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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

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

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

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Summary of Contents for Honda Civic Coupe 2001

Page 1 2001 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. Contents For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety......................... Your Vehicle at a Glance........................
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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 responsibility. Safety Labels on the car.
Page 5: Your Car At A Glance
Main Menu Your Car at a Glance 1 1 0 0 4 4 7 7 8 8 4 4 1 1 1 1 6 6 1 1 2 2 8 8 , , 1 1 4 4 0 0 1 1 2 2 1 1 , , 1 1 3 3 3 3 , , 1 1 4 4 5 5 9 9 6 6 ) ) 1 1 6 6 3 3 1 1 8 8 0 0...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important 2. Adjust the Front Seats ... Protecting Small Children ..information about how to protect 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs .... Protecting Larger Children ..yourself and your passengers. It 4.
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu 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 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 Your Car’s Safety Features These safety features are designed Seat Belts Why Wear Seat Belts to reduce the severity of injuries in a For your safety, and the safety of Seat belts are the single most crash. However, you and your your passengers, your car is effective safety device for adults and passengers can’t take full advantage...
Page 12 Main Menu Your Car’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Of course, seat belts cannot against the inside of the vehicle completely protect you in every Not wearing a seat belt properly and against other occupants. crash. But in most cases, seat belts increases the chance of serious can reduce your risk of serious injury or death in a crash, even...
Page 13: Airbags
Main Menu Your Car’s Safety Features the seat belts. Airbags 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 14: Seats & Seat-Backs
Main Menu 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 15: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Main Menu 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 16: Protecting Adults
Main Menu 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 17: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu 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 18: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the Adjust the Head Restraints shoulder part of the belt no longer Improperly positioning head rests against the occupant’s chest restraints reduces their reduces the protective capability of effectiveness and you can be the belt.
Page 19: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Protecting Adults spreads the forces of a crash over Fasten and Position the Seat Belts the strongest bones in your upper Insert the latch plate into the buckle, body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
Page 20: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Anyone using a seat belt that is belt. not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts.
Page 21: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Main Menu Protecting Adults Sitting improperly can increase the Maintain a Proper Sitting Position chance of injury during a crash. For Sitting improperly or out of After all occupants have adjusted example, if an occupant slouches, position can result in serious their seats and put on seat belts, it is lies down, turns sideways, sits injury or death in a crash.
Page 22: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Protecting Adults Pregnant women should also sit Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions upright and as far back as possible Two people should never use the from the steering wheel or If they do, they same seat belt. dashboard.
Page 23 Main Menu Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags, do between yourself and a front not attach hard objects on or near Carrying hard or sharp If a side airbag airbag. a front door. objects on your lap, or driving with inflates, a cup holder or other hard a pipe or other sharp object in...
Page 24: Protecting Children
Main Menu 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 25: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Main Menu Protecting Children Additional Precautions to Parents Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Seat Poses 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 26 Main Menu Protecting Children Small Children U.S. Models To remind you of the passenger’s Placing a forward-facing child seat in front airbag hazards, and that the front seat of a vehicle equipped children must be properly restrained with a passenger’s front airbag can If the vehicle seat is in the back seat, your car has be hazardous.
Page 27: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Protecting Children Canadian Models If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close To remind you of the front airbag Children Attention hazards, your car has warning labels Your car has three seating positions Many parents say they prefer to put on the driver’s and front passenger’s in the back seat where children can an infant or small child in the front...
Page 28: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions Keep car keys and remote Do not leave children alone in your transmitters out of the reach of Leaving children without Even very young vehicle. children. adult supervision is illegal in most children learn how to unlock states and Canadian provinces, vehicle doors, turn on the ignition, and can be very hazardous.
Page 29: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Main Menu Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Selecting a Child Seat Child Seats To provide proper protection, a child The following pages give general seat should meet three guidelines for selecting and installing requirements: child seats for infants and small children.
Page 30 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 31 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 front airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car. Not recommended, Small children: due to the front airbag hazard.
Page 32 Main Menu 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 there are three main steps in...
Page 33: Protecting Infants
Main Menu Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat Placing a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the front seat can result in in the back seat, but not in the front serious injury or death if the seat.
Page 34: Driver And Passenger Safety
Main Menu 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 35 Main Menu Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, 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 slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 36 Main Menu Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation mechanism and remove a child seat, Tips unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. For proper protection, an infant must ride in a reclined, or semi-reclined position.
Page 37: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Protecting Children Of the different seats available, we Protecting Small Children Child Seat Placement recommend those that have a five- In this car, the best place to install a point harness system as shown. forward-facing child seat is in one of the seating positions in the back seat.
