heating and Cooling System Automatic A/C System with navigation system (EX-L and EX-V6 models) U.S. model is shown.
Page 114: Heating And A/C
Heating and A/C Fan Control Dial LX, EX, SE, and LX-V6 models Turn the dial clockwise to increase the fan speed and airflow. Turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease it. Temperature Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON TEMPERATURE the temperature of the airflow.
Page 115 Heating and A/C Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Button Air flows from the defroster When the recirculation indicator is This button turns the rear window vents at the base of the windshield. on, air from the vehicle’s interior is defogger off and on (see page sent throughout the system again.
Page 116 Heating and A/C Ventilation Using the Heater Using the A/C The flow-through ventilation system The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load draws in outside air, circulates it warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine.
Page 117 Heating and A/C you can Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost If the interior is very warm, cool it down more rapidly by partially Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the opening the windows, turning on the moisture from the air.
Page 118 Heating and A/C When you switch to To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off from , the From the Windows Turning the fan speed control dial all A/C will stay on or off depending on Select . The system the way to the left shuts the system how it was set previously.
Page 119: Climate Control System
Climate Control System Automatic Operation EX with Leather and EX-V6 models EX with Leather and EX-V6 models The automatic climate control without navigation system (Canadian models) system adjusts the fan speed and (U.S. models) airflow levels to maintain the interior PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE...
Page 120: Climate Control System
Climate Control System When you turn the passenger’s side Semi-automatic Operation Fan Control Buttons temperature control dial, the You can manually select various Select the fan speed by pressing the indicator in the DUAL button comes functions of the climate control fan control buttons ( on and the driver’s side and system when it is in full automatic...
Page 121 Climate Control System Dual Button Recirculation Button Windshield Defroster Button Press the DUAL button to select When the recirculation indicator is This button turns the windshield dual temperature control mode (see on, air from the vehicle’s interior is defrost on and off. page sent throughout the system again.
Page 122 Climate Control System Mode Control To Turn Everything Off Use the MODE button to select the If you press the OFF button, the vents the air flows from. Some air climate control system shuts off will flow from the dashboard corner completely.
Page 123: With Navigation System
Climate Control System Voice Control System EX-L and EX-V6 models with navigation system The climate control system for your vehicle can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation section in DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the PASSENGER’S SIDE navigation system manual for...
Page 124 Climate Control System Press the AUTO button. The The system automatically selects the Semi-automatic Operation indicator in the button comes on. proper mix of conditioned and/or You can manually select various heated air that will, as quickly as functions of the climate control Set the desired temperature by possible, raise or lower the interior system when it is in full automatic...
Page 125 Climate Control System Fan Control Dual Button Recirculation Button Select the fan speed by pressing the Press the DUAL button to select When the recirculation indicator is A/C button to view the display, then dual temperature control mode (see on, air from the vehicle’s interior is press any of the fan control icons.
Page 126 Climate Control System Windshield Defroster Button Mode Control To Turn Everything Off This button turns the windshield Use the mode control icons to select If you press the OFF button, the defrost on and off. the vents the air flows from. Some climate control system shuts off air will flow from the dashboard completely.
Page 127: Dual Temperature Control
Dual Temperature Control On EX-L and EX-V6 models without Without navigation system navigation system Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger. DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE With navigation system TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Your vehicle has four temperature CONTROL DIAL...
Page 128 Dual Temperature Control Temperature Control Dials/Buttons Push AUTO or to turn on the system. The selected temperatures appear in the display (in the upper display with the navigation system). DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s side temperature control dial or buttons.
Page 129: Climate Control Sensors
Climate Control Sensors Sunlight and Temperature Sensors SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR On EX-L and EX-V6 models The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 130: Audio System
Audio System To operate your vehicle’s audio AM/FM/CD Player system refer to the appropriate (LX models) pages below. For FM/AM/CD Player systems, see pages thru For AM/FM/CD Changer systems without navigation, see page thru For AM/FM/CD Changer systems with navigation, see page to thru...
Page 131 Audio System AM/FM/CD Changer (EX-L and EX-V6 models without navigation system) Canadian models (EX, SE, and LX-V6 models) U.S. models AM/FM/CD Changer with navigation system (EX-L and EX-V6 models) U.S. models is shown.
Page 132: Am/Fm/Cd Player
AM/FM/CD Player To Play the AM/FM Radio LX models The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the STEREO INDICATOR A.SEL BUTTON AUDIO PWR knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the AUDIO PWR knob.
Page 133 AM/FM/CD Player To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples Preset Each side of the bars You can use any of five methods to all the stations with strong signals on (1 - 6) can store one frequency on find radio stations on the selected the selected band.
Page 134 AM/FM/CD Player AUTO SELECT If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after Adjusting the Sound traveling far from home and can no pressing a preset bar if auto select Press the SOUND button repeatedly longer receive your preset stations, cannot find a strong station for every to display the bass (BAS), treble you can use the auto select feature to...
Page 135 AM/FM/CD Player To Play a CD LX models To play a CD, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or AM/FM BUTTON TRACK NUMBER ON(II) position. SCAN/RPT BUTTON You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio.
