Honda 2003 Accord Sedan Owner's Manual

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Owner's Identification Form

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

A Few Words About

Safety................................................................................................................. ii

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

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

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index

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Service Information Summary

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

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Page 1 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ..............A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................... How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Page 2 The information and specifications included CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., POSTAL CODE Ltd. reserves the right, however, to V. I. N. discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 3 This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
Page 4 Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: car safely is an important Safety Labels on the car.
Page 5: Your Car At A Glance
Main Menu Your Car at a Glance HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.72) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.134, 150, 169) (P.139, 156, 174) DIGITAL CLOCK MIRROR CONTROLS (P.101) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.79) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.112) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.96) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/ HOOD RELEASE FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.84/204)
Page 6 Main Menu Your Car at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 69) (P. 70, 71/72) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 68/70) HAZARD REMOTE AUDIO WARNING LIGHTS CONTROLS (P. 72) (P. 192) CRUISE CONTROLS (P. 195) VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES REAR WINDOW MOONROOF DEFOGGER SWITCH...
Page 7 Main Menu...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs .... Protecting Larger Children ..information about how to protect 4. Adjust the Head Restraints . Using Child Seats with yourself and your passengers. It 5.
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.
Page 10: Your Car's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to (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 Car’s Safety Features These safety features are designed Seat Belts In addition, most states and all to reduce the severity of injuries in a For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to crash.
Page 12: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Help keep you from being thrown Airbags against the inside of the car and against other occupants. Keep you from being thrown out of the car. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy.
Page 13: Seats And Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Seats and Seat-Backs Airbags do not replace seat belts. They are designed to supplement Your car’s seats are designed to keep the seat belts. you in a comfortable, upright position so you can take full advantage of the protection offered Airbags offer no protection in rear impacts, rollovers, or minor...
Page 14: Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Car’s Safety Features Move the front Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Front seat occupants are sitting What you should do: seats as far back as possible, and To make sure you and your upright and as far back as possible keep adjustable seat-backs in an passengers get the maximum from the steering wheel and...
Page 15: Protecting Adults
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults The rest of this section gives more Introduction Your car has a door monitor light on detailed information about how you The following pages provide the instrument panel to indicate can maximize your safety. instructions on how to properly when a specific door is not tightly protect the driver and other adult...
Page 16: Adjust The Front Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Adjust the Front Seats To reduce the chance of injury, wear your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and Sitting too close to a front move the seat away from the airbag can result in serious steering wheel to the farthest injury or death if the front...
Page 17: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Adjust the Seat-Backs A front passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as Reclining the seat-back too far possible. A passenger who sits too can result in serious injury or close to the dashboard could be death in a crash.
Page 18: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash.
Page 19 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults spreads the forces of a crash over If the seat belt touches or crosses the strongest bones in your upper your neck, or if it crosses your arm body. instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height.
Page 20 Anyone using a seat belt that is belt. not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. To adjust the height of a front seat belt anchor, squeeze the two release...
Page 21: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of Position position in the front seat can be After all occupants have adjusted seriously or fatally injured by their seats and put on seat belts, it is striking interior parts of the car, or very important that they continue to...
Page 22: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Remember, to get the best Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit protection from your car’s airbags upright and as far back as possible and other safety features, you must from the steering wheel or sit properly and wear your seat belt dashboard.
Page 23: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects On models with side airbags or Two people should never use the between yourself and a front side curtain airbags, do not attach If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp same seat belt.
Page 24: Protecting Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in car crashes because they Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be are either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, car seriously injured or killed in a crash.
Page 25: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Additional Precautions to Parents Seat Poses Serious Risks to Children Never hold an infant or child on If you are not wearing a According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to your lap.
Page 26 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Small Children U.S. Models To remind you of the passenger’s Placing a forward-facing child seat in front airbag hazards, and that the front seat of a car equipped with a passenger’s front airbag can be children must be properly restrained If the car seat is too far in the back seat, your car has...
Page 27: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several Canadian Models To remind you of the front airbag Children hazards, your car has warning labels Your car has three seating positions on the driver’s and front passenger’s in the back seat where children can visors.
Page 28: If A Child Requires Close Attention
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Do not leave children alone in your Attention Leaving children without Use childproof door locks to car. Many parents say they prefer to put adult supervision is illegal in most prevent children from opening the an infant or small child in the front doors.
Page 29: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines for Using Lock all doors and the trunk when Children Child Seats your car is not in use. who play in cars can accidentally The following pages give general get trapped inside the trunk and guidelines for selecting and installing be seriously injured or could die.
Page 30 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in...
Page 31 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Never in the front seat, due Infants: Honda’s recommendations on where to the front airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your car. Not recommended, Small children: due to the front airbag hazard.
Page 32 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If the child seat is not secure, try Installing a Child Seat Make sure the child seat is firmly After selecting a proper child seat, After installing a child installing it in a different seating secured.
Page 33: Protecting Infants
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in in the back seat, but not in the front seat.
Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation facing child seat may prevent the The lap/shoulder belts in the back driver or a front-seat passenger from seats have a locking mechanism that moving the seat as far back as must be activated to secure a child recommended (see page...
Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 36: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation child stay in the child seat as long as Tips possible, until the child reaches the weight or height limit for the seat. Child Seat Placement In this car, the best place to install a forward-facing child seat is in one of...
Page 37 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The lap/shoulder belts in the back and front passenger seating positions Improperly placing a forward- facing child seat in the front have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. seat can result in serious injury or death if the front airbags The following pages provide...
Page 38 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children To activate the lockable retractor, After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 39: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child reaches the recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can child should sit in the back seat and result in injury or death if the wear a lap/shoulder belt.
Page 40 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children However, if the shoulder belt Do not let a child put the shoulder Using a Booster Seat touches or crosses the child’s neck, part of a seat belt behind the back or or if the lap belt crosses the child’s This could cause under the arm.
Page 41 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children A child should continue using a Of course, children vary widely. And When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front booster seat until they exceed the The National Highway Traffic Safety while age may be one indicator of booster seat manufacturer’s Administration and Transport when a child can safely ride in the...
Page 42: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children If you decide that a child can safely Using Child Seats with Tethers ride up front, be sure to: TETHER STRAP HOOK Carefully read the owner’s manual and make sure you understand all seat belt instructions and all safety information.
Page 43: Using Latch
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using LATCH To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: Move the seat belt buckle or center seat belt away from the lower anchor. Make sure there are no foreign objects around the anchors. Foreign objects could get in the way of a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.
Page 44 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Lower Universal Anchorage System Symbol TETHER STRAP HOOK Flexible type TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS Follow the child seat maker’s Attach the tether strap hook to the instructions for any additional tether anchorage point, and This symbol on rear or forward advice on adjusting or tightening tighten the strap according to the...
Page 45: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts To unlock the belt, push the red Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in all five seating Guide the belt across your body to positions.
Page 46: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners might not cause the airbags to pulled all the way out, the locking deploy. In this case, the airbags mechanism will activate.
Page 47: Seat Belt Maintenance
If a seat belt is worn during a crash, Honda provides a lifetime warranty it must be replaced by the dealer. A on seat belts. Honda will repair or belt that has been worn during a replace any seat belt component that...
Page 48: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags SRS Components A sophisticated electronic system How Your Front Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System that continually monitors and (SRS) includes: records information about the sensors, the control unit, the Two front airbags.
Page 49 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If you ever have a moderate to During a frontal crash, your seat severe frontal collision, the sensors belts help restrain your lower body will detect the car’s rapid and torso. Your airbag provides a deceleration.
Page 50: How Your Side Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what How Your Side Airbags Work In a moderate to severe side impact, looks like smoke. This is actually Only on models equipped with side the sensors will detect rapid powder from the airbag’s surface.
Page 51: 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 U.S. EX-V6 model, optional on Canadian and signal the control unit to you to a potential problem EX-V6 model...
Page 52: How The Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works
See your the passenger’s side airbag come on after you turn the ignition Honda dealer as soon as possible. has been automatically shut off. switch to ON (II). To reduce the risk of injury from an...
Page 53 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Although Honda does not encourage A front seat passenger should not children to ride in the front, this use a cushion or other object as a system is designed to shut off the backrest.
Page 54: Airbag Service
Do not expose the front seat-backs any airbag by yourself. This must to water. If rain or spilled water be done by a Honda dealer or a soaks into a seat-back, it can knowledgeable body shop. prevent the side airbag system from working properly.
