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Congratulations Your selection of a 2001 Honda Accord was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your car so you
can refer to it at any time.
Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.
Maintaining your car according to the schedules given in this manual helps
to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When
your car needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's staff is
specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your
Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer
any questions and concerns.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Introduction
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information is intended to help you
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  • Page 1 This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
  • Page 2 00/05/22 09:45:56 31S84630_003 A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: car safely is an important Safety Labels on the car.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Maintenance Schedule shows A summary of the warranties restraints. you when you need to take your covering your new Honda, and car to the dealer. There is also a how to contact us for any reason. Instruments and Controls ..
  • Page 4: Your Car At A Glance

    00/05/22 09:46:23 31S84630_005 Your Car at a Glance...
  • Page 5 00/05/22 09:46:27 31S84630_006 Your Car at a Glance...
  • Page 6 00/05/22 09:46:30 31S84630_007...
  • Page 7: Driver And Passenger Safety

    00/05/22 09:46:35 31S84630_008 Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important 2. Adjust the Front Seats ... . 12 Protecting Small Children ..31 information about how to protect 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs .... . 13 Protecting Larger Children ..
  • Page 8 00/05/22 09:46:47 31S84630_009 Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.
  • Page 9 00/05/22 09:46:56 31S84630_010 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 10 00/05/22 09:47:11 31S84630_011 Your Car’s Safety Features In addition, most states and all Help keep you from being thrown Seat Belts For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to against the inside of the vehicle your passengers, your car is wear seat belts.
  • Page 11 00/05/22 09:47:22 31S84630_012 Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags Airbags do not replace seat belts. They are designed to supplement the seat belts. Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rollovers, or minor frontal or side collisions. Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed.
  • Page 12: Restraints

    00/05/22 09:47:32 31S84630_013 Your Car’s Safety Features Move the front Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Door Locks Your car’s seats are designed to keep seats as far back as possible, and Keeping your doors locked reduces you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an the chance of being thrown out of position so you can take full...
  • Page 13: Restraints

    00/05/22 09:47:44 31S84630_014 Your Car’s Safety Features Front seat occupants are sitting The rest of this section gives more Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your upright and as far back as possible detailed information about how you passengers get the maximum from the steering wheel and can maximize your safety.
  • Page 14: Adjust The Front Seats

    00/05/22 09:47:58 31S84630_015 Protecting Adults Introduction 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 seats and are large enough to wear...
  • Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs

    00/05/22 09:48:08 31S84630_016 Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals. move the seat as far back as possible However, if you are concerned about from the steering wheel while still...
  • Page 16: Adjust The Head Restraints

    00/05/22 09:48:20 31S84630_017 Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the Adjust the Head Restraints shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest Improperly positioning head reduces the protective capability of restraints reduces their the belt. It also increases the chance effectiveness and you can be of sliding under the belt in a crash seriously injured in a crash.
  • Page 17: S84630

    00/05/22 09:48:30 31S84630_018 Protecting Adults spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
  • Page 18: Adjust The Steering Wheel

    Have your with their feet on the floor, until the Honda dealer check the belt as soon car is parked and the engine is off. as possible. Sitting improperly can increase the...
  • Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women

    00/05/22 09:48:52 31S84630_020 Protecting Adults Pregnant women should also sit Advice for Pregnant Women upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or Sitting improperly or out of dashboard. This will reduce the risk position can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
  • Page 20: Additional Safety Precautions

    00/05/22 09:49:01 31S84630_021 Protecting Adults Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do Two people should never use the between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp If a side airbag same seat belt.
  • Page 21: Restrained

    00/05/22 09:49:12 31S84630_022 Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
  • Page 22: Children Should Sit In The Back

    00/05/22 09:49:23 31S84630_023 Protecting Children Additional Precautions to Parents Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Never hold an infant or child on Seat Poses Serious Risks to Children If you are not wearing a According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to your lap.
  • Page 23 00/05/22 09:49:36 31S84630_024 Protecting Children Small Children U.S. Models Placing a forward-facing child seat in To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that the front seat of a vehicle equipped children must be properly restrained with a passenger’s front airbag can be hazardous.
  • Page 24: If You Must Drive With Several Children

    00/05/22 09:49:49 31S84630_025 Protecting Children Canadian Models If You Must Drive with Several To remind you of the front airbag Children hazards, your car has warning labels Your car has three seating positions on the driver’s and front passenger’s in the back seat where children can visors.
  • Page 25: If A Child Requires Close Attention

    00/05/22 09:49:58 31S84630_026 Protecting Children If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in your Attention Use childproof door locks to vehicle. Leaving children without Many parents say they prefer to put adult supervision is illegal in most prevent children from opening the an infant or small child in the front Using this feature will...
  • Page 26: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats

    00/05/22 09:50:08 31S84630_027 Protecting Children Lock all doors and the trunk when General Guidelines for Using your car is not in use. Children Child Seats who play in cars can accidentally The following pages give general get trapped inside the trunk. guidelines for selecting and installing Teach your children not to play in child seats for infants and small...
  • Page 27 However, Honda is confident that Your car has lower anchorages one or more child seat models can fit installed for use with Child Restraint...
  • Page 28 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due Honda’s recommendations on where to the front airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car. Small children: Not recommended, due to the front airbag hazard.
  • Page 29 00/05/22 09:50:41 31S84630_030 Protecting Children If the child seat is not secure, try Installing a Child Seat Make sure the child seat is firmly After selecting a proper child seat, secured. After installing a child installing it in a different seating and a good position to install the seat, seat, push and pull the seat position, or use a different style of...
  • Page 30 00/05/22 09:50:53 31S84630_031 Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position Placing a rear-facing child seat in the back seat, but not in the front in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the seat.
  • Page 31 00/05/22 09:51:03 31S84630_032 Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation facing child seat may prevent the The lap/shoulder belts in the back driver or a front-seat passenger from seats have a locking mechanism that moving the seat as far back as must be activated to secure a child recommended (see page ).
  • Page 32 00/05/22 09:51:14 31S84630_033 Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
  • Page 33: Protecting Small Children

    00/05/22 09:51:28 31S84630_034 Protecting Children We also recommend that a small Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation Protecting Small Children Tips child stay in the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat. Child Seat Placement In this car, the best place to install a forward-facing child seat is in one of...
  • Page 34 00/05/22 09:51:38 31S84630_035 Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back and front passenger seating positions Improperly placing a forward- have a locking mechanism that must facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury be activated to secure a child seat.
  • Page 35 00/05/22 09:51:48 31S84630_036 Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
  • Page 36: Protecting Larger Children

    00/05/22 09:51:57 31S84630_037 Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can child should sit in the back seat and result in injury or death if the wear a lap/shoulder belt.
  • Page 37 00/05/22 09:52:07 31S84630_038 Protecting Children However, if the belt touches or Do not put any accessories on a seat Using a Booster Seat crosses the child’s neck, the child belt. Devices intended to improve needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely Do not let a child wear a seat belt...
  • Page 38 00/05/22 09:52:19 31S84630_039 Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster Of course, children vary widely. And When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front seat until the tops of the ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety while age may be one indicator of even with the top of the seat-back.
  • Page 39: Using Child Seats With

    00/05/22 09:52:29 31S84630_040 Protecting Children If you decide that a child can safely Supervise the child. Even mature Using Child Seats with Tethers ride up front, be sure to: children sometimes need to be reminded to fasten the seat belts Carefully read the owner’s manual or sit properly.
  • Page 40: Using The Lower Anchorages

    00/05/22 09:52:38 31S84630_041 Protecting Children Using the Lower Anchorages Attach the tether strap hook to the Your car is equipped with lower To install a child seat designed to tether anchorage point and tighten anchorages at the outer rear seats. attached to the lower anchorages: the strap according to the child seat These anchorages are located...
  • Page 41 00/05/22 09:52:47 31S84630_042 Protecting Children Put the child seat in the rear left Attach the tether strap hook to the or right vehicle seat and attach the tether anchorage point and tighten child seat to the lower anchorages the strap according to the child according to the child seat maker’s seat maker’s instructions.
  • Page 42: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

    00/05/22 09:53:00 31S84630_043 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts To unlock the belt, push the red Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating Guide the belt across your body to positions.
  • Page 43: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners

    00/05/22 09:53:12 31S84630_044 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners pulled all the way out, the locking mechanism will activate. The belt will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.
  • Page 44: Seat Belt Maintenance

    If a seat belt is worn during a crash, Honda provides a lifetime warranty you should have your dealer inspect on seat belts. Honda will repair or the belt, and replace it if necessary. replace any seat belt component that...
  • Page 45: Srs Components

    00/05/22 09:53:35 31S84630_046 Additional Information About Your Airbags A sophisticated electronic system SRS Components How Your Front Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System that continually monitors and (SRS) includes: records information about the sensors, the control unit, the Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag activators, and driver and airbag is stored in the center of passenger seat belt use when the...
  • Page 46: Additional Information About Your Airbags