Page 136 AM/FM/CD Player To play the radio when a CD is To Change or Select Tracks SCAN The scan function samples playing, press the AM/FM button. SEEK/SKIP Each time you all the tracks on the disc in the order Press the CD/AUX button again to press and release , the player they are recorded on the CD.
Page 137 AM/FM/CD Player To Stop Playing a CD Operating the Optional CD To select the CD changer, press the Press the eject button ( ) to Changer CD/AUX button. The disc and track remove the CD. If you eject the CD, An optional six or eight disc CD numbers will be displayed.
Page 138 AM/FM/CD Player CD Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the eject button, and pull out the CD. FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the CD player.
Page 139 AM/FM/CD Player Optional CD Changer Error Messages Error Message Cause Solution The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the Press the magazine eject button, pull the display while playing a disc. magazine out, and check for an error message. FOCUS Error Insert the magazine again.
Page 140 AM/FM/CD Player To Play a Tape LX models Optional The ignition switch must be in the AM/FM BUTTON ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEAT position. Make sure the open side of INDICATOR the tape is facing right, then insert the tape most of the way into the slot.
Page 141 AM/FM/CD Player Dolby noise reduction comes on To switch to the AM/FM radio or SKIP Press the side to find when you insert a tape. The CD player while a tape is playing, the beginning of the current song or indicator in the display also press the AM/FM or CD/AUX passage.
Page 142: Am/Fm/Cd Changer
AM/FM/CD Changer To Play the AM/FM Radio EX, EX-L, SE, and all V6 models without navigation system The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON Turn the system on by pushing the AUDIO PWR knob or the AM/FM A.SEL button.
Page 143: Am/Fm/Cd Changer
AM/FM/CD Changer To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples Preset Each side of the bars You can use any of five methods to all the stations with strong signals on 6) can store one frequency on find radio stations on the selected the selected band.
Page 144 AM/FM/CD Changer Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after Adjusting the Sound total of six stations on AM and pressing a preset bar if auto select Press the SOUND button repeatedly twelve stations on FM. cannot find a strong station for every to display the bass (BAS), treble preset bar.
Page 145 AM/FM/CD Changer XM Satellite Radio U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 models U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 models Your vehicle is capable of receiving CATEGORY INDICATOR XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the CD/AUX/XM United States except Hawaii and BUTTON Alaska. It is not available in Canada. DISP XM is a registered trademark of BUTTON...
Page 146 AM/FM/CD Changer To Select a Channel SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) SCAN The scan function samples When in the satellite radio mode, seek/skip function selects the all channels for 5 seconds. To you can use any of four methods to various categories in XM, such as activate the function, push the SCAN find channels: TUNE, SEEK/SKIP Jazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc.
Page 147 AM/FM/CD Changer To Play a CD EX, EX-L, SE, and all V6 models without navigation system To load or play CDs, the ignition AM/FM BUTTON TRACK NUMBER switch must be in the ACCESSORY CD/AUX RPT BUTTON DISC NUMBER (I) or the ON(II) position. BUTTON You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.
Page 148 AM/FM/CD Changer To play the radio when a CD is Insert a disc into the CD slot when playing, press the AM/FM button. the green CD load indicator comes Press the CD/AUX or CD/AUX/XM on. Insert it only about halfway; Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
Page 149 AM/FM/CD Changer You can also load a CD into an empty To Change or Select Tracks SCAN The scan function samples position while a CD is playing by SEEK/SKIP Each time you all the tracks on the selected disc in pressing the appropriate side of a press and release , the system...
Page 150 AM/FM/CD Changer REPEAT To continuously replay To Stop Playing a CD If a tape is in the optional tape player, a track, press and release the RPT Press the AM/FM button to switch press the CD/AUX or CD/AUX/XM button. You will see RPT in the to the AM/FM radio while a CD is button to switch to the tape while a display.
Page 151 AM/FM/CD Changer Removing CDs from the In-dash You can also eject discs when the To select the CD changer, press the CD Changer ignition switch is off. The disc that CD/AUX or CD/AUX/XM button. To remove the disc currently in play, was last selected is ejected first.
Page 152 AM/FM/CD Changer CD Changer Error Messages The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the CD eject button, and pull out the CDs. FOCUS Error Check for an error message, and insert the CDs If you see an error message in the again.
Page 153 AM/FM/CD Changer To Play a Tape EX, EX-L, SE, and all V6 models without navigation system Optional REPEAT INDICATOR The ignition switch must be in the AM/FM BUTTON DOLBY INDICATOR ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR position. Make sure the open side of CD/AUX the tape is facing right, then insert BUTTON...
Page 154 AM/FM/CD Changer Dolby noise reduction comes on To switch to the AM/FM radio, SKIP Press the side to find when you insert a tape. The Satellite Radio (U.S. models), or CD the beginning of the current song or indicator in the display also changer while a tape is playing, press passage.
Page 155 AM/FM/CD Changer Voice Control System EX-L and EX-V6 models with navigation system The audio system for your vehicle can also be operated by voice control. See the navigation section in your quick start guide for an overview of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details.