Page 38 Main Menu 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 39 Main Menu Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, 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 slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 40: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu 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 seat, unlatch the buckle, recommended weight or height limit improperly in the front seat can unroute the seat belt, and let the belt for a forward-facing child seat, the result in injury or death if the...
Page 41 Main Menu 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 Do not let a child wear a seat belt...
Page 42 Main Menu 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 43 Main Menu Protecting Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Supervise the child. Even mature while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: children sometimes need to be when a child can safely ride in the reminded to fasten the seat belts front, there are other important...
Page 44: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Main Menu Protecting Children Attach the tether strap hook to the Using Child Seats with Tethers tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the child seat maker’s instructions. Your car has three tether anchorage To use the anchorage point, pivot its points under the rear window for cover up.
Page 45: Using The Lower Anchorages
Main Menu Protecting Children To install a child seat designed to Using the Lower Anchorages attach to the lower anchorages: Move the seat belt buckle or center seat belt away from the anchorages. Make sure there are no foreign objects around the anchorages. Foreign objects could get in the way of a secure connection between the child seat and the...
Page 46 Main Menu Protecting Children Follow the child seat maker’s Attach the tether strap hook to the instructions for any additional tether anchorage point and tighten advice on adjusting or tightening the strap according to the child the fit. seat maker’s instructions. Push and pull the child seat forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 47: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu 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 48: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Main Menu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is If your airbags inflate, the tensioners Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners pulled all the way out, the locking immediately tighten the front seat mechanism will activate. The belt belts to help hold the occupants in will retract, but it will not allow the place.
Page 49: Seat Belt Maintenance
U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that fails to function properly during normal use. Please see your...
Page 50 Main Menu Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, you should have your dealer inspect the belt, and replace it if necessary. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 51: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu 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 52 Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat The total time for inflation and belts help restrain your lower body deflation is approximately one-tenth and torso. Your airbag provides a of a second, so fast that most cushion to help restrain and protect occupants are not aware that the your head and chest.
Page 53: How Your Side Airbags Work
Main Menu Additional Information About Your Airbags U.S. Owners: If you ever have a moderate to How Your Side Airbags Work For additional information on how Only on models equipped with side severe side impact, the sensors will your airbags work, see the booklet detect rapid deceleration and signal airbags.
Page 54: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 55: How The Side Airbag Indicator Light Works
Although Honda does not encourage light will go out. children to ride in the front, this system is designed to shut off the side airbag if a child leans sideways and the child’s head is in the side...
Page 56: Airbag Service
If rain or spilled water to water. soaks into a seat-back, it can This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body prevent the side airbag system from working properly. shop.
Page 57: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu 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 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 condition.
Page 58: 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. Canadian models RADIATOR CAP CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 59 Main Menu Safety Labels HOOD On models without side airbags On models with side airbags Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 60 Trip Meter ........Front Seat Adjustments ..... contribute to the daily operation of Fuel Gauge ........Driver’s Seat Height your Honda. All the essential Temperature Gauge ....Adjustment ......controls are within easy reach. Controls Near the Steering Driver’s Seat Armrest ....
Page 61: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations 1 1 0 0 8 8 ) ) 9 9 8 8 ) ) 9 9 9 9 8 8 4 4 ) ) 7 7 6 6 1 1 1 1 6 6 1 1 2 2 8 8 1 1 4 4 0 0 I I T T...
Page 62: Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights U.S.: HX, LX, EX, Canada: LX, Si 6 6 3 3 6 6 1 1 6 6 2 2 6 6 1 1 6 6 1 1 ) ) 6 6 4 4 6 6 3 3 2 2 7 7 8 8 6 6 3 3...
Page 63 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights 6 6 3 3 ) ) 6 6 1 1 6 6 1 1 6 6 1 1 6 6 4 4 6 6 4 4 2 2 7 7 8 8 6 6 3 3 2 2 7 7 9 9 6 6 2 2 6 6 3 3...
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Indicator indicators to give you important System Indicator information about your car. This indicator lights when you turn Only on models equipped with side airbags the ignition switch ON (II).
Page 65 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Charging System Parking Brake Anti-lock Brake U.S. Canada U.S. Canada Indicator and Brake System (ABS) If this light comes on when the System Indicator engine is running, the battery is not Indicator Only on models equipped with ABS (see being charged.
Page 66 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Malfunction Indicator High Beam Indicator Trunk-open Indicator Lamp See page This light comes on with the high This light comes on if the trunk lid is beam headlights. See page not closed tightly. Turn Signal and information on the headlight Hazard Warning...
Page 67 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km) Immobilizer System Maintenance Required Indicator Indicator and 10,000 miles (16,000 km) this This indicator comes on for a few This indicator reminds you that it is indicator will light for two seconds seconds when you turn the ignition time to take your car in for when you first turn the ignition...