Page 55: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the trunk lid open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car’s problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Page 56: Safety Labels
Canadian models injury. 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. Canadian models HOOD DASHBOARD U.S.
Page 57 Main Menu...
Page 58 Instrument Panel Brightness ..Front Passenger’s Seat contribute to the daily operation of Turn Signals ........ Adjustments ......your Honda. All the essential Windshield Wipers ..... Head Restraints ......controls are within easy reach. Windshield Washers ....Folding Rear Seat .......
Page 59: Control Locations
Table of Contents Main Menu Control Locations HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.72) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.101) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.134, 150, 169) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.139, 156, 174) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.79) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS POWER WINDOW (P.112) SWITCHES (P.96) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/ HOOD RELEASE FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE (P.84/204)
Page 60: Indicator Lights
Table of Contents Main Menu Indicator Lights LOW OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.59) (P.59) INDICATOR (P.58) INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.62) (P.62) CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60) CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.62) INDICATOR (P.58) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62)
Page 61 Table of Contents Main Menu Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada indicators to give you important Indicator information about your car. The engine can be severely damaged if this light flashes or stays on when Parking Brake and Brake Seat Belt Reminder Light the engine is running.
Page 62 Table of Contents Main Menu Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint TCS Activation Indicator System Indicator On all V6 models This indicator lights briefly when Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) This indicator comes on as a you turn the ignition switch to ON Indicator reminder that you have turned off (II).
Page 63 Table of Contents Main Menu Indicator Lights Traction Control System Door Monitor Turn Signal and (TCS) Indicator Hazard Warning Indicators On all V6 models This indicator normally comes on for The left or right turn signal light a few seconds when you turn the blinks when you signal a lane change ignition switch to ON (II).
Page 64 Table of Contents Main Menu Indicator Lights 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 65 Table of Contents Main Menu Indicator Lights ‘‘Daytime Running Cruise Main Indicator Immobilizer System Lights’’ Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on for a few Canadian models only Only on models equipped with Cruise This indicator lights when you turn Control System seconds when you turn the ignition the ignition switch to ON (II) with This indicator comes on when you...
Page 66: Gauges
Table of Contents Main Menu Gauges Odometer/Outside Temperature TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER Indicator The odometer and the outside temperature indicator use the same MAINTENANCE display. To switch the display REQUIRED between the odometer and the INDICATOR outside temperature, press the TEMPERATURE Select/Reset knob.
Page 67: Trip Meter
Table of Contents Main Menu Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator Trip Meter Temperature Gauge On 4-cylinder EX models with leather This meter shows the number of This shows the temperature of the miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) engine’s coolant. During normal interior and all 6-cylinder EX models This indicator displays the outside driven since you last reset it.
Page 68: Fuel Gauge
Table of Contents Main Menu Gauges Fuel Gauge Maintenance Required Indicator This shows how much fuel you have. SELECT/RESET KNOB It is most accurate when the car is on level ground. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when you are driving on curvy or hilly roads.
Page 69 Indicator is reset, it will come on for done by someone other than your switch to ON (II), and then flash for two seconds when you turn the Honda dealer, reset the indicator as ten seconds. ignition switch to ON (II). follows.
Page 70: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Table of Contents Main Menu Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering INSTRUMENT PANEL column contain controls for driving BRIGHTNESS features you use most often. The left (P. 69) WINDSHIELD lever controls the turn signals, WIPERS/WASHERS headlights, and high beams.
Page 71: Headlights
Table of Contents Main Menu Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder chime when you open the driver’s door. The rotating switch on the left lever To flash the high beams, pull the controls the lights.
Page 72: Automatic Lighting Off Feature
Table of Contents Main Menu Controls Near the Steering Wheel Automatic Lighting Off Feature open, you will hear a lights-on Instrument Panel Brightness On all U.S. and Canadian models except reminder chime. The Automatic Lighting Off feature Daytime Running Lights turns off the headlights, parking (Canadian Models) lights, taillights and license plate...
Page 73: Turn Signals
Table of Contents Main Menu Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Turn Signals Windshield Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it.
Page 74 Table of Contents Main Menu Controls Near the Steering Wheel In intermittent, the wipers operate every few seconds. The sweep interval will change slightly with speed; getting shorter as you drive faster. While the car is stopped and in gear, the wipers sweep the windshield whenever you remove your foot from the brake pedal.
Page 75: Windshield Washers
Table of Contents Main Menu Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Washers Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Manual A/C type shown To clean the windshield, pull back on Push the button between the center The rear window defogger will clear the wiper control lever.
Page 76: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Table of Contents Main Menu Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel: and you have good visibility before See page for important safety starting to drive. Insert the key in the ignition information about how to properly position the steering wheel.
Page 77: Keys And Locks
Table of Contents Main Menu Controls Near the Steering Wheel, Keys and Locks Push the lever up to lock the Keys steering wheel in that position. Your car comes with two master keys and a valet key. Make sure you have securely The master key fits all the locks on locked the steering wheel in place your car:...
Page 78 If you Some models also come with two need to replace a key, use only remote transmitters built into the MASTER VALET KEY Honda-approved key blanks. master keys; see page for an KEY WITH (LIGHT GREY) NUMBER...
Page 79: Immobilizer System
If the indicator contact your Honda dealer. operation. starts to blink, it means the system does not recognize the coding of the...
Page 80: Ignition Switch
Table of Contents Main Menu Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to Removing the key from the LOCK, you must push the key in ignition switch while driving slightly as you turn it.
Page 81: Door Locks
Table of Contents Main Menu Keys and Locks In this position, The engine will not start if the ACCESSORY (I) Door Locks you can operate the audio system Immobilizer System does not LOCK TAB and the accessory power socket. recognize the key’s coding (see page This is the normal key ON (II) position when driving.
Page 82 Table of Contents Main Menu Keys and Locks To lock any passenger’s door when To lock any passenger’s door when getting out of the car, push the lock getting out of the car, push the lock MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH tab down and close the door.
Page 83: Remote Transmitter
Table of Contents Main Menu Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter When you push the LOCK button a Lockout Prevention If you forget and leave the key in the second time within 5 seconds after ignition switch, Lockout Prevention PANIC UNLOCK/ you have locked the doors, you will BUTTON WINDOW-...
Page 84 Table of Contents Main Menu Keys and Locks The ceiling light (if the ceiling light To open the trunk, push the Trunk On all models except U.S. and Canada switch is in the center position) will Release button for approximately come on when you press the If you unlock the doors with the one second.
Page 85 Table of Contents Main Menu Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery On all models except U.S. and Canada When the remote transmitter’s battery begins to get weak, it may Panic mode allows you to remotely take several pushes on the button to activate your car’s horn and exterior lock or unlock the doors, and the lights to attract attention.
Page 86 Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two your Honda dealer. Any other Remove the old battery from the transmitters you have will also need conditions: (1) this device may not cause...
Page 87: Childproof Door Locks
Table of Contents Main Menu Keys and Locks Childproof Door Locks Trunk LEVER Pull TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY The childproof door locks are You can open the trunk in three To close the trunk, press down on designed to prevent children seated ways: the trunk lid.
Page 88: Emergency Trunk Opener
Table of Contents Main Menu Keys and Locks To open the trunk, push the release Emergency Trunk Opener lever to the left. MASTER KEY Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page To protect items in the trunk when As a safety feature, your car has a...
Page 89: Glove Box
Table of Contents Main Menu Keys and Locks Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the handle to the left.
Page 90: Seat Adjustments
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Adjustments All V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX Front Seat Adjustments model with leather interior have a power adjustable driver’s seat. The EX-V6 model also has a power adjustable passenger’s seat (See page The 4-cylinder EX models without leather interior have a power seat bottom height adjustment.
Page 91: Driver's Seat Manual Height Adjustment
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Manual Height Driver’s Seat Power Height Adjustment Adjustment On 4-cylinder LX models On all EX models without leather The height of your driver’s seat is interior adjustable. To raise the seat bottom, The height of your driver’s seat is repeatedly pull up the lever on the power adjustable.
Page 92: Driver's Seat Full Power Adjustments
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Adjustments Driver’s Seat Full Power Adjustments On all V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX model with leather interior See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. The two power seat adjustment switches are on the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Page 93: Driver's Lumbar Support
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Adjustments Driver’s Lumbar Support Pull the center of the horizontal Adjust the seat-back angle by switch up to raise the seat. Push it pushing the rear switch in the On all EX and EX-V6 models down to lower the seat.