    00/05/22 09:53:47 31S84630_047 Additional Information About Your 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. cushion to help restrain and protect Although the powder is not harmful, your head and chest.
  • Page 47: How Your Side Airbags Work

    00/05/22 09:53:58 31S84630_048 Additional Information About Your Airbags If you ever have a moderate to How Your Side Airbags Work How the SRS Indicator Light severe side impact, the sensors will Works detect rapid deceleration and signal The purpose of the SRS the control unit to instantly inflate indicator light is to alert either the driver’s or the passenger’s...
  • Page 48: How The Side Airbag Indicator

    See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety...
  • Page 49 00/05/22 09:54:15 31S84630_050 Additional Information About Your Airbags If a small-statured adult leans A front seat passenger should not sideways, or larger adult slouches use a cushion or other object as a and leans sideways into the backrest. It may prevent the cutoff deployment path of the side airbag, system from working properly.
  • Page 50: Additional Safety Precautions

    Do not expose the front seat-backs airbag by yourself. If rain or spilled water to water. This must be done by a Honda soaks into a seat-back, it can dealer or a knowledgeable body prevent the side airbag system shop.
  • Page 51: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    00/05/22 09:54:35 31S84630_052 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 Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous entering the car in normal driving if condition.
  • Page 52: Safety Labels

    They warn you of potential U.S. 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. DASH BOARD Canadian models U.S. models only...
  • Page 53 Adjustment ....... 89 contribute to the daily operation of Windshield Wipers ..... . 64 Driver’s Seat Full Power your Honda. All the essential Windshield Washers ....66 Adjustments ......90 controls are within easy reach. Hazard Warning ......
  • Page 54: Control Locations

    00/05/22 09:55:07 31S84630_055 Control Locations Instruments and Controls...
  • Page 55: Indicator Lights

    00/05/22 09:55:16 31S84630_056 Indicator Lights The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. Instruments and Controls...
  • Page 56 00/05/22 09:55:26 31S84630_057 Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Seat Belt Reminder Light Low Oil Pressure indicators to give you important Indicator information about your car. This indicator lights when you turn The engine can be severely damaged the ignition switch ON (II). It is a if this light flashes or stays on when reminder to you and your passengers the engine is running.
  • Page 57: Supplemental Restraint System

    00/05/22 09:55:41 31S84630_058 Indicator Lights Parking Brake and Supplemental Restraint Anti-lock Brake System U.S. U.S. Brake System Indicator System Indicator (ABS) Indicator This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it Canada Canada comes on at any other time, it indicates a potential problem with This indicator comes on when you your front airbags or automatic seat...
  • Page 58 00/05/22 09:55:55 31S84630_059 Indicator Lights Traction Control System Door and Brake Lamp Monitor Turn Signal and (TCS) Indicator Hazard Warning On all V6 models Indicators This indicator has three functions: The left or right turn signal light blinks when you signal a lane change It comes on as a reminder that you or turn.
  • Page 59 00/05/22 09:56:12 31S84630_060 Indicator Lights ‘‘Daytime Running Cruise Control Indicator Immobilizer System Lights’’ Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on for a few Canadian models only Only on models equipped with Cruise This indicator lights when you turn seconds when you turn the ignition Control System the ignition switch to ON (II) with This lights when you set the cruise...
  • Page 60: Gauges

    00/05/22 09:56:23 31S84630_061 Gauges Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers...
  • Page 61: Trip Meter

    00/05/22 09:56:36 31S84630_062 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 driven since you last reset it.
  • Page 62: Maintenance Required Indicator

    Your dealer will reset this indicator Maintenance Required Indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. Turn off the engine. Press and hold the select/reset button in the instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  • Page 63: Controls Near The Steering Wheel

    00/05/22 09:56:57 31S84630_064 Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.
  • Page 64: Headlights

    00/05/22 09:57:07 31S84630_065 Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the Headlights ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it.
  • Page 65: Automatic Lighting Off Feature

    00/05/22 09:57:19 31S84630_066 Controls Near the Steering Wheel open, you will hear a lights-on Automatic Lighting Off Feature Instrument Panel Brightness On EX and EX-V6 models reminder chime. The Automatic Lighting Off feature turns off the headlights, parking Daytime Running Lights lights, taillights, side marker lights, (Canadian Models) license plate lights and instrument...
  • Page 66: Turn Signals

    00/05/22 09:57:28 31S84630_067 Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Turn Signals Windshield Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.
  • Page 67 00/05/22 09:57:36 31S84630_068 Controls Near the Steering Wheel In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. The sweep interval will change slightly with speed; getting shorter as you drive faster. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continuously. On all models except DX To operate the wipers in mist mode, You can vary how often the wipers...
  • Page 68: Windshield Washers

    00/05/22 09:57:46 31S84630_069 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger To clean the windshield, pull back on Push the button to the left of the The rear window defogger will clear the wiper control lever. The washers clock to turn on the hazard warning fog, frost, and thin ice from the spray until you release the lever.
  • Page 69: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    00/05/22 09:57:58 31S84630_070 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before See page for important safety starting to drive. information about how to properly position the steering wheel. The defogger and antenna wires on Make any steering wheel adjustment the inside of the rear window can be...
  • Page 70: Steering Wheel Controls

    00/05/22 09:58:10 31S84630_071 Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Except for DX model in the U.S. Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways.
  • Page 71 00/05/22 09:58:23 31S84630_072 Steering Wheel Controls The cruise control may not hold the Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- Tap the brake or clutch pedal set speed when you are going up and celerate to the desired cruising lightly with your foot. The down hills.
  • Page 72: Remote Audio Controls

    00/05/22 09:58:33 31S84630_073 Steering Wheel Controls CONTROL light comes on. The car Cancelling the Cruise Control Remote Audio Controls You can cancel the cruise control in will accelerate to the same cruising any of these ways: speed as before. Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Pressing the Cruise Control Master Switch turns the system completely Push the CANCEL button on the...
  • Page 73: Keys And Locks

    Your car comes with two master Honda-approved key blanks. keys and a valet key. The master key fits all the locks on These keys contain electronic...
  • Page 74: Immobilizer System

    If the indicator recognize the coding of your key, operation. starts to blink, it means the system contact your Honda dealer. does not recognize the coding of the Changes or modifications not expressly key. Turn the ignition switch to...
  • Page 75: Ignition Switch

    00/05/22 09:59:09 31S84630_076 Keys and Locks You can insert or Ignition Switch LOCK (0) 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 76: Door Locks

    00/05/22 09:59:19 31S84630_077 Keys and Locks In this position, The engine will not start if the ACCESSORY (I) Door Locks you can operate the audio system Immobilizer System does not and the accessory power socket. recognize the key’s coding (see page ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving.
  • Page 77: Power Door Locks

    00/05/22 09:59:29 31S84630_078 Keys and Locks To lock any passenger’s door when To lock any passenger’s door when Power Door Locks getting out of the car, push the lock getting out of the car, push the lock tab down and close the door. To lock tab in and close the door.
  • Page 78: Remote Transmitter

    00/05/22 09:59:38 31S84630_079 Keys and Locks When you push the UNLOCK button Lockout Prevention Remote Transmitter If you forget and leave the key in the once, only the driver’s door unlocks. ignition switch, Lockout Prevention The remaining doors unlock when will not allow you to lock the driver’s you push the button a second time.
  • Page 79 00/05/22 09:59:48 31S84630_080 Keys and Locks You cannot lock or unlock the doors To open the trunk, push the Trunk Panic Mode with the remote transmitter if any Release button for approximately Panic mode allows you to remotely door is not fully closed or the key is one second.
  • Page 80 00/05/22 09:59:57 31S84630_081 Keys and Locks Replacing the Battery When the remote transmitter’s battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not light. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
  • Page 81 This device complies with Industry programmed to your car’s system by Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two your Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also need conditions: (1) this device may not cause to be reprogrammed.
  • Page 82: Childproof Door Locks

    00/05/22 10:00:20 31S84630_083 Keys and Locks Childproof Door Locks Trunk The childproof door locks are You can open the trunk in three To close the trunk, press down on designed to prevent children seated ways: the trunk lid. in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors.
  • Page 83 00/05/22 10:00:32 31S84630_084 Keys and Locks To open the trunk, push the release Emergency Trunk Opener lever to the left. Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page 19 . To protect items in the trunk when US model only you need to give the key to someone...
  • Page 84: Glove Box

    00/05/22 10:00:39 31S84630_085 Keys and Locks Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Open the glove box by squeezing the handle.
  • Page 85: Homelink Universal Transmitter

