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

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

Your Car at a Glance ...........................................................................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

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

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2002 Civic Hatchback

Page 1 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................... How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2 The information and specifications included CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., POSTAL CODE Ltd. reserves the right, however, to V. I. N. discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 3 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 4 Main Menu 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 5: Your Car At A Glance
Main Menu Your Car at a Glance 6 6 3 3 9 9 , , 4 4 6 6 7 7 5 5 ) ) 8 8 5 5 1 1 3 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 4 ) ) 1 1 2 2 9 9 ) ) 1 1 4 4 6 6 9 9 6 6...
Page 6 Main Menu Your Car at a Glance 6 6 8 8 / / 6 6 9 9 ) ) 7 7 0 0 ) ) 6 6 6 6 / / 6 6 8 8 ) ) . . 7 7 0 0 ) ) 1 1 2 2 4 4 8 8 8 8 1 1 2 2 4 4...
Page 7 Main Menu...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Protecting Adults ......Protecting Infants ....... information about how to protect 1. Close and Lock the Doors ..Protecting Small Children ..yourself and your passengers. It 2. Adjust the Front Seats ...
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 10: Your Car's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 11: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Seat Belts In addition, most states and all Help keep you from being thrown For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to against the inside of the vehicle your passengers, your car is wear seat belts.
Page 12: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need to know about your airbags are: 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.
Page 13: Seats & Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs Move the front Airbags can pose serious hazards. What you should do: To do their job, airbags must Your car’s seats are designed to keep seats as far back as possible, and inflate with tremendous force and you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an...
Page 14: Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Head restraints are properly Keeping your doors locked reduces To make sure you and your adjusted (see page the chance of being thrown out of passengers get the maximum the car during a crash.
Page 15: Protecting Adults
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the car, instructions on how to properly be sure the doors are closed and protect the driver and other adult locked.
Page 16: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Adjust the Seat-Backs your seat belt properly, sit upright Sitting too close to a front with your back against the seat, and airbag can result in serious move the seat away from the injury or death if the front steering wheel to the farthest...
Page 17: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust Adjust the Head Restraints the seat-back to an upright position, Reclining the seat-back too far but as far from the dashboard as can result in serious injury or possible.
Page 18: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle, restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched.
Page 19 Improperly positioning the seat seriously injured or killed. Have your belts can cause serious injury Honda dealer check the belt as soon or death in a crash. as possible. Make sure all seat belts are...
Page 20: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting Position Sitting improperly or out of After all occupants have adjusted position can result in serious their seats and put on seat belts, it is injury or death in a crash.
Page 21: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Pregnant women should also sit Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions upright and as far back as possible Two people should never use the from the steering wheel or If they do, they same seat belt.
Page 22 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do Keep your hands and arms away If your between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near from the airbag covers.
Page 23: Protecting Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 24: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger’s Airbag Poses Additional Precautions to Parents Seat Serious Risks to Children Never hold an infant or child on If you are not wearing a According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to your lap.
Page 25 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Small Children Larger Children U.S. Models To remind you of the passenger’s Placing a forward-facing child seat in Children who have outgrown child airbag hazards, and that children the front seat of a vehicle equipped seats are also at risk of being injured with a passenger’s front airbag can or killed by an inflating passenger’s...
Page 26 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Canadian Models To remind you of the airbag hazards, your car has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 27: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precaution Children Attention Do not leave children alone in your Your car has three seating positions Many parents say they prefer to put Leaving children without vehicle.
Page 28: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Lock both doors and the hatch Child Seats when your car is not in use. Children who play in cars can The following pages give general accidentally get trapped inside the guidelines for selecting and installing car.
Page 29 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in A child who is too your car.
Page 30 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Never in the front seat, due Infants: Honda’s recommendations on where to the passenger’s airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car. Not recommended, Small children: due to the passenger’s airbag...
Page 31 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat...
Page 32: Protecting Infants
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Infants Never put a rear-facing child seat in If the passenger’s the front seat. Placing a rear-facing child seat front airbag inflates, it can hit the in the front seat can result in back of the child seat with enough serious injury or death if the force to kill or seriously injure an...
Page 33 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children In either case, we recommend that you place the child seat directly behind the front passenger seat, move the front seat as far forward as needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or you may wish to get a smaller child seat that allows you to safely carry a front passenger.
Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation Tips After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to For proper protection, an infant must up to remove any slack from the...
Page 35: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small child stay in the child seat as long as possible, until the child reaches the 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 the seating positions in the back seat.
Page 36 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back Improperly placing a forward- and front passenger seating positions facing child seat in the front have a locking mechanism that must seat can result in serious injury be activated to secure a child seat.
