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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

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

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

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Summary of Contents for Honda Accord Coupe 2000

Page 1: Table Of Contents
2000 Accord Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. Contents For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety......................... Your Vehicle at a Glance........................
Page 2: Owner's Identification Form
The information and specifications included ADDRESS in this publication were in affect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., STREET Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 3: Introduction
NOTICE information is intended to help you One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to avoid damage to your Honda, other read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items.
Page 4: A Few Words About Safety
Main Menu Main Menu A Few Words About Safety A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important.
Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Car at a Glance HEATING/COOLIN G MIRROR AIRBAGS (P.9) CONTROLS CONTROLS (P.99) (P.110) DIGITAL CLOCK CLIMATE CONTROL (P.101) SYSTEM DOOR LOCK (P.117) SWITCH (P.76) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.125, 137) POWER WINDOW FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE SWITCHES (P.161) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.178) (P.96) HOOD RELEASE TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE...
Page 6 Main Menu Your Car at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P. 64) WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 67) (P. 65, 66) MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 98) CRUISE CONTROL (P. 69) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P. 66) HORN TILT ADJUSTMENT (P. 68) (P.
Page 7 Main Menu...
Page 8: Driver And Passenger Safety
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Larger Children..This section gives you important 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs.... . information about how to protect 4. Adjust the Head Restraints..Using Child Seats with yourself and your passengers. It 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Tethers........
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions Control Your Speed You'll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards recommendation s throughout this Excessive speed is a major factor in While airbags can save lives, they section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths.
Page 10: Your Car's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 11 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Seat Belts In addition, most states and all Help keep you from being thrown For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to against the inside of the car and wear seat belts.
Page 12: Seat Belts Airbags 8
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Airbags the seat belts. Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed.
Page 13: Seats & Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the front Head Restraints seats as far back as possible, and Head restraints can help protect you Your car's seats are designed to keep keep adjustabl e seat-backs in an from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 14: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car's Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist The rest of this section gives more Front seat occupants are sitting upright and as far back as possible detailed information about how you To make sure you and your passengers get the maximum from the steering wheel and can maximize your safety.
Page 15: Protecting Adults
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Introduction 2.Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants. Your car has a door monitor light on These instructions also apply to the instrument panel to indicate children who have outgrown child when a specific door is not tightly...
Page 16: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals.
Page 17: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust 4.Adjust the Head Restraints the seat-back to an upright position, Reclining the seat-back too far but as far from the dashboard as can result in serious injury or possible.
Page 18: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle, restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched.
Page 19: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Improperl y positioning the seat seriously injured or killed. Have your belts can cause serious injury Honda dealer check the belt as soon or death in a crash. as possible. Adjust the steering wheel, if needed,...
Page 20: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of Position position in the front seat can be Sitting improperl y or out of After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured by position can result in serious their seats and put on seat belts, it is striking interior parts of the car, or...
Page 21: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit Additional Safety Precautions upright and as far back as possible Two people should never use the from the steering wheel or same seat belt. If they do, they dashboard.
Page 22 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near airbag. Carrying hard or sharp a front door. If a side airbag objects on your lap, or driving with inflates, a cup holder or other hard a pipe or other sharp object in...
Page 23: Protecting Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 24: Children Should Sit In The Back
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger' s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Poses Serious Risks to Children 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...
Page 25 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger' s To remind you of the front airbag front airbag hazards, and that hazards, your car has warning labels children must be properly restrained on the driver's and front passenger' s in the back seat, your car has visors.
Page 26: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Do not leave children alone in your Your car has three seating positions vehicle. Leaving children without Many parents say they prefer to put in the back seat where children can an infant or small child in the front...
Page 27: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Selecting a Child Seat Child Seats To provide proper protection, a child The following pages give general seat should meet three guidelines for selecting and installing requirements: child seats for infants and small children.
Page 28 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in Small Children: A child who is too your car.
Page 29 Front Passenger's Seat Placing a Child Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due Honda's recommendation s on where to the front airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car. Small children: Not recommended, due to the front airbag hazard.
Page 30 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat 3. Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat...
Page 31: Protecting Infants
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat Placing a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the front seat can result in in the back seat, but not in the front serious injury or death if the seat.
Page 32 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a rear-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
Page 33 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. 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...
Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation Additional Precautions for Infants facing child seat may prevent the Tips Never hold an infant on your lap. driver or a front-seat passenger from If you are not wearing a seat belt moving the seat as far back as in a crash, you could be thrown...
Page 35: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small child stay in the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the Improperly placing a forward- weight or height limit for the seat. facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags...
Page 36 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back and front passenger seating positions have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
Page 37 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism in order to remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. 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...
Page 38: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Additional Precautions for Small When a child reaches the Children recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit Never hold a small child on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can belt in a crash, you could be...
Page 39 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children However, if the belt touches or Do not put any accessories on a seat Checking Seat Belt Fit belt. Devices intended to improve crosses the child's neck, the child needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability...
Page 40 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front seat until the tops of the ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety even with the top of the seat-back. A Administration and Transport child of this height should be tall Canada recommend that all children...
Page 41 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Check that the child's seat belt is Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: properly positioned and secured.
Page 42: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Your car has three tether anchorage Attach the tether strap hook to the points on the rear shelf for securing tether anchorage point and tighten a tether-style child seat to the car. the strap according to the child seat maker's instructions.
Page 43: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating Guide the belt across your body to the door pillar.
Page 44: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts See page for instructions on how All seat belts have an emergency The seat belts in all seating positions locking retractor. In normal driving, except the driver's have an additional to wear the lap/shoulder belt the retractor lets you move freely in locking mechanism that must be...
Page 45: Seat Belt Maintenance
U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details.
Page 46: Additional Information About Your Front Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Front Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work SRS Components An indicator light on the Your Supplementa l Restraint System instrument panel that alerts you to (SRS) includes: a possible problem with the system (see page 45).
Page 47 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Front Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat After a crash, you may see what belts help restrain your lower body looks like smoke. This is actually and torso. Your airbag provides a powder from the airbag's surface.
Page 48: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
If you see any of these indications, system is working properly. your front or side airbags may not deploy, or your passenger' s side airbag automatic cutoff system may not work properly. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 49: Your Side Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Side Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work To get the best protection from the On all V6 models and the 4-cylinder EX side airbags, front seat occupants model with leather interior Your car is equipped with side should wear their seat belts and sit airbags for the driver and a front...