Page 68 Your dealer will reset this 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 69: Gauges
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges U.S.: HX, LX, EX, Canada: LX, Si Tachometer On HX, LX and EX models in U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada 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.
Page 70: Trip Meter
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 71: Temperature Gauge
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine’s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper zone.
Page 72: 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 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 73: Headlights
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 tone when you open the driver’s door. The rotating switch on the left lever To flash the high beams, pull the controls the lights.
Page 74: Daytime Running Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Canadian models only With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake.
Page 75: Turn Signals
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 76: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel In intermittent, the wipers operate Windshield Washers every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously. To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on push the control lever up from the the wiper control lever.
Page 77: Hazard Warning
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 78: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Push the lever up to lock the Steering Wheel Adjustment See page for important safety steering wheel in that position. information about how to properly position the steering wheel. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place Make any steering wheel adjustment by trying to move it up and down.
Page 79: Steering Wheel Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S., Improper use of the cruise and LX and Si models in Canada control can lead to a crash. Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) Use the cruise control only...
Page 80 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls The cruise control may not hold the Changing the Set Speed set speed when you are going up and You can increase the set cruising down hills. If your speed increases speed in any of these ways: going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down to the desired speed.
Page 81 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After Press and hold the SET/decel completing the pass, take your foot button.
Page 82: Keys And Locks
CRUISE CONTROL light comes on, When replacing keys, use only and the car will accelerate to the Your car comes with two master Honda-approved key blanks. same cruising speed as before. keys and a valet key. The master key fits all the locks on...
Page 83: Immobilizer System
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks These keys contain electronic Remote Transmitter Immobilizer System circuits that are activated by the Some models also come with two The Immobilizer System protects Immobilizer System. They will not remote transmitters; see page your car from theft.
Page 84 Operation is subject to the following two recognize the coding of your key, conditions: (1) this device may not cause contact your Honda dealer. interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 85: Ignition Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks You can insert or Ignition Switch LOCK (0) remove the key only in this position. Removing the key from the To switch from ACCESSORY to ignition switch while driving LOCK, you must push the key in locks the steering.
Page 86: Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks In this position, Use this position ACCESSORY (I) START (III) Door Locks you can operate the audio system only to start the engine. The switch and the accessory power socket. returns to ON (II) when you let go of the key.
Page 87: Power Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks To lock the driver’s door when Power Door Locks getting out of the car, pull the inside door handle and push down the master door lock switch or the lock tab. All doors lock when you push down the lock tab on the driver’s door, or lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key.
Page 88: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks When you push the LOCK button a The ceiling light (if the ceiling light Remote Transmitter second time within 5 seconds after switch is in the center position) will you have locked the doors, the horn come on when you press the will sound once to verify that the UNLOCK button.
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely activate your car’s horn and exterior lights to attract attention. When activated, the horn will sound, and the exterior lights will flash, for about 30 seconds.
Page 90 This device complies with Industry programmed to your car’s system by Canada Standard RSS-210. your Honda dealer. Any other Operation is subject to the following two transmitters you have will also need conditions: (1) this device may not cause to be reprogrammed.
Page 91: Trunk
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Trunk You can open the trunk in two ways: To close the trunk, press down on To protect items in the trunk when the trunk lid. you need to give the key to someone Pull the trunk release handle to else, lock the trunk release handle the left of the driver’s seat.
Page 92: Emergency Trunk Opener
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Parents should decide if their Emergency Trunk Opener U.S. models only children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page As a safety feature, your car has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside.
Page 93: Seat Adjustments
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the lever under pull up on the lever on the outside of...
Page 94: Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Driver’s Seat Armrest Rear Seat Access To get into the back seat on the On EX model in the U.S., and Si model On EX model in the U.S., and Si model in Canada in Canada driver’s side, pull up on the seat-back...
Page 95 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Push the passenger’s seat-back while Front Passenger’s Seat with Position On EX and LX models in the U.S. pushing down on the release lever to To get into the back seat on the Memory tilt the seat-back out of the way.
Page 96: Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Adjustments Head Restraints See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. The front head restraints help protect you and your passenger 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...
Page 97: Folding Rear Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat.
Page 98 Main Menu Table of Contents Folding Rear Seat Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Make sure all items in the trunk, or positioned in front of the rear seat- items extending through the opening back whenever the seat-back is in its into the back seat, are secured.
Page 99: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows On LX and EX models in the U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada Closing a power window on Your car’s windows are electrically- someone’s hands or fingers can powered. Turn the ignition switch to cause serious injury.
Page 100 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the passengers’ windows. With this switch off, the passengers’ windows AUTO To open the driver’s cannot be raised or lowered. The window fully, push the window MAIN switch does not affect the switch firmly down and release it.