Page 156 AM/FM/CD Changer To Play the AM/FM Radio To Select a Station SEEK The seek function The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to searches up and down from the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. find radio stations on the selected current frequency to find a station Turn the system on by pushing the...
Page 157 AM/FM/CD Changer Preset Each preset icon can store Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after one frequency on AM, and two total of six stations on AM and pressing a preset icon if auto select frequencies on FM.
Page 158 AM/FM/CD Changer Adjusting the Sound Touch the SOUND icon or press the SOUND GRID FADER ADJUST ICONS TUNE/SOUND knob. If you want to adjust the sound while the radio/CD is playing, push the AUDIO DISPLAY button, then touch the SOUND icon in the display. BALANCE ADJUST ICONS Adjusts the balance, or side-...
Page 159 AM/FM/CD Changer XM Satellite Radio U.S. models U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 models with navigation system Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the CHANNEL INDICATOR United States except Hawaii and Alaska. It is not available in Canada. XM is a registered trademark of CD/AUX/XM BUTTON...
Page 160 AM/FM/CD Changer To Select a Channel SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) Preset Each preset icon can store When in the satellite radio mode, seek/skip function selects the one channel in XM1 and one in XM2. you can use any of four methods to various categories in XM, such as find channels: TUNE, SEEK/SKIP Jazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc.
Page 161 AM/FM/CD Changer To Play a CD EX-L and EX-V6 models with navigation system To load or play CDs, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY UPPER DISPLAY (I) or the ON(II) position. DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS CD/AUX/XM BUTTON You operate the CD changer with CD/AUX BUTTON the same controls used for the radio.
Page 162 AM/FM/CD Changer To play the radio when a CD is If you turn the system off while a CD Loading CDs in the In-dash CD playing, press the AM/FM button. is playing, either with the PWR/VOL Changer Press the CD/AUX/XM or CD/AUX knob or by turning off the ignition, Your vehicle’s in-dash CD changer button again to switch back to the...
Page 163 AM/FM/CD Changer Insert a disc into the CD slot when You can also load a CD into an empty To Change or Select Tracks the green CD load indicator comes position while a CD is playing by To use the controls, press the on.
Page 164 AM/FM/CD Changer DISC SCAN When you touch the RANDOM When you touch the To Stop Playing a CD DISC SCAN icon on the audio RANDOM icon on the audio display, On U.S. models display, the system gives you a 10 the system plays the tracks on the Press the AM/FM or CD/AUX/XM second sampling of the first track on...
Page 165 AM/FM/CD Changer Removing CDs from the In-dash You can also eject discs when the To select the CD changer, press the CD Changer ignition switch is off. The disc that CD/AUX/XM or CD/AUX button. To remove the disc currently in play, was last selected is ejected first.
Page 166 AM/FM/CD Changer CD Changer Error Messages The chart on the right explains the Error Message Cause Solution error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. Press the CD eject button, and pull out the CDs. FOCUS Error Check for an error message, and insert the CDs If you see an error message in the again.
Page 167 AM/FM/CD Changer To Play a Tape EX-L and EX-V6 models with navigation system Optional The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) REPEAT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR position. Make sure the open side of the tape is facing right, then insert the tape most of the way into the slot.
Page 168 AM/FM/CD Changer First push the AUDIO button before To Stop Playing a Tape Tape Search Functions selecting any of the audio icons on To remove the tape, press the eject FF/REW To fast forward the the audio screen. button on the tape player. If you tape, push the upper side ( ) of the want to turn the player off, press the CH/DISC bar.
Page 169 AM/FM/CD Changer SKIP Press the side to find The skip and repeat NOTE: the beginning of the current song or functions use silent periods on the passage. Press the side to find tape to find the end of a song or the beginning of the next song or passage.
Page 170: Am/Fm Radio Reception
AM/FM Radio Reception AM/FM Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these as the distance from the station’s frequencies: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 171 AM/FM Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 172: Xm Satellite Radio Reception
XM Satellite Radio Reception Satellite Radio Signals Signal is weaker in Available on some U.S. models these areas. Signal may be Satellite radio receives signals from blocked by two satellites to produce clear, high- mountains or quality digital reception. It offers large obstacles many channels in several categories.
Page 173 XM Satellite Radio Reception Depending on where you drive, you Receiving Satellite Radio Service As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems. If your XM Radio service has expired Changes or modifications not expressly Interference can be caused by any of or you purchased your vehicle from approved by the party responsible for these conditions:...
Page 174 XM Satellite Radio Reception If you decide to purchase XM After you’ve registered with XM satellite radio service, contact XM Radio, keep your audio system in the Radio at , or at Satellite Radio mode while you wait www.xmradio.com 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give for activation.
Page 175: Protecting Your Cds
Protecting Your CDs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust use. and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct When recording a CD-R, the sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 176: Caring For The Tape Player
Caring for the Tape Player If the tape is loose, tighten it by If you see the error message Optional The tape player picks up dirt and turning the hub with a pencil or your ‘‘ ’’ on the display (on the oxides from the tape.