    00/05/22 10:00:50 31S84630_086 HomeLink Universal Transmitter The HomeLink transmitter stores On all V6 models Important Safety Precautions The HomeLink Universal Always refer to the operating the code in a permanent memory. Transmitter built into your car can instructions and safety information There should be no need to retrain be programmed to operate remotely- that came with your garage door...
  • Page 86 00/05/22 10:01:01 31S84630_087 HomeLink Universal Transmitter If you just took Training the Transmitter Before you begin Before you can use the HomeLink delivery of your vehicle and have not Universal Transmitter to operate trained any of the buttons in the devices around your home, it must HomeLink transmitter before, you ‘‘learn’’...
  • Page 87 00/05/22 10:01:11 31S84630_088 HomeLink Universal Transmitter still does not work, you may have a Canadian Owners: Training With a Rolling Code The remote control you are training variable or rolling code garage System from may stop transmitting after two door opener. Test this by pressing For security purposes, newer garage seconds.
  • Page 88 00/05/22 10:01:21 31S84630_089 HomeLink Universal Transmitter It may be helpful to have someone Press and release the button on assist you with this procedure. the HomeLink transmitter. (The same button you trained with the Make sure you have properly ‘‘Training the Transmitter’’ completed the ‘‘Training the procedure.) Transmitter’’...
  • Page 89 00/05/22 10:01:33 31S84630_090 HomeLink Universal Transmitter Release both buttons. The Retraining a Button As required by the FCC: To train an already programmed transmitter should now be trained This device complies with Part 15 of the transmitter button to operate a new to operate the device.
  • Page 90: Seat Adjustments

    00/05/22 10:01:47 31S84630_091 Seat Adjustments All V-6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX Front Seat Adjustments model with leather interior have a power adjustable driver’s seat. The EX-V6 model also has a power adjustable passenger’s seat (See page The 4-cylinder EX model without leather interior has a power seat bottom height adjustment.
  • Page 91: Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment

    00/05/22 10:01:55 31S84630_092 Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Manual Height Driver’s Seat Power Height Adjustment Adjustment On LX model On EX model without leather The height of your driver’s seat is The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable. Turn the front dial on the power adjustable.
  • Page 92: Driver's Seat Full Power Adjustments

    00/05/22 10:02:04 31S84630_093 Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Full Power Adjustments On all V-6 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: Driver's Lumbar Support

    00/05/22 10:02:13 31S84630_094 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 EX V-6 models down to lower the seat. direction you want to move.
  • Page 94: Front Passenger's Seat

    00/05/22 10:02:23 31S84630_095 Seat Adjustments The head restraints help protect you Front Passenger’s Seat Head Restraints Adjustments and your passengers from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.
  • Page 95: Folding Rear Seat

    00/05/22 10:02:34 31S84630_096 Seat Adjustments Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down, When storing cargo, you can move To release the seat-back from inside giving you direct access to the trunk. the rear center shoulder belt out of the trunk, pull the release loop under The seat-back can be released from the way by removing the belt from...
  • Page 96: Rear Seat Armrest

    00/05/22 10:02:42 31S84630_097 Seat Adjustments Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Never drive with the seat-back Rear Seat Armrest positioned in front of the rear seat- folded down and the trunk lid open. On all models except DX back whenever the seat-back is in its Carbon Monoxide Hazard upright position.
  • Page 97: Trunk Pass-Through Cover

    00/05/22 10:02:50 31S84630_098 Seat Adjustments For security, this cover can be Trunk Pass-through Cover locked and unlocked only with the master key. To lock the cover, insert the key and turn it clockwise. Never drive with this cover open and the trunk lid open.
  • Page 98: Seat Heaters

    00/05/22 10:03:00 31S84630_099 Seat Heaters The HI or LO indicator lights and Follow these precautions whenever remains lit until you turn it off by you use the seat heaters: pushing the opposite side of the switch lightly. The indicator will turn Use the HI setting only to heat the off.
  • Page 99: Power Windows

    00/05/22 10:03:09 31S84630_100 Power Windows On all models except DX Your car’s windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to Closing a power window on ON (II) to raise or lower any window. someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Each door has a switch that controls its window.
  • Page 100: Moonroof

    00/05/22 10:03:19 31S84630_101 Power Windows, Moonroof The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to Moonroof tains these extra features: the passengers’ windows. With this switch off, the passengers’ windows To open the driver’s cannot be raised or lowered. The AUTO window fully, push the window MAIN switch does not affect the...
  • Page 101: Mirrors

    00/05/22 10:03:30 31S84630_102 Moonroof, Mirrors To tilt up the back of the moonroof, The moonroof has a key-off delay. Mirrors press and hold the center button You can still open and close the ). To close the moonroof, moonroof for up to ten minutes after press and hold the top of the switch you turn off the ignition.
  • Page 102: Adjusting The Power Mirrors

    00/05/22 10:03:40 31S84630_103 Mirrors Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Adjusting the Power Mirrors Move the selector switch to L (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s side). On all models except DX Push the appropriate edge of the Adjust the outside mirrors with the adjustment switch to move the adjustment switch on the driver’s mirror right, left, up or down.
  • Page 103: Parking Brake

    00/05/22 10:03:49 31S84630_104 Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. On all Canadian models except DX To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up model The outside mirrors are heated to re- slightly, push the button, and lower...
  • Page 104: Digital Clock

    00/05/22 10:03:58 31S84630_105 Digital Clock 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. If the displayed time is after the half hour, pressing R sets the clock forward to the beginning of the next hour.
  • Page 105: Console Compartment

    00/05/22 10:04:09 31S84630_106 Console Compartment, Coin Box Console Compartment Coin Box To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray The coin box is located under the air pull up on the lower lever and lift the located in the console compartment vent.
  • Page 106: Beverage Holder

    00/05/22 10:04:18 31S84630_107 Beverage Holder To open the beverage holder, push The inner liner can be removed if On all models except DX model on the top. The beverage holder lid you want to hold a larger cup. The rear seat also has a beverage is spring-loaded and will swing open.
  • Page 107: Sun Visor

    00/05/22 10:04:28 31S84630_108 Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Make sure you put the sun visor Sun Visor Vanity Mirror back in place when you are getting into or out of the car. Do not use the sun visor extension over the rear view mirror.
  • Page 108: Sunglasses Holder

    00/05/22 10:04:38 31S84630_109 Sunglasses Holder, Accessory Power Socket Sunglasses Holder Accessory Power Socket On all models except DX Some larger styles of sunglasses To use the accessory power socket, To open the sunglasses holder, push may not fit in the holder. pull out on the cover.
  • Page 109: Interior Lights

    00/05/22 10:04:48 31S84630_110 Interior Lights Ceiling Light EX, EX-V6 Spotlights After all doors are closed tightly, the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 10 seconds. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously. The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the remote transmitter (see page...
  • Page 110 00/05/22 10:04:55 31S84630_111 Interior Lights Your car also has a courtesy light in Courtesy Lights the ignition switch. This light comes on when you open the driver’s door. It remains on for several seconds after the door is closed. On all models except DX Each door has a courtesy light.
  • Page 111: Comfort And Convenience Features

    00/05/22 10:05:03 31S84630_112 Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning How to Use the System .... . 113 CD Changer Error systems in your Honda provide a To Turn Everything Off ... 116 Indications ......147...
  • Page 112: System

    If your car does not have air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. Your dealer can install a Genuine Honda air conditioning system that meets Honda’s high quality standards and is designed to exactly fit your car. Please contact Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button your dealer for more information.
  • Page 113: System

    00/05/22 10:05:29 31S84630_114 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 114: Heating And Cooling

    00/05/22 10:05:39 31S84630_115 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls ’ ’ ’ ’ 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 115: How To Use The System

    00/05/22 10:05:51 31S84630_116 Heating and Cooling How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the 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 116 00/05/22 10:06:00 31S84630_117 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light above the button should come on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is set to maximum cool. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode.
  • Page 117: System

    00/05/22 10:06:12 31S84630_118 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: Conditioning To remove fog from the inside of the Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: Start the engine. moisture from the air.
  • Page 118: To Turn Everything Off

    00/05/22 10:06:22 31S84630_119 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 119: System

    Climate Control System Only on EX-V6 model ’ ’ 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 120: System

    00/05/22 10:06:37 31S84630_121 Climate Control System ’ ’ Comfort and Convenience Features...
  • Page 121: Fully-Automatic Operation

    00/05/22 10:06:47 31S84630_122 Climate Control System Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button and set the fan control dial to AUTO, then set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial. You will see FULL AUTO in the system’s display.
  • Page 122: Semi-Automatic Operation

    00/05/22 10:06:56 31S84630_123 Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation You can manually select various functions of the Climate Control 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. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning on and off.
  • Page 123: System

    00/05/22 10:07:05 31S84630_124 Climate Control System Recirculation Button This button controls the source of the air going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the car’s interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode).
  • Page 124: System