Page 101: Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents Moonroof To lift the rear of the moonroof for ventilation, push the button. If you try to open the moonroof in To slide the moonroof back, push below-f reezing temperatures, or when switch. Hold it until the it is covered with snow or ice, you can moonroof reaches the desired damage the moonroof panel or motor.
Page 102: Mirrors
Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Keep the inside and outside mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the clean and adjusted for best visibility. On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S., Be sure to adjust the mirrors before and LX and Si models in Canada adjustment switch to move the you start driving.
Page 103: 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. To apply the parking brake, pull the On Canadian Si model The outside mirrors are heated to re- lever up fully.
Page 104: Glove Box
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 105: Beverage Holder
Main Menu Table of Contents Beverage Holder, Console Compartment Beverage Holder Console Compartment Be careful when you are using the On EX model in U.S. On EX model in the U.S., and LX and Si beverage holder. A spilled liquid that A beverage holder for rear seat models in Canada is very hot can scald you or your...
Page 106: Coin Box
Main Menu Table of Contents Coin Box, Center Pocket, Accessory Power Socket Coin Box Center Pocket Accessory Power Socket The coin box is located under the air To use the accessory power socket, On EX model in the U.S., and LX and Si vent.
Page 107: Coat Hook
Main Menu Table of Contents Coat Hook, Cargo Hooks Coat Hook Cargo Hooks Cargo Net To use a coat hook, push on the lid. The hooks on the floor of the cargo On EX models in the U.S. Close it with a firm push. area enable you to tie down items You can use the cargo net to secure stored in the back.
Page 108: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights The ceiling light (with the switch in Ceiling Light the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch. If you do not open a door, the light stays on, then fades out in about 10 seconds.
Page 109: Spotlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Spotlights Courtesy Lights On EX model in the U.S., and Si model On LX model On EX model in the U.S. in Canada Turn on the spotlight by pushing the Your car also has a courtesy light in Turn on the spotlight by pushing the lens.
Page 110: Comfort And Convenience Features
Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling ..... Audio System (U.S. EX and systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does ..Canadian LX, Si) ....comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System ....
Page 111: 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 112 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 113 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling Vent Controls 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 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to...
Page 115 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 116 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 117 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 118 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 119: Audio System
Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM 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. Operating the Radio...
Page 120 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 121 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 122 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 123 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 124 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 audio system also displays the time.
Page 125 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System When the system reaches the end of Operating the Optional Cassette Make sure the tape opening on the Player cassette is facing to the right, then the tape, it will automatically reverse The cassette system features Dolby insert the cassette most of the way direction and play the other side.
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Tape Search Functions With a cassette playing, you can use the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT function to find a desired program. Fast Forward and Re- FF/REW wind move the tape rapidly. To re- wind the tape, push the REW button.
Page 127 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 128 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A trunk-mounted Compact Disc changer is available through 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.
Page 129 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Press the EJECT button to remove Press the CD/TAPE button. You will CD Player Insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc from the player. see ‘‘CDC’’ in the display. The the disc in halfway, the drive will pull system will start to play the first it in the rest of the way.
Page 130 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System When you activate the CD Player and Changer REPEAT To take the system out of CD mode, You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar to Repeat feature by pressing the RPT press the AM/FM button or insert a select tracks within a disc.
Page 131 Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System For HX and LX models in the U.S. Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
Page 132 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 133 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 134 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 135 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 136 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 audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in...
Page 137 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, the clock is set back to the previous hour by pressing and holding the CLOCK button, then pressing the RESET (Preset 6) button.
Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Dolby B noise reduction turns on The Skip Function allows To switch to the radio or optional CD SKIP when you insert a cassette. If the changer while listening to a tape, you to find the beginning of a song tape was not recorded with Dolby B press the AM/FM or CD/TAPE or passage.
Page 139 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 140 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer A trunk-mounted Compact Disc changer is available for 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 141 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Press the EJECT button to remove Press the CD/TAPE button. You will CD Player Insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc from the player. see ‘‘CDC’’ in the display. The the disc in halfway, the drive will pull system will start to play the first it in the rest of the way.
Page 142 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System When you activate the CD Player and Changer REPEAT To take the system out of CD mode, You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar to Repeat feature by pressing the RPT press the AM/FM button or insert a select tracks within a disc.
Page 143 AM/FM/CD Audio System For EX model in the U.S., and LX and Si models in Canada Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 145 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 146 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 147 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 148 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 149 You can quickly set the time to the Stations must use these exact Radio Frequencies 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 150 Table of Contents Audio System A radio station’s signal gets weaker Radio Reception 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 151 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 152 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 153 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can switch to the radio while a You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar REPEAT To activate the Repeat CD is playing by pressing the AM/ while a disc is playing to select feature, press and release the RPT FM button.