Page 94: Front Passenger's Seat
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Adjustments Front Passenger’s Seat Head Restraints The front head restraints help Adjustments protect you and your passenger from whiplash and other injuries. They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint.
Page 95: Folding Rear Seat
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Adjustments Folding Rear Seat MASTER KEY Pull GUIDE The back of the rear seat folds down, When storing cargo, you can move To release the seat-back from inside giving you direct access to the trunk. the rear center shoulder belt out of the trunk, pull the release loop under The seat-back can be released from...
Page 96: Rear Head Restraints
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Adjustments Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Rear Head Restraints Rear Seat Armrest positioned in front of the rear seat- The rear head restraints in the outer On all models except U.S. and Canada back whenever the seat-back is in its seat positions are adjustable.
Page 97 Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Adjustments For security, this cover can be Trunk Pass-through Cover locked and unlocked only with the KNOB master key. To lock the cover, insert the key and turn it clockwise. Never drive with this cover open and the trunk lid open.
Page 98: Seat Heaters
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Heaters The HI or LO indicator lights and Follow these precautions whenever remains lit until you turn it off by you use the seat heaters: pushing the opposite side of the switch lightly. The indicator will turn Use the HI setting only to heat the off.
Page 99: Power Windows
Table of Contents Main Menu Power Windows Your car’s windows are electrically- powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window. Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fingers can Each door has a switch that controls cause serious injury.
Page 100 Table of Contents Main Menu Power Windows The master control panel also con- Auto Reverse The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: If the driver’s window runs into any the passengers’ windows. With this obstacle while it is closing switch off, the passengers’...
Page 101 Pull back on the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more. If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your car checked by a Honda dealer. Instruments and Controls...
Page 102: Power Window Control Operations
Table of Contents Main Menu Power Windows Power Window Control Turn the key clockwise again, and Operations UNLOCK BUTTON hold it. All four windows start to open. To stop the windows, Opening the Windows with the Remote Transmitter release the key. You can open all of the windows from the outside with the remote To open the windows further, turn...
Page 103: Moonroof
Table of Contents Main Menu Moonroof To tilt up the back of the moonroof, The moonroof has a key-off delay. press and hold the center button You can still open and close the ). To close the moonroof, moonroof for up to ten minutes after press and hold the upper button you turn off the ignition.
Page 104: Mirrors
Table of Contents Main Menu Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors ADJUSTMENT KNOB Keep the inside and outside mirrors ADJUSTMENT KNOB clean and adjusted for best visibility. Be sure to adjust the mirrors before Push or pull the adjustment knob On all models except U.S. and Canada you start driving.
Page 105: Parking Brake
Table of Contents Main Menu Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake HEATED MIRROR BUTTON Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and hubs. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the On all Canadian models except DX The outside mirrors are heated to re- lever up fully.
Page 106: Console Compartment
Table of Contents Main Menu Console Compartment, Armrest Console Compartment Armrest RIGHT LEVER LEFT LEVER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray To use the console lid as an armrest, pull up on the right lever and lift the located in the console compartment slide it to the desired position.
Page 107: Beverage Holders
Table of Contents Main Menu Beverage Holders FRONT DOOR Be careful when you are using the On all models except U.S. and Canada beverage holders. A spilled liquid REAR DOOR that is very hot can scald you or your The rear seat also has a beverage passengers.
Page 108: Center Cd Pocket
Table of Contents Main Menu Center CD Pocket, Coin Pocket Center CD Pocket Coin Pocket Push To open the center CD pocket, push- To open the coin pocket, pull the lid down on the center of the lid to unlatch it. It will swing open To close it, push the lid down until it automatically.
Page 109: Sun Visor
Table of Contents Main Menu Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Vanity Mirror On EX-V6 models with side curtain airbags EXTENSION To use the sun visor, pull it down. To use a vanity mirror on the back of You can also use the sun visor at the In this position, the sun visor can be the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Page 110: Sunglasses Holder
Table of Contents Main Menu Sunglasses Holder, Accessory Power Sockets Sunglasses Holder Accessory Power Sockets COVER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET Some larger styles of sunglasses There are two accessory power On all models except U.S. and Canada may not fit in the holder. sockets, one is located in the front of To open the sunglasses holder, push the center console.
Page 111: Interior Lights
Table of Contents Main Menu Accessory Power Sockets, Interior Lights Ceiling Lights COVER DOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET DOOR ACTIVATED These sockets are intended to supply The ceiling light has a three-position On EX and EX-V6 power for 12 volt DC accessories The ceiling light has a two-position switch.
Page 112 Table of Contents Main Menu Interior Lights After all doors are closed tightly, the Spotlights light dims slightly, then fades out in COURTESY LIGHT about 30 seconds. In the ON position, the ceiling light stays on continuously. All models except DX The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) also comes on when you unlock the door with the...
Page 113 Table of Contents Main Menu Interior Lights Courtesy Lights IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT DOOR LIGHT On all models except U.S. and Canada Each front door has a courtesy light. This light comes on when you open the door. Your car also has a courtesy light in the ignition switch.
Page 114: Comfort And Convenience Features
Main Menu Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling ..... Tape Search Functions ... CD Changer Error What Each Control Does ..Caring for the Cassette Indications ......How to Use the System .... Player ........Protecting Compact Discs ..To Turn Everything Off ..
Page 115: Heating And Cooling
If your car does not have air conditioning, it can be installed at any time. Your dealer can install a genuine Honda air conditioning system that meets Honda’s high MODE BUTTONS quality standards and is designed to exactly fit your car. Please contact...
Page 116 Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling Mode Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 117 Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENTS SIDE VENT TABS Open Close The direction of air flow from the The vents in the corners of the vents in the center and each side of dashboard can be opened and closed the dashboard is adjustable.
Page 118: How To Use The System
Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling How to Use the System RECIRCULATION BUTTON This section covers how to set up the system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and TEMPERATURE FAN CONTROL CONTROL DIAL defrosting. DIAL The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
Page 119 Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C On cars with manual air conditioning RECIRCULATION BUTTON system Turn on the A/C by pressing the FAN CONTROL TEMPERATURE A/C button. The light above the DIAL CONTROL DIAL button should come on when a fan speed is selected.
Page 120 Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: Start the engine.
Page 121: To Turn Everything Off
Table of Contents Main Menu Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off the windshield and side windows to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, after the car has been sitting out in the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature...
Page 122: Climate Control System
CENTER VENTS SIDE VENT interior and EX-V6 models only TABS The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
Page 123 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 124: Without Navigation System Fully-Automatic Operation
Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Without Navigation System TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button, then set the desired temperature by turning the DRIVER’S SIDE driver’s temperature control dial. TEMPERATURE You will see AUTO in the system’s CONTROL DIAL...
Page 125: Semi-Automatic Operation
Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Semi-automatic Operation DRIVER’S SIDE AIR CONDITIONING You can manually select various TEMPERATURE (A/C) BUTTON functions of the Climate Control CONTROL DIAL system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled.
Page 126 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Recirculation Button This button controls the source of air FAN CONTROL BUTTONS MODE BUTTON going into the system. When the indicator above this button is lit, air from the car’s interior is sent through the system again (Recircula- tion mode).
Page 127 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind- shield. The main air flow comes from the floor vents. The main air flow is divided between the dashboard vents and the floor vents.
Page 128 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select , the A/C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode.
Page 129 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE Your car is equipped with two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. The driver’s side and the passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these dials when the green indicator in the DUAL button is lit.
Page 130: With Navigation System Fully-Automatic Operation
Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System With Navigation System TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Fully-automatic Operation To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, press the AUTO button. The indicator in the button will light. Then set the desired temperature by OFF BUTTON pressing the temperature buttons: RECIRCULATION...
Page 131: Manual Operation
Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Manual Operation You can manually select various DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE functions of the Climate Control TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TEMPERATURE DISPLAY system when it is in fully automatic mode. All other features remain automatically controlled.
Page 132 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Mode Icons Use the MODE icons in the A/C display to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents and the side vents in all modes. The main air flow is divided between the floor vents and de- froster vents at the base of the wind-...
Page 133 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Fan Control Icons You can manually select the fan speed by touching any of the fan control icons on the display. RECIRCULATION BUTTON Recirculation Button You can, for example, manually put This button controls the source of air the system in recirculation mode going into the system.
Page 134 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select , the A/C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode.