Page 177: Remote Audio Controls
Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next or bottom of the button, hold it until track each time you press the top the desired volume is reached, then ( ) of the CH button.
Page 178: Radio Theft Protection
Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle’s battery is You will have to store your favorite On models except the 4-cylinder LX Your vehicle’s audio system may disconnected or goes dead, or the stations on each side of the preset disable itself if it is disconnected radio fuse is removed, the audio bars (1 6) or icons after the system from electrical power for any reason.
Page 179: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On models without navigation system CLOCK If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you may need to set the clock. PRESET BARS To set the time, press the clock set (SOUND) button until you hear a beep.
Page 180: Security System
Security System With the system set, you can still All models except LX SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR The security system helps to protect open the trunk with the remote your vehicle and valuables from theft. transmitter without triggering the The horn sounds and a combination alarm.
Page 181: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) DECEL button on the steering without keeping your foot on the CRUISE BUTTON wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL accelerator pedal.
Page 182 Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising Even with cruise control turned on, You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 183 Cruise Control Cancelling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, CRUISE BUTTON or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will remember the previously-set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button.
Page 184: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver They do not have the safety feature Training HomeLink On EX-V6 model The HomeLink universal that causes the motor to stop and If you just Before you begin transceiver built into your vehicle reverse if an obstacle is detected received your vehicle and have not can be programmed to operate up to during closing, increasing the risk of...
Page 185 HomeLink Universal Transceiver If the red indicator in HomeLink second. continues to flash slowly (does If the button works, not flash rapidly), your remote programming is complete. transmitter may stop If the button does not work go transmitting after a short time. to step 6.
Page 186 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Training With a Rolling Code Press and hold the button on TRAINING BUTTON System HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds. For security purposes, newer garage door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ Press and hold the HomeLink or variable code. Information from button again for 3 to 4 seconds.
Page 187 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Erasing Codes If a standard transmitter was As required by the FCC: To erase the codes stored in all three programmed, the indicator will This device complies with Part 15 of the buttons, press and hold the two stay on for about 25 seconds.
Page 189: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......184 vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....184 gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..185 levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 190: Break-In Period
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation In addition, in order to maintain good Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate performance, fuel economy, and reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump emissions control, we strongly extra attention to how you drive octane number of 87 or higher.
Page 191: Service Station Procedures
Fuel Recommendation, Service Station Procedures If you notice any undesirable Refueling operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another Gasoline is highly flammable brand of gasoline. and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured For further important fuel-related when handling fuel.
Page 192: Opening And Closing The Hood
Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood You may hear a hissing sound as until it clicks at least once. If you HOOD RELEASE HANDLE pressure inside the tank escapes. do not properly tighten the cap, The fuel fill cap is attached to the the malfunction indicator lamp...
Page 193 Service Station Procedures GRIP CLIP V6 models 4-cylinder models LATCH V6 models Put your fingers under the front 4-cylinder models edge of the hood. The hood latch Pull the support rod out of its clip Lift the hood up most of the way. handle is above the ‘‘H’’...
Page 194: Oil Check
Service Station Procedures Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK (Orange Handle) V6 models (Orange Loop) 4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Wait a few minutes after turning the Wipe off the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again, and engine off before you check the oil.
Page 195: Engine Coolant Check
Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK V6 models V6 models 4-cylinder models Look at the coolant level in the Refer to Owner’s Maintenance radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is Checks on page for information between the MAX and MIN lines.
Page 196: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed. Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra messages displayed in the fuel. Use cruise control when information display.
Page 197: Accessories And Modifications
Be sure electronic accessories do Accessories or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 198 Some examples are: safety features can make the Lowering your vehicle with a systems ineffective. non-Honda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground If you plan to modify your vehicle, clearance can allow the consult your dealer.
Page 199: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKETS storage areas: Glove box CENTER POCKET Door and seat-back pockets Trunk, including the rear seats when folded down Center pocket Console compartment Roof-rack (if equipped) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and...
Page 200 Carrying Cargo Load Limits Steps for Determining Correct Load Determine the combined weight The maximum load for your vehicle Limit: of luggage and cargo being loaded is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. vehicles, Locate the statement, ‘‘the on the vehicle. That weight may and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles.
Page 201 Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on vehicle, all occupants, accessories, Compartment a Roof Rack cargo, and trailer tongue load must Store or secure all items that could Distribute cargo evenly on the not exceed the gross vehicle weight be thrown around and hurt...
Page 202 Carrying Cargo If you carry any items on a roof Trunk Hooks Cargo Net rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your dealer for further information. If you use an accessory roof rack, the roof rack weight limit may be lower.
Page 203 Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......198 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......199 conditions, and how to operate the Manual Transmission ....200 manual and automatic transmissions. Automatic Transmission ....
Page 204: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see and adjustments before you drive page your vehicle. Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see and outside lights are clean and page unobstructed.
Page 205: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine does not start within pedal, turn the ignition key to the 15 seconds, or starts but stalls In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position. Do not hold right away, repeat step 4 with the electrical accessories to reduce the key in the START (III)
Page 206: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment.