    00/05/22 10:07:14 31S84630_125 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 125: System

    00/05/22 10:07:23 31S84630_126 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 , the A/C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high.
  • Page 126: Temperature Sensor

    00/05/22 10:07:29 31S84630_127 Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperature 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 127: System

    00/05/22 10:07:36 31S84630_128 Audio System AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For DX model Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The cassette system features Dolby...
  • Page 128: System

    00/05/22 10:07:44 31S84630_129 Audio System You can use any of four methods to The SEEK function Operating the Radio SEEK The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the a strong signal.
  • Page 129: System

    00/05/22 10:07:51 31S84630_130 Audio System The SCAN function SCAN samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal.
  • Page 130: System

    00/05/22 10:08:01 31S84630_131 Audio System You can store the Preset frequencies of your favorite radio 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: Select the desired band, AM or FM.
  • Page 131: System

    00/05/22 10:08:13 31S84630_132 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out.
  • Page 132: Operating The Cassette Player

    00/05/22 10:08:23 31S84630_133 Audio System When the system reaches the end of The Skip Function allows Operating the Cassette Player SKIP Turn the audio system ON. Make the tape, it will automatically reverse you to find the beginning of a song sure the tape opening on the cassette direction and play the other side.
  • Page 133: System

    00/05/22 10:08:30 31S84630_134 Audio System The Repeat function REPEAT continuously replays the current song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When the system reaches the end of the song or passage currently playing, it will automatically go into rewind.
  • Page 134: Caring For Cassettes

    00/05/22 10:08:37 31S84630_135 Audio System The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap between selections, a high noise level between selections, or a silent period in the middle of a selection.
  • Page 135: Operating The Optional Cd Changer

    00/05/22 10:08:46 31S84630_136 Audio System Operating the Optional CD Changer A Compact Disc changer is available 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 136: System

    00/05/22 10:08:56 31S84630_137 Audio System To operate the CD changer or player, You can use the SKIP switch to When you activate the REPEAT the ignition must be in ACCESSORY 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 continuously...
  • Page 137: Protecting Compact Discs

    00/05/22 10:09:04 31S84630_138 Audio System If the system is in Repeat mode, you must turn it off by pressing RPT before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until you see RDM displayed. To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM/FM button or insert a cassette in the player.
  • Page 138: Indications

    Honda dealer. CD magazine ejection Press the magazine eject button. If the maga- impossible. zine does not eject, consult your Honda dealer. Disc is in changer Press the magazine eject button, and insert an mechanism. empty magazine.
  • Page 139: System

    00/05/22 10:09:25 31S84630_140 Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System For LX model 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 vehicle’s battery.
  • Page 140: System

    00/05/22 10:09:32 31S84630_141 Audio System You can use any of five methods to The SEEK function The SCAN function SEEK SCAN find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO a strong signal.
  • Page 141: System

    00/05/22 10:09:44 31S84630_142 Audio System You can store the Preset frequencies of your favorite radio 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: Select the desired band, AM or FM.
  • Page 142: System

    00/05/22 10:09:52 31S84630_143 Audio System If you are AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. To activate Auto Select, press the A.
  • Page 143: System

    00/05/22 10:10:02 31S84630_144 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.
  • Page 144: Operating The Cd Player

    00/05/22 10:10:12 31S84630_145 Audio System Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio.
  • Page 145: System

    00/05/22 10:10:21 31S84630_146 Audio System You can switch to the radio while a Press the eject button to remove the You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar CD is playing by pressing the AM/ disc from the drive. while a disc is playing to select FM button.
  • Page 146: Operating The Cd Changer

    00/05/22 10:10:30 31S84630_147 Audio System To activate the Repeat To select a different disc, press the REPEAT Operating the CD Changer feature, press and release the RPT (Optional) DISC (Preset 6) or DISC button. You will see RPT in the A Compact Disc changer is available (Preset 5) button.
  • Page 147: System

    00/05/22 10:10:37 31S84630_148 Audio System If you load a CD in the in-dash player If you eject the in-dash CD while it is When you switch back to CD mode, while the changer is playing a CD, playing, the system will automatically the system selects the same unit (in- the system will stop the changer and switch to the CD changer and begin...
  • Page 148: Indications

    Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High temperature. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
  • Page 149: Cd Changer Error Indications

    FOCUS Error the magazine again. If the code does not Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD. magazine Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine, check for error indication.
  • Page 150: Operating The Cassette Player

    00/05/22 10:11:05 31S84630_151 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby B noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and autoreverse for continuous play. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot.
  • Page 151: System

    00/05/22 10:11:12 31S84630_152 Audio System The tape direction indicator will light Dolby B noise reduction turns on If you turn the system off while a to show you which side of the when you insert a cassette. If the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ cassette is playing.
  • Page 152: Tape Search Functions

    00/05/22 10:11:18 31S84630_153 Audio System Fast Forward and Re- The skip function allows Tape Search Functions FF/REW SKIP With a cassette playing, you can use wind move the tape rapidly. To re- you to find the beginning of a song the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT wind the tape, push the REW button.
  • Page 153: Caring For The Cassette Player

    00/05/22 10:11:26 31S84630_154 Audio System The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions REPEAT Caring for the Cassette Player continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find The cassette player picks up dirt and song or passage. Press the RPT the end of a song or passage.
  • Page 154: System

    Honda Never try to insert a warped or before inserting it in the player. dealer.
  • Page 155: System

    00/05/22 10:11:43 31S84630_156 Audio System AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer Audio System For EX and EX-V6 Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The cassette system features Dolby...
  • Page 156: Operating The Radio

    00/05/22 10:11:51 31S84630_157 Audio System You can use any of four methods to The SCAN function Operating the Radio SCAN The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected samples all the stations with strong ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the signals on the selected band.
  • Page 157: System

    00/05/22 10:12:03 31S84630_158 Audio System You can store the Preset frequencies of your favorite radio 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: Select the desired band, AM or FM.
  • Page 158: System

    00/05/22 10:12:12 31S84630_159 Audio System If you are AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. To activate Auto Select, press the A.
  • Page 159: Adjusting The Sound

    00/05/22 10:12:21 31S84630_160 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the TUNE knob. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the TUNE knob.
  • Page 160: Audio System Lighting

    ‘‘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 161: System

    00/05/22 10:12:41 31S84630_162 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, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
  • Page 162: Operating The Cassette Player

    00/05/22 10:12:52 31S84630_163 Audio System Dolby B noise reduction turns on If you turn the system off while a Operating the Cassette Player The ignition switch must be in when you insert a cassette. The tape is playing, either with the PWR/ ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
  • Page 163: Tape Search Functions

    00/05/22 10:13:00 31S84630_164 Audio System Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT function to find a desired program. FF/REW Fast Forward and Rewind move the tape rapidly. To rewind the tape, push the REW button.
  • Page 164: System

    00/05/22 10:13:07 31S84630_165 Audio System The skip function allows SKIP you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To skip to the beginning of a song or passage currently playing, push the button. You will see REW flashing in the display as the tape rewinds.
  • Page 165: System

    00/05/22 10:13:13 31S84630_166 Audio System The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions REPEAT continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find song or passage. Press the RPT the end of a song or passage. These button to activate it;...
  • Page 166: Caring For The Cassette Player

    Your dealer has a cleaning kit Never try to insert a warped or ejects, take the car to your Honda available. damaged cassette in the player. dealer.
  • Page 167: Operating The Cd Changer

    00/05/22 10:13:30 31S84630_168 Audio System Operating the CD Changer Your Honda’s audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
  • Page 168: System

    00/05/22 10:13:44 31S84630_169 Audio System Repeat this until all six positions To load a single CD: Loading CDs in the Changer To load multiple CDs in one are loaded. The system will then operation: begin playing the last CD loaded. Press and release the Load button.
  • Page 169: System

    00/05/22 10:13:52 31S84630_170 Audio System If you press the Load button while a CD is playing, the system will stop playing that CD and start the loading sequence. It will then play the CD just loaded. You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing by pressing the appropriate preset button.
  • Page 170: System

    00/05/22 10:14:02 31S84630_171 Audio System To move rapidly within a track, press To activate the Repeat Operation REPEAT Select the CD changer by pressing and hold the appropriate SKIP feature, press and release the RPT the CD button. You will see ‘‘Cd’’ in button.
  • Page 171: System

    00/05/22 10:14:11 31S84630_172 Audio System To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM or FM button, or insert a cassette in the player. If a tape is already in the cassette player, press the TAPE button. When you return to CD mode by pressing the CD button, play will continue at the same point that it left off.
  • Page 172: System

    00/05/22 10:14:19 31S84630_173 Audio System Removing CDs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently playing, press the Eject button. You will see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the display. When you remove the disc from the slot, the system automatically begins the Load sequence so you can load another CD in that position.
  • Page 173: Protecting Compact Discs