Page 37 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 38: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Protecting Larger Children mechanism in order to remove a When a child reaches the Allowing a larger child to sit child restraint system, unlatch the recommended weight or height limit improperly in the front seat can buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let for a forward-facing child seat, the...
Page 39 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children However, if the belt touches or Checking Seat Belt Fit Do not put any accessories on a seat crosses the child’s neck, the child Devices intended to improve belt. needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability...
Page 40 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster Using a Booster Seat When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front seat until the tops of the ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety even with the top of the seat-back. A Administration and Transport child of this height should be tall Canada recommend that all children...
Page 41 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And Check that the child’s seat belt is Maturity while age may be one indicator of To safely ride in front, a child must properly positioned and secured. when a child can safely ride in the be able to follow the rules, including front, there are other important...
Page 42: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers One tether anchorage point for each Lift the head restraint, then route Attach the tether strap hook to the of the outer rear seats is located the tether strap over the seat-back tether anchorage point as shown in under the cargo floor carpet.
Page 43 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To attach the tether to the child seat, Using LATCH follow the child seat maker’s instructions. When the child seat is used, follow the instructions that came with the child seat. You can also remove the rear head Your car is equipped with LATCH restraints (see page ).
Page 44 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children The exact location of each lower anchorage is marked with a small circle above the lower anchorage point. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: Move the seat belt buckle away from the lower anchor. Make sure there are no foreign objects around the anchors.
Page 45 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to stay upright during normal driving maneuvers. Lift the head restraint, then route Attach the tether strap hook to the the tether strap over the seat-back tether anchorage point and tighten between the legs of the head...
Page 46: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating Guide the belt across your body to positions.
Page 47: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is The tensioners are designed to Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners pulled all the way out, the locking activate primarily in frontal collisions. mechanism will activate.
Page 48: Seat Belt Maintenance
U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty it must be replaced by the dealer. A on seat belts. Honda will repair or belt that has been worn during a replace any seat belt component that crash may not provide the same level fails to function properly during of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 49: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags A sophisticated electronic system Airbag 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.
Page 50 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt After a crash, you may see what helps restrain your lower body and looks like smoke. This is actually torso. powder from the airbag’s surface. Your airbag provides a cushion to Although the powder is not harmful, help restrain and protect your head...
Page 51: How Your Side Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Airbags Work If you ever have a moderate to How the SRS Indicator Light Optional in U.S. 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...
Page 52: How The Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works
If the SRS indicator light does not tensioners may not work when you has been automatically shut off. come on after you turn the ignition need them. See your Honda dealer ON (II). as soon as possible. If does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags.
Page 53: Airbag Service
Do not try to remove light will go out. or replace any airbag by yourself. This must be done by a Honda A front seat passenger should not dealer or a knowledgeable body use a cushion or other object as a shop.
Page 54: Additional Safety Precautions
Together, airbags and soaks into a seat-back, it can Improperly airbags. Honda dealer. seat belts provide the best prevent the side airbag system replacing or covering front seat- protection. from working properly. back covers can prevent your side airbags from inflating during a collision.
Page 55: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the hatch open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car’s Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Breathing it can cause entering the car in normal driving if...
Page 56: Safety Labels
U.S. models only 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. HOOD Canadian models ON cars without Side Airbags...
Page 57 Main Menu...
Page 58: Instruments And Controls
Indicator Lights ....... Remote Transmitter ....contribute to the daily operation of Gauges ..........Hatch ..........your Honda. All the essential Speedometer ....... Seat Adjustments ......controls are within easy reach. Odometer ........Front Seat Adjustments .....
Page 59: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations 6 6 3 3 9 9 6 6 ) ) 1 1 0 0 4 4 ) ) 8 8 8 8 ) ) 7 7 5 5 ) ) 8 8 5 5 ) ) 1 1 2 2 9 9 1 1 3 3 0 0 ) ) 1 1 4 4 6 6 ) )
Page 60: Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights 5 5 9 9 5 5 9 9 6 6 0 0 ) ) 6 6 0 0 5 5 9 9 6 6 1 1 ) ) 5 5 8 8 6 6 1 1 5 5 8 8 5 5 9 9 6 6 0 0...
Page 61 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Charging System Supplemental Restraint indicators to give you important Indicator System Indicator information about your car. If this light comes on when the This indicator lights when you turn engine is running, the battery is not the ignition switch ON (II).
Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Parking Brake Malfunction Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running U.S. Canada and Brake Lamp Lights’’ Indicator System See page Canadian models only Indicator This indicator lights when you turn This light has two functions: Turn Signal and the ignition switch to ON (II) with Hazard Warning the headlight switch off and the...