Page 135 Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Dual Temperature Control Your car has four temperature DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE control buttons on the climate control panel, two for the driver and two for the passenger. The driver’s and passenger’s sides can be controlled independently by pushing these buttons when the green indicator in the DUAL button is lit.
Page 136: Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
Table of Contents Main Menu Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor TEMPERATURE SENSOR SUNLIGHT SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located in the top of the dashboard and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 137: Audio System
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System STEREO INDICATOR DX and LX models Your Honda’s audio system provides SCAN BUTTON clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset bars allow SEEK BAR TUNE BAR you to easily select your favorite stations.
Page 138 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System TUNE Use the TUNE bar to tune SEEK The SEEK function SCAN The SCAN function the radio to a desired frequency. searches the band for a station with samples all the stations with strong Press the side of the bar to tune a strong signal.
Page 139 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System You can store the Preset frequencies of your favorite radio AM/FM stations in the three preset bars. SCAN BUTTON BUTTON Each side of the bars (1 6) will A. SEL BUTTON store one frequency on the AM band, TUNE BAR SEEK/SKIP and two frequencies on the FM band.
Page 140 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you are AUTO SELECT A. SEL INDICATOR traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you SCAN BUTTON preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local A.
Page 141: Adjusting The Sound
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the SOUND button. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected SOUND BUTTON audio mode, each time you press the...
Page 142: Digital Clock
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Digital Clock DIGITAL CLOCK The audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It PRESET BARS shows the operation mode of the radio, CD player, or optional CD changer when you operate them, SOUND BUTTON then goes back to the time display...
Page 143: Operating The Cd Player
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Radio Frequencies and Reception For information, see page RPT BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON RDM BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON Operating the CD Player SEEK/SKIP BAR You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON Play only standard round discs.
Page 144 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System When the system reaches the end of Press the eject button to remove the You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar the disc, it will return to the begin- disc from the drive. while a disc is playing to select ning and play the disc again.
Page 145: Protecting Compact Discs
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System REPEAT To activate the Repeat Operating the CD Changer To select the CD changer, press the feature, press and release the RPT (Optional) CD button. The disc and track button. You will see RPT in the A Compact Disc changer is available numbers will be displayed.
Page 146 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you load a CD in the in-dash player If you eject the disc in the in-dash When you switch back to CD mode, while the changer is playing a CD, CD while it is playing, the system the system selects the same unit (in- the system will stop the changer and will automatically switch to the CD...
Page 147: Cd Player Error Indications
Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
Page 148: Cd Changer Error Indications
FOCUS Error Insert the magazine again. If the code does not Honda dealer. disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. No CD in the CD Insert CD. Magazine Press the magazine eject button and pull out the magazine.
Page 149: Operating The Cassette Player
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby AM/FM BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR noise reduction, automatic sensing of RPT INDICATOR chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and auto-reverse for continuous play. To operate the cassette player, the BUTTON ignition switch must be in CD/AUX...
Page 150 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The tape direction indicator will light Dolby noise reduction turns on when If you turn the system off while a to show you which side of the you insert a cassette. The indi- tape is playing, either with the PWR/ cassette is playing.
Page 151: Tape Search Functions
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Tape Search Functions FF/REW Fast Forward and Re- SKIP The Skip function allows With a cassette playing, you can use wind move the tape rapidly. To re- you to find the beginning of a song the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT wind the tape, push the Preset 1 or passage.
Page 152: Caring For The Cassette Player
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System REPEAT The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions Caring for the Cassette Player continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find Damaged cassettes can jam inside song or passage. Press the RPT the end of a song or passage.
Page 153: Audio System
AM/FM/CD Changer Audio System STEREO INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON For EX, EX-V6, and LX-V6 models Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset bars allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The in-dash CD changer holds up to TUNE BAR six discs.
Page 154: Operating The Radio
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Operating the Radio TUNE Use the TUNE bar to tune SEEK The SEEK function The ignition switch must be in the radio to a desired frequency. searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to Push the on the TUNE bar to...
Page 155 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The SCAN function You can store the Once a station’s frequency is stored, SCAN Preset samples all the stations with strong frequencies of your favorite radio simply press and release the left or signals on the selected band.
Page 156 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System AUTO SELECT If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select A. SEL BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON A. SEL INDICATOR feature to find stations in the local area.
Page 157 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies in the preset bars. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset bars as described previously.
Page 158: Adjusting The Sound
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Adjusting the Sound ADJUSTMENT LEVEL Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the SOUND button. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to the selected audio mode, each time you press the SOUND button.
Page 159: Digital Clock
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Digital Clock DIGITAL CLOCK The audio system usually shows the time when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). It shows the operation mode of the radio, or CD changer when you operate them, then goes back to the time display after three seconds.
Page 160: Operating The Cd Changer
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Operating the CD Changer Your Honda’s audio system has an CD LOAD INDICATOR in-dash CD changer that holds up to six discs, providing several hours of CD BUTTON DISC NUMBER RPT BUTTON continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.
Page 161 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System When the CD load indicator turns To load a single CD: Loading CDs in the Changer To load multiple CDs in one green, press the LOAD button operation: again. When ‘‘LOAd’’ appears in Press and release the LOAD the display, insert the next disc button.
Page 162 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you press the LOAD button while a CD is playing, the system will stop CD BUTTON SCAN INDICATOR RDM INDICATOR playing that CD and start the loading sequence. It will then play the CD SKIP BAR RPT INDICATOR RPT BUTTON...
Page 163 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System To move rapidly within a track, press REPEAT To activate the Repeat Operation Select the CD changer by pressing and hold the left or right side of the feature, press and release the RPT SKIP bar.
Page 164 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM/FM button. Each time you press the AM/FM button, the AM/FM BUTTON system will change to the next mode; FM1, FM2 or AM. When you return to CD mode by pressing the CD button, play will continue at the same point that it left off.
Page 165 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Removing CDs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently CD BUTTON CD SLOT EJECT BUTTON playing, press the eject button. You will see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the display. When you remove the disc from the slot, the system automatically begins the Load sequence so you can load another CD in that position.
Page 166: Protecting Compact Discs
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you press the eject button while Protecting Compact Discs listening to the radio, or with the For information on how to handle audio system turned off, the disc and protect compact discs, see page that was last selected is ejected.
Page 167: Cd Changer Error Indications
FOCUS Error again. If the code does not disappear or the Honda dealer. CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs Mechanical Error again.
Page 168: Operating The Cassette Player
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) The cassette system features Dolby AM/FM BUTTON TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR noise reduction, automatic sensing of RPT INDICATOR chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and auto-reverse for continuous play. To operate the cassette player, the BUTTON ignition switch must be in CD/AUX...
Page 169 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The tape direction indicator will light Dolby noise reduction turns on when If you turn the system off while a to show you which side of the you insert a cassette. The indi- tape is playing, either with the PWR/ cassette is playing.
Page 170: Tape Search Functions
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Tape Search Functions FF/REW Fast Forward and Re- SKIP The Skip function allows With a cassette playing, you can use wind move the tape rapidly. To re- you to find the beginning of a song the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT wind the tape, push the Preset 1 or passage.
Page 171: Caring For The Cassette Player
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions REPEAT Caring for the Cassette Player continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find Damaged cassettes can jam inside song or passage. Press the RPT the end of a song or passage.
Page 172: Audio System
Main Menu Audio System With Navigation System AM/FM/CD Changer AM/FM BUTTON Audio System Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM UPPER bands, while the preset icons in the DISPLAY audio display allow you to easily select your favorite stations.
Page 173: Operating The Radio
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Use the TUNE knob to The SEEK function Operating the Radio TUNE SEEK The ignition switch must be in tune the radio to a desired frequency. searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to Turn the knob to the right to tune to a strong signal.
Page 174 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System SCAN The SCAN function Preset You can store the Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store a total samples all the stations with strong frequencies of your favorite radio of six stations on AM and twelve signals on the selected band.
Page 175 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you are AUTO SELECT A. SEL INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you UPPER DISPLAY preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
Page 176: Adjusting The Sound
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. To adjust them, FADER ADJUST enter the sound grid by touching the ICONS SOUND icon on the display or pressing the TUNE knob. SOUND GRID Treble/Bass To adjust the bass...
Page 177: Digital Clock
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Digital Clock DIGITAL CLOCK The upper display shows the time when the ignition switch is in UPPER DISPLAY ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual to set up the time. AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SOUND ICON...