Page 154 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To select a different disc, press the If you eject the in-dash CD while it is Operating the CD Changer (Optional) DISC (Preset 6) or DISC playing, the system will automatically A trunk-mounted Compact Disc (Preset 5) button.
Page 155 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Protecting Compact Discs When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Contamination it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
Page 156 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 157 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 158 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 159 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 160 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The Skip Function allows The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions SKIP REPEAT you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage.
Page 161 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 162 Owner’s Manual. If you should 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 163 Main Menu...
Page 164: 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 165: Break-In Period
In Canada, some gasolines contain Break-in Period Gasoline 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 166: Service Station Procedures
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Filling the Fuel Tank You may hear a hissing sound as Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank escapes. and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured Stop filling the tank after the fuel when handling fuel.
Page 167: Opening The Hood
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood tighten it until it clicks several times. If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
Page 168 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without After closing the hood, make sure it lifting the hood latch handle, or the is securely latched. hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page Pull the support rod out of its clip...
Page 169: Oil Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel.
Page 170: Engine Coolant Check
Owner Maintenance Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the upper and lower between the MAX and MIN lines.
Page 171: 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 172: 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 173 Modifications could make the outside edge of a front seat-back. overall diameter. system ineffective. Covering the outside edge of a front seat-back, with a non-Honda Such modifications can adversely Additional Safety Precaution seat cover for example, could affect handling, and interfere with...
Page 174: 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 front doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 175 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 176 Please contact your Honda as far forward as possible. dealer for further information. If you fold down the back seat, tie...
Page 177 Main Menu...
Page 178 Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather 5-speed manual and automatic at High Altitude ....transmissions.
Page 179: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check that any items you may be Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments every day before carrying with you inside are stored your passengers have fastened you drive your car.
Page 180: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start within meters) adds to the problem. 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Use the following procedure: In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 4 with the electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way...
Page 181: 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift When slowing down, you can get into Reverse. You can damage the extra braking from the engine by transmission by trying to shift into shifting to a lower gear.
Page 182: Recommended Shift Points
Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter On DX model Drive in the highest gear that lets On HX, LX and EX models in the U.S., If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, you may feel LX and Si models in Canada smoothly.
Page 183: Automatic Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Your Honda’s transmission has four Shift Lever Position Indicator forward speeds, and is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. It also has a ‘‘lock-up’’ torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks.
Page 184: Shift Lever Positions
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions To shift from: Do this: P to R Press the brake pedal and press the release button. R to P N to R Press the release button. D to 2 2 to D D to D D to N...
Page 185 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and To shift to Reverse Use this position for Reverse (R) Drive (D) still cannot move the lever out of from Park, see the explanation under your normal driving.
Page 186: Engine Speed Limiter
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission This position is similar To shift to Second, Drive (D ) Second (2) Engine Speed Limiter to D , except only the first three press the release button on the front On LX and EX models in the U.S., LX gears are selected.
Page 187: Shift Lock Release
Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 188: Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt)
ON (II). If it flashes 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 189 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) This position To shift from: Do this: Park (P) mechanically locks the transmission. P to R Press the brake pedal and Use Park whenever you are turning press the release button. R to P off or starting the engine.
Page 190: Maximum Allowable Speed
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from Re- Use this position for Reverse (R) Drive (D) Low (L) To shift to Low, press verse to Park, see the explanation your normal driving. The transmis- the release button on the front of the under Park.
Page 191: 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. If Make sure the moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put windows are closed.
Page 192: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System All Civics are 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 wheels are drum.
Page 193: Brake System Design
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates The U.S. EX model has an Anti-lock brake pedal, this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. Brake System (ABS) as standard purpose of the ABS.
Page 194: Important Safety Reminders
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Activation varies with the amount of Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a traction your tires have. On dry ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or pavement, you will need to press on distance it takes to stop the car,...
Page 195: Abs Indicator
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 196: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Being able to see Driving Technique Always drive 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 197: 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 198 Adding Engine Coolant .... for Normal Driving ... form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant ..Inspection ........tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers ....Maintenance ......to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid ....... Tire Rotation ......
Page 199: 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 200 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 201: 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 202 We recommend the use of genuine maintenance on the items marked NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY Honda parts and fluids whenever you with will not void your emissions or NEVER, drive under a ‘‘severe’’ have maintenance done. These are warranties.
Page 203 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months Replace engine oil Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month) Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Inspect front and rear brakes...
Page 204 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 10,000 mil/16,000 km/1 yr Do items in A. Replace engine oil.
Page 205 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 months 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 Lubricate all door hinges, locks and latches, include the hood...
Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 5,000 mil/8,000 km/6 mos Do items in A. Replace engine oil.
Page 207 Main Menu Table of Contents 95,000 mi/152,000 km Do items in A. See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement 100,000 mi/160,000 km Do items in A, B, D. information under special driving conditions. 5 yrs Replace transmission fluid (AT). See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
Page 208 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 209 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 210: 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 211: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations Maintenance...
Page 212: 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 213 5W-20 at the next oil change. 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 214 A special you have the knowledge and proper equipment, you should have this then shut it off. wrench (available from your Honda dealer) is required to maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. Open the hood and remove the remove the filter.
Page 215 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil Put a new washer on the drain bolt, Replace the engine oil fill cap. then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Improper disposal of engine oil can be Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within harmf ul to the environment.
Page 216: Cooling System
Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely Adding Engine Coolant Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator.
Page 217 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. Turn the radiator cap counter- The coolant level should be up to clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck.
Page 218 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 219 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Reconnect the battery cables to the terminals. Connect the positive ( ) cable first, then the negative ( ) cable. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. On U.S.
Page 220 With automatic transmission (CVT): 58 lbf·ft (78 N·m , 8.0 kgf·m) 1.00 US gal (3.8 , 0.84 Imp gal) Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. This coolant is a mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Page 221 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 radiator fan the engine. comes on. Turn off the engine. Check the coolant level in the Check the level in the radiator, radiator and add coolant if needed.
Page 222: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield When you refill the reservoir, clean washer reservoir at least monthly the edges of the windshield wiper during normal usage. In bad weather, blades with windshield washer fluid when you use the washers often, on a clean cloth.
Page 223: Transmission Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Check the fluid level with the engine Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) Remove the dipstick and check at normal operating temperature. from the transmission and wipe it the fluid level. It should be with a clean cloth.
Page 224 However, continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient. To thoroughly flush the transmission, the technician should drain and refill it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle a short distance.
Page 225 Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you Check the fluid level in the reser- 5-speed Manual Transmission may use an API service SG, SH or SJ voirs monthly. There are up to two grade motor oil with a viscosity of reservoirs, depending on the model.
Page 226: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid Always use Honda DOT 3 brake Brake System Clutch System fluid. If it is not available, you should use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement.
Page 227: Power Steering
Fluid. If it is not available, you may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement. However, continued use can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather. Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Maintenance...
Page 228: 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 air cleaner housing in the engine compartment.
Page 229: Hood Latch
Lubricate all the moving parts, including the pivot. Follow the time and distance recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 230: Spark Plugs
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your car should Replacement be replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Remove the cover by turning the Use a wrench to remove the nut two clips one quarter turn holding the ignition coil.
Page 231 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Remove the spark plug with Put the new spark plug into the Torque the spark plug. (If you do a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark socket; then screw it into the hole. not have a torque wrench, tighten plug socket.
Page 232 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs Install the ignition coil. Reinstall Specifications: the nut. Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A NGK: PZFR6F-11 spark plug that is too loose can Push the wire connector onto the DENSO: PKJ20CR-M11 overheat and damage the engine. ignition coil.
Page 233 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 234 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 235: 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 they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 236 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 237: Air Conditioning System
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning System Periodically check the engine’s If the air conditioning does not get as On U.S. LX and EX, Canadian LX models radiator and air conditioning cold as before, have your dealer Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.
Page 238: Air Conditioning Filter
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning Filter On U.S. LX and EX models, and LX Replacement model in Canada The air conditioning filter removes 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 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning Filter Install the new filters. Reinstall the cover. Pivot the glove box up into position. Reinstall the hooks into the side panel of the glove box. Close the glove box. Remove the first filter by pulling it straight out of the air conditioning unit.
Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Drive Belts, Timing Belt The belts should have the following Drive Belts Timing Belt ‘‘play’’ or deflection. The timing belt should normally be replaced at the intervals shown in Compressor belt the maintenance schedule. (On cars with A/C): 0.20 0.30 in (5.0 7.5 mm) Replace this belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you...
Page 241 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 242 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires You should get your own tire (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si) pressure gauge and use it whenever Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure you check your tire pressures. This for Normal Driving will make it easier for you to tell if a P185/65R15 86H 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 pressure loss is due to a tire problem...
Page 243 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 244 Improper wheel weights can damage your car’s aluminum wheels. Use only Genuine Honda wheel weights f or balancing. To help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly, you should have the tires rotated every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
Page 245 Replacement its braking ability, traction, and wheels are available at your Honda steering accuracy. It is best to replace all four tires at dealer.
Page 246 If you mount snow tires on your (U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX) ‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have an Honda, make sure they are radial 14 x 5 1/2 JJ all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load range (U.S.: EX, Canada: Si)
Page 247 Make Because your Honda has limited tire sure the traction devices are clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ installed tightly, and that they are cable-type traction devices.