Page 50: How The Side Airbag Indicator Light Works
If this light comes on, you should have the passenger sit upright. Once Although Honda does not encourage the passenger is out of the children to ride in the front, to help deployment path of the side airbag,...
Page 51: Additional Safety Precautions
Do not expose the front seat-backs airbag by yourself. to water. If rain or spilled water This must be done by a Honda soaks into a seat-back, it can dealer or a knowledgeabl e body prevent the side airbag system shop.
Page 52: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car's problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Page 53: Safety Labels 5
U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. DASHBOARD U.S. models only RADIATOR CAP Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 54: Instruments And Controls
Windshield Wipers..... . Adjustments......Windshield Washers....Driver's Lumbar Support... . contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. All the essential Hazard Warning......66 Rear Seat Access......controls are within easy reach. Rear Window Defogger....
Page 55: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations MIRROR DIGITAL CLOCK HEATING/COOLIN G CONTROLS (P.101) CONTROLS DOOR LOCK (P.110) (P.99) SWITCH CLIMATE CONTROL (P.76) SYSTEM (P.117) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE POWER WINDOW (P.161) SWITCHES AUDIO SYSTEM TRUNK RELEASE HOOD RELEASE (P.96) HANDLE (P.125, 137) HANDLE...
Page 56: Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many HIGH BEAM INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAINT indicators to give you important SYSTEM INDICATOR information about your car. IMMOBILIZER CRUISE CONTROL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATOR* INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* MAINTENANCE...
Page 57 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada Indicator BRAKE This indicator lights when you turn The engine can be severely damaged the ignition switch ON (II). It is a Parking Brake and if this light flashes or stays on when reminder to you and your passengers the engine is running.
Page 58 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint Immobilizer System U.S. Canada S R S System Indicator Indicator A B S This indicator lights when you turn This indicator comes on for a few Anti-lock Brake System the ignition switch ON (II). If it seconds when you turn the ignition (ABS) Indicator comes on at any other time, it...
Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Door and Brake Lamp Monitor Turn Signal and "Daytime Running D R L Hazard Warning Lights" Indicator Indicators Canadian models only The left or right turn signal light This indicator lights when you turn blinks when you signal a lane change the ignition switch to ON (II) with or turn.
Page 60 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Washer Level Indicator This light comes on with the high Canadian models only beam headlights. See page This light comes on when the information on the headlight washer fluid level is low. Add washer controls.
Page 61 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Tachometer U.S. Model shown The tachometer shows the engine TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATUR E speed in revolutions per minute GAUGE (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone. Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven.
Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Trip Meter Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge This meter shows the number of This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) engine' s coolant. During normal It is most accurate when the car is on operation, the pointer should rise level ground.
Page 63 . If this maintenanc e is SELECT/RESE T BUTTON done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Press and hold the select/reset button in the instrument panel,...
Page 64: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving WINDSHIELD REAR WINDOW HEADLIGHTS/ WIPERS/WASHER S DEFOGGER TURN SIGNALS features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams.
Page 65 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it.
Page 66 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights The lights will turn on again when Automatic Lighting Off Feature you unlock or open the driver's door. (Canadian Models) On EX and EX-V6 models If you unlock the door, but do not With the headlight switch off, the The Automatic Lighting Off feature open it within 15 seconds, the lights...
Page 67 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.
Page 68 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Wipers You can vary how often the wipers sweep the windshield by turning the INT TIME ring next to the rotary switch. If you turn the INT TIME ring to the shortest delay, the wipers will change from intermittent to low speed operation when vehicle speed...
Page 69 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Hazard Warning To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on Push the red button to the left of the push the control lever down. The the wiper control lever.
Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentall y damaged. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side. LX, EX and LX-V6 models EX-V6 model The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear...
Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Push the lever up to lock the Steering Wheel Adjustment steering wheel in that position. See page for important safety information about how to properly 4. Make sure you have securely position the steering wheel.
Page 72: Steering Wheel Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH RESUME/accel without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways.
Page 73 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls The cruise control may not hold the You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills.
Page 74 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned When you push the CANCEL button, Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the pedal to speed up for passing. After CRUISE CONTROL light on the completing the pass, take your foot instrument panel will go out and the...
Page 75 Keep the plate stored in a safe place. If you need to replace a key, use only Honda-approve d key blanks. Your car comes with two master On EX-V6 model These buttons let you control some keys and a valet key.
Page 76: Keys And Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks These keys contain electronic Immobilizer System Remote Transmitter circuits that are activated by the Some models also come with two The Immobilizer System protects Immobilizer System. They will not remote transmitters; see page your car from theft.
Page 77 Operation is subject to the following two recognize the coding of your key, conditions: (1) this device may not cause contact your Honda dealer. interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to Removing the key from the LOCK, you must push the key in ignition switch while driving slightly as you turn it.
Page 79 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, START (III) — Use this position Power Door Locks you can operate the audio system only to start the engine. The switch and the accessory power socket. returns to ON (II) when you let go of MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH the key.
Page 80 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks To lock the passenger' s door when Lockout Prevention getting out of the car, push the lock If you forget and leave the key in the tab down and close the door. To lock ignition switch, Lockout Prevention the driver's door, remove the key will not allow you to lock the driver's...
Page 81 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter When you push the UNLOCK button You cannot lock or unlock the doors once, only the driver's door unlocks. with the remote transmitter if either The passenger' s door unlocks when door is not fully closed or the key is LOCK BUTTON...
Page 82 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely When the remote transmitter' s activate your car's security system to battery begins to get weak, it may attract attention. When activated, the take several pushes on the button to horn will sound, and the exterior lock or unlock the doors, and the...
Page 83 Canada Standard RSS-210. transmitter. your Honda dealer. Any other Operation is subject to the following two transmitters you have will also need conditions: (1) this device may not cause Reinstall the upper half securely.
Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Trunk See page for cargo loading and weight limit information. Keep the trunk lid closed at all times while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY...
Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Glove Box MASTER KEY An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Page 86: Homelink Universal Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter HomeLink Universal Transmitter. If your garage door opener was On EX V-6 model The HomeLink Universal If you do not have this information, manufactured before April 1982, Transmitter built into your vehicle you should contact the you may not be able to program the can be programmed to operate...
Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter transmitter to learn the code. Before you begin — If you just took delivery of your vehicle and have Release and press the button on not trained any of the buttons in the the remote control every two HomeLink transmitter before, you seconds until the transmitter has...
Page 88 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter rolling code garage door control and the garage door opener 3. Press the Training button on the opener. Test this by pressing are needed before the HomeLink garage door opener unit until and holding the HomeLink transmitter can operate the garage the light next to the button...
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transmitter 4. Press and release the button on 2. Press and hold the transmitter You should erase all three codes button until the red light begins before selling the vehicle. the HomeLink transmitter. (The to flash slowly (approximatel y same button you trained with As required by the FCC:...
Page 90: Seat Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments See pages — for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the lever under pull up on the lever on the outside of...
Page 91 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Driver's Seat Power Height Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment Adjustment On LX model On EX model The height of your driver's seat is The height of your driver's seat is power adjustable. Pull up on the adjustable.
Page 92 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Driver's Seat Power Adjustments On all V6 models and the 4-cylinder EX model with leather interior See pages — for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Driver's Lumbar Support Pull the center of the horizontal Adjust the seat-back angle by switch up to raise the seat. Push it pushing the rear switch in the On EX and EK-V6 models down to lower the seat.
Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Rear Seat Access Driver's Side Passenger's Side RELEASE LEVER RELEASE LEVER SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER To get into the back seat on the On all V6 models and the 4-cylinder EX On LX and EX models To get into the back seat on the passenger' s side, push forward on model with leather interior...
Page 95 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Head Restraints To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as See page for important safety it will go. Push the release button information and a warning about how to and pull the restraint out of the seat- RELEASE properly position the head restraints.
Page 96 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat.
Page 97 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Make sure all rear shoulder belts are positioned in front of the rear seat- back whenever the seat-back is in its upright position. Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured.
Page 98: Seat Heaters
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Heaters The HI or LO indicator lights and Follow these precautions whenever SEAT HEATERS remains lit until you turn it off by you use the seat heaters: pushing the opposite side of the switch lightly. The indicator will turn Use the HI setting only to heat the off.
Page 99: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows Your car's windows are electrically- MAIN SWITCH powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window. Closing a power window on someone' s hands or fingers can Each door has a switch that controls cause serious injury.
Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The master control panel also con- The AUTO function only works to The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: lower the driver's window. To raise the passenger' s window. With this the window, you must pull back on switch off, the passenger' s window AUTO —...
Page 101 Main Menu Table of Contents Moonroof To tilt up the back of the moonroof, The moonroof has a key-off delay. press and hold the center button You can still open and close the ). To close the moonroof, moonroof for up to ten minutes after you turn off the ignition.
Page 102 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility. Adjust the outside mirrors with the 3. Push the appropriate edge of the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before adjustment switch on the driver's adjustment switch to move the you start driving.
Page 103: Mirrors, Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. PARKING BRAKE LEVER HEATED MIRROR BUTTON To apply the parking brake, pull the Available on all Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to re- lever up fully.
Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Digital Clock, Sunglasses Holder Digital Clock 2. Press and hold the M button until Sunglasses Holder the numbers advance to the desired minutes. Push You can use R to quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing R sets the clock back to the previous hour.
Page 105 Main Menu Table of Contents Sunglasses Holder, Beverage Holder Beverage Holder INNER LINER Push Some larger styles of sunglasses To open the beverage holder, push Be careful when you are using the may not fit in the holder. on the top. The beverage holder lid beverage holder.
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Console Compartmen t LEVER LEVER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the consol e compartment , You can put small items in the tray On EX and EX-V6 models pull up on the lower lever and lift the The console compartment has a located in the console compartment lid.
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Vanity Mirror Make sure you put the sun visor back in place when you are getting into or out of the car. Do not use the EXTENSION sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Coin Box, Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket Coin Box Center Pocket Accessory Power Socket COIN BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET The coin box is located under the air To use the accessory power socket, On LX and LX-V6 models vent.
Page 109: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights LX, LX-V6 The light goes out when both doors are closed. On EX and EX-V6 models The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page The light fades out after both doors are closed.
Page 110 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Courtesy Lights IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT DOOR LIGHT The courtesy light in each door comes on when the door is opened, and goes out when the door is closed. Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch.
Page 111 Main Menu...
Page 112: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling..... . Audio System (EX, EX-V6)... systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does..AM/FM/CD Audio System..comfortabl e driving environmen t in How to Use the System.... .
Page 113: Heating And Cooling
Main Menu Heating and Cooling On LX, LX-V6 and EX models TEMPERATURE Proper use of the Heating and MODE BUTTONS FAN CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility.
Page 114 Main Menu Heating and Cooling Mode Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 115 Main Menu Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT DRIVER'S-SID E VENT PASSENGER'S-SID E VENT The direction of air flow from the On the driver's-side vent, move the The vents in the corners of the vents in the center and each side of vent up-and-down and move the tab dashboard can be opened and closed the dashboard is adjustable.
Page 116 Main Menu Heating and Cooling How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE FAN CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
Page 117 Main Menu Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on the A /C by pressing the TEMPERATURE FAN CONTROL DIAL MODE BUTTONS CONTROL DIAL button. The light above the button should come on when a fan speed is selected. 2.
Page 118 Main Menu Heating and Cooling To Heat To Defog and Defrost To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1. Start the engine. moisture from the air.
Page 119 Main Menu Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off the windshield and side windows to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, after the car has been sitting out in the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature...
Page 120: Climate Control System
Climate Control System On EX-V6 model CENTER VENTS DRIVER'S-SID E VENT The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
Page 121 Main Menu Climate Control System PASSENGER'S-SID E VENT Comfort and Convenienc e Features...
Page 122 Main Menu Climate Control System Fully-automati c Operation TEMPERATURE FULL AUTO FAN CONTROL DIAL Control in fully-automati c mode, CONTROL DIAL DISPLAY press the AUTO button and set the fan control dial to AUTO, then set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial.
Page 123 Main Menu Climate Control System Semi-automati c Operation You can manually select various TEMPERATURE AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON functions of the Climate Control CONTROL DIAL system when it is in FULL AUTO. All other features remain auto- matically controlled. Making any manual selection causes the word FULL to go out.
