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.

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 only) ........................................................

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 2004

Page 1 2004 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 ............................i A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2 The information and specifications included in this publication were in DELIVERY DATE effect at the time of approval for (Date sold to original retail purchaser) printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change specifications...
Page 3 NOTICE: symbol. This information One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to is intended to help you avoid damage read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and to your Honda, other property, or the convenience items.
Page 4: A Few Words About Safety
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: vehicle safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels on the vehicle.
Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance (P.57) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.72) INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS GAUGES (P.65) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.120) DRIVER’S FRONT (P.154) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.22) AIRBAG MIRROR CONTROLS FRONT PASSENGER (P.96) AIRBAG (P.22) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH HEATING/COOLING (P.78) CONTROLS (P.108)
Page 6 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance PASSENGER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS AIRBAG OFF (P.72) (P.69) INDICATOR (P.30) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.70) HAZARD WARNING STEERING WHEEL BUTTON AUDIO CONTROLS (P.72) (P.152) CRUISE MOONROOF SWITCH CONTROL (P.94) BUTTONS (P.156) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.120) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER...
Page 7 Main Menu...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About Your All Children Should Sit in the information about how to protect Seat Belts ......... Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts Lap/Shoulder Belt...
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety can use the belt properly without a Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this Excessive speed is a major factor in booster (see page section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths.
Page 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 11: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features However, you and your passengers Seat Belts When properly worn, seat belts: can’t take full advantage of these Your vehicle is equipped with seat safety features unless you remain belts in all seating positions. Keep you connected to the vehicle sitting in a proper position and so you can take advantage of the...
Page 12: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Of course, seat belts cannot Airbags completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury. What You Should Do: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly.
Page 13 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit upright, and as far back from the steering wheel while allowing full Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Page 14: Protecting Adults And Teens
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Close and Lock the Doors Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide After everyone has entered the instructions on how to properly vehicle, be sure the doors are closed protect the driver, adult passengers, and locked.
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Once your seat is adjusted correctly, Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be rock it back and forth to make sure seriously injured by an inflating front the seat is locked into position.
Page 16: Before Driving
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Reclining a seat-back so that the Adjust the Head Restraints shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest Improperly positioning head reduces the protective capability of restraints reduces their the belt.
Page 17: Fasten And Position The Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
Using a seat inoperative seat belt. belt that is not working properly can result in serious injury or death. Have your Honda dealer check the Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury belt as soon as possible. or death in a crash.
Page 18: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be Position After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured in a crash their seats and put on seat belts, it is by striking interior parts of the very important that they continue to...
Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit Additional Safety Precautions upright and adjust the seat as far Two people should never use the back as possible while allowing full same seat belt.
Page 20 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Keep your hands and arms away On models with side airbags, do Do not place the right rear floor If your from the airbag covers. not attach hard objects on or near mat under the front passenger’s If a side airbag or a side hands or arms are close to an...
Page 21: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components the beeper will sound at regular tension on the belt. During a collision Your seat belt system includes lap/ intervals. or sudden stop, the retractor shoulder belts in all five seating automatically locks the belt to help positions.
Page 22: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
When the tensioners are activated, Honda provides a lifetime warranty For added protection, the front seat the seat belts will remain tight until on seat belts for U.S. models. See...
Page 23: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 24: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint (11) System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard.
Page 25: How Your Front Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic seat belt tensioners front airbag from inflating if the How Your Front Airbags Work (see page weight is less than about 65 lbs (30 kg) (see page Sensors that can detect a moderate to severe front impact, An indicator on the instrument or side impact in models equipped...
Page 26 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt After a crash, you may see what restrains your lower body and torso, looks like smoke. This is actually and the airbag helps protect your powder from the airbag’s surface.
Page 27: Advanced Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags. Airbags with this airbags.
Page 28 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags a crash regardless of the driver’s When the airbag is turned off, an seating position. indicator in the center of the dashboard will come on indicating ‘‘Passenger Airbag Off’’ (see page If there is no passenger in the front DRIVER’S seat, the...
Page 29: How Your Side Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure that the passenger’s How Your Side Airbags Work side airbag will deploy even if there advanced front airbag system will is no passenger. work properly, do not do anything The passenger’s side airbag has a that would increase or decrease the cutoff system designed to turn off...
Page 30: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags In a moderate to severe side impact, How the SRS Indicator Works Work sensors will detect rapid deceleration The SRS indicator alerts and signal the control unit to you to a potential problem instantly inflate the side curtain with your front airbags, the driver’s...
Page 31: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
SRS indicator alerts you to Although Honda does not encourage a possible problem. children to ride in 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 airbag...
Page 32: How The Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If a short adult leans sideways, or a How the Passenger Airbag Off To reduce the chance of airbag- larger adult slouches and leans Indicator Works caused injuries, the system shuts off sideways into the side airbag the passenger’s front airbag when PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR...
Page 33: Airbag Service
Do not try to remove or replace any airbag by yourself. This must See page for more information be done by a Honda dealer or a about the passenger’s advanced knowledgeable body shop. front airbag. The SRS indicator alerts you to a Take your vehicle to an problem.
Page 34: Additional Safety Precautions
Do not remove or modify a front back covers can prevent your side Do not expose the front seat-backs seat without consulting a Honda If water or another liquid airbags from inflating during a This could make the to liquid.
Page 35: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained.
Page 36: Driver And Passenger Safety
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in the The Passenger’s Front Airbag With this system, the front Back Seat Can Pose Serious Risks passenger’s airbag is turned off if According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to sensors detect a total weight of less children of all ages and sizes are...
Page 37 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger’s To remind you of the front airbag front airbag hazards, and that hazards, your vehicle has warning children must be properly restrained labels on the driver’s and front in the back seat, your vehicle has passenger’s visors.
Page 38: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Children Attention Your vehicle has three seating Many parents say they prefer to put positions in the back seat where an infant or small child in the front children can be properly restrained.
Page 39: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in a Keep vehicle keys/remote Never hold an infant or child on vehicle. Leaving children without transmitters out of the reach of your lap. If you are not wearing a adult supervision is illegal in most children.
Page 40: Protecting Infants And Small Childlen
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Child Seat Placement A rear-facing child seat should Placing a rear-facing child seat always be installed in a back seat, not in the front. Even with adbanced in the front seat can result in airbags, which can automatically serious injury or death during a collision.
Page 41: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Or it could push against the front- Protecting Small Children passenger’s seat-back, interfering with the proper operation of the Placing a forward-facing child passenger’s advanced front airbag seat in the front seat can result (see pages in serious injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
Page 42: Selecting A Child Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not Child Seat Placement We strongly recommend placing a When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- forward-facing child seat in a back to choose between a conventional compatible child seat can be installed...
Page 43: Installing A Child Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat Whatever type of seat you choose, to Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and provide proper protection, a child After selecting a proper child seat, should not reduce the child seat’s seat should meet three and a good place to install the seat,...