    00/05/22 10:14:29 31S84630_174 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
  • Page 174: Cd Changer Error Indications

    If the code does not disappear or the CD cannot Honda dealer. be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs, Mechanical Error check for error indication. Insert the CD again.
  • Page 175: Remote Audio Controls

    00/05/22 10:14:46 31S84630_176 Audio System The top and bottom buttons adjust If you are playing a cassette, use the Remote Audio Controls the volume up ( ) or down ( ). AUDIO/CH button to advance to the Press the proper button and hold it next selection.
  • Page 176: System

    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 177: System

    00/05/22 10:15:04 31S84630_178 Security System With the system set, you can still On EX and EX-V6 models The security system helps to protect open the trunk with the master key your car and valuables from theft. or the remote transmitter without The horn sounds and a combination triggering the alarm.
  • Page 178 00/05/22 10:15:07 31S84630_179...
  • Page 179: Before Driving

    00/05/22 10:15:12 31S84630_180 Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......178 you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... . 178 use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..178 important fluids.
  • Page 180: Break-In Period

    Break-in Period Gasoline Filling the Fuel Tank Help assure your car’s future Your Honda is designed to operate reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher. Use during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
  • Page 181 00/05/22 10:15:37 31S84630_182 Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, You may hear a hissing sound as tighten it until it clicks several pressure inside the tank escapes. times. If you do not properly Gasoline is highly flammable Place the cap in the holder on the tighten the cap, the Malfunction...
  • Page 182: Opening The Hood

    00/05/22 10:15:46 31S84630_183 Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without Opening the Hood lifting the hood latch handle, or the hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page Shift to Park or Neutral and set Standing in front of the car, put...
  • Page 183 00/05/22 10:15:55 31S84630_184 Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop.
  • Page 184: Oil Check

    00/05/22 10:16:03 31S84630_185 Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lower it to about a Oil Check foot (30 cm) above the fender, then press down firmly with your hands. After closing the hood, make sure it is securely latched. Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fuel.
  • Page 185 00/05/22 10:16:11 31S84630_186 Service Station Procedures Wipe the dipstick with a clean Insert it all the way back in its tube. cloth or paper towel. CONTINUED Before Driving...
  • Page 186: Engine Coolant Check

    MAX and MIN lines. If on checking other items in your marks. it is below the MIN line, see Adding Honda. Engine Coolant on page If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper...
  • Page 187: Fuel Economy

    00/05/22 10:16:33 31S84630_188 Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your A cold engine uses more fuel than a Driving Habits driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
  • Page 188: 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 owner’s manual regarding...
  • Page 189 Modifications could make the Covering the outside edge of a overall diameter. system ineffective. front seat-back, with a non-Honda seat cover for example, could Such modifications can adversely Additional Safety Precaution prevent the airbag from inflating affect handling, and interfere with properly.
  • Page 190: Carrying Cargo

    00/05/22 10:17:05 31S84630_191 Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
  • Page 191 00/05/22 10:17:19 31S84630_192 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment 850 lbs (395 kg). Store or secure all items that could Overloading or improper be thrown around and hurt loading can affect handling and This figure includes the total weight stability and cause a crash in someone during a crash.
  • Page 192 Please contact your Honda as far forward as possible. dealer for further information. If you fold down the back seat, tie...
  • Page 193: Driving

    00/05/22 10:17:31 31S84630_194 Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......192 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......193 conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather 5-speed manual and automatic at High Altitude ....
  • Page 194: Preparing To Drive

    00/05/22 10:17:46 31S84630_195 Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the adjustment of the seat Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and adjustments every day before (see page Check the indicator lights in the you drive your car. instrument panel.
  • Page 195: Starting The Engine

    00/05/22 10:17:57 31S84630_196 Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine still does not start, pedal, turn the ignition key to the press the accelerator pedal all the In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position.
  • Page 196: At High Altitude

    00/05/22 10:18:05 31S84630_197 Starting the Engine Turn off all electrical accessories Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ to reduce the drain on the battery. 2,400 meters) An engine is harder to start in cold Push the accelerator pedal half- weather.
  • Page 197: 5-Speed Manual Transmission

    00/05/22 10:18:12 31S84630_198 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces.
  • Page 198: Recommended Shift Points

    Engine Speed Limiter Automatic Transmission Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed Your Honda’s transmission has four the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine forward speeds, and is electronically smoothly.
  • Page 199: Shift Lever Position Indicator

    ON (II). If it flashes off the accelerator pedal. while driving (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. CONTINUED Driving...
  • Page 200 00/05/22 10:18:43 31S84630_201 Automatic Transmission This position mechani- Use Neutral if you Park (P) Neutral (N) cally locks the transmission. Use need to restart a stalled engine, or if Park whenever you are turning off or it is necessary to stop briefly with starting the engine.
  • Page 201 00/05/22 10:18:50 31S84630_202 Automatic Transmission This position is similar To shift to Second, To shift from Second to Drive (D ) Second (2) First (1) to D , except only the first three press the release button on the side First, press the release button on the gears are selected.
  • Page 202: Engine Speed Limiter

    00/05/22 10:19:01 31S84630_203 Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the tachometer’s method of pushing on the brake red zone.
  • Page 203 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. Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral.
  • Page 204: Parking

    00/05/22 10:19:19 31S84630_205 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 205: The Braking System

    00/05/22 10:19:29 31S84630_206 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 206: Brake System Design

    00/05/22 10:19:39 31S84630_207 The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates LX with ABS, EX and all V6 models brake pedal, this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. have an Anti-lock Brake System purpose of the ABS.
  • Page 207: Important Safety Reminders

    00/05/22 10:19:49 31S84630_208 The Braking System Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a ABS Indicator ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or distance it takes to stop the car, uneven surfaces, such as gravel or only helps with steering control snow, than a vehicle without anti- during braking.
  • Page 208: Traction Control System

    Traction Control System You should still install winter tires on On LX V6 and EX V6 models Your Honda is equipped with a your vehicle during the winter. Make Traction Control System (TCS) to sure to use the same size originally assist you in maintaining traction supplied with vehicle.
  • Page 209: Tcs On/Off Switch

    00/05/22 10:20:13 31S84630_210 Traction Control System Deactivate the system by pressing TCS ON/OFF Switch TCS Indicator the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS The TCS indicator comes on or indicator light comes on as a flashes under the following condi- reminder. Pressing the switch again tions: turns the system back on.
  • Page 210 If the TCS indicator comes on along driving, have the TCS inspected by with the Brake System indicator, it your Honda dealer. You can still indicates a problem in the brake drive the vehicle without TCS. system (see...
  • Page 211: Driving In Bad Weather

    00/05/22 10:20:27 31S84630_212 Driving in Bad Weather Rain, fog, and snow conditions Always drive Driving Technique require a different driving technique slower than you would in dry because of reduced traction and weather. It takes your car longer to visibility. Keep your car well- react, even in conditions that may maintained and exercise greater seem just barely damp.
  • Page 212 00/05/22 10:20:36 31S84630_213 Driving in Bad Weather Being able to see Check your tires Visibility Traction clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions. This is preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’...
  • Page 213: Towing A Trailer

    00/05/22 10:20:44 31S84630_214 Towing a Trailer Your Honda has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
  • Page 214 00/05/22 10:20:54 31S84630_215 Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): load toward the front of the trailer The total weight of the vehicle, all Exceeding load limits or and 40 percent toward the rear, then occupants, all cargo, and the improperly loading your vehicle...
  • Page 215 Trailer Brakes Honda recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1,000 lbs (450 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes.
  • Page 216 If you use a converter, you can get the connector and pins that mate with the connector in your vehicle from your Honda dealer. Since lighting and wiring vary in trailer type and brand, you should also have a qualified mechanic install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer.
  • Page 217 00/05/22 10:21:26 31S84630_218 Towing a Trailer Your vehicle tires and spare are Additional Trailer Equipment Pre-Tow Checklist Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are towing a trailer.
  • Page 218 00/05/22 10:21:39 31S84630_219 Towing a Trailer If you must stop when facing uphill, Driving Safely With a Trailer Making Turns and Braking The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
  • Page 219 00/05/22 10:21:47 31S84630_220 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 220 00/05/22 10:21:50 31S84630_221...
  • Page 221: Maintenance

    Replacing Engine Coolant ..241 Tire Rotation ......271 tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers ..... 246 Replacing Tires and Wheels . 271 to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid .......
  • Page 222: 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 223: Important Safety Precautions

    00/05/22 10:22:12 31S84630_224 Maintenance Safety Read the instructions before you Important Safety Precautions 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 224: Maintenance Schedule