Page 124 Main Menu Climate Control System Fan Control Dial You can manually select the fan speed by turning the fan control dial. MODE BUTTON FAN CONTROL DIAL When you turn the dial clockwise, the fan is taken out of automatic mode and starts to run at its lowest speed.
Page 125 Main Menu Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield. The main air flow comes from the floor vents. The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.
Page 126 Main Menu Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select th e A /C turns on automaticall y and the system selects Fresh Air mode.
Page 127 Main Menu Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperatur e Sensor TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Page 128: Audio System
Main Menu Audio System AM/FM/Cassett e Stereo Audio System For LX and LX-V6 models Your Honda' s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
Page 129 Main Menu Audio System SEEK — The SEEK function Operating the Radio You can use any of four methods to searches the band for a station with The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected a strong signal. To activate it, push ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the the SEEK switch up or down, then...
Page 130 Main Menu Audio System SCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong AM/FM SCAN BUTTON BUTTON signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCN shows in the display.
Page 131 Main Menu Audio System Preset — You can store the frequencies of your favorite radio AM/FM BUTTON stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. To store a frequency: 1.
Page 132 Main Menu Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two TREBLE/BALANC I BASS/FADER CONTROL CONTROL controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.
Page 133 Main Menu Audio System Dolby B noise reduction turns on If the system reaches the end of the Audio System Lighting when you insert a cassette. If the tape while in fast forward or rewind, You can use the instrument panel tape was not recorded with Dolby B it automaticall y stops that function, brightness control knob to adjust the...
Page 134 Main Menu Audio System REPEAT — The Repeat function continuousl y replays the current EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT RPT BUTTON displayed as a reminder. When the BUTTON BUTTON system reaches the end of the song...
Page 135 Main Menu Audio System The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find TAPE DIRECTION EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT INDICATOR the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap RPT BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 136 Main Menu Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Change r TAPE/CD BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR A Compact Disc changer is available AM/FM BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR from your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Page 137 Main Menu Audio System To operate the CD changer or player, You can use the SKIP switch to REPEAT — When you activate the the ignition must be in ACCESSOR Y select tracks within a disc. If you Repeat feature by pressing the RPT (I) or ON (II) and the audio system push and release the SKIP switch, button, the system continuousl y...
Page 138 Main Menu Audio System If the system is in Repeat mode, you must turn it off by pressing RPT AM/FM BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until TAPE/CD BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR you see RDM displayed. To take the system out of CD mode, press the A M / FM button or insert a cassette in the player.
Page 139 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 140 Main Menu Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System For EX and EX-V6 models Your Honda' s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the car's battery.
Page 141 Main Menu Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE KNOB ACCESSOR Y (I) or ON (II) to FM BUTTON AM BUTTON operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob.
Page 142 Main Menu Audio System You can use any of four methods to SCAN — The SCAN function To store a frequency: find radio stations on the selected samples all the stations with strong 1. Select the desired band, AM or band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the signals on the selected band.
Page 143 Main Menu Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are traveling far from home and can no A. SEL INDICATOR longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. To activate Auto Select, press the A.
Page 144 Main Menu Audio System If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store TUNE KNOB other frequencies in the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset buttons as described previously.
Page 145 Main Menu Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two BASS/FADER TREBLE/BALANC E CONTROL CONTROL controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength.
Page 146: Radio Reception/Frequencies
"FM101." Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda's radio can receive the How well your Honda' s radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen-...
Page 147 Main Menu Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especiall y on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheri c conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 148 Main Menu Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the PWR/VOL KNOB FM BUTTON AM BUTTON same controls used for the radio. EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT SKIP BUTTONS With the system on, insert the disc into the CD slot.
Page 149 Main Menu Audio System If you turn the system off while a CD You can use the SKIP buttons while REPEAT — To activate the Repeat is playing, either with the PWR/VOL a disc is playing to select passages feature, press and release the Repeat button.
Page 150 Main Menu Audio System When you switch back to CD mode, Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the (Optional) appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If the system selects the same unit (in- A Compact Disc changer is available you select an empty slot in the dash or changer) that was playing when you switched out of CD mode.
Page 151 Main Menu Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contaminatio n Wipe across the disc from the center inner and outer edges.
Page 152 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 153 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 154 Main Menu Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) FM BUTTON CD/TAPE CHG BUTTON The cassette system features Dolby REW BUTTON TAPE AM BUTTON B* noise reduction, automatic DIRECTION FF BUTTON sensing of chromium-dioxid e (CrO INDICATOR tape, and autoreverse for continuous play.
Page 155 Main Menu Audio System The tape direction indicator will light Tape Search Functions If you turn the system off while a to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ With a cassette playing, you can use cassette is playing.
Page 156 Main Menu Audio System SKIP — The skip function allows REPEAT — The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the begining of a song or continuousl y replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find passage.
Page 157 Never try to insert a warped or ejects, take the vehicle to your available. damaged cassette in the player. Honda dealer. If you do not clean the cassette When they are not in use, store If a problem develops in the connec-...
Page 158 Main Menu Audio System Remote Audio Controls If you are playing a cassette, use the The top and bottom buttons adjust the volume up or down AUDIO/CH button to advance to the AUDIO/CH Press the proper button and hold it next selection.
Page 159 Owner's Manual. If you should one hour before trying again. happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system' s serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 160: Security System
Main Menu Security System With the system set, you can still Standard on EX and EX-V6 models open the trunk with the master key Optional on LX and LX-V6 models The security system helps to protect or the remote transmitter (if the your car and valuables from theft.
Page 161 Main Menu...
Page 162: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline......... . use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank....
Page 163 Break-in Period Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancin g additive called M M T. If you use such gasolines, reliability and performanc e by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump...
Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
Page 165 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood tighten it until it clicks several HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH times. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page 293).
Page 166 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without To close the hood, lift it up slightly to lifting the hood latch handle, or the remove the support rod from the SUPPORT ROD hood latch handle moves stiffly or hole.
Page 167 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK DIPSTICK 6-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Check the engine oil level every time 6-cylinder models Lift the hood up most of the way. you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few The hydraulic supports will lift it minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 168 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. cloth or paper towel. CONTINUED Before Driving...
Page 169 MAX and M IN lines. If on checking other items in your marks. it is below the M IN line, see Adding Honda. Engine Coolant on page If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper coolant.