Page 44: Installing A Child Seat With Latch
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with The location of each lower anchor is LATCH marked with a small illustrated circle above the point. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: Move the seat belt buckle or center seat belt away from the lower anchors.
Page 45 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Flexible type Other LATCH-compatible seats have Route the tether strap through the Make sure the strap is not twisted, a flexible-type connection as shown legs of the head restraint, then then tighten the strap according to above.
Page 46: Installing A Child Seat With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.
Page 47 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull...
Page 48: Installing A Child Seat With A Tether
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchorage Point Tether ANCHOR COVER TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS After securing the child seat in the Lift the anchor point lid, then A child seat with a tether can be desired position (see page ), lift...
Page 49 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Using the Center Anchorage Point TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT After properly securing the child seat (see page ), route the tether strap over the top of the seat-back. Attach the tether strap hook to the anchor, making sure the strap is not twisted, then tighten the strap according to the seat-maker’s...
Page 50: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit Does the shoulder belt cross recommended weight or height limit between the child’s neck and arm? for a forward-facing child seat, the child should sit in the back seat on a Is the lap part of the belt as low as booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt.
Page 51 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be high-back or When Can a Larger Child Sit in low-back. Whichever style you select, Front make sure the booster meets federal The National Highway Traffic Safety safety standards (see page ) and Administration and Transport...
Page 52 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Maturity while age may be one indicator of To safely ride in front, a child must ride up front, be sure to: when a child can safely ride in front.
Page 53 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result across the neck. improve a child’s comfort or in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a crash.
Page 54: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk lid open, air flow can carbon monoxide gas. You should pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous monoxide entering the vehicle in condition.
Page 55: Safety Labels
Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which is removed by the owner), contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. HOOD On models with side curtain airbags On models without side airbags U.S.
Page 56 Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels SUN VISOR DOORJAMBS U.S. models On cars with side airbags U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models On cars with side curtain airbags U.S. models Canadian models Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 57 Main Menu...
Page 58 Instument Panel ......Seat Heaters ........contribute to the daily operation of Instument Panel Indicators ... Power Windows ......your Honda. All the essential Maintenance Required Indicator . Moonroof ......... controls are within easy reach. Gauges ..........Mirrors ..........Odometer ........
Page 59: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS (P.57) GAUGES(P.65) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.72) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.96) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.120) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.154) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.78) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS POWER WINDOW (P.108) SWITCHES CLIMATE CONTROL (P.91) SYSTEM (P.115) FUEL FILL DOOR/...
Page 60: Instrument Panel
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.60) INDICATOR (P.60) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.63) (P.63) LOW OIL PRESSURE CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.58, 268) INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) INDICATOR (P.60) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.63) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.58, 269)
Page 61: Instrument Panel Indicators
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many Seat Belt Reminder Low Oil Pressure indicators to give you important Indicator Indicator information about your vehicle. The seat belt system includes an The engine can be severely damaged indicator on the instrument panel if this indicator flashes or stays on and a beeper to remind you and your...
Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint Side Airbag Off Indicator U.S. Canada System Indicator This indicator lights briefly when Only on models equipped with side Parking Brake and Brake System you turn the ignition switch to ON airbags Indicator (II).
Page 63 TCS have your vehicle checked by your Activation Indicator, there is a Honda dealer. With this indicator on, It flashes when the TCS is problem with the TCS. For more your vehicle still has normal braking regulating wheelspin.
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Immobilizer System Door and Trunk Open Monitor Turn Signal and Indicator Hazard Warning This indicator comes on for a few Indicators seconds when you turn the ignition The left or right turn signal indicator switch to ON (II).
Page 65 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Security System Indicator This indicator reminds you that the SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR exterior lights are on. It comes on when the light switch is in either the position.
Page 66: Maintenance Required Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators, Maintenance Required Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running Cruise Main Indicator Maintenance Required Lights’’ Indicator Indicator Canadian models only This indicator comes on when you This indicator reminds you that it is This indicator comes on when you turn on the Cruise Control System time to take your vehicle in for the turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
Page 67 Hold the knob for about 10 Your dealer will reset this indicator seconds until the indicator resets. after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. Instruments and Controls...
Page 68: Gauges
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges The gauges illuminate when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II). SPEEDOMETER Odometer TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE The odometer shows the total dis- tance your vehicle has been driven. MAINTENANCE It measures miles in U.S. models and REQUIRED kilometers in Canadian models.
Page 69: Outside Temperature Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator If the outside temperature is Trip Meter incorrectly displayed, you can adjust This meter shows the number of On 4-cylinder EX-L and 6-cylinder EX models, and all EX models in Canada it up 5°F in U.S.
Page 70: Temperature Gauge
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. engine’s coolant. During normal It may show slightly more or less operation, the pointer should rise to than the actual amount.
Page 71: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/ HORN INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD PASSENGER TURN SIGNALS BRIGHTNESS (P.72) WIPERS/WASHERS AIRBAG OFF (P.70) (P.69) INDICATOR (P.30) REMOTE AUDIO HAZARD WARNING CONTROLS BUTTON (P.72) (P.152) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.120) MOONROOF SWITCH (P.94) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER...
Page 72: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at high speed. select a position. Windshield Washer Pull the MIST The wipers run at high wiper control lever toward you and speed until you release the lever.
Page 73: Turn Signal And Headlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the High Beams To turn on, push left lever to signal a left turn and up the lever forward until you hear a to signal a right turn. To signal a lane click.
Page 74 Main Menu Table of Contents Headlights Automatic Lighting Off Feature The lights will turn on again when Daytime Running Lights This feature turns off the headlights, you unlock or open the driver’s door. (Canadian Models) parking lights, taillights, and license If you unlock the door, but do not With the headlight switch off, the plate lights within 15 seconds of...
Page 75: Instrument Panel Brightness
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Instrument Panel Brightness brightness when you turn the Hazard Warning ignition switch to ON (II). If you do not insert the key in the ignition switch after opening the driver’s door, the illumination turns off in about 30 seconds after closing that door.
Page 76: Rear Window Defogger
Main Menu Table of Contents Rear Window Defogger Manual A/C type shown Auto A/C type shown Vehicles with navigation system The rear window defogger will clear Make sure the rear window is clear The defogger and antenna wires on fog, frost, and thin ice from the and you have good visibility before the inside of the rear window can be window.
Page 77: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustment See page for important safety Move the steering wheel so it points to your chest, not toward information about how to properly position the steering wheel. your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and Make any steering wheel adjustment indicators.
Page 78: Keys And Locks
Immobilizer System. They will not REMOTE have to get a lost key replaced. Use work to start the engine if the TRANSMITTER only Honda-approved key blanks. circuits are damaged. Protect the keys from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity.
Page 79: Immobilizer System
ON (II) again. If you have lost your key and cannot This device complies with Industry start the engine, contact a Honda Canada Standard RSS-210. dealer. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause...