Page 207 Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points With 6-speed manual transmission Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate Shift up Normal acceleration Rapid slowing or speeding up smoothly. This will give you good can cause loss of control on fuel economy and effective emis- 1st to 2nd 15 mph (24 km/h)
Page 208 Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout If you are still unable to shift to If you exceed the maximum speed reverse, apply the parking brake, 6-speed manual transmission only for the gear you are in, the engine The manual transmission has and turn the ignition key to the speed will enter into the tachometer’s lockout so you cannot accidentally...
Page 209: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) SHIFT LEVER position. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission.
Page 210 Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake To shift from: Do this: cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and press the release button P to R Press the brake pedal and Park whenever you are turning off or on the front of the shift lever to shift press the release button.
Page 211 Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this position for Use second gear: Engine Speed Limiter your normal driving. The For more power when climbing. If you exceed the maximum speed transmission automatically selects a To increase engine braking when for the gear you are in, the engine suitable gear for the vehicle speed going down steep hills.
Page 212 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release COVER This allows you to move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release RELEASE BUTTON button does not work. Set the parking brake. NOTCH Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 213: Parking
Parking If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips the front wheels away from the you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if curb and set the parking brake. If the parking brake is set firmly, or equipped) and the windows are you have a manual transmission,...
Page 214: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Check the brakes after driving Brake Pad Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the The front and rear disc brakes on all wheels may be disc or drum, brakes moderately to see if they feel models have audible brake wear depending on the model.
Page 215: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
Page 216 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake A vehicle with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or released, the front-to-rear braking...
Page 217: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA Activation Indicator Without VSA, your vehicle still has On all V6 models The vehicle stability assist (VSA) normal braking and cornering ability, system helps to stabilize the vehicle When VSA activates, you will see the but it does not have VSA traction and during cornering if the vehicle turns VSA activation indicator blink.
Page 218 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA Off Switch VSA and Tire Sizes In certain unusual conditions when Driving with varying tire or wheel your vehicle gets stuck in shallow sizes may cause the VSA to mud or fresh snow, it may be easier malfunction.
Page 219: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 220 Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads start by loading 60 % of the load (GAWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle toward the front of the trailer and The maximum allowable weight and trailer weights are within limits 40 % toward the rear, then re-adjust on the vehicle axles is:...
Page 221 Trailer Brakes installed and maintained, and that it Honda requires that any trailer with Since lighting and wiring vary by meets federal, state, province, and a total weight of 1,000 lbs (455 kg) or trailer type and brand, you should local regulations.
Page 222 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Additional Towing Equipment Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated, and the trailer require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the tires and spare are inflated as towing a trailer.
Page 223 Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer If you must stop when facing uphill, Making Turns and Braking The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
Page 224 Towing a Trailer Backing Up Always drive slowly and have someone guide you when backing up. Grip the of the steering bottom wheel; then turn the wheel to the left to get the trailer to move to the left, and turn the wheel right to move the trailer to the right.
Page 225 Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... . 220 important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ..... 221 maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ..... 228 maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations .......
Page 226: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or qualified instructed to do so. Improperly maintaining this mechanic. vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can...
Page 227: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Display The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on shown on the display according to the information display to show you ENGINE OIL LIFE SELECT/RESET this table: DISPLAY KNOB when you should have your dealer do...
Page 228 Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL LIFE required at the time of the oil change ITEM CODE(S) INDICATOR (see page MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR If the remaining engine oil life is 15 When the remaining engine oil life is to 6 percent, you will see the engine 5 to 1 percent, you will see a...
Page 229 Maintenance Minder You can change the information display from the engine oil life display to the odometer, the trip meter, or the outside temperature (if equipped) every time you press and release the select/reset knob. When the engine oil life is 0 percent or negative mileage, the maintenance minder indicator remains on even if you change the...
Page 230 Maintenance Minder Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life Items Display Your dealer will reset the display after completing the required MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEM maintenance service. You will see ‘‘OIL LIFE 100%’’ on the information display the next time you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
Page 231 5 seconds. The provide competent, efficient service. maintenance item code(s) will We recommend using Honda parts disappear, and the engine oil life and fluids whenever you have will reset to ‘‘100.’’ maintenance done. These are...
Page 232 Maintenance Minder U.S. Vehicles: Owner’s Maintenance Checks Lights Check the operation of Maintenance, replacement, or You should check the following the headlights, parking lights, repair of emissions control items at the specified intervals. If taillights, high-mount brake light, you are unsure of how to perform and license plate lights monthly.
Page 233 Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace Check parking brake adjustment every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Page 234: Maintenance Record
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s) completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Honda service history booklet. Mileage...
Page 235 Maintenance Record Mileage Maintenance Signature Mileage Maintenance Signature Performed Performed Date Date...
Page 236: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (5-speed manual transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL (Orange handle) FILL CAP WASHER FLUID AUTOMATIC (Blue cap) TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING ENGINE FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 237 Fluid Locations V6 Models ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Gray cap) (Orange loop) CLUTCH FLUID (6-speed manual transmission only) (Gray cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP...