Page 248 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 249 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount stop 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 250 Adjustment of the headlights should contact with your skin or hard be performed by a Honda technician objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean or other qualified mechanic.
Page 251 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, Replacing the Front Side Marker/ making sure the tabs are in their Turn Signal and Parking Light slots. Pivot the hold-down wire Bulb back in place and clip the end into If you are changing the bulb on the slot.
Page 252 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 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. Put the inner fender cover in place. Install the holding clip.
Page 253 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 254 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Reinstall the socket. Turn it Replacing a High-mount Brake Replacing a Rear License Plate Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Make sure Bulb the new bulb is working. Open the trunk and remove the Remove the socket from the light socket from the light assembly by assembly by squeezing the tabs on...
Page 255 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Turn on the parking lights and Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb check that the new bulb is working. Reinstall the socket back in place by pushing it in until it latches. Remove the trunk light assembly Pull the bulb straight out of the by using a small flat-tipped holder.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Lights Although the ceiling light and On LX models Remove the bulb by pulling it spotlights come apart the same way, Spotlights: straight out of its metal tabs. they do not use the same type of Pry on the edge between the lenses.
Page 257: 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 258: Appearance Care
Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing ........on how to clean your car and Paint Touch-up ......preserve its appearance: the paint, Interior Care ........
Page 259: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 260 You your dealer so you are sure to get beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if the correct color. the finish does not have its original You should use a quality liquid or shine after using a wax.
Page 261: 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 262 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Fabric Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust out of the If your seat belts get dirty, you can material frequently. For general use a soft brush with a mixture of cleaning, use a solution of mild soap mild soap and warm water to clean and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
Page 263 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Windows Air Fresheners Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, cleaner. You can also use a mixture it is best to use a solid type.
Page 264: 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 265: 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 266: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ..gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the Starter safely evaluate the problem and what Motor Operates Very...
Page 267: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 268: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 269 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 Find the jacking point nearest the counterclockwise to loosen it, then turn with the wheel wrench. wheel you are removing. Place the remove the jack.
Page 270 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts and wheel Remove the flat tire. Temporarily wrench as shown to raise the car cover. The wheel cover cannot be place the flat tire on the ground until the flat tire is off the ground.
Page 271 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 272 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Place the flat tire face down in the On HX model in the U.S., Si model in the same crisscross pattern. Have Canada spare tire well. the wheel nut torque checked at Remove the center cap before the nearest automotive service...
Page 273 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack in the trunk with the end bracket on the left side. Turn the jack’s end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
Page 274: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to START start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim, on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
Page 275 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won’t Start Do you have fuel? Turn the If you find nothing wrong, you will The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor’s ignition switch to ON (II) for a need a qualified technician to find speed sounds normal, or even faster minute and watch the fuel gauge.
Page 276: Jump Starting
Put the transmission in Neutral or nearby. Park and set the parking brake. Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery. You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing or pulling it. CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 277 Start your car. If the starter motor to the negative ( ) terminal on still operates slowly, check the positive ( ) terminal on your Honda’s battery. Connect the the booster battery. Connect the jumper cable connections to make other end to the positive ( )
Page 278: Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting, If Your Engine Overheats Once your car is running, discon- Your car can overheat for several If Your Engine Overheats nect the negative cable from your The pointer of your car’s tempera- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a car, then from the booster battery.
Page 279: If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats Safely pull to the side of the road. If you do not see steam or spray, Look for any obvious coolant leaks, Put the transmission in Neutral or leave the engine running and such as a split radiator hose.
Page 280 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats If there was no coolant in the Using gloves or a large heavy Put the radiator cap back on reserve tank, you may also have to cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly.
Page 281: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 282: Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 283: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 284 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 285: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower 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 286: Closing The Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 287 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 under-hood fuse box is located The interior fuse box is underneath in the engine compartment on the the steering column.
Page 288 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 289 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a On U.S. EX and Canadian LX and Si spare fuse that has a lower rating, it models might blow out again. This does not If the radio fuse is removed, the indicate anything wrong.
Page 290 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Condenser Fan 15 A Small Light 7.5 A Interior Light 20 A Cooling Fan 10 A Hazard FI ECU 15 A 15 A Horn Stop 20 A ABS F/S 10 A Back Up...
Page 291 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 7.5 A Power Window Relay 20 A Moonroof 7.5 A Accessory, Radio Not Used 7.5 A Meter 7.5 A 7.5 A Daytime running lights 10 A 10 A Remote Control Mirrors Not Used Not Used...