Page 178: Radio Frequencies
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System 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 179 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, 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 180: Operating The Cd Changer
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Operating the CD Changer UPPER DISPLAY Your Honda’s audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.
Page 181 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Repeat this until all six positions To load a single CD: Loading CDs in the Changer To load multiple CDs in one are loaded. The system will then operation: begin playing the last CD loaded. Press and release the LOAD button.
Page 182 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you press the LOAD button while DISC NUMBER a CD is playing, the system will stop playing that CD and start the loading sequence. It will then play the CD just loaded. You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing by touching the appropriate disc icon.
Page 183 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System To move rapidly within a track, press Operation Select the CD changer by pressing and hold the top or bottom of the the CD/AUX button. You will see SKIP bar. You will hear a beep and ‘‘CD’’...
Page 184 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Track Scan Disc Scan Disc Repeat When you touch the TRACK SCAN When you touch the DISC SCAN When you touch the DISC RPT icon icon on the audio display or press the icon on the audio display, the first on the audio display, the system SCAN button next to the display, the...
Page 185 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM/FM button. Each time you press the AM/FM button, the system changes to the next mode (AM, FM1, or FM2). When you return to CD mode by pressing the CD button, play will continue at the same point that it left off.
Page 186 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Removing CDs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently playing, press the eject button. You will see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the display. When you remove the disc from the slot, the system automatically begins the load sequence so you can load another CD in that position.
Page 187: Protecting Compact Discs
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System If you press the eject button while Protecting Compact Discs listening to the radio, or with the For information on how to handle audio system turned off, the disc and protect compact discs, see page that was last selected is ejected.
Page 188: Cd Changer Error Indications
FOCUS Error again. If the code does not disappear or the Honda dealer. CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs Mechanical Error again.
Page 189: Protecting Compact Discs
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Do not place it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
Page 190: Operating The Cassette Player
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR The cassette system features Dolby noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and auto-reverse for continuous play. To operate the cassette player, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY(I) or ON(II).
Page 191 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System The tape direction indicator will light Dolby noise reduction turns on when If you turn the system off while a to show you which side of the you insert a cassette. If the tape was tape is playing, either with the PWR/ cassette is playing.
Page 192: Tape Search Functions
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Tape Search Functions FF/REW Fast Forward and Re- SKIP The Skip function allows With a cassette playing, you can use wind move the tape rapidly. To re- you to find the beginning of a song the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT wind the tape, push the upper side or passage.
Page 193 Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System REPEAT The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find song or passage. Press the AUDIO the end of a song or passage. These DISPLAY button to change to the features may not work to your audio display, and touch the RPT...
Page 194: Caring For The Cassette Player
If you do not clean the cassette When they are not in use, store Honda dealer. player regularly, it may eventually cassettes in their cases to protect become impossible to remove the them from dust and moisture.
Page 195: Remote Audio Controls
Table of Contents Main Menu Audio System Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next MODE BUTTON or bottom of the button and hold it track each time you push the CH...
Page 196: Theft Protection
TUNE knob to store it. Enter the obtain the code number from your remaining digits the same way. Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system’s serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 197: Security System
Table of Contents Main Menu Security System With the system set, you can still On EX, all V6, and Canadian LX-G SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT models open the trunk with the master key The security system helps to protect or the remote transmitter without your car and valuables from theft.
Page 198: Cruise Control
Table of Contents Main Menu Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Press and release the DECEL/ Except for U.S. DX model Cruise control allows you to maintain SET button on the steering wheel. CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) The CRUISE CONTROL light on without keeping your foot on the the instrument panel comes on to...
Page 199 Table of Contents Main Menu Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- Tap the brake or clutch pedal set speed when you are going up and celerate to the desired cruising lightly with your foot. The down hills.
Page 200 Table of Contents Main Menu Cruise Control Cancelling the Cruise Control When you push the CANCEL button, Pressing the Cruise Control Master or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the Switch turns the system completely CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON CRUISE CONTROL light on the off and erases the previous cruising instrument panel will go out and the speed from memory.
Page 201: Homelink Wireless Control System
Table of Contents Main Menu HomeLink Wireless Control System Important Safety Precautions HomeLink stores the code in a On EX-V6 model The HomeLink Wireless Control Always refer to the operating permanent memory. There should System built into your car can be instructions and safety information be no need to retrain HomeLink if programmed to operate remotely-...
Page 202 Table of Contents Main Menu HomeLink Wireless Control System Training HomeLink If you just took Before you begin Before you can use HomeLink to delivery of your car and have not operate devices around your home, it trained any of the buttons in must ‘‘learn’’...
Page 203 Table of Contents Main Menu HomeLink Wireless Control System If the button does not work, repeat Training With a Rolling Code Canadian Owners: The remote control you are training this procedure to train it again. If it System may stop transmitting after two still does not work, you may have a For security purposes, newer garage seconds.
Page 204 Table of Contents Main Menu HomeLink Wireless Control System It may be helpful to have someone Press and hold the button on TRAINING BUTTON assist you with this procedure. HomeLink for 3 4 seconds. (The same button you trained with Make sure you have properly the ‘‘Training HomeLink’’...
Page 205 Table of Contents Main Menu HomeLink Wireless Control System Release both buttons. HomeLink Retraining a Button As required by the FCC: To train an already programmed should now be trained to operate This device complies with Part 15 of the HomeLink button to operate a new the device.
Page 206: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank ....
Page 207 Break-in Period Gasoline Filling the Fuel Tank Help assure your car’s future Your Honda is designed to operate reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher. Use Push during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
Page 208 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, You may hear a hissing sound as tighten it until it clicks several pressure inside the tank escapes. times. If you do not properly Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without Opening the Hood lifting the hood latch handle, or the HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page Shift to Park or Neutral and set...
Page 210 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures To close the hood, lift it up slightly to remove the support rod from the SUPPORT ROD hole. Put the support rod back into its holding clip. Lower the hood to about a foot (30 cm) above the fender, then let it drop.
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK DIPSTICK 4-cylinder models (Orange Handle) 6-cylinder models (Orange Loop) Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel.
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Insert it all the way back in its tube. Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Page 213 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 214: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your A cold engine uses more fuel than a Driving Habits driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 215: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories or killed. with proper car operation or Your dealer has genuine Honda performance. accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this personalize your car. These Be sure electronic accessories do owner’s manual regarding...
Page 216 If you plan to modify your vehicle, outside edge of a front seat-back. undercarriage to impact speed consult with your Honda dealer. Covering the outside edge of a bumps or other raised objects, front seat-back, with a non-Honda...
Page 217: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. CENTER POCKET The glove box, and the pockets in REAR DOOR POCKET the doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items.
Page 218 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment 850 lbs (395 kg). Store or secure all items that could Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt This figure includes the total weight someone during a crash.
Page 219 Please contact your Honda as far forward as possible. dealer for further information. If you fold down the back seat, tie...
Page 220: Driving
Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather 5-speed manual and automatic at High Altitude ....transmissions.
Page 221: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the adjustment of the seat Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and adjustments every day before (see page Check the indicator lights in the you drive your car. instrument panel.
Page 222: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Without touching the accelerator If the engine still does not start, pedal, turn the ignition key to the press the accelerator pedal all the In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position.
Page 223 Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Starting in Cold Weather at High Turn off all electrical accessories Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ to reduce the drain on the battery. 2,400 meters) An engine is harder to start in cold Push the accelerator pedal half- weather.
Page 224 Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces.
Page 225 Engine Speed Limiter Automatic Transmission Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed Your Honda’s transmission has five the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine forward speeds, and is electronically smoothly.
Page 226 ON (II). If it off the accelerator pedal. flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the trans- mission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. CONTINUED Driving...
Page 227 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Neutral (N) Use Neutral if you cally locks the transmission. Use need to restart a stalled engine, or if Park whenever you are turning off or it is necessary to stop briefly with starting the engine.
Page 228 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Drive (D ) This position is similar Second (2) To shift to Second, First (1) To shift from Second to to D, except only the first three press the release button on the side First, press the release button on the gears are selected instead of all five.
Page 229 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Shift Lock Release COVER If you exceed the maximum speed This allows you to move the shift for the gear you are in, the engine lever out of Park if the normal speed will enter into the tachometer’s method of pushing on the brake red zone.
Page 230 Release slot. Release, it means your car is BUTTON developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral.
Page 231 Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. If Make sure the moonroof (if the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put equipped) and the windows are...
Page 232: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models...