Page 238: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Page 239: Changing The Oil And Filter
Always change the oil and filter highly recommended that you use it meets the same requirements according to the maintenance Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for given for a conventional motor oil: it messages shown on the information optimum engine protection. Make displays the API certification seal, display.
Page 240 Changing the Oil and Filter WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER OIL FILTER V6 models 4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Open the hood, and remove the Remove the oil filter, and let the Check the oil filter to make sure its engine oil fill cap.
Page 241 Changing the Oil and Filter Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. OIL FILTER then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Tighten the drain bolt to: indicator should go out within 5 seconds.
Page 242: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant recommended for aluminum engines. Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible.
Page 243 Engine Coolant RADIATOR CAP V6 models 4-cylinder models RESERVE TANK 4-cylinder models RADIATOR CAP Make sure the engine and radiator The coolant level should be up to Pour coolant into the reserve tank. are cool. the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX coolant if it is low.
Page 244: Windshield Washers
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers Windshield Washers LEVEL GAUGE Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Check the reservoir’s fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the cap. The low washer Canadian models: level indicator comes on when the...
Page 245: Transmission Fluid
Windshield Washers, Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission LEVEL GAUGE 4-cylinder models UPPER MARK V6 models LOWER MARK DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with the engine Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) Do not use engine antif reeze or a at normal operating temperature. from the transmission, and wipe it vinegar/water solution in the with a clean cloth.
Page 246 Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as Remove the dipstick and check soon as it is convenient. the fluid level. It should be...
Page 247 Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as Remove the dipstick and check soon as it is convenient. the fluid level. It should be...
Page 248: Manual Transmission
Reinstall the filler bolt, and temperature and the vehicle sitting tighten it securely. on level ground. If Honda MTF is not available, you CHECK BOLT may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity motor oil with the API WASHER Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR...
Page 249: Brake And Clutch Fluid
They are: If Honda MTF is not available, you Brake fluid reservoir (all models) may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity motor oil with the API Clutch fluid reservoir Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR...
Page 250 DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Page 251: Power Steering Fluid
Honda PSF as soon as possible. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check the fluid level frequently, and have the system inspected as soon as possible.
Page 252: Timing Belt
Timing Belt, Lights Timing Belt Headlight Aiming High Beam Headlight V6 models only The headlights were properly aimed FASTENERS The timing belt should be replaced when your vehicle was new. If you AIR INTAKE COVER at the intervals shown in the regularly carry heavy items in the maintenance minder schedule.
Page 253: Lights
Lights AIR INTAKE COVER FASTENERS BULB BULB V6 models V6 models 4-cylinder models Remove the electrical connector Push the electrical connector back from the bulb by squeezing the onto the bulb. Make sure it is on connector to unlock the tab, then all the way.
Page 254 Lights Pull the inner fender cover away Low Beam Headlight from the fender and bumper. HOLDING CLIPS AIR INTAKE DUCT EX-V6 with M/T To change the passenger’s side Remove the electrical connector bulb, start the engine, turn the On EX-V6 model with manual from the bulb by squeezing the steering wheel all the way to the transmission...
Page 255 Lights Install the new bulb, and turn it Replacing a Front Side Marker/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb it in place. HOLDING CLIPS Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way.
Page 256 Lights Remove the burned out bulb from Replacing Rear Bulbs Determine which bulb is burned the socket by pushing it in and out: turn signal or back-up light. turning the bulb counterclockwise until it unlocks. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Page 257: Cleaning The Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Cleaning the Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Floor Mats belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of LOOP the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
Page 258: Dust And Pollen Filter
6 months. outside through the heating and Replace them if you find signs of A non-Honda floor mat may not fit cooling system/climate control cracking in the rubber, areas that are your vehicle properly. This could system.
Page 259 Wiper Blades WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB BLADE To replace a wiper blade: Disconnect the blade assembly Remove the blade from its holder from the wiper arm by pushing in by grasping the tabbed end of the Raise the wiper arm off the the lock tab.
Page 260: Tires
Wiper Blades, Tires Slide the new wiper blade into the Tires BLADE holder until the tabs lock. To safely operate your vehicle, your tires must be the proper type and Slide the wiper blade assembly size, in good condition with adequate onto the wiper arm.
Page 261 Tires Inflation Guidelines Use a gauge to measure the air If you check air pressure when the Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure in each tire at least once a tires are hot [driven for several miles provides the best combination of month.
Page 262 Tires Recommended Tire Pressures For convenience, the recommended All 4-cylinder models The following charts show the tire sizes and cold tire pressures are Tire Size/Type Cold Tire Pressure recommended cold tire pressures for Front: on a label on the driver’s doorjamb. most normal and high-speed driving 32 psi (220 kPa , conditions.
Page 263 If you purchase directional tires, Improper wheel weights can damage traction on wet roads. You should rotate only front-to-back. your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use replace the tire if you can see three only Honda wheel weights f or or more tread wear indicators. balancing.
Page 264 Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at Wheel and Tire Specifications Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible Wheels: the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front 4-cylinder models rating, and maximum cold tire...
Page 265 For the best performance in snowy Because your vehicle has limited tire hear them coming into contact with or icy conditions, you should install clearance, Honda strongly the body or chassis, stop and snow tires or tire chains. They may recommends using the chains listed investigate.