Page 292: Emergency Towing
There are three popular types of unacceptable. Start the engine. professional towing equipment. Shift to D, then to N. If your Honda cannot be transported Turn off the engine. The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by Flat-bed Equipment loads your car on the back of a truck.
Page 293 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing With the front wheels on the ground, If you decide to tow your car with all it is best to tow the car no farther four wheels on the ground, make Trying to lif t or tow your car by the than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the sure you use a properly-designed and bumpers will cause serious damage.
Page 294: Technical Information
....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers. It also (U.S. Cars) ......System ........
Page 295: 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 296 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 297: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 174.7 in (4,438 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 66.7 in (1,695 mm) 13.2 US gal (50 , 11.0 Imp gal) Height 55.1 in (1,399 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 103.1 in (2,620 mm) coolant Manual 1.03 US gal (3.9 , 0.86 Imp gal)
Page 298 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page or the fuse label Charge quantity 17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) attached to the inside of the fuse Lubricant oil type SP-10 box door under the steering column.
Page 299 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C 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 300 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature A, B, C 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 301: Oxygenated Fuels
Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are If you notice any undesirable The following are the U.S. EPA and 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 302: 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 303: 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 smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle and burned during driving.
Page 304 (PCM) uses various sensors to driving, the fuel vapors are drawn Genuine Honda replacement parts or into the engine and burned off. determine how much air is going their equivalent for repairs. Using into the engine.
Page 305: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place.
Page 306: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 307 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).
Page 308 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ U.S. Zone Office Map ....Canada Zone Office Map ..... Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 309 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 310: U.s. Zone Office Map
The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot Includes: NYC Metro area and Bella International reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Fairfield County, CT area P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816...
Page 311: Canada Zone Office Map
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 312: Warranty Coverages
Table of Contents 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 provides prorated Warranty warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 313 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. other information about motor between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 314: Authorized Manuals
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 315 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 316 Main Menu Index Audio System ....116, 128, Fluid ........... Automatic Speed Control ....Parking ........Accessories and Modifications . Automatic Transmission ....System Indicator ....62, Accessories ........ Capacity, Fluid ......Wear Indicators ......Additional Safety Precaution . Checking Fluid Level ....
Page 317 Main Menu Index Cleaner Element, Air ....Cleaning Capacities Chart ......Exterior ........DANGER, Explanation of ....Carbon Monoxide Hazard ..... Interior ........Dashboard ........2, Cargo Hook ........Seat Belts ........Daytime Running Lights ....Carrying Cargo ......Vinyl ...........
Page 318 Main Menu Index Driving ........... Malfunction Indicator 5-speed Manual Transmission Economy ........Lamp ........ . 63, Checking Fluid Level ....In Bad Weather ......Oil Pressure Indicator ..62, Shifting the ........ In Foreign Countries ....Oil, What Kind to Use ....
Page 319 Main Menu Index Fuses, Checking the ..... Switch ........... Timing Control System .... Halogen Headlight Bulbs ..... Important Safety Precautions ..Hazard Warning Flashers ....Indicators, Instrument Gas Mileage, Improving ....Headlights Panel ..........Gasohol .......... Daytime Running Lights .... Infant Restraint .......
Page 320 Main Menu Index NOTICE, Explanation of ....Lubricant Specifications Chart . Luggage ......... Numbers, Identification ....Keys ..........Maintenance ........Octane Requirement, Gasoline . Label, Certification ....... Owner Maintenance Checks . Odometer ......... Record ......... 205-206 Lane Change, Signaling ....Odometer, Trip .......
Page 321 Main Menu Index Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ..........Paint Touch-up ......Radiator Overheating ....Reserve Tank, Engine Panel Brightness Control ....Radio/CD/Cassette Coolant ....... . 167, Park Gear Position ......Sound System ... . 116, 128, Restraint, Child .......
Page 322 Main Menu Index Maintenance ........ Speedometer ........Supplemental Restraint Reminder Light and Beeper ..Spotlights ........System ........ . 10, System Components ....SRS, Additional Information ..Servicing ........Use During Pregnancy ....Additional Safety Precautions . SRS Indicator ......
Page 323 Main Menu Index Vehicle Dimensions ...... Time, Setting the ... 121, 133, Checking Fluid Level, Timing Belt ........Manual ........Vehicle Identification Number ..Tire Chains ........Vehicle Storage ......Fluid Selection ....220, Tire, How to Change a Flat ..
Page 324 Main Menu Index Operating the Power ....Rear, Defogger ......Windshield Cleaning ........Defroster ........Washers ........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ....... Operation ........Worn Tires ........Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..: U.S. and Canada only...
Page 325: Service Information Summary
HX model (CVT) only: Brake Fluid: API Premium grade 5W-20 Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid detergent oil (see page Transmission Fluid) only DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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