Page 63 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Low Fuel Indicator Washer Level Indicator Anti-lock Brake U.S. Canada System (ABS) Indicator Canadian models only This light comes on when the This light normally comes on for a washer fluid level is low. Add washer few seconds when you turn the fluid when you see this light come on ignition switch ON (II), and when...
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Electric Power Steering Immobilizer System Maintenance Required (EPS) Indicator Indicator Indicator This light normally comes on when This indicator comes on for a few This indicator reminds you that it is you turn the ignition ON (II) and seconds when you turn the ignition time to take your car in for goes off after the engine starts.
Page 65 If this maintenance is indicator will remain on as a constant done by someone other than your reminder. 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 66 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Trip Meter This meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays and the odometer by pressing the Select/Reset button repeatedly.
Page 67 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the tachometer needle in the red zone. Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant.
Page 68: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving 7 7 0 0 ) ) features you use most often. The left 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 6 6 8 8 / / 6 6 9 9 ) ) lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams.
Page 69 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel If you leave the lights on with the Headlights ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder beeper when you open the driver’s door. The rotating switch on the left lever To change from low beams to high controls the lights.
Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness (Canadian Models) The daytime running lights come on automatically when the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position. They go out automatically when the light switch is ON.
Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly 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 72 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Rear Window Wiper and Washer In intermittent, the wipers operate To clean the windshield, pull back on The rotating switch on the right every few seconds. In low speed and the wiper control lever.
Page 73 Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel To clean the rear window, rotate and Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger hold the switch one position up from ‘‘ON’’, or rotate and hold it one position down from ‘‘OFF’’. The washer sprays while you hold the switch.
Page 74 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 wires on the inside of Make any steering wheel adjustment the rear window can be accidentally...
Page 75: Keys And Locks
You will need this key number if you ever have to get a lost key replaced. Keep the plate stored in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. Remote Transmitter Your car also comes with two remote transmitters; see page for an explanation of the operation.
Page 76 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks You can insert or Use this position LOCK (0) START (III) remove the key only in this position. only to start the engine. The switch Removing the key from the To switch from ACCESSORY to returns to ON (II) when you let go of ignition switch while driving LOCK, you must push the key in...
Page 77 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 78 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Power Door Locks If the key is in the ignition switch with the driver’s door open, the master door lock switch is disabled. The doors will still lock if you pull one of the handles and push down the lock tab.
Page 79 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter When you push the LOCK button a When you push the UNLOCK button second time within 5 seconds, you once, only the driver’s door unlocks. will hear a beep to verify that the The remaining doors unlock when doors are locked.
Page 80 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks The ceiling lights (if the ceiling light You cannot lock the doors with the Panic Mode switches are in the center position) remote transmitter if any door is not Panic mode allows you to remotely will come on when you press the fully closed or the key is in the activate your car’s horn and exterior...
Page 81 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 Open battery as soon as possible.
Page 82 FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device it. Also, protect it from extreme hot your Honda dealer. Any other or cold temperatures. transmitters you have will also need may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any to be reprogrammed.
Page 83 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Hatch Use your key to lock and unlock the To open the hatch, pull the handle, To close the hatch, use the hatch hatch. then lift up. handle to lower the hatch, then press down on the back edge.
Page 84: Seat Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before To change the angle of the seat-back, you start driving. pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat bottom.
Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments To get into the rear seat on the Head Restraints Rear Seat Access passenger’s side, push down on the release lever at the base of the seat- back. The seat-back will tilt forward, and the seat will slide forward to allow easier access to the rear seat.
Page 86 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments, Folding Rear Seat Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down to give you more cargo space. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat.
Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents Folding Rear Seat, Cargo Area Cover To lock the seat-back upright, push Cargo Area Cover the seat-back firmly against its latch. Tug on the seat-back to make sure it is latched. Do not put any heavy items on the seat-back when it is folded.
Page 88: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows 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 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the passenger’s window. When you push in the MAIN switch, the AUTO To open the driver’s passenger’s window cannot be raised window fully, push the window or lowered.
Page 90 Main Menu Table of Contents Moonroof To open the moonroof, pull the OPEN/CLOSE switch backward and Opening or closing the hold it. Release the switch when the moonroof on someone’s hands moonroof gets to the desired or fingers can cause serious position.
Page 91 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors Adjust the outside mirrors with the Push the appropriate edge of the clean and adjusted for best visibility. adjustment switch on the driver’s adjustment switch to move the Be sure to adjust the mirrors before side of the dashboard:...
Page 92: Mirrors, Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. On all Canadian models The outside mirrors are heated to re- To apply the parking brake, pull the move fog and frost.
Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents Glove Box, Beverage Holders Glove Box Beverage Holder An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Page 94: Beverage Holders
Main Menu Table of Contents Beverage Holders To access the beverage holder in the Be careful when you are using the The beverage holder for the rear center console, slide the lid forward. beverage holder. A spilled liquid that passengers is located in the rear of is very hot can scald you or your the center console.
Page 95 Main Menu Table of Contents Console Compartment, Coat Hook, Accessory Power Socket Console Compartment Coat Hook Accessory Power Socket To access the console compartment, To use an accessory power socket, slide the lid forward, then slide the pull down on the cover. beverage holder assembly forward.
Page 96 Main Menu Table of Contents Vanity Mirror, Interior Lights Vanity Mirror Ceiling Lights To use a vanity mirror on the back of Each ceiling light has a three- the sun visor, pull up the cover. position switch. In the OFF position, the light does not come on.
Page 97: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights The front and rear ceiling lights Spotlights Cargo Area Light (with each switch in the center The cargo area light comes on when position) come on when you unlock you open the hatch. the door with the key or the remote transmitter (see page The ceiling lights (with each switch...
Page 98 Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling ....... What Each Control Does ... How to Use the System ....To Turn Everything Off ..Audio System ........ Operating the Radio ....Adjusting the Sound ....Digital Clock ......Radio Frequencies ....
Page 99: Heating And Cooling
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 your dealer for more information.
Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.
Page 101 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling Vent Controls ’ ’ ’ ’ You can adjust the direction of the The vents in the corners of the air coming from the dashboard vents dashboard can be opened and closed by moving the tab in the center of with the dials next to them.
Page 102 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 103 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode.
Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: Start the engine.
Page 105 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather: Start the engine. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature defroster vents.
Page 107: Audio System
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the car’s battery.
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use any of five methods to SEEK The SEEK function SCAN The SCAN function 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 109 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Preset You can store the 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 110 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 111 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 112 Main Menu Table of Contents 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. Digital Clock The display of your audio system usually shows the time when the...
Page 113 You can quickly set the time to the Radio Frequencies Stations must use these exact nearest hour. If the displayed time is Your Honda’s radio can receive the frequencies. It is fairly common for before the half hour, the clock is set complete AM and FM bands.
Page 114 Table of Contents Audio System Radio Reception A radio station’s signal gets weaker How well your Honda’s radio as you get farther away from its receives stations is dependent on transmitter. If you are listening to an many factors, such as the distance AM station, you will notice the sound from the station’s transmitter,...
Page 115 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. 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.
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 117 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System When the system reaches the end of playing the disc, press the CD/TAPE REPEAT To activate the Repeat the disc, it will return to the begin- button. feature, press and release the RPT ning and play that disc again.
Page 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Changer If you eject the disc in the in-dash To select the CD changer, press the (Optional) CD button. The disc and track CD while it is playing, the system numbers will be displayed.
Page 119 Main Menu Table of Contents 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. Do not place it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
Page 120 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 121 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 122 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby 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 123 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a Tape Search Functions to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ With a cassette playing, you can use cassette is playing.
Page 124 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SKIP The Skip Function allows REPEAT The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage.
Page 125 Your dealer has a cleaning kit the cassette to jam in the player. ejects, take the car to your Honda available. Never try to insert a warped or dealer.
Page 126 Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 127: Cruise Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control 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 128 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: down hills.
Page 129 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Even with the cruise control turned When you push the CANCEL Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal to speed up for passing. After pedal, the CRUISE CONTROL completing the pass, take your foot light on the instrument panel will...
Page 130: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank ....
Page 131 Break-in Period Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Help assure your car’s future Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancing additive called reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump MMT. If you use such gasolines, extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 132 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.
Page 133 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Stop filling the tank after the fuel Opening the Hood nozzle automatically clicks off. Do not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank, leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes. Your car has an on-board refueling vapor recovery system to help keep fuel vapors from going into...
Page 134 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without 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 Standing in front of the car, put Pull the support rod out of its clip...
Page 135 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures After closing the hood, make sure Oil Check it is securely latched. Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel.
Page 136 Engine Coolant on page If it is near or below the lower mark, information on adding the proper Adding Oil on page coolant. Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. Before Driving...
Page 137: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 138: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories Before installing any accessory: Your dealer has genuine Honda Follow all instructions in this accessories that allow you to Make sure the accessory does not owner’s manual regarding personalize your car.
Page 139 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 Precautions prevent the airbag from inflating affect handling, and interfere with properly.
Page 140: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient ’ ’ storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items. The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 141 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment Overloading or improper 850 lbs (395 kg). Store or secure all items that could loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt stability and cause a crash in This figure includes the total weight...
Page 142 Do not place items on the cargo weight. Please contact your Honda area cover, or stack objects higher dealer for further information. than the top of the back seat. They...
Page 143 Main Menu...