Page 266: Checking The Battery
Tires, Checking the Battery Checking the Battery TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW Using the wrong chains, or not properly installing chains, can damage the brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or killed. Follow all instructions in this owner’s manual regarding the selection and use of tire chains.
Page 267 Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is If you need to connect the battery to needed, see your dealer or a a charger, disconnect both cables to qualified technician. prevent damaging your vehicle’s The battery gives off explosive electrical system. Always disconnect hydrogen gas during normal Battery posts, the negative ( ) cable first, and...
Page 268: Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for Leave the parking brake off. Put To minimize sticking, apply a an extended period (more than 1 the transmission in reverse silicone spray lubricant to all door month), there are several things you (manual) or Park (automatic).
Page 269 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... . 264 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 265 experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ....270 gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 270: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can.
Page 271: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Turn on the hazard warning lights, TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. and turn the ignition switch to the Drive slowly along the shoulder until LOCK (0) position.
Page 272 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT JACK WHEEL NUT WRENCH The jack is behind a cover in the Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn right fender. Remove the cover by counterclockwise to loosen it, then with the wheel nut wrench.
Page 273 Changing a Flat Tire Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the flat tire. Handle the wheel nuts carefully; they may be hot from driving. Place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface facing up. EXTENSION WHEEL NUT WRENCH JACKING POINT Place the jack under the jacking Use the extension and the wheel...
Page 274 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the vehicle to the ground, wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
Page 275 Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT spare normal tire tire SPACER CONE Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Remove the center cap before Place the flat tire face down in the the same crisscross pattern. Have storing the flat tire in the trunk spare tire well.
Page 276: If The Engine Won't Start
Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start Store the jack in its holder. Turn If the Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the Starter the jack’s end bracket to lock it in Diagnosing why the engine won’t Motor Operates Very Slowly place.
Page 277 If the Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to the The Starter Operates Normally If you find nothing wrong, you will START (III) position. If the In this case, the starter motor’s need a qualified technician to find headlights do not dim, check the speed sounds normal, or even faster the problem.
Page 278: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try A battery can explode if you do jump starting until it thaws.
Page 279 Jump Starting BOOSTER V6 models BATTERY V6 models 4-cylinder models Connect one jumper cable to the Connect the second jumper cable Start the vehicle. If the starter positive ( ) terminal on your to the negative ( ) terminal on motor still operates slowly, check vehicle’s battery.
Page 280: If The Engine Overheats
Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats Once the vehicle is running, If the Engine Overheats disconnect the negative cable from The pointer of your vehicle’s your vehicle, then from the temperature gauge should stay in Steam and spray from an booster battery.
Page 281 If the Engine Overheats If you do not see steam or spray, If there was no coolant in the Start the engine, and set the leave the engine running, and reserve tank, you may need to add temperature to maximum heat watch the temperature gauge.
Page 282: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Low Oil Pressure Safely pull off the road and shut Charging System Indicator off the engine. Turn on the hazard Indicator This indicator should never come on warning lights. If the charging system indicator when the engine is running.
Page 283: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, these codes are set. If they are not while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you set, the test cannot be completed. of the engine’s emissions control continue driving, have your vehicle systems may have a problem.
Page 284: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator U.S. Canada However, if the brake pedal does not If you must drive the vehicle a short feel normal, you should take distance in this condition, drive immediate action. A problem in one slowly and carefully. The brake system indicator normally part of the system’s dual circuit comes on when you turn the ignition design will still give you braking at...
Page 285: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof If equipped SOCKET NOTCH If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 286: Fuses
Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR NOTCH If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 287 Fuses FUSE BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the looking through the side window fuses in the interior fuse box by at the wire inside.
Page 288 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle If the replacement fuse of the FUSE BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you same rating blows in a short time, do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse there is probably a serious of the same rating or a lower rating electrical problem with your from one of the other circuits.
Page 289: Fuse Locations
Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Cooling Fan 30 A Cooling Fan 7.5 A MG. Clutch 20 A Horn, Stop 40 A Rear Defroster 40 A Back Up, ACC 15 A Hazard 30 A ABS Motor 30 A VSA Motor 20 A...
Page 290 Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Sliding 20 A Heated Seats 20 A Driver’s Power Seat Reclining Not Used 15 A 15 A Fuel Pump 7.5 A Washer 7.5 A Meter 10 A 7.5 A Not Used Amps.
Page 291: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 292 Emergency Towing Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 293: Technical Information
Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....288 Emissions Controls ......297 you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications The Clean Air Act ..... . 297 your vehicle and the locations of the (4-cylinder Models) ....