Page 80: Ignition Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the ON (II) This is the normal key anti-theft lock may make it difficult position when driving. Several of the to turn the key. Firmly turn the indicators on the instrument panel steering wheel to the left or right as come on as a test when you turn the...
Page 81: Power Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Door Locks To lock the passenger’s door when MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB getting out of the vehicle, push the lock tab down and close the door. To lock the driver’s door, remove the key from the ignition switch and push the lock tab down or push the top of the master switch, then close...
Page 82: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter UNLOCK Press this button once You can also open both power to unlock the driver’s door. Push it windows from outside the vehicle twice to unlock the passenger’s door. with the remote transmitter (see UNLOCK BUTTON Some exterior lights will flash twice...
Page 83 Do not immerse the transmitter in any liquid. If you lose a transmitter, the replacement needs to be reprogrammed by a Honda dealer. SCREW If it takes several pushes on the Separate the transmitter by prying button to lock or unlock the doors,...
Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter Remove the old battery from the As required by the FCC: back of the inner cover, and note This device complies with Part 15 of the the polarity. Make sure the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the polarity of the new battery is the following two conditions: (1) This device same (...
Page 85: Trunk
Main Menu Table of Contents Trunk Trunk Keep the trunk lid closed at all times Emergency Trunk Opener while driving to avoid damaging the lid, and to prevent exhaust gas from Pull getting into the interior. See Carbon Monoxide Hazard on page TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE You can open the trunk in two ways:...
Page 86: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats All V6 models, the 4-cylinder EX-L Manual Seat Adjustments model, and all Canadian EX models See pages for important safety have a power adjustable driver’s seat. information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- The 4-cylinder EX model has a backs.
Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Driver’s Seat Manual Height Make sure to pull the lever upward Driver’s Seat Power Height Adjustment or downward to its full range. Adjustment On 4-cylinder LX model On 4-cylinder EX model The height of your driver’s seat is The height of your driver’s seat is adjustable.
Page 88 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Power Seat Adjustments Raises or lowers the seat. On all V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX-L model See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- Adjusts the seat- backs.
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Driver’s Lumbar Support Armrest Rear Seat Access Driver’s Side RELEASE LEVER On all EX and EX-V6 models To use the console lid as an armrest, To change the lumbar support, move slide it to the desired position. On all V6 models and 4-cylinder EX-L the lever on the right side of the model...
Page 90 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats After a passenger gets into the back seat, push the seat-back to the Passenger’s Side upright position and push the whole seat backwards until it latches. Make sure the seat is fully latched before sitting in it.
Page 91 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Head Restraints FRONT REAR See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. Your vehicle has adjustable head restraints on the front seats. They are also on the outside positions of the rear seat.
Page 92 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Folding Rear Seat To release the seat-back from inside the trunk, pull the release under the trunk panel. Push the seat-back down, then let go of the release. GUIDE CENTER MASTER KEY SHOULDER BELT Pull The left and right halves can be When storing cargo, you can move...
Page 93: Seat Heaters
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats, Seat Heaters Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Seat Heaters the back of the switch. This will keep positioned in front of the rear seat- the seat warm. back whenever the seat-back is in its upright position.
Page 94: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows You vehicle’s windows are electrically-powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or Closing a power window on lower either window. someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Each door has a switch that controls its window.
Page 95 Auto reverse stops sensing when the vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. The window will stop when you window is almost closed. You should release the switch.
Page 96 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The power window system has a key- Opening the Windows with the UNLOCK BUTTON off delay function. The windows will Remote Transmitter still operate for up to 10 minutes You can open both windows from the after you turn off the ignition.
Page 97: Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows, Moonroof Turn the key clockwise again, and To close the windows further, turn Moonroof hold it. Both windows start to open. and hold the key again (within To stop the windows, release the 10 seconds).
Page 98: Mirrors
Main Menu Table of Contents Moonroof, Mirrors To tilt up the back of the moonroof, The moonroof has a key-off delay. Mirrors press and hold the center button You can still open and close the ). To close the moonroof, moonroof for up to 10 minutes after press and hold the upper part of the you turn off the ignition.
Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Push or pull the adjustment knob Adjusting the Power Mirrors right, left, up, or down to move the ADJUSTMENT KNOB mirror. HEATED MIRROR BUTTON When you finish, turn the adjustment knob to the center (off) position.
Page 100: Parking Brake
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Brake NOTICE: Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever.
Page 101: Interior Convenience Items
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE BEVERAGE HOLDER SUN VISOR COAT HOOK COMPARTMENT SUNGLASSES HOLDER BEVERAGE HOLDER VANITY MIRROR CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET COIN POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET Instruments and Controls...
Page 102: Glove Box
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Glove Box Beverage Holders An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Page 103: Console Compartment
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment Center CD Pocket RIGHT LEVER LEFT LEVER Push CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray On U.S. vehicles without navigation pull up on the right lever and lift the located in the console compartment system and all Canadian models armrest.
Page 104: Coin Pocket
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Coin Pocket Sun Visor SUN VISOR To use the sun visor, pull it down. When using the sun visor for the side window, remove the support rod from the clip and swing it out. EXTENSION On vehicles with side curtain airbags To open the coin pocket, pull the lid...
Page 105: Vanity Mirror
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items On vehicles with side curtain airbags Vanity Mirror Coat Hook COAT HOOK Do not put a coat hanger or hard objects on a coat hook. This could result in injuries if your side curtain airbag inflates. Pull up the vanity mirror cover to use To use a coat hook, pull it down.
Page 106: Sunglasses Holder
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items, Interior Lights Sunglasses Holder Accessory Power Sockets Ceiling Light These sockets are intended to supply power for 12 volt DC accessories DOOR ACTIVATED that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). To use an accessory power socket, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights After both doors are closed tightly, Spotlights the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds. DOOR ACTIVATED The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights The spotlights (with the switch in Courtesy Lights the DOOR position) also come on IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT when you unlock the door with the key or the remote transmitter, and when you remove the key from the ignition switch.
Page 109 Main Menu...
Page 110: Comfort And Convenience Features
Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C .... systems in your Honda provide a Using the A/C ......comfortable driving environment in To Cool or Heat all weather conditions. Automatically ....... Dual Temperature Control ..
Page 111 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C LX, EX and LX-V6 models Without Navigation System 4-cylinder EX-L model and EX-V6 model TEMPERATURE DISPLAY FAN CONTROL PASSENGER’ S SIDE DRIVER’ S SIDE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE FAN CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL...
Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C With Navigation System (U.S. vehicles only) DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE 4-cylinder EX-L model and EX-V6 model TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) ICONS A/C BUTTON MODE ICONS FAN CONTROL ICONS DRIVER’S SIDE...
Page 113 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C For EX-L (EX model with leather For Vehicles with Navigation System For vehicles with Navigation System interior) and EX-V6 model, see page You can manually select the fan Press the DUAL button. The green for Automatic Climate Control speed.