Page 144: Driving
Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather 5-speed manual transmission. It also at High Altitude ....
Page 145: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 146: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. so the engine does not race. Use the following procedure: In cold weather, turn off all If the engine still does not start, Turn off all electrical accessories electrical accessories to reduce press the accelerator pedal all the to reduce the drain on the battery.
Page 147: 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the Rapid slowing or speeding-up transmission by trying to shift into can cause loss of control on Reverse with the car moving. Push slippery surfaces.
Page 148: Recommended Shift Points
Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets Shift up Cruise from acceleration If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly.
Page 149: Parking
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb and Make sure the moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the put the transmission in first gear.
Page 150: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with disc Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators brakes at all four wheels. A power when going down a long hill builds All four brakes have audible brake...
Page 151: Brake System Design
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System When the front tires skid, you lose Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes The hydraulic system that operates Your car has an Anti-lock Brake steering control; the car continues the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard straight ahead even though you turn Each circuit works diagonally across...
Page 152: Important Safety Remainders
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System You should never pump the Important Safety Reminders A car with ABS may require a brake pedal; this defeats the ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or purpose of the ABS.
Page 153: Abs Indicators
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System ABS Indicator The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page ). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down.
Page 154: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Always drive Being able to see Driving Technique Visibility slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 155: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Check your tires Traction Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your vehicle is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’...
Page 156 .... Replacing Tires and Wheels . form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant ..Wheels and Tires ...... tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers ....Winter Driving ......to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid .......
Page 157: 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 158 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you When adding or replacing fluids Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the within the engine compartment, such make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required.
Page 159: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car 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 160 We recommend the use of genuine services be performed at the Canadian Owners Follow the Honda parts and fluids whenever you recommended time or mileage Maintenance Schedule for Severe have maintenance done. These are period to ensure long-term reliability.
Page 161 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace engine oil Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Replace engine oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment...
Page 162 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 163 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace engine oil Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Replace engine oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes...
Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 165 Main Menu Table of Contents 95,000 mi/152,000 km Do items in A. See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information 100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs Do items in A, B, C. under special driving conditions. 105,000 mi/168,000 km Do items in A, E. See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last 6 yrs Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
Page 166 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 5,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 35,000 mi...
Page 167 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 65,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 95,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km mi/km 104,000 km 152,000 km Date Date 70,000 mi 100,000 mi mi/km mi/km 112,000 km 160,000 km (or 5 years) Date...
Page 168: Owner Maintenance Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.
Page 169: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations Maintenance...
Page 170: Engine Oil
Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for To add oil, unscrew and remove the optimum engine protection. engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Page 171 Synthetic Oil Additives viscosity or weight. Select the oil for You may use a synthetic motor oil if Your Honda does not require any oil your vehicle according to this chart. it meets the same requirements additives. Additives may adversely given for a conventional motor oil: it affect your engine’s or transmission’s...
Page 172 (available from your maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. Open the hood and remove the remove the filter. engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil...
Page 173 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Let the engine run for several then reinstall the drain bolt. minutes and check the drain bolt Improper disposal of engine oil can be Tighten it to: and oil filter for leaks.
Page 174: Cooling System
Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator.
Page 175 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car’s cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents. Make sure the engine and radiator The coolant level should be up to are cool.
Page 176 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 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Loosen the drain plug on the Disengage the holding clip at the Tighten the drain cap with the bottom of the radiator. Drain the bottom of the reserve tank. holding clip securely. coolant into an appropriate Remove the drain cap and install a container.
Page 178 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the radiator and add coolant if needed. Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into Install the radiator cap, and the radiator up to the base of the tighten it fully.
Page 179: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield Fill the reservoir with a good-quality washer reservoir at least monthly windshield washer fluid. This during normal usage. In bad weather, increases the cleaning capability and when you use the washers often, prevents freezing in cold weather.
Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you Brake and Clutch Fluid may use an API service SG, SH or SJ Check the fluid level in the reser- grade motor oil with a viscosity of voirs monthly.
Page 181: Brake And Clutch Fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Page 182: Air Cleaner Element
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. The air cleaner element is inside the Move the air cleaner housing air cleaner housing in the engine cover sideways.
Page 183 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element Move the air cleaner housing Move the air cleaner housing Carefully clean the inside of the cover to the left, and then lift up cover up and to the right to lift it air cleaner housing with a damp the right side.
Page 184 Follow the time Clean up any dirt and oil that have and distance recommendations in collected around the ignition coils. the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 185: Spark Plugs
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Use a wrench to remove the bolt Remove the spark plug with a 16 Torque the spark plug. (If you do holding the ignition coil. Pull the mm (five-eighths inch) spark plug not have a torque wrench, tighten ignition coil up slightly.