Page 170: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 171: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories or killed. with proper car operation or Your dealer has Genuine Honda performance. accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this personalize your car. These...
Page 172 Modifications could make the outside edge of a front seat-back. system ineffective. Covering the outside edge of a overall diameter. front seat-back, with a non-Honda Additional Safety Precaution seat cover for example, could Such modifications can adversely affect handling, and interfere with...
Page 173: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKET storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment 850 1bs (395kg). Overloading or improper Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt This figure includes the total weight someone during a crash.
Page 175 If you can carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your Honda dealer for further information. Before Driving...
Page 176: Driving
Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather 5-speed manual and automati c at High Altitude ..... transmissions .
Page 177: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). 5. Check the adjustment of the seat and adjustments every day before Check the indicator lights in the (see page 87). you drive your car.
Page 178: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 4. Without touching the accelerator 6. If the engine still does not start, pedal, turn the ignition key to the press the accelerator pedal all the 2. In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position.
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Starting in Cold Weather at High 1. Turn off all electrical accessories 3. If the engine fails to start in step 2, Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ push the accelerator pedal to the to reduce the drain on the battery.
Page 180: Speed Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the Rapid slowing or speeding-up transmission by trying to shift into can cause loss of control on Reverse with the car moving. Push slippery surfaces.
Page 181 5-speed Manual Transmission , Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Recommended Shift Points Your Honda' s transmission has four If you exceed the maximum speed Drive in the highest gear that lets for the gear you are in, the engine...
Page 182: Automatic Transmission
(in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceler- ation and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. RELEASE BUTTON This indicator between the fuel The shift lever has seven positions.
Page 183 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Park (P) — This position mechani- cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal and have your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 184 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you Drive (D ) — This position is similar Second (2) — To shift to Second, need to restart a stalled engine, or if to D , except only the first three press the release button on the side it is necessary to stop briefly with gears are selected.
Page 185 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release First (1) — To shift from Second to Engine Speed Limiter This allows you to move the shift First, press the release button on the If you exceed the maximum speed side of the shift lever.
Page 186 If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. 3. Put a cloth on the edge of the Shift 5. Push down on the key while you...
Page 187 Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. If Make sure the moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put windows are closed.
Page 188: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models...
Page 189 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates brake pedal, this defeats the The EX, LX-V6 and EX-V6 models the brakes has two separate circuits. have an Anti-lock Brake System purpose of the ABS.
Page 190 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System A vehicle with ABS may require a Important Safety Reminders ABS Indicator ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or ABS INDICATOR* distance it takes to stop the car, it uneven surfaces, such as gravel or only helps with steering control snow, than a vehicle without anti-...
Page 191: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Exercise extra caution when driving Driving Technique — Always drive slower than you would in dry in rain after a long dry spell. After weather. It takes your car longer to months of dry weather, the first react, even in conditions that may rains bring oil to the surface of the...
Page 192 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Visibility — Being able to see Traction — Check your tires clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions.
Page 193: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your Honda has been designed Tongue Load: The weight that Gross Vehicle Weight Rating primarily to carry passengers and the tongue of a fully-loaded trailer (GVWR): their cargo. You can use it to tow a...
Page 194 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Checking Loads Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle and trailer weights are within limits The total weight of the vehicle, all Exceeding load limits or occupants, all cargo, and the improperly loading your vehicle is to have them checked at a public tongue load must not exceed:...
Page 195 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Hitches Safety Chain Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must Always use a safety chain. Make be properly bolted to the underbody. sure that it is secured to both the Towing can require a variety of trailer and hitch, and that it crosses equipment, depending on the size of...
Page 196 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Honda recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1,000 Ibs GROUND LEFT TURN SIGNAL BACK-UP LIGHT (BLACK) (GREEN/BLUE) (GREEN/BLACK ) (450 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes.
Page 197 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Additional Trailer equipment Many states and provinces require properly inflated (see page 247), When preparing to tow, and before special outside mirrors when towing driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are a trailer.
Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer If you must stop when facing uphill, Driving Safely With a Trailer Making Turns and Braking Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. The added weight, length, and Do not try to hold the vehicle in than normal.
Page 199 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Parking Crosswinds and air turbulence Follow all normal precautions when caused by passing trucks can disrupt parking, including firmly setting the your steering and cause trailer parking brake and putting the swaying.
Page 200: Maintenance
If you have the skills and tools to per- Inspection........Automatic form more complex maintenance Transmission......Maintenance....... tasks on your Honda, you may want 5-speed Manual Tire Rotation......to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission......Replacing Tires and Wheels..
Page 201: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical , trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving and help reduce air pollution.
Page 202 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set.
Page 203: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car Service your car according to the intervals shown in the maintenanc e serviced and what things need time and mileage periods on one of schedul e assume you will use your...
Page 204 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your car best and can provide Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...
Page 205 Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedul e if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply. Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 207: Canadian Owners
Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedul e if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Page 208 Main Menu Table of Contents Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time. Severe Conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents 1 : Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only. 2 : Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions. 3 : Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions. # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page NOTE: •...
Page 210 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page 204). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenance...
Page 212: Owner Maintenance Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page 164.
Page 213: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (5-speed Manual Transmissio n only) (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK FILL CAP (Orange loop) (Black cap) AUTOMATIC WASHER FLUID TRANSMISSIO N (Blue cap) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE...
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations 6-cylinder Models BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL FILL CAP (Gray cap) (Black cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP Maintenance...
Page 215: Engine Oil
To add oil, unscrew and remove the A fuel-efficient oil is recommended engine oil fill cap on top of the valve for your Honda. This is shown on the cover. Pour in the oil, and install the API Service label by the words engine oil fill cap.
Page 216 An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if API SERVICE LABEL the temperature in your area never goes below 20°F ( — 7°C).
Page 217 Additives underneath the car. The car should 4-cylinder models Your Honda does not need any oil be raised on a service station-type additives. Purchasing additives for hydraulic lift for this service. Unless 2. Open the hood and remove the...
Page 218 3. Remove the oil filter and let the 4. Install a new oil filter according to remaining oil drain. A special instructions that come with it. wrench (available from your Honda dealer) is required to remove the filter. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 219 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. NOTICE then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be five seconds.
Page 220: Cooling System
50 percent water. Never add straight recommended for aluminum engines. are cool. antifreeze or plain water. However, 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 CONTINUED...