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C On EX-L and EX-V6 models Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Button When the light in/above the button This button turns the rear window For Vehicles without Navigation System Press the A/C button to turn the air is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is defogger off and on (see page conditioning on and off.
Page 115 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Air flows from the center When you select , the system Using the Heater and corner vents in the dashboard. automatically switches to Fresh Air The heater uses engine coolant to mode.
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C On EX-L and EX-V6 models with Using the A/C On EX-L and EX-V6 models with Air conditioning places an extra load Navigation System Navigation System on the engine. Watch the engine Press the A/C button, the Manual Press the A/C button, the Manual coolant temperature gauge (see page...
Page 117 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C On all models except for EX-L and Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the EX-V6 models To cool with the interior with MAX moisture from the air.
Page 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Cool or Heat Automatically Using Automatic Climate Control From the Windows On EX-L and EX-V6 models On EX-L and EX-V6 models Select . The system The Automatic Climate Control Press the Auto button.
Page 119 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C The system automatically selects the Manual Operation To Turn Everything Off proper mix of conditioned and/or On EX-L and EX-V6 models Except for EX-L and EX-V6 models heated air to raise or lower the You can manually select various Turning the fan speed and interior temperature to the...
Page 120: Dual Temperature Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Dual Temperature Control On EX-L and EX-V6 models Without Navigation System Without Navigation System Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. With Navigation System DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE Your vehicle has four temperature TEMPERATURE...
Page 121 Main Menu Table of Contents Dual Temperature Control To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then turn the driver’s control dial or DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE press the buttons on the driver’s side.
Page 122: Climate Control Sensors
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control Sensors Sunlight and Temperature Sensors TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 123: Playing The Radio
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio LX model EX and LX-V6 models AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR A.SEL BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR A.SEL AM/FM SCAN BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON TUNE BAR SEEK BAR TUNE BAR PRESET PRESET BARS BARS SEEK BAR SOUND BUTTON SOUND BUTTON SCAN BUTTON...
Page 124 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio EX-L and EX-V6 models EX-L and EX-V6 models (Canadian Vehicles only) without Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only) AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM STEREO BUTTON INDICATOR A.SEL A.SEL BUTTON BUTTON TUNE BAR TUNE BAR PRESET PRESET BARS...
Page 125 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio EX-L and EX-V6 models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only) UPPER DISPLAY STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SCAN BUTTON PRESET ICONS SEEK BAR TUNE/SOUND KNOB PWR/VOL KNOB AUDIO SELECT ICON SCAN SOUND ICON ICON...
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The SCAN function The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to samples all stations with strong ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 127 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio Preset Each side of the bars (1 The preset frequencies will be lost if If you do not like the stations Auto 6) or preset icon can store one your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is Select has stored, you can store frequency on AM, and two disconnected, or the radio fuse is...
Page 128 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio On vehicles with navigation system With Navigation System If you want to adjust the sound while SOUND GRID FADER ADJUST ICONS the radio/CD is playing, push the AUDIO DISPLAY button, then touch the SOUND icon in the display.
Page 129: Radio Reception
Main Menu Table of Contents Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda’s radio can receive the How well your Honda’s radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen- many factors, such as the distance cies: from the station’s transmitter,...
Page 130 Main Menu Table of Contents Radio Reception As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 131 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 models With Navigation System Without Navigation System CATEGORY/CHANNEL CATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR MODE INDICATOR CD/SAT DISP BUTTON BUTTON CD/SAT BUTTON TUNE BAR PRESET ICONS AUDIO DISPLAY SCAN BUTTON BUTTON SEEK/...
Page 132 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Digital Radio To Play XM Satellite Radio To Select a Channel The ignition must be in the When in the satellite radio mode, U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 models Your vehicle is capable of receiving ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 133 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) SCAN The SCAN function On vehicles with navigation system SEEK/SKIP function selects the samples all channels for 5 seconds. Once your XM channels are preset, various categories in XM, such as To activate the function, push the pressing either side of the CH/DISC Jazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc.
Page 134 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from Signal may be two satellites to produce clear, high- blocked by quality digital reception. It offers mountains or many channels in several categories. large obstacles Along with a large selection of to the south.
Page 135 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: Receiving Satellite Radio Service may experience reception problems. If your XM Radio service has expired Changes or modifications not expressly Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for or you purchased your vehicle from...
Page 136 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio If you decide to purchase XM After you have registered with XM Satellite Radio service, contact XM Radio, keep your audio system in the Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at SAT Radio mode while you await 1-800-852-9696.
Page 137: Playing A Cd
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD LX model EX and LX-V6 models DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS CD BUTTON CD LOAD PRT BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON TRACK NUMBER INDICATOR RPT BUTTON CD BUTTON BUTTON SEEK/SKIP SEEK/SKIP BUTTON EJECT BUTTON CD LOAD INDICATOR LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON...
Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD EX-L and EX-V6 models EX-L and EX-V6 models without Navigation System (Canadian Vehicles only) (U.S. Vehicles only) TRACK NUMBER CD LOAD INDICATOR CD BUTTON DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS DISC PRT BUTTON CD BUTTON NUMBER RPT BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 139 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD EX-L and EX-V6 models UPPER DISPLAY with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only) DISC AND TRACK NUMBERS CD/SAT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON SEEK/ AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SKIP BAR TRACK DISC CH/DISC BAR SCAN TRACK ICON ICON SCAN ICON...
Page 140 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD To Play a CD To play the radio when a CD is For vehicles with in-dash CD changer To load or play CD’s, the ignition playing, press the AM/FM button. Press the LOAD button until you switch must be in the ACCESSORY Press the CD button again to switch hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’...
Page 141 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD When the CD load indicator turns On vehicles with in-dash CD changer To move rapidly within a track, press green and ‘‘LOAd’’ appears in the To select a different disc, press the and hold the side.
Page 142 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD REPEAT To continuously replay TRACK SCAN When you touch icon again to get out of track repeat. a track, press and release the RPT this icon on the audio display or button. You will see RPT in the press the SCAN button, you will get DISC RPT When you touch the...
Page 143 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD SEEK/SKIP Each time you Except for EX-L and EX-V6 models in Removing CD’s From the In-dash press and release , the player CD Changer the U.S. skips forward to the beginning of the Press the AM/FM button to switch Except for LX model next track.
Page 144 CD to load and changer is available for your vehicle play. from your Honda dealer. This disc changer uses the same On LX model, if there are no CDs in controls used for the in-dash CD the changer, the display will flash, player/changer or the radio.
Page 145: Protecting Your Cds
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Your CDs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust use.
Page 146: Cd Player Error Messages
FOCUS Error Check if it is inserted correctly in the CD player. your vehicle to a Honda dealer. Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged. Press the eject button and pull out the CD.
Page 147: Cd Changer Error Messages
FOCUS Error Check for an error message, and insert the CDs again. If the message does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, see a Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Mechanical Error Check for an error message, and insert the CDs again.