    00/05/22 10:22:22 31S84630_225 Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
  • Page 225 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 226 00/05/22 10:22:54 31S84630_227 Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Normal Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if the Replace engine oil Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months severe driving conditions Replace engine oil filter specified in the Severe...
  • Page 227 00/05/22 10:23:01 31S84630_228 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 228 00/05/22 10:23:26 31S84630_229 Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Severe Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if you Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months drive your vehicle MAINLY Check engine oil and coolant...
  • Page 229 00/05/22 10:23:35 31S84630_230 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.
  • Page 230 00/05/22 10:23:44 31S84630_231 82,500 mi/132,000 km Do items in A, B. Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). 86,250 mi/138,000 km Do items in A. Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check 90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs Do items in A, B, C, D, E. for leaks.
  • Page 231 00/05/22 10:23:54 31S84630_232 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
  • Page 232 00/05/22 10:24:01 31S84630_233 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date 67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km (or 4½...
  • Page 233: Owner Maintenance Checks

    00/05/22 10:24:11 31S84630_234 Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.
  • Page 234: Fluid Locations

    00/05/22 10:24:17 31S84630_235 Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models Maintenance...
  • Page 235 00/05/22 10:24:23 31S84630_236 Fluid Locations 6-cylinder Models Maintenance...
  • Page 236: Engine Oil

    00/05/22 10:24:30 31S84630_237 Engine Oil Adding Oil To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover. Pour in the oil, and install the engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely. Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level.
  • Page 237: Recommended Oil

    When using synthetic oil, you must follow the oil and filter change intervals given in the maintenance schedule. Additives Your Honda does not require any oil additives. Additives may adversely affect your engine’s or transmission’s performance and durability. Maintenance...
  • Page 238: Changing The Oil And Filter

    00/05/22 10:24:51 31S84630_239 Engine Oil Changing the oil and filter requires Run the engine until it reaches Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter special tools and access from normal operating temperature, according to the time and distance underneath the car.
  • Page 239 (available from your bottom of the engine. Drain the oil Honda dealer) is required to Put a new washer on the drain bolt, into an appropriate container. remove the filter.
  • Page 240 00/05/22 10:25:12 31S84630_241 Engine Oil Replace the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be five seconds. If it does not, turn off harmf ul to the environment. If you the engine and reinspect your change your own oil, please dispose of work.
  • Page 241: Cooling System

    Adding Engine Coolant causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible. If the reserve tank is completely empty, you should also check the coolant level in the radiator.
  • Page 242 00/05/22 10:25:31 31S84630_243 Cooling System Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap. Make sure the engine and radiator Remove the radiator cap by are cool.
  • Page 243: Replacing Engine Coolant

    Only use Honda All season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic.
  • Page 244 00/05/22 10:25:53 31S84630_245 Cooling System Open the hood. Make sure the EX-V6 model 4-cylinder models engine and radiator are cool to the Turn the ignition ON (II). Turn Loosen the drain plug on the touch. the temperature control dial to bottom of the radiator.
  • Page 245 00/05/22 10:26:03 31S84630_246 Cooling System Remove the reserve tank from its 6-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Loosen the drain plug on the holder by pulling it straight up. When removing the reserve tank, bottom of the radiator. The Drain the coolant, then put the first remove the cruise control cable coolant will drain through the tank back in its holder.
  • Page 246 Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of bottom of the radiator. of the engine cylinder block the engine. securely. Pour Honda All Season 4-cylinder models Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Tightening torque: the radiator. This coolant is a...
  • Page 247 00/05/22 10:26:36 31S84630_248 Cooling System Start the engine and let it run for Start the engine and hold it at about 30 seconds. Then turn off 1,500 rpm until the cooling fan the engine. comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the Fill the radiator with coolant up to radiator and add coolant if needed.
  • Page 248: Windshield Washers

    00/05/22 10:26:47 31S84630_249 Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop for fuel. The windshield washer reservoir is located behind the headlight.
  • Page 249: Transmission Fluid

    Insert the dipstick all the way into the technician should drain and refill at normal operating temperature. the transmission securely as it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic shown in the illustration. Transmission Fluid), then drive Park the car on level ground. Shut the vehicle a short distance.
  • Page 250 00/05/22 10:27:13 31S84630_251 Transmission Fluid Insert the dipstick all the way back Automatic Transmission into the transmission securely as 6-cylinder models shown in the illustration. The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid according to the time and distance recommen- dations in the maintenance schedule.
  • Page 251: 5-Speed Manual Transmission

    However, continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission drained and refilled with Honda ATF- Z1 as soon as it is convenient. To thoroughly flush the transmission, Check the fluid level with the...
  • Page 252 00/05/22 10:27:28 31S84630_253 Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an API service SG, SH or SJ grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement. An SG grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ grade may be used if SG is not available.
  • Page 253: 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 254: Clutch System

    00/05/22 10:27:48 31S84630_255 Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Clutch System Power Steering The fluid should be between the Check the level when the engine MIN and MAX marks on the side of is cold. Look at the side of the the reservoir.
  • Page 255 Cleaning (Severe Conditions) steering system flushed and refilled Clean the air cleaner element by with Honda PSF as soon as possible. blowing compressed air through it in the opposite direction to normal air A low power steering fluid level can flow.
  • Page 256: Air Cleaner Element

    00/05/22 10:28:09 31S84630_257 Air Cleaner Element (4-cylinder Models) Replacement The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing on the passenger’s side of the engine compartment. To replace it: Unsnap the four hold-down clamps Place the new air cleaner element and remove the air cleaner in the air cleaner housing.
  • Page 257 00/05/22 10:28:22 31S84630_258 Air Cleaner Element (6-cylinder Models) Replacement The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. To replace it: Loosen the four bolts and remove Place the new air cleaner element the air cleaner housing cover.
  • Page 258: The Maintenance Schedule Shows

    Follow the time and distance pulling it straight out. recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. If you are Remove the spark plug with not sure how to clean and grease the a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark latch, contact your Honda dealer. plug socket. Maintenance...
  • Page 259 00/05/22 10:28:47 31S84630_260 Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models) Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head. Install the spark plug cap. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.
  • Page 260 00/05/22 10:28:58 31S84630_261 Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) The spark plugs in your car should be replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Replacement Clean up any dirt and oil that have Use a wrench to remove the collected around the ignition coils.
  • Page 261: Specifications

    00/05/22 10:29:13 31S84630_262 Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) Push the wire connector onto the ignition coil. Make sure it locks in place. Repeat this procedure for the other five spark plugs. Reinstall the cover on the front cylinder bank while putting its mounting clip in the hole on the passenger’s side.
  • Page 262: Battery

    00/05/22 10:29:21 31S84630_263 Battery Check the condition of your car’s battery monthly. You should check the color of the test indicator window, and for corrosion on the terminals. Check the battery condition by Check the battery terminals for looking at the test indicator window corrosion (a white or yellowish on the battery.
  • Page 263 00/05/22 10:29:29 31S84630_264 Battery Battery posts, WARNING: terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. If the terminals are severely cor- If you need to connect the battery to roded, clean them with baking soda a charger, disconnect both cables to and water.
  • Page 264 00/05/22 10:29:36 31S84630_265 Battery On EX and EX-V6 models If your car’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system will The battery gives off explosive Charging the battery with the cables disable itself. The next time you turn hydrogen gas during normal connected can seriously damage your operation.
  • Page 265: Wiper Blades

    00/05/22 10:29:46 31S84630_266 Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper 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 266 00/05/22 10:29:56 31S84630_267 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the holder until the tabs lock. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. Lower the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side.
  • Page 267: Air Conditioning System

    00/05/22 10:30:05 31S84630_268 Air Conditioning System If the air conditioning does not get as Optional for U.S. DX model Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed cold as before, have your dealer system. Any major maintenance, check the system. Recharge the such as recharging, should be done system with Refrigerant HFC-134a by a qualified mechanic.
  • Page 268: Air Conditioning Filter

    Alternator belt: than usual. Have the air conditioning on 6-cylinder models). Examine the (On vehicles without A/C) filter replaced by your Honda dealer. edges of each belt for cracks or 0.41 0.49 in (10.5 12.5 mm) fraying. (On vehicles with A/C) Check the tension of each belt by 0.28 0.35 in (7.0 9.0 mm)
  • Page 269: Timing Belt

    00/05/22 10:30:31 31S84630_270 Drive Belts, Timing Belt, Tires 6-cylinder models Timing Belt Tires Power steering belt: The timing belt and balancer belt To safely operate your car, your tires should normally be replaced at the must be the proper type and size, in 0.51 0.65 in (13.0 16.5 mm) intervals shown in the maintenance good condition with adequate tread,...
  • Page 270: Inflation