Page 233 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates Your car has an Anti-lock Brake brake pedal; this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard purpose of the ABS.
Page 234 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System snow, than a car without anti-lock. lock, providing normal stopping Important Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or Slow down and allow a greater ability. You should have the dealer distance it takes to stop the car;...
Page 235: Traction Control System
Traction Control System The TCS indicator (see page On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR Your Honda is equipped with a comes on and stays on when there is Traction Control System (TCS) to a problem with the TCS. The TCS assist you in maintaining traction Activation indicator will also come on.
Page 236 Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System TCS ON/OFF Switch Deactivate the system by pressing TCS Activation Indicator the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS The TCS indicator comes on or Activation indicator light comes on flashes under the following condi- as a reminder.
Page 237 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 car without TCS. system (see...
Page 238: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique Always drive Exercise extra caution when driving slower than you would in dry in rain after a long dry spell. After weather. It takes your car longer to months of dry weather, the first react, even in conditions that may rains bring oil to the surface of the seem just barely damp.
Page 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Driving in Bad Weather Being able to see Check your tires Visibility Traction clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions.
Page 240: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your Honda has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 241 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): load toward the front of the trailer The total weight of the car, all Exceeding load limits or and 40 percent toward the rear, then occupants, all cargo, and the...
Page 242 Also make sure that all equipment is Trailer Brakes change. properly installed and that it meets Honda recommends that any trailer federal, state, province, and local having a total weight of 1,000 lbs regulations. (450 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes.
Page 243 If you use a converter, you can get the connector and pins that mate with the connector in your car from your Honda dealer. Since lighting and wiring vary in trailer type and brand, you should also have a qualified mechanic install a suitable connector between the car and the trailer.
Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your car 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 245 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer If you must stop when facing uphill, Making Turns and Braking The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. height of a trailer will affect your car’s than normal.
Page 246 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Parking Crosswinds and air turbulence Follow all normal precautions when caused by passing trucks can disrupt parking, including firmly setting the your steering and cause trailer parking brake and putting the swaying.
Page 247 Main Menu...
Page 248 Maintenance ......form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant ..Tire Rotation ......tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers ....Replacing Tires and Wheels . to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid ....... Wheels and Tires ......
Page 249: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving and help reduce air pollution.
Page 250: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set.
Page 251: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 252 Conditions. recommends that all maintenance We recommend the use of genuine services be performed at the Honda parts and fluids whenever you recommended time or mileage have maintenance done. These are period to ensure long-term reliability. manufactured to the same high-...
Page 253 Main Menu Table of Contents 4-cylinder Models Service at the indicated distance miles x 1,000 or time whichever comes first. km x 1,000 months Replace engine oil Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace air cleaner element Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Page 254 Main Menu Table of Contents 4-cylinder Models Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 255 Main Menu Table of Contents 4-cylinder Models Service at the indicated distance miles x 1,000 or time whichever comes first. km x 1,000 months Replace engine oil Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months Replace engine oil filter Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace air cleaner element...
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents 4-cylinder Models Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H as required for each distance/time interval. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.
Page 257 Main Menu Table of Contents 4-cylinder Models 120,000 mi/192,000 km, then Replace automatic transmission fluid. NOTE: replace every 30,000 mi/ Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. 48,000 km/2 yrs Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. 120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs, Replace engine coolant.
Page 258 Main Menu Table of Contents 6-cylinder Models Service at the indicated distance miles x 1,000 or time whichever comes first. km x 1,000 months Replace engine oil Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year Replace engine oil filter Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace air cleaner element Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Page 259 Main Menu Table of Contents 6-cylinder Models Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 260 Main Menu Table of Contents 6-cylinder Models Service at the indicated distance miles x 1,000 or time whichever comes first. km x 1,000 months Replace engine oil, and oil filter Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Replace air cleaner element Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Page 261 Main Menu Table of Contents 6-cylinder Models Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D, E as required for each distance/time interval. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 262 Main Menu Table of Contents 6-cylinder Models 82,500 mi/132,000 km Do items in A, E. NOTE: 86,250 mi/138,000 km Do items in A. Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop. 6 yrs Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage). Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
Page 263: Required Maintenance Record
Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (pages 250 255 ) or severe conditions (pages ).
Page 264 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 41,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 66,000 km 102,000 km Date Date 45,000 mi mi/km 65,000 mi mi/km 72,000 km 104,000 km Date Date...
Page 265 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 82,500 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 101,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 132,000 km 162,000 km Date Date 85,000 mi mi/km 105,000 mi mi/km 136,000 km 168,000 km Date Date...
Page 266 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 123,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 142,500 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 198,000 km 228,000 km Date Date 125,000 mi mi/km 145,000 mi mi/km 200,000 km 232,000 km Date Date...
Page 267 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 161,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 258,000 km Date 165,000 mi mi/km 264,000 km Date 168,750 mi mi/km 270,000 km Date 170,000 mi mi/km 272,000 km Date 172,500 mi mi/km...
Page 268: Owner Maintenance Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.
Page 269: 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 COOLANT FLUID (Red cap)
Page 270 Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations 6-cylinder Models ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Gray cap) (Orange loop) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP Maintenance...
Page 271: Engine Oil
American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your car for as long as you own it. 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models To add oil, unscrew and remove the...
Page 272: Synthetic Oil
Ambient Temperature 5W-20 oil is formulated for year- round protection of your Honda, to improve cold weather starting, and to help your engine use less fuel. Maintenance...
Page 273: Additives
Engine Oil Run the engine until it reaches Additives Changing the Oil and Filter Your Honda does not require any oil Always change the oil and filter normal operating temperature, additives. Additives may adversely according to the time and distance then shut it off.
Page 274 (available from your bottom of the engine. Drain the oil Honda dealer) is required to Put a new washer on the drain bolt, into an appropriate container. remove the filter.
Page 275: Cooling System
Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil, Cooling System Replace the engine oil fill cap. Adding Engine Coolant OIL FILTER Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine and reinspect your work.
Page 276 Removing the radiator cap 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK while the engine is hot can Always use Honda All Season Make sure the engine and radiator cause the coolant to spray out, Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This seriously scalding you.
Page 277 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 6-cylinder models RADIATOR CAP 4-cylinder models RESERVE TANK 6-cylinder models RESERVE TANK The coolant level should be up to Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX other additives to your car’s cooling coolant if it is low.
Page 278: Replacing Engine Coolant
Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Use of any non- Honda coolant or plain water can result in corrosion and deposits in the cooling system. 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car.
Page 279 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System MOUNTING RESERVE TANK DRAIN PLUG BOLT RESERVE TANK CAP DRAIN PLUG HOLDERS 4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Loosen the drain plug on the Remove the reserve tank bottom of the radiator. The mounting bolt with a wrench.
Page 280 Fill up to here 6-cylinder models HOLDERS 4-cylinder models Remove the reserve tank from its Pour Honda All Season holder by pulling it straight up. Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into Drain the coolant, then put the the radiator up to the base of the tank back in its holder.
Page 281 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System The cooling system capacity is: Start the engine and let it run for Start the engine and hold it at With 5-speed manual transmission: about 30 seconds. Then turn off 1,500 rpm until the cooling fan the engine.
Page 282: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop for fuel.
Page 283: Transmission Fluid
DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid as a temporary replacement. However, continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as UPPER MARK soon as it is convenient. LOWER MARK DIPSTICK Check the fluid level with the engine Insert the dipstick all the way into at normal operating temperature.
Page 284 Automatic Transmission the technician should drain and refill into the transmission securely as 6-cylinder models it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic shown in the illustration. Transmission Fluid), then drive the car a short distance. Do this three The transmission should be drained times.
Page 285 Always it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid), then drive the Transmission Fluid). If it is not car a short distance.
Page 286: 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid Insert the dipstick all the way back If Honda MTF is not available, you 5-speed Manual Transmission into the transmission securely as may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 shown in the illustration.
Page 287: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. However, the use of Clutch fluid reservoir any non-Honda brake fluid can cause (manual transmission only) corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system The brake fluid should be replaced...
Page 288: Clutch System
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Clutch System Power Steering UPPER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL 4-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL 6-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL The fluid level should be between Check the level when the engine is the MIN and MAX marks on the side cold.
Page 289: Air Cleaner Element
Cleaning (Severe Conditions) steering system flushed and refilled Clean the air cleaner element by with Honda PSF as soon as possible. blowing compressed air through it in the opposite direction to normal air A low power steering fluid level can flow.