Page 148 FOCUS Error magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, see a Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD. Magazine Press the magazine eject button and pull it out,...
Page 149 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) EX and LX-V6 models LX model NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR AM/FM AM/FM BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR BUTTON INDICATOR INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR RPT BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON BUTTON NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR SEEK/SKIP BAR SEEK/SKIP BAR...
Page 150 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) EX-L and EX-V6 models EX-L and EX-V6 models without Navigation System and Satellite Radio System without Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only) NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR AM/FM TAPE DIRECTION AM/FM BUTTON INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR...
Page 151 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) EX-L and EX-V6 models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles only) TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR UPPER DISPLAY CD/SAT BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR CD/DISC BAR TUNE/SOUND KNOB PWR/VOL KNOB NOISE REDUCTION (NR) ICON REW ICON RPT ICON PLAY/PROG ICON...
Page 152 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) To Play a Tape On vehicles with navigation system, To Stop Playing a Tape first push the AUDIO DISPLAY To remove the tape, press the Optional on all U.S. models The ignition switch must be in button before selecting any of the EJECT button on the cassette player.
Page 153 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (Optional) Tape Search Functions SKIP Press side to find the The SKIP and REPEAT NOTE: beginning of the current song or functions use silent periods on the On vehicles without navigation system To rewind the tape, FF/REW passage.
Page 154 If a tape is exposed cleaning kit. Your Honda dealer has to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a a cleaning kit available. moderate temperature before inserting it into the player.
Page 155: Steering Wheel Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next or bottom of the button and hold it track each time you press the top until the desired volume is reached,...
Page 156: Radio Theft Protection
If you should happen to lose the card, trying again. you must obtain the code number from a Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 157: Setting The Clock
Main Menu Table of Contents Setting the Clock On Vehicles without Navigation EX-L and EX-V6 System DIGITAL CLOCK without navigation system If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you will need to set the clock. PRESET BARS To set the time, press the Clock Set button (SOUND) until you hear a beep.
Page 158: Security System
Main Menu Table of Contents Security System On all models except for 4-cylinder LX With the system set, you can still SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR open the trunk with the remote model and all Canadian models The security system helps to protect transmitter without triggering the your vehicle and valuables from theft.
Page 159: Cruise Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control Press and release the DECEL/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) SET button on the steering wheel. CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON without keeping your foot on the The CRUISE CONTROL indicator accelerator pedal.
Page 160 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 161 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cancelling the Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will remember the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button.
Page 162: Homelink Universal Transceiver
Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver On EX-V6 model They do not have the safety feature For quick and accurate training, The HomeLink Universal that causes the motor to stop and make sure the remote control Transceiver built into your vehicle reverse if an obstacle is detected transmitter for the device (garage can be programmed to operate up to...
Page 163 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Press and hold the remote control Plug in the garage door opener button and one of the HomeLink motor, then test the HomeLink buttons at the same time. transceiver button by pushing it. If the button does not work, repeat The remote control the procedure to train it again.
Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Training With a Rolling Code Press and hold the button on TRAINING BUTTON HomeLink for 3 4 seconds. System For security purposes, newer garage door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ Press and hold the HomeLink or variable code.
Page 165 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Erasing Codes Customer Assistance As required by the FCC: To erase the codes stored in all three If you have problems with training This device complies with Part 15 of the buttons, press and hold the two the HomeLink Universal Transceiver, FCC rules.
Page 166: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline Type ....... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Fuel Economy .......
Page 167 Break-in Period Gasoline Type In addition, in order to maintain good Help assure your vehicle’s future Your Honda is designed to operate performance, fuel economy, and reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump emissions control, we strongly extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 168 Main Menu Table of Contents Gasoline Type, Service Station Procedures If you notice any undesirable Refueling operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another Gasoline is highly flammable brand of gasoline. and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured For further important fuel-related when handling fuel.
Page 169 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening the Hood You may hear a hissing sound as until it clicks at least three times. pressure inside the tank escapes. If you do not properly tighten the HOOD RELEASE HANDLE The fuel fill cap is attached to the...
Page 170 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures LATCH GRIP CLIP 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Reach in between the hood and 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models the front grille with your finger. Pull the support rod out of its clip Lift the hood up most of the way. The hood latch handle is above by holding the grip and insert the The hydraulic supports will lift it...
Page 171 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK (Orange Handle) (Orange Loop) 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Wait a few minutes after turning the Wipe off the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again and engine off before you check the oil.
Page 172 Make sure it is Checks on page for information between the MAX and MIN lines. If on checking other items in your it is below the MIN line, see Adding Honda. Engine Coolant on page information on adding the proper coolant. Before Driving...
Page 173: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Try to maintain a constant speed. Always maintain your vehicle Every time you slow down and according to the maintenance speed up, your vehicle uses extra schedule. See Owner’s fuel. Use the cruise control when Maintenance Checks (see page appropriate.
Page 174: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories Be sure electronic accessories do or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 175 If you plan to modify your vehicle, or other raised objects, which consult with your Honda dealer. could cause the airbags to deploy. Raising your vehicle with an aftermarket suspension kit can affect the handling and stability.
Page 176: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKET storage areas: Glove box CENTER POCKET Door and seat-back pockets Trunk, including the rear seats when folded down Center pocket Console compartment Roof-rack (if installed) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability,...
Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo The maximum load limit for your Subtract the combined weight of If your vehicle will be towing a the driver and passengers from trailer, the load from your trailer vehicle is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure includes total weight of all 850 lbs (395 kg).
Page 178 Please contact your Honda as far forward as possible. dealer for further information. Do not put any items on top of the rear shelf.
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Trunk Hooks Cargo Net There are hooks on the floor and On all EX and EX-V6 models sides of the trunk. They can be used The cargo net can be used to help to install a net for securing items.
Page 180 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 5-speed/6-speed Manual 5-speed/6-speed manual and Transmission ......automatic transmissions. It also Automatic Transmission ....
Page 181: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see and adjustments before you drive page your vehicle. Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see and outside lights are clean and page unobstructed.
Page 182: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start within NOTICE: The engine is harder to start 15 seconds, or starts but stalls in cold weather. Also, the thinner air In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step with the f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet...
Page 183 Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed/6-speed Manual Transmission transmission by trying to shift into Reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into Reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment.
Page 184 Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed/6-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points With 6-speed manual transmission Drive in the highest gear that lets Rapid slowing or speeding-up the engine run and accelerate Shift up Normal acceleration smoothly. This will give you the best can cause loss of control on fuel economy and effective emis- 1st to 2nd...
Page 185 Reverse, your vehicle may be tachometer’s red zone. developing a problem. Have your vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to the First/ Second gear side of the Neutral gate, then shift to Reverse.
Page 186 Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by a RELEASE BUTTON These indicators between the tacho- Honda dealer as soon as possible. meter and speedometer show which To shift from any position, press position the shift lever is in.
Page 187 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake To shift from: Do this: cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and press the release button P to R Press the brake pedal and press the release button.