Page 221 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System RADIATORCAP 4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models RESERVETAN K 6-Cylinder models RADIATORCAP 2. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4. The coolant level should be up to 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck.
Page 222 Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant . Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge,...
Page 223 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System DRAIN PLUG DRAIN BOLT DRAIN PLUG 6-cyliner models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models DRAIN BOLT 3. 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Loosen the drain plug on the Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator. The bottom of the radiator.
Page 224 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System GROUND CABLE RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK CAP RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK CAP 4-cylinder models HOLDER HOLDER CRUISE CONTROL CABLE 6-cylinder models 4. Remove the reserve tank from its 6-cylinder models holder by pulling it straight up. When removing the reserve tank, Drain the coolant, then put the first remove the cruise control cable...
Page 225 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 7. Mix the recommended antifreeze 5. When the coolant stops draining, with an equal amount of purified tighten the drain plug at the bottom of the radiator. or distilled water in a clean container.
Page 226 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 13.Start the engine and let it run until FILLER NECK FILLER NECK the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice. Then stop the engine. 14.Remov e the radiator cap. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck and into the reserve tank up to the MAX mark.
Page 227: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshiel d LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop for fuel.
Page 228: Transmission Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission DIPSTICK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 6 cylinder models 4-cylinder models DIPSTICK DIPSTICK 4-cylinder models Check the fluid level with the engine 1. Park the car on level ground. Shut 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into at normal operating temperature.
Page 229 Have If you are not sure how to add fluid, the transmission drained and contact your Honda dealer. refilled with Honda ATF as soon as it is convenient. 6-cylinder models 4. Remove the dipstick and check 4-cylinder cars —...
Page 230 Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an API service SG, SH or SJ Correct level grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement.
Page 231: Brake And Clutch Fluid
They are: fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. However, Brake fluid reservoir (all models) the use of any non-Honda brake fluid Clutch fluid reservoir can cause corrosion and decrease (manual transmission only) the life of the system. Have the...
Page 232 Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid Clutch System Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the clutch system. Have this system M AX inspected as soon as possible. 6-cylinder models M IN The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
Page 233: Power Steering
LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the cold weather. Have the power LOWER LEVEL, add power steering steering system flushed and refilled fluid to the UPPER LEVEL. with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Maintenance...
Page 234: Air Cleaner Element
If you do not have access to compressed air (such as a service station), ask your Honda dealer to do this service. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation.
Page 235 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element Replacement BOLTS 6-cylinder Models The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing on the driver's side of the engine compartment. To replace it: AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 1. Loosen the four bolts and remove 4.
Page 236 Follow the time and distance 3. Remove the spark plug with recommendation s in the a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark Maintenance Schedule. If you are plug socket. not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 237 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models) NOTICE Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head. 6. Install the spark plug cap. 7.
Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) The spark plugs in your car should Replacement be replaced according to the time and distance recommendation s in the maintenance schedule. HOLDING CLIP 1. Loosen the two holding clips by 2.
Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) 4. Use a wrench to remove the 7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do 5. Remove the spark plug with hexagon socket head cap bolt not have a torque wrench, tighten a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark holding the ignition coil.
Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) 9. Push the wire connector onto the Specifications : NOTICE ignition coil. Make sure it locks in place. NGK: PZFR5F-11 Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A PKJ16CR-L11 DENSO: spark plug that is too loose can 10.Repeat this procedure for the overheat and damage the engine.
Page 241 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the condition of your car's TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check the color of the test indicator window, and for corrosion on the terminals. 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Check the battery condition by Check the battery terminals for looking at the test indicator window...
Page 242 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you. Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models...
Page 243 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery NOTICE On EX and EX-V6 models If your car's battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system will Charging the battery with the cables disable itself. The next time you turn connected can seriously damage your on the radio you will see "Code"...
Page 244: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 245 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 246: Air Conditioning System
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning System Your car's air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as AIR CONDITIONING system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer CONDENSER such as recharging, should be done check the system.
Page 247: Air Conditioning Filter
(two on 4-cylinder models, one heating and cooling system/climate midway between the pulleys. on 6-cylinder models). Examine the control system becomes less than edges of each belt for cracks or usual. Have the air conditioning filter fraying. replaced by your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 248 Main Menu Table of Contents Drive Belts, Timing Belt Timing Belt The belts should have the following "play" or deflection. The timing belt and balancer belt (4- cylinder models only) should normally be replaced at the intervals 4-cylinder models shown in the maintenance schedule. Alternator belt: 0.28 —...
Page 249 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation Check the pressure in the tires when must be the proper type and size, in they are cold. This means the car Keeping the tires properly inflated good condition with adequate tread, has been parked for at least three provides the best combination of...
Page 250 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Inspection Recommended Tire Pressures for Every time you check inflation, you Normal Driving should also examine the tires for The following chart shows the damage, foreign objects, and wear. recommended cold tire pressures for most normal driving conditions and speeds.
Page 251 Improper wheel weights can damage is worn unevenly, have your dealer your car's aluminum wheels. Use only check the wheel alignment. Genuine Honda wheel weights for balancing. The tires were properly balanced by the factory. They may need to be rebalanced at some time before they are worn out.
Page 252 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Tire Rotation When shopping for replacement tires, you may find that some tires Installing improper tires on your Front Front are "directional." This means they car can affect handling and are designed to rotate only in one stability.
Page 253: Winter Driving
For the best performance in snowy (LX, EX) that came on your car. Replacement or icy conditions, you should install P195/65R15 89H wheels are available at your Honda (LX-V6) snow tires or tire chains. They may dealer. be required by local laws under P205/65R 15 92V certain conditions.
Page 254 All Models If you mount snow tires on your Mount traction devices (Link-type or When installing traction devices, Honda, make sure they are radial cable-type) only when required by follow the manufacturer' s tires of the same size and load range driving conditions or local laws.
Page 255 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your car's exterior lights at least once a month. HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your car's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: TURN SIGNAL/TAILLIGH T HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out,...
Page 257 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming VERTICAL ANGLE GAUGE HORIZONTAL ANGLE GAUGE The headlights were properly aimed when your car was new. You should check their aim if you regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or pull a trailer.
Page 258 6. If either indicator is not aligned 7. If you cannot get the indicator to with its mark as described, an align, have your Honda dealer Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot adjustment can be made using a inspect the car for body damage or when lit.