Page 290 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element (4-cylinder Models) Replacement BOLTS The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. To replace it: AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Loosen the four bolts, and remove Place the new air cleaner element the air cleaner housing cover.
Page 291 Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element (6-cylinder Models) Replacement BOLTS The air cleaner element is inside the air cleaner housing on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. To replace it: AIR CLEANER ELEMENT HOSE Disconnect the hose from the air Place the new air cleaner element cleaner housing cover with flat- in the air cleaner housing.
Page 292: Hood Latch
Lubricate all cover. the moving parts (as shown), including the pivot. Follow the time and distance recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 293 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models) BOLT CONNECTOR IGNITION COIL LOCK TAB Clean up any dirt and oil that have Remove the ignition coil. Torque the spark plug. (If you do collected around the ignition coils. not have a torque wrench, tighten Remove the spark plug with the spark plug two-thirds of a turn Use a wrench to remove the bolt...
Page 294: Specifications
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models), Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) Specifications: Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) NGK: IZFR6K-11 The spark plugs in your car are a DENSO: special iridium-tipped design for Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A SKJ20DR-M11 longer life.
Page 295 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) Replacement CONNECTOR IGNITION COIL HOLDING CLIP HEXAGON SOCKET HEAD CAP BOLT Loosen the two holding clips by Clean off any dirt and oil that has Use a wrench to remove the turning the heads one-quarter turn collected around the ignition coil.
Page 296 Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) Push the wire connector onto the ignition coil. Make sure it locks in place. Repeat this procedure for the other five spark plugs. Reinstall the cover on the front cylinder bank while putting its mounting clip in the hole on the passenger’s side.
Page 297: Battery
Main Menu Table of Contents Battery Check the condition of your car’s TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check the color of the test indicator window, and for corrosion on the terminals. 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models Check the battery condition by Check the battery terminals for looking at the test indicator window...
Page 298 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models If the terminals are severely cor- If you need to connect the battery to roded, clean them with baking soda a charger, disconnect both cables to and water.
Page 299 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery The battery gives off explosive Charging the battery with the cables hydrogen gas during normal connected can seriously damage your operation. car’s electronic controls. Detach the battery cables bef ore connecting the A spark or flame can cause the battery to a charger.
Page 300: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 301 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE 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 302: Air Conditioning System
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Conditioning System If the air conditioning does not get as Optional for U.S. DX models AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed cold as before, have your dealer system. Any major maintenance, check the system.
Page 303: Dust And Pollen Filter
Main Menu Table of Contents Dust and Pollen Filter The dust and pollen filter removes Push the stop on the right side of Replacement pollen and dust that is brought in the glove box to detach it from the from the outside through the heating glove box.
Page 304 If you are not sure how to replace the dust and pollen filter, have it replaced by your Honda dealer. Push in the tabs on the corners of Remove the filter from the case. the dust and pollen filter case. Pull out the case.
Page 305: Drive Belt
6-cylinder models schedule. Take your car to a Honda dealer to replace the drive belt. Replace these belts at 60,000 miles (U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you regularly drive your car in one or...
Page 306: Tires
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation Use a gauge to measure the air must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure at least once a month. Even good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of tires that are in good condition may...
Page 307 Main Menu Table of Contents Tires If you check the pressure when the LX model Recommended Tire Pressures for tires are hot (the car has been driven Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure Normal Driving several miles), you will see readings The following chart shows the for Normal Driving 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4...
Page 308: Inspection
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
Page 309: Tire Rotation
Use only To help increase tire life and bias-ply tires on your car can reduce Honda wheel weights f or balancing. distribute wear more evenly, you its braking ability, traction, and should have the tires rotated every steering accuracy.
Page 310: Wheels And Tires
This can cause a crash in which you can be seriously that came on your car. Replacement P205/65R15 92H wheels are available at your Honda hurt or killed. dealer. All EX and V6 models Always use the size and type of...
Page 311: Winter Driving
If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your tires ‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have an Honda, make sure they are radial when required by driving conditions all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load range or local laws.
Page 312 If you ever hear the chains have been approved by Honda for contacting the body or chassis, stop use on your car. Since Honda cannot and investigate. If the chains have Using the wrong chains, or not test all chains, you must be properly installing chains, can loosened, retighten them.
Page 313: Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the operation of your car’s exterior lights at least once a month. TURN SIGNAL/PARKING LIGHT HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your car’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 314 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) TAILLIGHT Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 315: Replacing Bulbs
When replacing a bulb, handle overheat and shatter. headlights should be performed by a it by its plastic case and protect the Honda technician or other qualified glass from contact with your skin or mechanic. hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Page 316 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights High Beam Headlight FASTENERS BULB AIR INTAKE AIR INTAKE COVER COVER FASTENERS 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Open the hood. If you need to Remove the electrical connector Remove the bulb by turning it change a bulb on the passenger’s from the bulb by squeezing the approximately one-quarter turn...
Page 317 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Low Beam Headlight HOLDING CLIPS BULB 6-cylinder models Push the electrical connector back If you are changing the bulb on Pull the inner fender cover away onto the bulb. Make sure it is on the passenger’s side, start the from the fender and bumper.
Page 318 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole Replacing a Front Turn Signal/ and turn it one-quarter turn clock- Parking Light Bulbs wise to lock it in place. HOLDING CLIPS Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb.
Page 319 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Remove the burned out bulb from the socket by pushing it in and turning the bulb counterclockwise until it unlocks. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly.
Page 320 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Determine which of the two bulbs Pull the bulb straight out of its (in Fenders) is burned out: stop/taillight or turn socket. signal. Push the new bulb straight into BULBS the socket until it bottoms. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Page 321 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk Lid) SOCKETS BULBS SOCKETS TRIM CLIPS BULBS Open the trunk. Determine which of the two bulbs Install the new bulb in the socket. is burned out: taillight or back-up Reinstall the socket into the light 6-cylinder models light.
Page 322 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Replacing a Rear License Plate Light Bulb Bulb LENS HOLDER LENS BULB BULB SOCKET Open the trunk and remove the Remove the license light assembly Remove the lens from the bulb socket from the light assembly by by carefully prying on the left holder by pulling the lens while...
Page 323 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing Bulbs in the Interior CEILING LIGHT socket. Push the new bulb in until Lights it bottoms in the socket. The ceiling light, door light and vanity mirror light come apart the Turn on the parking lights and same way, but they do not use the check that the new bulb is...
Page 324 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights On LX models On all models except DX On all models except DX SPOTLIGHTS DOOR COURTESY LIGHT VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS BULB BULBS BULBS On EX models SPOTLIGHTS BULBS Maintenance...
Page 325 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb TRUNK LIGHT BULB Open the trunk. Pull down the right side of the trunk light assembly. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs.
Page 326: Storing Your Car
Leave one window open slightly (if the car is being stored indoors). If you store your car for 1 year or Fill the fuel tank. longer, have your Honda dealer Disconnect the battery. perform the inspections as soon as Change the engine oil and filter...
Page 327 Main Menu...
Page 328: Appearance Care
Main Menu Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ......... your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Washing ........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing ........on how to clean your car and Aluminum Wheels ....preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up ......
Page 329: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Washing Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Frequent washing helps preserve water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a your car’s beauty. Dirt and grit can chamois or soft towel.
Page 330: Waxing
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Waxing should use a polish on your Honda if Paint Touch-up Always wash and dry the whole car the finish does not have its original Your dealer has touch-up paint to before waxing it. You should wax shine after using a wax.
Page 331: Interior Care
Periodically shampoo the carpet to keep it looking new. Use one of the If you use a non-Honda floor mat in foam-type carpet cleaners on the the driver’s footwell, make sure it market. Follow the instructions that...
Page 332: Fabric
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Fabric Leather Seat Belts Vacuum dirt and dust out of the On EX with leather and EX-V6 models material frequently. For general Vacuum dirt and dust from the LOOP cleaning, use a solution of mild soap leather frequently.
Page 333: Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Windows Air Fresheners belt anchors can cause the belts to Clean the windows, inside and out, If you want to use an air freshener/ retract slowly. Wipe the insides of with a commercially-available glass deodorizer in the interior of your car, the loops with a clean cloth...
Page 334: Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that Moisture trapped in body cavities.
Page 335: Body Repairs
If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair. Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.
Page 336 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 cars. It gives If Your Engine Won’t Start ..you information about how to safely Nothing Happens or the evaluate the problem and what to do Starter Motor Operates...