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D) Use this position for Use Second gear: Engine Speed Limiter normal driving. The transmission For more power when climbing. If you exceed the maximum speed automatically selects a suitable gear To increase engine braking when for the gear you are in, the engine (1 through 5) for speed and going down steep hills.
Page 189 Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 190: Parking Tips
Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Tips Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly or equipped) and the windows are curb.
Page 191: Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents Braking System Your Honda is equipped with front Check the brakes after driving etc.). If one circuit should develop a disc brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the problem, you will still have braking...
Page 192: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Anti-lock Brakes Activating the Anti-lock Brakes ABS Indicator The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS INDICATOR helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up and helps you retain you may hear some noise.
Page 193 Honda dealer as lane change. Always drive at a safe soon as possible. Avoid sudden hard speed for the road and weather braking which could cause the rear conditions.
Page 194: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) On all V6 models The TCS indicator (see page TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR Your Honda is equipped with a and the TCS Activation indicator Traction Control System (TCS) to come on and stay on when there is a assist you in maintaining traction problem with the TCS.
Page 195 Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System (TCS) TCS ON/OFF Switch Deactivate the system by pressing TCS Activation Indicator the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS The TCS Activation indicator comes Activation indicator comes on as a on or flashes under the following reminder.
Page 196 If the TCS indicator comes on along driving, have the TCS inspected by with the Brake System indicator, it your Honda dealer. You can still indicates a problem in the brake drive the vehicle without TCS. system (see...
Page 197: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer To safely tow a trailer, you should Load Limits observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section. Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle load toward the front of the trailer The total weight of the vehicle, all and trailer weights are within limits and 40 percent toward the rear, then...
Page 199 Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Accessories Honda recommends that any trailer Trailer lights and equipment must Towing generally requires a variety having a total weight of 1,000 lbs comply with federal, state, province, of supplemental equipment. To (450 kg) or more be equipped with and local regulations.
Page 200 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Additional Trailer Equipment Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page require special outside mirrors when driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are towing a trailer.
Page 201 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Parking Towing Speeds and Gears Crosswinds and air turbulence Follow all normal precautions when Drive slower than normal in all caused by passing trucks can disrupt parking, including firmly setting the driving situations, and obey posted your steering and cause trailer parking brake and putting the...
Page 202 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving on Hills When climbing hills, closely watch your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull to the side of the road to let the engine cool.
Page 203 Main Menu...
Page 204 If you have the skills and tools to per- Transmission Fluid ....... form more complex maintenance Automatic Transmission ..tasks on your Honda, you may want 5-speed Manual to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission ......page for information on how to...
Page 205: Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless Honda technician or other qualified Improperly maintaining this instructed to do so. mechanic. vehicle or failing to correct a...
Page 206: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes Which Schedule to Follow: Trailer towing, driving with a roof you will use your vehicle as normal Service your vehicle according to the rack, or driving in mountainous transportation for passengers and time and mileage periods on one of conditions.
Page 207 Brakes Check the fluid level We recommend the use of Honda period to ensure long-term reliability. monthly. See page parts and fluids whenever you have Tires Check the tire pressure maintenance done.
Page 208: Maintenance Schedule (4-Cylinder Models)
Main Menu Table of Contents 4-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first...
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents 4-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first...
Page 210: Maintenance Record
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (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 ).
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 55,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 80,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km mi/km 88,000 km 128,000 km Date Date 60,000 mi 85,000 mi mi/km mi/km 96,000 km 136,000 km...
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 4-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 105,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp 130,000 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km mi/km 168,000 km 208,000 km Date Date 110,000 mi 135,000 mi mi/km mi/km 176,000 km 216,000 km...
Page 213: Maintenance Schedule (6-Cylinder Models)
Main Menu Table of Contents 6-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first...
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents 6-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil and oil filter Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first...
Page 215: Maintenance Record
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models (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 ).
Page 216 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date 67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km...
Page 217 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record for 6-cylinder Models (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 123,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 198,000 km Date 127,500 mi mi/km 204,000 km Date 131,250 mi mi/km 210,000 km Date 135,000 mi mi/km 216,000 km Date 138,750 mi...
Page 218: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL (Orange handle) FILL CAP WASHER FLUID AUTOMATIC (Blue cap) TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING ENGINE FLUID (Red cap)
Page 219 Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations 6-cylinder Models ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Gray cap) (Orange loop) CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (6-speed Manual Transmission only) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR...
Page 220: Adding Engine Oil
Main Menu Table of Contents Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Page 221: Changing The Oil And Filter
Always change the oil and filter highly recommended that you use it meets the same requirements according to the recommendations in Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for given for a conventional motor oil: it the maintenance schedule. The oil optimum engine protection. Make...
Page 222 (available from your Make sure to clean off any dirt bottom of the engine. Drain the oil Honda dealer) is required. and dust on the connecting into an appropriate container. surface of a new oil filter.
Page 223 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter Refill the engine with the recom- Turn off the engine and let it sit OIL FILTER mended oil. for several minutes, then check the oil level on the dipstick. If Engine oil change capacity necessary, add more oil.
Page 224: Engine Coolant
Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant recommended for aluminum engines. Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible.
Page 225 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant RADIATOR CAP 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models RADIATOR CAP 4-cylinder models RESERVE TANK When the radiator and engine are The coolant level should be up to Pour coolant into the reserve tank. cool, relieve any pressure in the the base of the filler neck.
Page 226 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant 6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine components. Maintenance...
Page 227: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Check the reservoir’s fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the cap. On Canadian models: The low washer level indicator will come on when the...
Page 228: Transmission Fluid
Have the transmission flushed and shown in the illustration. refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as Park the vehicle on level ground. Make sure the notch in the rubber soon as it is convenient.
Page 229 To thoroughly flush the transmission, Automatic Transmission the technician should drain and refill 6-cylinder models it with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the vehicle for a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the transmission a final time.
Page 230 To thoroughly flush the transmission, the fluid level. It should be the technician should drain and refill between the upper and lower it with Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the marks. vehicle for a short distance. Do this three times. Then drain and refill the If the level is below the lower transmission a final time.
Page 231: 5-Speed Manual Transmission
6-speed Manual Transmission On EX-V6 model FILLER BOLT If Honda MTF is not available, you Check the fluid level with the may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 transmission at normal operating viscosity motor oil with the API temperature and the vehicle sitting Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR...
Page 232 If you are not sure how to check and If Honda MTF is not available, you add fluid, contact your Honda dealer. may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity motor oil with the API Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR...
Page 233: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life Replace the brake fluid according to of the system. Have the brake the recommendation in the system flushed and refilled with maintenance schedule.
Page 234: Power Steering Fluid
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch System Power Steering Fluid UPPER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL 4-cylider models LOWER LEVEL 6-cylider models LOWER LEVEL The fluid level should be between Check the level on the side of the the MIN and MAX marks on the side reservoir when the engine is cold.