Page 186 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Specifications: NGK: IZFR6K-11 Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11 spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Spark Plug Gap: Overtightening can cause damage to 0.04 in (1.1 mm) 0.1 mm the threads in the cylinder head.
Page 187 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the condition of your car’s Check the battery terminals for battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals.
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to Charging the battery with the cables prevent damage to the car’s connected can seriously damage your electrical system. car’s electronic controls. Detach the battery cables bef ore connecting the battery to a charger.
Page 189: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 190 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 191 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades To replace a rear wiper blade: Examine the new wiper blade. If it Insert both ends of the blade into has no plastic or metal rein- the holder. Make sure they are Raise the wiper arm off the rear forcement along the back edge, secure.
Page 192: Air Conditioning System
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning System Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed Periodically check the engine’s If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, radiator and air conditioning cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.
Page 193: Dust And Pollen Filter
Main Menu Table of Contents Dust and Pollen Filter The air conditioning filter removes Replacement pollen and dust that is brought in from the outside through the heating and cooling system. This filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) under normal conditions.
Page 194 Close the glove box. If you are not sure how to replace the dust and pollen filters, have them replaced by your Honda dealer. Remove the first filter by pulling it straight out of the air conditioning unit. Remove the second filter by sliding it to the left, then pulling it out.
Page 195: Drive Belts
If the pointer is out of this range or Drive Belts you see signs of wear, have the drive belt replaced by your Honda dealer as soon as possible. An auto-tensioner adjusts the tension of the drive belt. The pointer on the auto-tensioner should point at the square depression in the arm.
Page 196 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation Check the pressure in the tires when must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated they are cold. This means the car good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of has been parked for at least three...
Page 197: Normal Driving
Speed Driving you check your tire pressures. This driver’s doorjamb. Honda strongly recommends that will make it easier for you to tell if a you not drive faster than posted pressure loss is due to a tire problem Tubeless tires have some ability to speed limits and conditions allow.
Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 199 Improper wheel weights can damage are ‘‘directional.’’ This means they your car’s aluminum wheels. Use only are designed to rotate only in one Genuine Honda wheel weights f or direction. If you use directional tires, balancing. they should be rotated only front-to- back.
Page 200 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Replacing Tires and Wheels It is best to replace all four tires at The tires that came with your car the same time. If that is not possible Installing improper tires on your were selected to match the perform- or necessary, then replace the two car can affect handling and ance capabilities of the car while...
Page 201 For the best performance in snowy or icy conditions, you should install that came on your car. Replacement wheels are available at your Honda snow tires or tire chains. They may dealer. be required by local laws under certain conditions.
Page 202 If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your vehicle Chains of the wrong size or that are Honda, make sure they are radial when warranted by driving condi- improperly installed can damage your tires of the same size and load range tions or required by local laws.
Page 203 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 204 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 lights Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 205 Adjustment of the contact with your skin or hard headlights should be performed by a objects. If you touch the glass, clean Honda technician or other qualified it with denatured alcohol and a clean mechanic. cloth. Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit.
Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the rubber weather seal Replacing a Front Turn Signal by pulling on the tab. Bulb If you are changing the bulb on Unclip the hold-down wire from its the driver’s side, start the engine, slot by pushing it in and up.
Page 207 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the new bulb in the socket. Replacing a Side Marker Bulb Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 208 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Turn the socket one-quarter turn Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a Front Parking Light counterclockwise to remove it Bulb socket. from the lens. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the socket for that bulb Replacing Rear Bulbs by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turning the bulb counterclockwise until it unlocks. Install the new bulb in the socket.
Page 210 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the High-mount Brake Light Bulb Open the hatch. Put your fingers between the Remove the bulb holder from the interior trim and the hatch glass light assembly by pushing the tabs on either side of the high-mount on both sides and pulling the bulb brake light.
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Push the bulb holder into the light Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb Pull the bulb straight out of its assembly until it locks in place. socket. Push the new bulb straight into Test the lights to make sure the the socket until it bottoms.
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Rear License Plate Turn on the parking lights and Bulb check that the new bulb is working. Put the lens back on the bulb holder and push it until it latches. Slide the right side of the light assembly into the hole.
Page 213 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Ceiling and Spotlight Bulbs The ceiling lights and spotlights come apart the same way, but they do not use the same type of bulbs. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a fingernail file or a small flat-tip screwdriver.
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Cargo Area Light Put the light assembly back into Bulb the hole, rear side first. Push on the front side until it snaps into place. Open the hatch. Pull the bulb straight out of the holder.
Page 215: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months (see page Support the front and rear wiper or longer, have your Honda dealer blade arms with a folded towel or perform the inspections called for in Wash and dry the exterior...