Page 294: Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
Page 295: 4-Cylinder Models
Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into 4-cylinder models the engine block. It is on the front. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER V6 models ENGINE NUMBER AUTOMATIC/MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 296 Specifications (4-cylinder Models) Dimensions Capacities Length 187.8 in (4,770 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 71.3 in (1,810 mm) 17.09 US gal (64.7 ) Height 55.7 in (1,415 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm) coolant Manual 1.35 US gal (5.1 ) Track Front 61.1 in (1,553 mm)
Page 297 Specifications (4-cylinder Models) Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC 12 V 51 W (HB4) 4-cylinder gasoline engine Front turn signal/parking/side 12 V 24/2.2 CP Bore x Stroke 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) marker lights Displacement 144 cu-in (2,354 cm )
Page 298: Specifications (V6 Models)
Specifications (V6 Models) Dimensions Capacities Length 187.8 in (4,770 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 71.3 in (1,810 mm) 17.09 US gal (64.7 ) Height 55.8 in (1,418 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm) coolant Manual 1.74 US gal (6.6 ) Track Front 61.1 in (1,553 mm)
Page 299 (V6 Models) Specifications Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke 12 V 51 W (HB4) SOHC VTEC Front turn signal/parking/side 12 V 24/2.2 CP 6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine marker lights Bore x Stroke 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) Rear turn signal lights 12 V 21 W...
Page 300: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 301: Temperature
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of overloaded.
Page 302: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Rim diameter in inches. FW6X Tire type code. have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described Load index (a numerical code 2202 Date of manufacture. below. associated with the maximum load the tire can carry).
Page 303: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this environment. Under certain canister while the engine is off. After conditions of sunlight and climate, In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, NOx and HC react to form with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine photochemical ‘‘smog.’’...
Page 304: Exhaust Emissions Controls
HC, CO, and NOx produced. remain low, you should use only new combustion and minimize the Honda replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that equivalent for repairs. Using lower Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) come out the tailpipe.
Page 305: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS...
Page 306: State Emissions Testing
State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes Make sure the vehicle has been or fifth/sixth (M/T). Do not use If you take your vehicle for a state parked with the engine off for 6 the cruise control. When traffic emissions test shortly after the hours or more.
Page 307 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ........ . 302 Warranty Coverages ..... 303 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. vehicles) ......304 Authorized Manuals ..... . 305...
Page 308: Customer Service Information
Vortex Motor Corp. U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the Bella International problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. P.O. Box 190816 Automobile Customer Service San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A...
Page 309: Warranty Coverages
Warranty and Emissions Accessory Limited Warranty all these warranties. Please read the Performance Warranty these two Honda accessories are covered 2007 Honda warranty information warranties cover your vehicle’s under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle emissions control systems. Time,...
Page 310: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Vehicles)
; or write to: http://www.saf ercar.gov Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or You can also obtain other American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 311: Authorized Manuals
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Valid only for sales within the United States. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:...
Page 312 Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 313 Index Operation ........209 Anti-theft, Audio System ....172 Accessories ........191 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 76 Battery ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Armrest ..........85 Charging System Position) ........76 Audio System ........ . 124 Indicator ......
Page 314 Index Bulb Replacement Changing Oil Clock ..........173 Back-up Lights ......250 How to ......... 233 Clutch Fluid ........244 Front Parking Lights ....249 When to ........221 CO in the Exhaust ......
Page 315 Index Daytime Running Lights ....70 Dual Temperature Control ... 121 Engine Daytime Running Lights Dust and Pollen Filter ....252 Adding Engine Coolant .... . 236 Indicator ........60 Additives ........233 Dead Battery .........
Page 316 Index Fill Door and Cap ...... . 185 Gearshift Lever Positions Gauge ..........64 Automatic Transmission ... 203 Fan Control ....108, 114, 119 Low Fuel Indicator ..... . 60 Manual Transmission ....200 Features ......... .
Page 317 Index Heater, Seat ........90 Door and Trunk Open ....61 Information Display ......63 High Altitude, Starting at ....199 DRL (Daytime Running Check Fuel Cap ......65 HomeLink Universal Lights) ........60 Engine Oil Life ......
Page 318 Index Luggage, Storing (Cargo) ... . 193 Operation ........94 Luggage Net (Cargo Net) ... . 196 Label, Certification ......288 Lane Change, Signaling ....69 Lap/Shoulder Belts ....14, 17 Net, Cargo ........196 LATCH Anchorage System ...
Page 319 Index Outside Temperature ..... . 65 Power Door Locks ......77 Rear Seat, Folding ......88 Overheating, Engine ..... 274 Power Socket Locations ....100 Rear View Mirror ......95 Owner’s Maintenance Checks ..226 Power Steering Fluid ....
Page 320 Index Reverse Gear Position ....204 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Sound System ........ . 124 Reverse Lockout ......202 Belt ........14, 17 Spare Tire Roof Rack ........195 Seat Heaters ........90 Inflating ........264 Rotation, Tire ........
Page 321 Index Starting the Engine ......199 Emissions Control Systems ..297 Labeling ........296 In Cold Weather at High Oxygenated Fuels ..... . 184 Maintenance ....... 257 Altitude ........199 Three Way Catalytic Replacing ........
Page 322 Index Treadwear ........294 Nut Wrench ....... . 266 Treadwear Indicators ....257 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Replacing ........258 Trip Meter ........64 System ........211 Windows Trunk ..........81 VSA System Indicator ..
Page 323: Service Information Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Brake Fluid: Transmission Fluid) preferred, or Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid a DEXRON III ATF as a DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or temporary replacement (see DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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