Page 235: Timing Belt
Honda PSF as soon as possible. Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.) A low power steering fluid level can or 100,000 km (Canada) if you indicate a leak in the system.
Page 236: Lights
Your vehicle uses halogen headlight may be required. Adjustments bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle should be performed by a Honda it by its plastic case and protect the dealer or other qualified mechanic. glass from contact with your skin or hard objects.
Page 237 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights AIR INTAKE COVER FASTENERS BULB BULB 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Remove the electrical connector Push the electrical connector back from the bulb by squeezing the onto the bulb. Make sure it is on connector to unlock the tab, then all the way.
Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Turn on the headlights to test the Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to Low Beam Headlight new bulb. remove the two holding clips from HOLDING CLIPS the inner fender. (Passenger’s side) Reinstall the air intake cover. Pull the inner fender cover away Reinstall the two fasteners and from the fender and bumper.
Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Install the new bulb and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock AIR INTAKE DUCT it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb. Make sure it is on all the way. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ HOLDING CLIPS Parking/Side Marker Light Bulb To change the passenger’s side bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, and turn off the engine. To change the driver’s side bulb, turn the steering wheel to the right.
Page 241 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the burned out bulb from Replacing Rear Bulbs Determine which of the three the socket by pushing it in and bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight/ turning the bulb counterclockwise side marker, back-up or turn until it unlocks.
Page 242 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Reinstall the socket. Turn it Light Bulb clockwise until it locks. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. BULB SOCKET Open the trunk and remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counter- clockwise.
Page 243: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Belts, Floor Mats Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Floor Mats belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of LOOP the loops with a clean cloth dampened in mild soap and warm water or isopropyl alcohol.
Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents Floor Mats If you use non-Honda floor mats, make sure they fit properly and that they can be used with the floor mat anchors. Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mat.
Page 245: Dust And Pollen Filter
Replace it more often if airflow from the heating and cooling system/climate control system becomes less than usual. Have the dust and pollen filter replaced by your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
Page 246: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Replace them if you find signs of cracking in the rubber, and areas that are getting hard, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 247 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE 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 248: Tires
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Use a gauge to measure the air tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure at least once a month. Even size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of tires that are in good condition may tread, and correctly inflated.
Page 249 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires If you check the pressure when the All models except 4-cylinder LX All models tires are hot [driven for several miles The compact spare tire pressure is: Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure (kilometers)], you will see readings for Normal Driving psi (420 kPa , kgf/cm )
Page 250 A tire that is this worn gives damage your vehicle’s aluminum very little traction on wet roads. You wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights should replace the tire if you can see f or balancing. the tread wear indicator in three or more places around the tire.
Page 251 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Tire Rotation Replacing Tires It is best to replace all four tires at Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible Front Front the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 252 Replacement wheels are available at stability. This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously LX-V6 EX-V6 with A/T models your Honda dealer. hurt or killed. 6 1/2 Always use the size and type of EX-V6 with M/T model tires recommended in this owner’s manual.
Page 253 If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your tires Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- Honda, make sure they are radial when required by driving conditions weather tread design suitable for tires of the same size and load range or local laws.
Page 254 These chains are the only ones that damage the brake lines and suspension, body, and wheels. Stop have been approved by Honda for cause a crash in which you can driving if they are hitting any part of use on your vehicle. Since Honda be seriously injured or killed.
Page 255: Checking The Battery
Main Menu Table of Contents Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW needed, see your Honda dealer or a qualified technician. Battery posts, WARNING: terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents Checking the Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system. Always disconnect the negative ( ) cable first, and reconnect it last. The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.
Page 257: Vehicle Storage
Fill the fuel tank. Disconnect the battery. If you store your vehicle for 1 year or longer, have your Honda dealer Change the engine oil and filter. Support the front wiper blade perform the inspections as soon as arms with a folded towel or rag so...
Page 258: 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 the Engine Won’t Start ..... gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 259: Compact Spare Tire
Table of Contents Main Menu Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Follow these precautions: INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) and put it back on your vehicle as under any circumstances.
Page 260: Changing A Flat Tire
Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, The tools are in the trunk. Open TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. the trunk and raise the trunk floor Drive slowly along the shoulder until by lifting up on the back edge.
Page 261 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUT JACK WHEEL WRENCH The jack is behind a cover in the Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn right fender. Remove the cover by counterclockwise to loosen it, then with the wheel wrench.
Page 262 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL COVER WHEEL NUTS WHEEL WRENCH WHEEL NUTS JACKING POINT Place the jack under the jacking Use the extension and wheel On LX and LX-V6 models point nearest the tire you need to wrench as shown to raise the Do not attempt to forcibly pry the change.
Page 263 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the vehicle to the ground wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
Page 264 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT spare normal tire tire SPACER CONE Tighten the wheel nuts securely in Place the flat tire face down in the EX and EX-V6 models the same crisscross pattern. Have Remove the center cap before spare tire well.
Page 265 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start Store the jack in its holder. Turn Check the transmission interlock. If the Engine Won’t Start the jack’s end bracket to lock it in Diagnosing why your engine won’t If you have a manual transmission, place.
Page 266: If The Engine Won't Start
Table of Contents Main Menu If the Engine Won’t Start If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally If you find nothing wrong, you will go out when you try to start the In this case, the starter motor’s need a qualified technician to find engine, either the battery is speed sounds normal, or even faster...
Page 267: Jump Starting
( ) terminal on control, stereo system, lights, etc. the booster battery. Connect the You cannot start a Honda with an Put the transmission in Neutral or other end to the grounding strap automatic transmission by pushing Park, and set the parking brake.
Page 268 Table of Contents Main Menu Jump Starting BOOSTER BOOSTER BATTERY BATTERY 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models The numbers in the illustrations Once your vehicle is running, show you the order to connect the disconnect the negative cable from jumper cables. your vehicle, then from the booster battery.
Page 269: If The Engine Overheats
Table of Contents Main Menu If the Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and the midrange. If it climbs to the red Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge.
Page 270 Table of Contents Main Menu If the Engine Overheats If you don’t find an obvious leak, Using gloves or large heavy cloth, Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine and watch radiator reserve tank.
Page 271: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Table of Contents Main Menu Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine, and watch the oil NOTICE: Running the engine with low LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If it does not go oil pressure can cause serious out within 10 seconds, turn off the mechanical damage almost immediately.
Page 272 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP the power windows. Keep the engine running; starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly. Go to a Honda dealer or a service station where you can get technical assistance. CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR If the charging system indicator...
Page 273: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Table of Contents Main Menu Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your Readiness Codes To check if they are set, turn the vehicle, the indicator could come on Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness ignition switch to ON (II), without because of a loose or missing fuel fill codes’’...
Page 274: Brake System Indicator
ON (II) and as a reminder immediate action. A problem in one vehicle inspected by your Honda to check the parking brake. It will part of the system’s dual circuit dealer immediately.