Page 216: Appearance Care
Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you hints Roof Antenna ......on how to clean your car and Waxing ........preserve its appearance: the paint, Aluminum Wheels ....
Page 217: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed 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 218 It should form into the top layer of the finish. You beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if the finish does not have its original You should use a quality liquid or shine after using a wax.
Page 219 Table of Contents Exterior Care, Interior Care Aluminum Wheels Paint Touch-up Carpeting Clean your Honda’s aluminum alloy Your dealer has touch-up paint to Vacuum the carpeting frequently to wheels as you do the rest of the match your car’s color. The color remove dirt.
Page 220: Interior Care
Test it on a hidden area of the fabric first, to make sure it does not bleach If you use a non-Honda floor mat in or stain the fabric. Follow the the driver’s footwell, make sure it instructions that come with the fits properly and that it can be used cleaner.
Page 221 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Leather Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust from the If your seat belts get dirty, you can leather frequently. Pay particular use a soft brush with a mixture of attention to the pleats and seams. mild soap and warm water to clean Clean the leather with a soft cloth them.
Page 222 Many corrosion-preventive measures Wiping vigorously up-and-down can are built into your Honda. You can dislodge and break the def ogger wires. help keep your car from corroding When cleaning the rear window, use by performing some simple periodic gentle pressure and wipe side-to-side.
Page 223 Body repairs can affect your car’s insurance company, tell them you and body. resistance to corrosion. If your car want genuine Honda parts used in needs repairs after a collision, pay the repair. Although most insurers Check the floor coverings for...
Page 224: Charging System
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates...
Page 225: Indicator
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 it back under any circumstances.
Page 226: Changing A Flat Tire
Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. The car can easily roll off the Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder jack, seriously injuring anyone of a busy road is dangerous.
Page 227 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 Locate the jacking point nearest Use the extension and wheel turn with the wheel wrench. the tire you need to change. Place wrench as shown to raise the car the jack under the jacking point.
Page 228 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire Remove the wheel nuts and flat Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the tire. Temporarily place the flat tire wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross...
Page 229 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire Lower the car to the ground and Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Remove the center cap before remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have storing the flat tire in the spare the wheel nut torque checked at tire well.
Page 230 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack and tool kit back in Store the center cap in the spare the spare tire well. tire well. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged. Lower the cargo area floor, then Loose items can fly around the close the hatch.
Page 231: If Your Engine Won't Start
Table of Contents Main Menu If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Check the transmission interlock. Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly The clutch pedal must be pushed on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to all the way to the floor or the...
Page 232 Table of Contents Main Menu If Your Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to START The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Turn the (III). If the headlights do not dim, In this case, the starter motor’s ignition switch to ON (II) for a check the condition of the fuses.
Page 233: Jump Starting
( ) terminal on your from the battery. Attempting to jump start with a f rozen Honda’s battery. Connect the battery can cause it to rupture. other end to the positive ( ) terminal on the booster battery.
Page 234 Table of Contents Main Menu Jump Starting Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery. Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the car until all are disconnected.
Page 235: If Your Engine Overheats
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 236 Table of Contents Main Menu 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 237: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Table of Contents Main Menu Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light Running the engine with low oil does not go out within ten seconds, pressure can cause serious mechanical turn off the engine. There is a damage almost immediately.
Page 238: Charging System Indicator
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 239: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Table of Contents Main Menu Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your You should also have the dealer car, the cause of this indicator inspect your car if this indicator coming on could be a loose or comes on repeatedly, even though it missing fuel fill cap.
Page 240 Table of Contents Main Menu Malfunction Indicator Lamp If possible, do not take your car for a Readiness Codes Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. To check if diagnostics for the emissions they are set, turn the ignition ON (II), systems.
Page 241: Brake System Indicator
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 242: Closing The Moonroof
Table of Contents Main Menu Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Front Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 243 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two fuse boxes. The interior fuse box is underneath The under-hood fuse box is located the steering column.
Page 244 Table of Contents Main Menu 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 245 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses If you cannot drive the car without fixing the problem, and you do not Replacing a f use with one that has a have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the higher rating greatly increases the same rating or a lower rating from chances of damaging the electrical one of the other circuits.
Page 246 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected Condenser Fan Small Light 7.5A Interior Light Cooling Fan Hazard FI ECU Horn, Stop ABS (F/S) Back Up ABS Motor Rear Demister Heater Motor Power Window Option Left Headlight Door Lock Right Headlight...
Page 247 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 7.5A (7.5A) Daytime Running Lights Power Mirror Not Used (20A) Heated Seat Fuel Pump ACC Cigarette Lighter 7.5A Turn Signal Lights Front Wiper Not Used Front Passenger’s Power No.