Page 259 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 5. Push the electrical connector back AIR INTAKE BULB onto the bulb. Make sure it is on DUCT all the way. 6. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. 7. 4-cylinder models (Passenger' s side) Reinstall the radiator reserve tank and the air intake duct.
Page 260 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Front Turn Signal and 5. Remove the burned out bulb from Side Marker Light Bulbs the socket by pushing it in and turning counterclockwis e until it HOLDING CLIP unlocks. 6. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 261 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Parking Light Bulb 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. POWER STEERING FLUID TANK Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 4. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly.
Page 262 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Remove the socket by turning it (in Fenders) one-quarter turn counterclockwise . 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 6.
Page 263 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 9. Put the fastener in the hole on the Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk side of the trunk lining and push Lid) on the center until it locks (the center is flush with the head). SCREW 1.
Page 264 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear Side Marker 4. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise . Light Bulb 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 6.
Page 265 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 5. Insert the socket in the assembly. Replacing a High-mount Brake 3. Install the new bulb and reinstall Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Light Bulb the socket. Make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 266 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 4. Turn on the parking lights and check that the new bulb is working. 5. Put the license light assembl y in place. Tighten the two screws securely. 1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to 2.
Page 267 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior CEILING LIGHT DOOR LIGHT Courtesy Lights The ceiling light, door light and vanity mirror light come apart the same way. They do not all use the same bulb. 1. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a fingernail file or a small flat-tip screwdriver.
Page 268 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb SPOTLIGHT VANITY MIRROR LIGHT TRUNK LIGHT LENS Spotlights: 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it Pry on the front edge in front of straight out of its metal tabs. 1.
Page 269: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months (see page 214). Support the front wiper blade or longer, have your Honda dealer arms with a folded towel or rag so perform the inspections called for in they do not touch the windshield.
Page 270: Appearance Care
Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care........your Honda helps to keep it "new" Washing........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing........on how to clean your car and Aluminum Wheels..... preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up......
Page 271: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care When you have washed and rinsed Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. chamois or soft towel. Letting it your car's beauty.
Page 272 Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Waxing should use a polish on your Honda if Paint Touch-up Always wash and dry the whole car the finish does not have its original Your dealer has touch-up paint to before waxing it. You should wax match your car's color.
Page 273: Interior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Carpeting Leather Fabric Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Vacuum dirt and dust out of the On some models remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make Vacuum dirt and dust from the material frequently. For general the carpet wear out faster.
Page 274 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat NOTICE belt anchors can cause the belts to LOOP retract slowly. Wipe the insides of The rear window defogger and the loops with a clean cloth antenna wires are bonded to the inside dampened in mild soap and warm of the glass.
Page 275: Corrosion Protection
Many corrosion-preventiv e measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especiall y important in areas that by performing some simple periodic use road salt in winter.
Page 276: Body Repairs
If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want Genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair. Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.
Page 277 Main Menu...
Page 278: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire...... . common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won't Start... gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates...
Page 279: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: LOCATION spare tire as a temporary replace- MARK ment only.
Page 280: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, TRUNK FLOOR TOOL KIT stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 281 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS JACK WHEEL WRENCH JACKING POINT 7. Turn the jack's end bracket 8. Loosen the four wheel nuts (4- 9. Find the jacking point nearest the counterclockwis e to loosen it, then cylinder) or five (V-6) 1/2 turn wheel you are removing.
Page 282 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION WHEEL COVER WHEEL WRENCH WHEEL NUTS 10.Use the extension and wheel 11.Remove the wheel nuts and flat On LX and LX-V6 models wrench as shown to raise the Do not attempt to forcibly pry the tire.
Page 283 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 14.Lower the car to the ground and 12.Before mounting the spare tire, 13.Put on the spare tire. Put the wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack.
Page 284 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models CENTER CAP 16. On EX and EX-V6 models 15.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have Remove the center cap before the wheel nut torque checked at storing the flat tire in the trunk well.
Page 285 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 20.Store the jack in its holder. Turn WING BOLT SPACER the jack's end bracket to lock it in CONE place. Replace the cover. Store the Loose items can fly around the tools.
Page 286: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter Check the transmission interlock. start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly If you have a manual transmission, on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to the clutch pedal must be pushed...
Page 287 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start Turn the ignition switch to START The Starter Operates Normally If you find nothing wrong, you will (III). If the headlights do not dim, need a qualified technician to find In this case, the starter motor's check the condition of the fuses.
Page 288: Jump Starting
NOTICE You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing /f a battery sits in extreme cold, the or pulling it. electrolyte inside can freeze.
Page 289 Connect the other the booster battery. Connect the end to the positive ( + ) terminal other end to the grounding strap on your Honda' s battery. as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
Page 290 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting 5. If the booster battery is in another 7. Once your car is running, discon- vehicle, have an assistant start nect the negative cable from your that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. car, then from the booster battery.
Page 291: If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car's tempera- Your car can overheat for several 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. ture gauge should stay in the mid- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or range under most conditions.
Page 292 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats 3. If you do not see steam or spray, 5. Wait until you see no more signs 8. If there was no coolant in the leave the engine running and of steam or spray, then open the reserve tank, you may also have to watch the temperature gauge.
Page 293 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats 9. Using gloves or a large heavy 10.Start the engine and set the 11. Put the radiator cap back on cloth, turn the radiator cap temperature control dial to tightly. Run the engine and watch counterclockwise , without pushing maximum (climate control to the temperature gauge.
Page 294: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator 4. Start the engine and watch the oil NOTICE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine.
Page 295: Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator Immediatel y turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the electrical load as possible, you can accessories: radio, heater, A/C, drive several miles (kilometers) climate control, rear defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not to use other before the battery is too discharged electrically-operate d controls such as to keep the engine running.
Page 296: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap malfunction indicator lamp on, you can and tighten it until it clicks several damage your car's emissions controls...
Page 297: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* indicates a problem with the car's gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system.
Page 298: Closing The Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close SOCKET ROUND PLUG the moonroof, do the following: 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 296). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 299 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. COVER The interior fuse boxes are located The under-hood fuse box is located on each side of the dashboard.
Page 300 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages and 300, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 301 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the car without NOTICE BLOWN fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the Replacing a fuse with one that has a same rating or a lower rating from higher rating greatly increases the one of the other circuits.