Page 275: Emergency Towing
The operator Flat-bed Equipment cannot shif t the transmission or start loads your vehicle on the back of a If your Honda cannot be transported the engine (automatic transmission), truck. This is the best way to trans- by flat-bed, it should be towed by your vehicle must be transported with port your Honda.
Page 276 Table of Contents Main Menu Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your vehicle NOTICE: Trying to lif t or tow your with all four wheels on the ground, vehicle by the bumpers will cause make sure you use a properly- serious damage.
Page 277: Closing The Moonroof
Have your plug by using a screwdriver or vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. coin, then pry it out. Make sure to align the tabs on the round plug to the notches on the ceilling as shown in the illustration.
Page 278 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR NOTCH If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.
Page 279 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses BLOWN BLOWN FUSE PULLER Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the looking through the side window fuses in the interior fuse box by at the wire inside.
Page 280 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle NOTICE: Replacing a f use with one BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you that has a higher rating greatly do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse increases the chances of damaging the of the same rating or a lower rating electrical system.
Page 281 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Cooling Fan 30 A Cooling Fan 7.5 A MG. Clutch 20 A Horn, Stop 40 A Rear Defroster 40 A Back Up, ACC 15 A Hazard 30 A ABS Motor...
Page 282 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Sliding (20 A) Heated Seats (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Reclining Not Used 15 A IG ACG 15 A IG Fuel Pump 7.5 A IG Washer 7.5 A...
Page 283 Main Menu...
Page 284 Identification Numbers ....Oxygenated Fuels ......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications Driving in Foreign Countries ..your Honda, and the locations of the (4-cylinder Models) ....Emissions Controls ....... identification numbers. It also Specifications The Clean Air Act .....
Page 285: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 286 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into 4-cylinder Models the engine block. It is on the front. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 287: Specifications (4-Cylinder Models)
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (4-cylinder Models) Dimensions Capacities Length 187.6 in (4,766 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 71.3 in (1,810 mm) 17.09 US gal (64.7 ) Height 55.7 in (1,415 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm) coolant Manual 1.40 US gal (5.3 )
Page 288 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (4-cylinder Models) Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke i-VTEC 12 V 51 W (HB4) 4-cylinder gasoline engine Front turn signal/parking/side 12 V 24/2.2 CP Bore x Stroke 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) marker lights Displacement...
Page 289: Specifications (6-Cylinder Models)
Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (6-cylinder Models) Dimensions Capacities Length 187.6 in (4,766 mm) Fuel tank Approx. Width 71.3 in (1,810 mm) 17.09 US gal (64.7 ) Height 55.7 in (1,415 mm) Engine Change Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm) coolant Manual 1.74 US gal (6.6 )
Page 290 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications (6-cylinder Models) Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 63 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke 12 V 51 W (HB4) SOHC VTEC Front turn signal/parking/side 12 V 24/2.2 CP 6-cylinder gasoline engine marker lights Bore x Stroke 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) Rear turn signal lights...
Page 291: Dot Tire Quality Grading (U.s. Vehicles)
Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 292: Temperature
Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 293: Tire Labeling
Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture. have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described Load index (a numerical code below.
Page 294: Technical Information
Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as...
Page 295: 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 296: Emissions Controls
‘‘smog.’’ canister while the engine is off. After Carbon monoxide does not contri- In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine poisonous gas.
Page 297: Exhaust Emissions Controls
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Honda replacement parts or their the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that System equivalent for repairs. Using lower comes out the tailpipe.
Page 298: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS...
Page 299: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 300 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 301 Main Menu...
Page 302: Warranty And Customer Relations
Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 303: Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin trained professionals. They should Islands: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. be able to answer all your questions. Automobile Customer Service Bella International If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A P.O.
Page 304: Warranty Coverages
Table of Contents Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners a seat Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 305: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Vehicles)
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 306: Authorized Manuals
Mail to 61SDA04 $70.00 2003-2004 Honda Accord 2/4 Door L4 Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. Service Manual Base Book 61SDA05 2003-2004 Honda Accord 2/4 Door V6 $40.00...
Page 307 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 308 Main Menu Index Shifting ........Braking System ......Shift Lever Position Break-in, New Car ......Accessories ........Indicators ....... Brightness Control, Instruments . ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Shift Lever Positions ....Brights, Headlights ......Position) ........Shift Lock Release ....Bulb Replacement Accessory Power Sockets ....
Page 309 Main Menu Index CD Error Messages ..... Cleaning CD Player ........Seat Belts ........DANGER, Explanation of ....CD Pocket, Center ......Climate Control System ....Certification Label ......Clock ..........Dashboard ........2, Chains, Tires ......... Daytime Running Lights ....
Page 310 Main Menu Index Driver and Passenger Safety ... Emergency Trunk Opener .... Filling the Fuel Tank ....Driving ........... Emissions Controls ....... Filters Economy ........Emissions Testing, State ..... Dust and Pollen ......In Foreign Countries ....Engine ..........Dual Temperature Control ..
Page 311 Main Menu Index Fuel ..........Glove Box ........Fill Door and Cap ...... Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gauge ........... (GVWR) ........Identification Number, Vehicle . Octane Requirement ....Ignition Oxygenated ....... Keys ..........Tank, Refueling ......Switch ........... Fuses, Checking the .....
Page 312 Main Menu Index Indicators, Instrument Panel ..Lap/Shoulder Belts ....14, Infant Restraint ....... Lights Infant Seats ........Bulb Replacement ....Maintenance ........Tether Anchorage Points ..Indicator ........Owner’s Maintenance Inflation, Proper Tire ....Parking ......... Checks ........Inside Mirror ........
Page 313 Main Menu Index Overheating, Engine ....Using Child Seats with Owner’s Maintenance Checks ..Tethers ........Neutral Gear Position ....Oxygenated Fuel ......Using LATCH ......New Vehicle Break-in ....Normal Shift Speeds ..... NOTICE, Explanation of ....Numbers, Identification ....
Page 314 Main Menu Index Tires ........... Reminder Indicator and Reverse Lockout ....... Wiper Blades ......Beeper ........ . 18, Snow Tires ........Replacing Seat Belts After a System Components ....Sound System ........ Crash ..........Use During Pregnancy ....Spare Tire Reserve Tank, Coolant ..
Page 315 Main Menu Index Steering Wheel Temperature, Inside Sensor ..Emergency Wrecker ....Temperature, Outside ....Equipment and Accessories ..Adjustment ........Anti-theft Column Lock ..... Tether Anchorage Points ....Weight Limit ..... . 194, Steering Wheel Buttons ....Three Way Catalytic Converter . Traction Control System (TCS) .
Page 316 Main Menu Index Wheels Adjusting the Steering ....Unexpected, Taking Care Alignment and Balance .... of the .......... Compact Spare ......Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..Wrench ........Unleaded Gasoline ......Windows Used Oil, How to Dispose of ..Auto Reverse .......
Page 317: Service Information Summary
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or Brake Fluid: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) a DEXRON III ATF as a Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid temporary replacement (see DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or pages DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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