Page 248: Emergency Towing
There are three popular types of If your Honda cannot be transported professional towing equipment. by flat-bed, it should be towed by With the front wheels on the ground,...
Page 249 Table of Contents Main Menu Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all four wheels on the ground, make Trying to lif t or tow your car by the sure you use a properly-designed and bumpers will cause serious damage. attached tow bar.
Page 250: Technical Information
Oxygenated Fuels ......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ Driving in Foreign Countries ..your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Controls ....... identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ...... The Clean Air Act .....
Page 251: 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 252 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. Technical Information...
Page 253: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 164.2 in (4,170 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 67.1 in (1,705 mm) 13.2 US gal (50 , 11.0 Imp gal) Height 54.1 in (1,375 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 101.2 in (2,570 mm) coolant Manual 1.35 US gal (5.1 , 1.12 Imp gal)
Page 254 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Air Conditioning Alignment Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm) Charge quantity 21.2 22.9 oz (500 550 g) Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm) Lubricant type SP-10 Camber Front 0° Rear 45° Lights Caster Front...
Page 255 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 257: Oxygenated Fuels
Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 258: Driving In Foreign Countries
Table of Contents Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 259: 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 260 HC, CO, and how much air is going into the Genuine Honda replacement parts or NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The engine. It then controls how much their equivalent for repairs. Using...
Page 261: 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 262: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator 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 263 If you cannot do this for a your Honda dealer. 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).
Page 264: Warranty And Customer Relations
Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 265 Main Menu Table of Contents Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin trained professionals. They should Islands: American Honda Motor Co. be able to answer all your questions. Honda Automobile Customer Service...
Page 266: Warranty Coverages
Table of Contents Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners a seat Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 267 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 268: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356...
Page 269: Authorized Manuals
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 270: Maintenance
Main Menu Index How Your Front Airbags Work ......... Accessories and Modifications . Airbag Components ....Battery Accessories ........ Additives, Engine Oil ....Charging System Additional Safety Precautions . Adjustments Indicator ......58, Modifications ......Head Restraints ......Jump Starting ......
Page 271 Main Menu Index Bulb Replacement CD Changer ........Fabric ......... Back-up Lights ......CD Player ........Interior ........Brake Light ....... Certification Label ......Leather ........Front Parking Lights ....Chains ..........Seat Belts ........Front Side Marker Lights ..Change Oil Vinyl ...........
Page 272 Main Menu Index Driving ........... Oil Pressure Indicator ..58, Economy ........Oil, What Kind to Use ....DANGER, Explanation of ....In Bad Weather ......Overheating ....... Dashboard ........2, In Foreign Countries ....Specifications ......Daytime Running Lights ....
Page 273 Main Menu Index 5-speed Manual Transmission Headlights Checking Fluid Level ....Daytime Running Lights .... Shifting the ........ Gas Mileage, Improving ....High Beam Indicator ....Flashers, Hazard Warning ..... Gasohol .......... High Beams, Turning on ... Flat Tire, Changing a ....
Page 274 Main Menu Index Timing Control System .... Important Safety Precautions ..Indicator Lights, Instrument Label, Certification ....... Maintenance ........Panel ..........Lane Change, Signaling ....Owner Maintenance Checks . Infant Restraint ....... Lap/Shoulder Belt ......Record ......... 163-164 Inflation, Proper Tire ....
Page 275 Main Menu Index Parking Brake ......... Rear Seat Access ......Parking Brake and Brake Rear Seat, Folding ......Octane Requirement, Gasoline . System Indicator ....59, Rear View Mirror ......Odometer ......... Parking Lights ......... Rear Window Defogger ....Odometer, Trip .......
Page 276 Main Menu Index Seats, Adjusting the ......How the Side Airbag Cutoff Serial Number ....... Indicator Light Works ... Safety Belts ........8, Service Intervals ......How the SRS Indicator Safety Defects, Reporting ..Service Manual ......Works ........Safety Features .........
Page 277 Main Menu Index Inspection ........Unleaded Gasoline ......Replacing ........Upholstery Cleaning ..... Tachometer ........Rotating ........Used Oil, How to Dispose of ..Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ..Snow ........... Taking Care of the Specifications ......Unexpected ....... Tire Chains ........
Page 278 Main Menu Index Indicator ........Operation ........Washing ......... Waxing and Polishing ....Wheels Adjusting the Steering ....Alignment and Balance .... Compact Spare ......Wrench ........Windows Cleaning ........Rear, Defogger ......Windshield Cleaning ........Defroster ........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades .......
Page 279: Service Information Summary
1.6 US qt (1.5 , 1.3 Imp qt) Oil change capacity (including Brake Fluid: filter): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 4.4 US qt (4.2 , 3.7 Imp qt) DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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