    00/05/22 10:30:41 31S84630_271 Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Inflation Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (the car has been driven provides the best combination of tires that are in good condition may several miles), you will see readings handling, tread life and riding...
  • Page 271 00/05/22 10:30:54 31S84630_272 Tires (LX-V6, EX-V6) Tubeless tires have some ability to Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure self-seal if they are punctured. The following chart shows the However, because leakage is often for Normal Driving recommended cold tire pressures for P205/65R15 92V 30 psi (210 kPa ,...
  • Page 272: Inspection

    00/05/22 10:31:14 31S84630_273 Tires Inspection Maintenance Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
  • Page 273: Tire Rotation

    Use only tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and To help increase tire life and bias-ply tires on your car can reduce Genuine Honda wheel weights f or distribute wear more evenly, you its braking ability, traction, and balancing.
  • Page 274: Wheels And Tires

    15 x 6 1/2 JJ owner’s manual. match those of the original wheel that came on your car. Replacement Tire: wheels are available at your Honda (DX) It is best to replace all four tires at dealer. P195/70R14 90S the same time. If that is not possible...
  • Page 275: Winter Driving

    If you mount snow tires on your devices can also be used. car’s brake lines, suspension, body, and Honda, make sure they are radial wheels. Stop driving if you hear the tires of the same size and load range 6-cylinder models chains hitting any part of the car.
  • Page 276: Lights

    00/05/22 10:31:55 31S84630_277 Lights Check the operation of your car’s exterior lights at least once a month. 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 277 00/05/22 10:32:02 31S84630_278 Lights Check the following: Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
  • Page 278 Insert the new bulb into the hole Adjustment of the headlights should and turn it one-quarter turn clock- be performed by a Honda technician wise to lock it in place. or other qualified mechanic. Push the electrical connector back Replacing a Headlight Bulb onto the bulb.
  • Page 279 00/05/22 10:32:30 31S84630_280 Lights Remove the burned out bulb from Replacing Front Turn Signal and Side Marker Light Bulbs the socket by pushing it in and turning counterclockwise until it unlocks. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly.
  • Page 280 00/05/22 10:32:41 31S84630_281 Lights Put the bulb holder back into its Replacing a Parking Light Bulb hole in the lens, and turn it clockwise until it locks. Turn on the parking lights to make sure the new bulb works. The parking light bulb is under the headlight bulb.
  • Page 281 00/05/22 10:32:55 31S84630_282 Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Fenders) socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
  • Page 282 00/05/22 10:33:07 31S84630_283 Lights Install the new bulb in the socket. Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk Lid) Reinstall the socket into the light assembly. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Open the trunk. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
  • Page 283 00/05/22 10:33:20 31S84630_284 Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Replacing a Rear License Bulb Light Bulb Remove the license light assembly Remove the lens from the bulb Open the trunk and remove the by carefully prying on the left holder by pulling the lens while socket from the light assembly by edge of the lens with a flat-tip squeezing the tabs on both sides...
  • Page 284 00/05/22 10:33:33 31S84630_285 Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing Bulbs in the Interior socket. Push the new bulb in until Lights it bottoms in the socket. The ceiling light, door light and vanity mirror light come apart the Turn on the parking lights and same way, but they do not use the check that the new bulb is...
  • Page 285 00/05/22 10:33:39 31S84630_286 Lights On all models except DX model On all models except DX model On all models except DX model Maintenance...
  • Page 286 00/05/22 10:33:47 31S84630_287 Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb Open the trunk. Pull down the trunk light cover. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Push the cover back in place. Maintenance...
  • Page 287: Storing Your Car

    If you store your car for 12 months (see page 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 Wash and dry the exterior they do not touch the windshield.
  • Page 288 00/05/22 10:34:05 31S84630_289...
  • Page 289: Appearance Care

    00/05/22 10:34:10 31S84630_290 Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ........288 your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........288 looking. This section gives you hints Waxing ........289 on how to clean your car and Aluminum Wheels ....
  • Page 290: Exterior Care

    00/05/22 10:34:22 31S84630_291 Exterior Care Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Washing Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a your car’s beauty. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel.
  • Page 291: Waxing

    00/05/22 10:34:34 31S84630_292 Exterior Care should use a polish on your Honda if Waxing 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 shine after using a wax.
  • Page 292: Interior Care

    Periodically shampoo the carpet to keep it looking new. Use one of the If you use a non-Honda floor mat in foam-type carpet cleaners on the the driver’s footwell, make sure it market. Follow the instructions that...
  • Page 293: Fabric

    00/05/22 10:34:52 31S84630_294 Interior Care Fabric Leather Vacuum dirt and dust out of the On EX with leather and EX-V6 models material frequently. For general Vacuum dirt and dust from the cleaning, use a solution of mild soap leather frequently. Pay particular and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
  • Page 294: Seat Belts

    00/05/22 10:35:04 31S84630_295 Interior Care Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Seat Belts belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of The rear window def ogger and the loops with a clean cloth antenna wires are bonded to the inside dampened in mild soap and warm of the glass.
  • Page 295: Corrosion Protection

    Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that Moisture trapped in body cavities.
  • Page 296: 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 297: Taking Care Of The Unexpected

    00/05/22 10:35:27 31S84630_298 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... . 296 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 297 experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..
  • Page 298: Compact Spare Tire

    00/05/22 10:35:43 31S84630_299 Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put back on under any circumstances.
  • Page 299: Changing A Flat Tire

    00/05/22 10:35:56 31S84630_300 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Open the trunk. Raise the trunk stop in a safe place to change it. floor by lifting up on the back edge. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous.
  • Page 300 00/05/22 10:36:05 31S84630_301 Changing a Flat Tire The jack is behind a cover in the Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen the four wheel nuts (4- right fender. Remove the cover by counterclockwise to loosen it, then cylinder) or five (V-6) 1/2 turn turning the handle counterclock- remove the jack.
  • Page 301 00/05/22 10:36:15 31S84630_302 Changing a Flat Tire Locate the jacking point nearest Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts and flat the tire you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the tire. Temporarily place the flat tire pointed to by an arrow molded into vehicle until the flat tire is off the on the ground with the outside...
  • Page 302 00/05/22 10:36:24 31S84630_303 Changing a Flat Tire Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
  • Page 303 00/05/22 10:36:32 31S84630_304 Changing a Flat Tire Tighten the wheel nuts securely in LX with ABS, EX, EX-V6 models the same crisscross pattern. Have Remove the center cap before the wheel nut torque checked at storing the flat tire in the trunk the nearest automotive service well.
  • Page 304: If Your Engine Won't Start

    00/05/22 10:36:45 31S84630_305 Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won’t Start Store the jack in its holder. Turn If Your Engine Won’t Start the jack’s end bracket to lock it in Diagnosing why your engine won’t place. Replace the cover. Store the start falls into two areas, depending tools.
  • Page 305: Nothing Happens Or The Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly

    00/05/22 10:36:55 31S84630_306 If Your Engine Won’t Start Check the transmission interlock. Turn the ignition switch to START Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly If you have a manual transmission, (III). If the headlights do not dim, When you turn the ignition switch to the clutch pedal must be pushed check the condition of the fuses.
  • Page 306: The Starter Operates Normally

    Check all the fuses Turn off all the electrical acces- (see page You cannot start a Honda with an sories: climate control, stereo automatic transmission by pushing system, lights, etc. If you find nothing wrong, you will or pulling it.
  • Page 307 Connect the second jumper cable positive ( ) terminal on your to the negative ( ) terminal on Honda’s battery. Connect the the booster battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( ) other end to the grounding strap terminal on the booster battery.
  • Page 308 00/05/22 10:37:28 31S84630_309 Jump Starting Start your car. If the starter motor Once your car is running, discon- still operates slowly, check the nect the negative cable from your jumper cable connections to make car, then from the booster battery. sure they have good metal-to- Disconnect the positive cable from metal contact.
  • Page 309: If Your Engine Overheats

    00/05/22 10:37:39 31S84630_310 If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car’s tempera- Your car can overheat for several Safely pull to the side of the road. ture gauge should stay in the mid- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or range under most conditions.
  • Page 310 00/05/22 10:37:50 31S84630_311 If Your Engine Overheats If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. ture gauge, or lower, before check- temperature control dial to ing the radiator.
  • Page 311: Low Oil Pressure Indicator

    00/05/22 10:38:00 31S84630_312 Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
  • Page 312: Charging System Indicator

    00/05/22 10:38:06 31S84630_313 Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear electrical load as possible, you can defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not drive several miles (kilometers) to use other electrically-operated before the battery is too discharged controls such as the power windows.
  • Page 313: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    00/05/22 10:38:15 31S84630_314 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (For V6 and L4-ULEV) If the indicator remains on past three This indicator should light when the driving trips, or the fuel cap was not ignition switch is ON (II), and go out loose or missing, have the car after the engine starts.
  • Page 314: Readiness Codes