Page 337: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire This tire gives a harsher ride and INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this less traction on some road sur- spare tire as a temporary replace- faces than the regular tire.
Page 338: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Open the trunk. Raise the trunk TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. floor by lifting up on the back edge. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous.
Page 339 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS JACK The jack is behind a cover in the Turn the jack’s end bracket Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 right fender. Remove the cover by counterclockwise to loosen it, then turn with the wheel wrench.
Page 340 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION WHEEL WRENCH JACKING POINT Locate the jacking point nearest Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts and flat the tire you need to change. Place wrench as shown to raise the car tire.
Page 341 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack.
Page 342 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT spare normal tire tire SPACER CONE Tighten the wheel nuts securely in LX, EX, and EX-V6 models Place the flat tire face down in the the same crisscross pattern. Have Remove the center cap before spare tire well.
Page 343 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won’t Start Store the jack in its holder. Turn If Your Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the Starter the jack’s end bracket to lock it in Diagnosing why your engine won’t Motor Operates Very Slowly place.
Page 344: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to START The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Turn the (III). If the headlights do not dim, In this case, the starter motor’s ignition switch to ON (II) for a check the condition of the fuses.
Page 345: Jump Starting
You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing If a battery sits in extreme cold, the or pulling it.
Page 346 Connect the second jumper cable positive ( ) terminal on your to the negative ( ) terminal on Honda’s battery. Connect the the booster battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( ) other end to the grounding strap terminal on the booster battery.
Page 347 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting BOOSTER BOOSTER BATTERY BATTERY 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models The numbers in the illustrations Once your car is running, discon- show you the order to connect the nect the negative cable from your jumper cables.
Page 348: If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car’s tempera- Your car can overheat for several Safely pull to the side of the road. ture gauge should stay in the mid- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or range under most conditions.
Page 349 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. ture gauge, or lower, before check- temperature control dial to ing the radiator.
Page 350: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
Page 351: Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear electrical load as possible, you can defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not drive several miles (kilometers) to use other electrically-operated before the battery is too discharged controls such as the power windows.
Page 352: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your If the indicator remains on past three MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator driving trips, or the fuel cap was not coming on could be a loose or loose or missing, have the car missing fuel fill cap.
Page 353 Main Menu Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your car for a Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. To check if diagnostics for the emissions they are set, turn the ignition ON (II), systems.
Page 354: Brake System Indicator
ON (II). It is a feel normal, you should take by your Honda dealer immediately. reminder to check the parking brake. immediate action. Because of the It comes on and stays lit if you do not brake system’s dual-circuit design, a...
Page 355: Closing The Moonroof
Main Menu Table of Contents Closing the Moonroof On all EX and EX-V6 models SOCKET ROUND PLUG If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 356 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two fuse boxes. The interior fuse box is on the The under-hood fuse box is located driver’s lower left side.
Page 357 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses BLOWN BLOWN If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 358 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a FUSE PULLER BLOWN spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
Page 359 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX 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 30 A...
Page 360 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected (20 A) Passenger’s Power Seat Recline (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Slide (20 A) Heated Seat (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Recline (20 A) Passenger’s Power Seat Slide 15 A IG ACG 15 A...
Page 361: Emergency Towing
There are three popular types of unacceptable. wheels of f the ground. professional towing equipment. If your Honda cannot be transported With the front wheels on the ground, Flat-bed Equipment The operator by flat-bed, it should be towed by it is best to tow the car no farther loads your car on the back of a truck.
Page 362 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly-designed and Trying to lif t or tow your car by the attached tow bar. Prepare the car for bumpers will cause serious damage.
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Page 364: Technical Information
Oxygenated Fuels ......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ Driving in Foreign Countries ..your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Controls ....... identification numbers. It also (U. S. Cars) ......The Clean Air Act .....
Page 365: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 366 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into 4-cylinder Models 6-cylinder Models the engine block. It is on the front. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER The Transmission Number is on a ENGINE label on top of the transmission. NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION...
Page 367 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 189.5 in (4,813 mm) Engine Change Width 71.7 in (1,820 mm) coolant Manual 1.35 US gal (5.1 ) Height 57.2 in (1,453 mm) Automatic 1.32 US gal (5.0 ) Wheelbase 107.9 in (2,740 mm) 1.77 US gal (6.7 ) Track Front...
Page 368 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC 12 V 51 W (HB4) i-VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC VTEC Front turn signal/ 12 V 24/2.2 CP 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine Front parking lights Bore x Stroke 3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)
Page 369 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Tires Size Front/Rear P195/65R15 89H P205/65R15 92H P205/60R16 91V Spare T135/90D15 Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 1, 3 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Rear 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) 1, 3 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm ) Spare...
Page 370 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 371 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) 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 372: Oxygenated Fuels
Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as...
Page 373: 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 374: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon canister while the engine is off. After monoxide does not contribute to In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine gas.
Page 375 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) genuine Honda replacement parts or the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using System comes out the tailpipe.
Page 376: 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 377: 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 car 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 378 If the testing facility determines the without moving the accelerator readiness codes are still not set, see pedal. (Car speed may vary your Honda dealer. slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic...
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Page 380: Warranty And Customer Relations
Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars) ......... Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 381 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 If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A...
Page 382: 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 car.
Page 383 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 384: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Service Manual Supplement Name Year Each Price 61SDA00EL 2003 Honda Accord $50.00 Electrical Troubleshooting Manual 61SDA30 2003 Honda Accord Body Repair Manual $44.00 31SDA600 2003 Honda Accord 4 Door $34.00 Owner’s Manual 31SDA700 2003 Honda Accord Navigation $29.00 System Owner’s Manual...
Page 385: Authorized Manuals
Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 386 Main Menu Index System Indicator ......Automatic Speed Control ..... Automatic Transmission ....Wear Indicators ......Accessories and Modifications . Braking System ......Capacity, Fluid ......Accessories ........ Checking Fluid Level ..280, Break-in, New Car ......Additional Safety Precautions . Brightness Control, Instruments .
Page 387 Main Menu Index Fabric ......... Interior ........Capacities Chart ......Leather ........DANGER, Explanation of ....Carbon Monoxide Hazard ..... Seat Belts ........Dashboard ........Carrying Cargo ......Vinyl ........... Daytime Running Lights ....CAUTION, Explanation of ....Window ........Defects, Reporting Safety ....
Page 388 Main Menu Index Dust and Pollen Filter ....Overheating ....... Flashers, Hazard Warning ..... Specifications ......Flat Tire, Changing a ....Speed Limiter ..... 222, Fluids Starting ........Automatic Transmission . 280, Economy, Fuel ......Engine Speed Limiter ...
Page 389 Main Menu Index Headlights ........Important Safety Precautions ..Aiming ........Indicators, Instrument Panel ..Gas Mileage, Improving ....Automatic Lighting Off ....Infant Restraint ....... Gasohol .......... Daytime Running Lights .... Infant Seats ........Gasoline ......... Low Beams, Turning on ....
Page 390 Main Menu Index Label, Certification ....... Maintenance ........Octane Requirement, Gasoline . Lane Change, Signaling ....Owner Maintenance Checks . Odometer ......... Lap/Shoulder Belts ......Record ........Odometer/Outside Temperature Leather, Cleaning ......Required Indicator ...... Indicator ........Lights Safety .......... Odometer, Trip .......
Page 391 Main Menu Index Reserve Tank, Coolant ....Restraint, Child ....... Panel Brightness Control ....Radiator Overheating ....Reverse Gear Position ....Park Gear Position ......Radio/CD Sound Rotation, Tire ........ Parking ........... System ......134, 150, Parking Brake ....... Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .
Page 392 Main Menu Index System Components ....Spark Plugs, Replacing ..289, Sun Visor ........Use During Pregnancy ....Specifications Charts ....Sunglasses Holder ......Seats, Adjusting the ......Speed Control ........ Supplemental Restraint System Security System ......Speed Limiter ......
Page 393 Main Menu Index Tire Chains ........Fluid Selection ....280, Vehicle Dimensions ...... Tire, How to Change a Flat ..Identification Number ....Vehicle Identification Number ..Tires ..........Shifting the Automatic ..... Vehicle Storage ......Air Pressure ......
Page 394 Main Menu Index Windshield Cleaning ........Washers ........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ....... Operation ........Worn Tires ........Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..: U.S. only...
Page 395: Service Information Summary
ATF (see page 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Brake Fluid: Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Transmission Fluid) preferred, or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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