Page 302 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Driver's Side Passenger' s Side Front Front : On Canadian models 1 : EX, EX-V6 2 : LX-V6 , EX, EX-V 6 3 : Canadian models 4 : U.S. models except LX CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 303 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX 1: EX-V6 in Canada 2 : EX, EX-V6 Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 304: Emergency Towing
There are three popular types of wheels off the ground. professional towing equipment. If your Honda cannot be transported With the front wheels on the ground, Flat-bed Equipment — The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by it is best to tow the car no farther loads your car on the back of a truck.
Page 305 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all NOTICE four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly-designe d and Trying to lift or tow your car by the attached tow bar. Prepare the car for bumpers will cause serious damage.
Page 306: Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Emissions Controls......Identification Numbers....you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications The Clean Air Act..... . your Honda, and the locations of the (4-cylinder Models)....Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers. The expla- Specifications System........
Page 307: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIO N NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 308 Main Menu Table of Contents 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. MANUAL TRANSMISSIO N NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER...
Page 309 Main Menu Table of Contents 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 , 0.13 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Technical Information...
Page 310 Main Menu Table of Contents Specification s (4-cylinder Models) page 234. page page Technical Information...
Page 311 Main Menu Table of Contents Specification s (6-cylinder Models) 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ,0.13 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Technical Information...
Page 312 Main Menu Table of Contents Specification s (6-cylinder Models) page 237. page 1 : EX-V6 2 : LX-V6 page Technical Informatio n...
Page 313 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to A ll tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 314 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- loaded.
Page 315: Oxygenated Fuels
Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are Gasoline containing ethanol may be If you notice any undesirabl e being blended with alcohol or an marketed under the name "Gasohol." operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines service station or switch to another are collectivel y referred to as brand of gasoline.
Page 316: Driving In Foreign Countries
Table of Contents Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 317: Emissions Controls
* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply smog creation, but it is a poisonous and burned during driving. with the Canadian Motor Vehicle gas.
Page 318 Genuine Honda replacemen t parts or Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using System comes out the tailpipe.
Page 319: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 320: Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada)
Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information........ . U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Warranty Coverages..... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)......Authorized Manuals..... . Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 321 Main Menu Table of Contents Customer Relations Information When you call or write, please give Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership' s us this information: be able to answer all your questions.
Page 322 The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot Bella International (609) 235-5533 reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. P.O. Box 190816 Includes: NYC Metro area and San Juan, PR 00919-0816...
Page 323: Canada Zone Office Map
Main Menu Table of Contents Canada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTELE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA- 9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-090 9 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Honda Canada Inc. National Office...
Page 324: Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 325 NHTSA, U.S. Department of order a recall and remedy campaign. Administration (NHTSA) in addition Transportation, Washington, However, NHTSA cannot become to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Page 326: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form.
Page 327 Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-incline d owners to under- stand.
Page 328: Index
Main Menu Index Additional Information About Air Conditioning Filter....Your Front Airbags....Air Conditioning System..110, How Your Front Airbags Maintenance....... Accessories and Modifications..Work......... Usage......... 113, Accessories........ . Additional Safety Precaution..How Your SRS Indicator Light Air Outlets (Vents)....
Page 329 Main Menu Index Brights, Headlights......Operation......130, CAUTION, Explanation of....Bulb Replacemen t Battery Back-up Lights......CD Changer......133, Charging System CD Player.......133, Brake Lights ..... . 259, Indicator......54, Ceiling Light....... Ceiling Light........Jump Starting......
Page 330 Main Menu Index Checklist, Before Driving.... . Proper Solution......Directional Signals..... Child Safety........Replacing........Disabled, Towing Your Cleaner Element, Air..... Temperature Gauge....Car If.......... . Cleaning Corrosion Protection....Disc Brake Wear Indicators..Aluminum Wheels..... Courtesy Lights......
Page 331 Main Menu Index Windshield Washer....Emergencies on the Road Exterior, Cleaning the....Brake System Indicator.... FM Stereo Radio Changing a Flat Tire....Reception......126, Charging System Indicator..Folding Rear Seat......Checking the Fuses....Fabric, Cleaning......Foreign Countries, Driving in..
Page 332 Main Menu Index Gas Station Procedures....Heating and Cooling..... . Inside Mirror........Gauges High Altitude, Starting at....Inspection,Tire......Engine Coolant Temperature ..High-Low Beam Switch ....Instrument Panel......3, Fuel..........HomeLink Universal Instrument Panel Brightness..Gearshift Lever Positions Transmitter.........
Page 333 Main Menu Index Lights Required Indicator...... . Bulb Replacement..... Safety.......... . Change, How to ......Indicator........Schedule......202-206 Change, When to...... . Parking......... . Malfunction Indicator Lamp. 55, Checking Engine...... . Manual Transmission....Pressure Indicator....54, Turn Signal........
Page 334 Main Menu Index Polishing and Waxing....Rotation, Tire........ . Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement.. . Power Rear Seat Access ......Door Locks........Rear Seat, Folding......Mirrors......... . Rear View Mirror......Seats..........Rear Window Defogger....Safety Belts........
Page 335 Main Menu Index Seat Belts Sound System......125, Stereo Sound System... 125, Tether Attachment Points..Spare Tire Storing Your Car......Use During Pregnancy....Inflating........Sunglasses Holder......Sun Visor......... Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt..Specifications..... 307, Spark Plugs, Replacing..
Page 336 Main Menu Index Theft Protection......Transmission Three Way Catalytic Converter... Checking Fluid Level, Vanity Mirror........ . Time, Setting the......Automatic....... Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Capacity Load ....Timing Belt........Tire Chains........Manual........Vehicle Dimensions ....306, Vehicle Identification Number..
Page 337 Main Menu Index Washer, Windshield Operation........Washing......... . Waxing and Polishing....Wheels Adjusting the Steering....Alignment and Balance.... . Compact Spare......Wrench........Windows Cleaning........Operating the Power....Rear, Defogger......Windshield Cleaning........Defroster......
Page 338: Service Information Summary
EX-V6 viscosity (see page 212). Front/Rear: Power Steering Fluid: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm Oil change capacity (including Genuine Honda Power Steering filter): Fluid preferred, or another brand Spare Tire: LX, EX of power steering fluid as a 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm...

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