    00/05/22 10:38:22 31S84630_315 Malfunction Indicator Lamp If possible, do not take your car for a Readiness Codes state emissions test until the Your car has certain ‘‘readiness readiness codes are set. See State codes’’ that are part of the on-board Emissions Testing on page 336.
  • Page 315: Brake System Indicator

    00/05/22 10:38:30 31S84630_316 Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower indicates a problem with the car’s gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe.
  • Page 316: Closing The Moonroof

    00/05/22 10:38:40 31S84630_317 Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating. Try closing the moonroof.
  • Page 317: Fuses

    00/05/22 10:38:47 31S84630_318 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in three fuse boxes. The interior fuse boxes are located The under-hood fuse box is located on each side of the dashboard.
  • Page 318: Checking And Replacing

    00/05/22 10:38:58 31S84630_319 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses 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 , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
  • Page 319 00/05/22 10:39:07 31S84630_320 Fuses If you cannot drive the car without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the Replacing a f use with one that has a same rating or a lower rating from higher rating greatly increases the one of the other circuits.
  • Page 320 00/05/22 10:39:16 31S84630_321 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Left Headlight 40 A Back Up, ACC (7.5A) (DIMMER RELAY) 40 A Power Window Motor 20 A Right Headlight Spare Fuse 20 A ABS F/S 40 A Power Seat 20 A...
  • Page 321 00/05/22 10:39:27 31S84630_322 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOXES DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 15 A IG1 Fuel Pump 30 A Moonroof 10 A IG1 SRS 20 A Driver Power Seat Recline 7.5 A IG2 HAC 20 A Assistant Power Seat 7.5 A...
  • Page 322: Emergency Towing

    There are three popular types of unacceptable. wheels of f the ground. professional towing equipment. If your Honda cannot be transported With the front wheels on the ground, The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by it is best to tow the car no farther Flat-bed Equipment loads your car on the back of a truck.
  • Page 323 00/05/22 10:39:45 31S84630_324 Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly-designed and Trying to lif t or tow your car by the attached tow bar. Prepare the car for bumpers will cause serious damage.
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  • Page 325: Technical Information

    Specifications ........ . 326 Driving in Foreign Countries ..332 your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading ... 329 Emissions Controls ......333 identification numbers. It also Treadwear .........
  • Page 326: Identification Numbers

    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 327 00/05/22 10:40:07 31S84630_328 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into 4-cylinder Models 6-cylinder Models the engine block. It is on the front. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. Technical Information...
  • Page 328: Specifications

    00/05/22 10:40:28 31S84630_329 Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 188.8 in (4,795 mm) Engine Change Width 70.3 in (1,785 mm) coolant Manual 1.45 US gal (5.5 , 1.21 Imp gal) Height 56.9 in (1,445 mm) Automatic 1.43 US gal (5.4 , 1.19 Imp gal) 57.3 in (1,455 mm) 1.48 US gal (5.6 , 1.23 Imp gal) Wheelbase...
  • Page 329 00/05/22 10:40:55 31S84630_330 Specifications Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC, 12 V 51 W (HB4) SOHC VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC Front turn signal/Side marker 12 V 24/2.2 CP 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine lights Bore x Stroke 3.39 x 3.82 in (86.0 x 97.0 mm) Front parking lights...
  • Page 330 00/05/22 10:41:01 31S84630_331 Specifications Tires Size Front/Rear P195/70R14 90S P195/65R15 89H P205/65R15 92V Spare T125/70D15 T135/90D15 Pressure Front/Rear 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm ) 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Spare 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 1 : DX 2 : LX, EX 3 : 4-cylinder models...
  • Page 331: Dot Tire Quality Grading

    00/05/22 10:41:11 31S84630_332 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Treadwear Traction The tires on your car meet all U.S. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to Federal Safety Requirements. All tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
  • Page 332: Temperature

    00/05/22 10:41:16 31S84630_333 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) 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- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.
  • Page 333: Oxygenated Fuels

    00/05/22 10:41:26 31S84630_334 Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as (ethyl or grain alcohol)
  • Page 334: Driving In Foreign Countries

    00/05/22 10:41:31 31S84630_335 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 335: Emissions Controls

    ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon the engine is started and warmed up, monoxide does not contribute to In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the vapor is drawn into the engine with the Canadian Motor Vehicle smog creation, but it is a poisonous and burned during driving.
  • Page 336: Exhaust Emissions Controls

    HC, CO, and (PCM) uses various sensors to Genuine Honda replacement parts or NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The determine how much air is going their equivalent for repairs. Using exhaust emissions control systems into the engine.
  • Page 337: 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 must operate at a high temperature...
  • Page 338: State Emissions Testing

    00/05/22 10:42:13 31S84630_339 State Emissions Testing If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator Testing of Readiness Codes If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
  • Page 339 If the testing facility determines the pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary readiness codes are still not set, see slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot your Honda dealer. do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
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  • Page 341 00/05/22 10:42:26 31S84630_342 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ . 340 U.S. Zone Office Map ....341 Canada Zone Office Map ....342 Warranty Coverages ..... 343 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......344 Authorized Manuals .....
  • Page 342: Customer Relations Information

    00/05/22 10:42:32 31S84630_343 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership’s us this information: be able to answer all your questions.
  • Page 343: U.s. Zone Office Map

    Fairfield County, CT area Bella International The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot P.O. Box 190816 reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. San Juan, PR 00919-0816 (787) 250-4318 Warranty and Customer Relations...
  • Page 344: Canada Zone Office Map

    00/05/22 10:42:56 31S84630_345 Canada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÈLE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 287-4776 Honda Canada Inc. National Office Warranty and Customer Relations...
  • Page 345: Warranty Coverages

    00/05/22 10:43:08 31S84630_346 Warranty Coverages a seat U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty provides prorated warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
  • Page 346: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Vehicles)

    NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
  • Page 347: Authorized Manuals

    Price Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. Form Number Each VEHICLE MODEL Price Total 61S8008 1998-2001 Honda Accord 2/4 Door L4 $66.00 PUBLICATION NUMBER Name Year Each Price Service Manual Base Book 61S8009 1998-2001 Honda Accord 2/4 Door V6 $36.00...
  • Page 348 00/05/22 10:43:37 31S84630_349 Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
  • Page 349: Index

    00/05/22 10:43:43 31S84630_350 Index Automatic Speed Control ....68 System Indicator ......55 Automatic Transmission ....196 Wear Indicators ......203 Accessories and Modifications . 186 Capacity, Fluid ......326 Braking System ......203 Accessories ........
  • Page 350 00/05/22 10:43:48 31S84630_351 Index Carpeting ........290 Customer Relations Office ... 340 Exterior ........288 Capacities Chart ......326 Fabric ......... . 291 Carbon Monoxide Hazard ....49 Interior ........290 Carrying Cargo ......
  • Page 351 00/05/22 10:43:55 31S84630_352 Index Driving ..........191 Malfunction Indicator 5-speed Manual Transmission Economy ........185 Lamp ........ . 55, 311 Checking Fluid Level ....249 In Bad Weather ......209 Oil Pressure Indicator ..54, 309 5-speed Manual Transmission In Foreign Countries ....
  • Page 352 00/05/22 10:44:02 31S84630_353 Index Headlights ......... 62 Important Safety Precautions ..Aiming ......... 276 Indicators, Instrument Panel ..53 Gas Mileage, Improving ....185 Automatic Lighting Off ....63 Infant Restraint ....... . 28 Gasohol ..........
  • Page 353 00/05/22 10:44:10 31S84630_354 Index Label, Certification ......324 Maintenance ........219 Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178 Lane Change, Signaling ....64 Owner Maintenance Checks . 231 Odometer ......... . 58 Lap/Shoulder Belts ......40 Record .........
  • Page 354 00/05/22 10:44:16 31S84630_355 Index Parking Brake ....... . 101 Reclining the Seat Backs ..88, 91 Safety Features ......... Parking Lights ........63 Recommended Shift Speeds ..196 Airbags ........... Parking Over Things that Burn . 335 Reminder Lights ......
  • Page 355 00/05/22 10:44:21 31S84630_356 Index Setting the Clock ......101 How Your SRS Indicator The 5-speed Manual Works ........43 Transmission ......195 SRS Components ......43 Tachometer ........58 Shift Lever Position Indicator ..197 SRS Service ........
  • Page 356 00/05/22 10:44:28 31S84630_357 Index Tires ..........267 Trunk ..........80 Air Pressure ....... 268 Opening the ........80 Checking Wear ......270 Open Monitor Light ....56 WARNING, Explanation of ....ii Compact Spare ......
  • Page 357 00/05/22 10:44:32 31S84630_358 Index Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..320 : U.S. and Canada only...
  • Page 360: Service Information Summary

    ATF (see page 252 ). Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid Transmission Fluid) preferred, preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 or a DEXRON III ATF as a brake fluid as a temporary temporary replacement (see replacement (see page 251 ).

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