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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

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

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2007 Civic Coupe

Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................i A Few Words About Safety........................iii...
Page 2: Owner's Identification Form
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: Introduction
Main Menu Main Menu Introduction As you read this manual, you will Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda Civic was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This...
Page 4 Main Menu Main Menu Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly referred to as event data recorders. These devices record front seat belt use, front passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the failure of any airbag system component.
Page 5: A Few Words About Safety
Main Menu Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HAZARD WARNING MOONROOF SWITCH (P.99) INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.73) BUTTON (P.57) INDICATORS GAUGES (P.64) CLOCK (P.173) DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG (P.9, 23) PASSENGER’S FRONT MIRROR CONTROLS AIRBAG (P.9, 23) (P.101) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.115) POWER DOOR LOCK MASTER SWITCH (P.79)
Page 7 Main Menu Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF (P.71) (P.70) INDICATOR (P.29) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P.72) DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON (P.65) SEL/RESET BUTTON (P.64) REAR WINDOW MIRROR CONTROLS DEFOGGER (P.101) (P.73) HEATED MIRRORS (P.102) VEHICLE STABILITY...
Page 8: Driver And Passenger Safety
Main Menu Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Additional Information About All Children Should Sit in a information about how to protect Your Seat Belts ....... Back Seat ......... yourself and your passengers. It Seat Belt System Components . The Passenger’s Front Airbag shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Restrain All Children every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this Children age 12 and under should and drive, and don’t let your friends section, and throughout this manual. ride properly restrained in a back drink and drive, either.
Page 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers (11) during a crash. Some 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 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle belts in all seating positions. and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious Your seat belt system also includes injury or death in a crash, even...
Page 12 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle also has side airbags to In addition, your vehicle has side restraint system (SRS) with front help protect the upper torso of the curtain airbags to help protect the airbags to help protect the heads and driver or a front seat passenger...
Page 13 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The rest of this section gives more The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the...
Page 14: Protecting Adults And Teens
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Introduction Locking the doors reduces the Adjust the Front Seats The following pages provide chance of someone being thrown out instructions on how to properly of the vehicle during a crash, and it protect the driver, adult passengers,...
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens If you sit too close to the steering Adjust the Seat-Backs wheel or dashboard, you can be seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious...
Page 16: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their death in a crash.
Page 17: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens This spreads the forces of a crash Fasten and Position the Seat Belts over the strongest bones in your Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body.
Page 18: Maintain A Proper Sitting Position
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Maintain a Proper Sitting In addition, an occupant who is out of Never place the shoulder portion of a position in the front seat can be lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position This could cause...
Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens When driving, remember to sit Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions upright and adjust the seat as far Two people should never use the back as possible while allowing full If they do, they same seat belt.
Page 20 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Keep your hands and arms away Never let passengers ride on top of If your If they do, from the airbag covers. a folded-down rear seat.
Page 21: Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components This system monitors the front seat If the indicator comes on or the Your seat belt system includes lap/ belts.
Page 22: Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The lap and shoulder belt goes over locking retractor.
Page 23: Seat Belt Maintenance
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious When the tensioners are activated, Honda provides a limited warranty injury or death if the seat belts the seat belts will remain tight until on seat belts. See your...
Page 24: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components (12) (8) (9) (17) (2) (13) (17) (11) (10) (1) Driver’s Airbag (2) Front Passenger’s Airbag (3) Control Unit (4) Front Seat Belt Tensioners (5) Side Airbags...
Page 25 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Your airbag system includes: Sensors that can detect a Sensors that monitor the weight Two SRS (supplemental restraint moderate to severe front impact or on the front passenger’s seat.
Page 26: How Your Front Airbags Work
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags An indicator on the instrument How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, panel that alerts you that the passenger’s side airbag has been and the front airbag helps protect...
Page 27 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface.
Page 28 If the seat is or put any objects or metal items under the seat. Although Honda under the front seats. too far forward, the airbag will does not encourage carrying an...
Page 29: How Your Side Airbags Work
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Moving the front seat forcibly Be aware that objects placed on How Your Side Airbags Work the passenger’s seat can also back against cargo on the seat or cause the airbag to be turned off.
Page 30 To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage indicator will go out. side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, if sensors in...
Page 31: How The Srs Indicator Works
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s How Your Side Curtain Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works side, the passenger’s side curtain The SRS indicator alerts Work airbag will inflate even if there are no...
Page 32: How The Side Airbag Off Indicator Works
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off How the Passenger Airbag Off the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works Indicator Works may not work properly when you...
Page 33: Airbag Service
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Be aware that objects placed on the If the indicator comes on with no Airbag Service front seat can cause the indicator to front seat passenger and no objects Your airbag systems are virtually come on.
Page 34: Additional Safety Precautions
This could make the dealer. driver’s seat position sensor or the front passenger’s weight sensors ineffective. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, first contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
Page 35: All Children Must Be Restrained
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained.
Page 36: Back Seat
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Can Pose Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped...
Page 37 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Models DASHBOARD front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISOR children must be properly restrained in a back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard (U.S.
Page 38: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put If you are not wearing a...
Page 39 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines Make sure any unused seat belt Lock both doors and the trunk that a child can reach is buckled, when your vehicle is not in use. Children who play in vehicles can the lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and...
Page 40: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Rear-facing Child Seat Placement seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back...
Page 41: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children In any of these situations, we Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small strongly recommend that you install child use the child seat until the child the child seat directly behind the reaches the weight or height limit...
Page 42: Selecting A Child Seat
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not facing child seat in the front, move equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- When buying a child seat, you need...
Page 43: Installing A Child Seat
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and After selecting a proper child seat should not reduce the child seat’s vehicle seating position (or and a good place to install the seat,...
Page 44: With Latch
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with BUTTONS LATCH Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) at the outer rear seats. The lower anchors are located between the seat-back and seat bottom, and are to be used only with...
Page 45: Installing A Child Seat
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Attach the tether strap hook to the TETHER STRAP HOOK tether anchor, then tighten the strap as instructed by the child seat maker.
Page 46: With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.
Page 47 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the lockable retractor and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of...
Page 48: With A Tether
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Anchor Tether Front Front TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR ANCHOR...
Page 49: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder...
Page 50: Using A Booster Seat
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Some states and Canadian provinces between the child’s neck and arm? also require children to use a booster seat until they reach a given age or Is the lap part of the belt as low as weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs).
Page 51: When Can A Larger Child Sit In Front
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And seat until the tops of their ears are while age may be one indicator of Front even with the top of the vehicle’s or...
Page 52: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a ride up front, be sure to: Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt.
Page 53: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. Carbon exhaust gas into your vehicle’s monoxide should not enter the interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Page 54: Safety Labels
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations DASHBOARD SUN VISOR shown. They warn you of potential U.S. models only U.S. models hazards that could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
Page 55 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels HOOD DOORJAMBS U.S. models U.S. models Canadian models Canadian models...
Page 56: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......Remote Transmitter ....... contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Indicators ..Trunk ..........
Page 57: Control Locations
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations MOONROOF SWITCH (P. 98) INSTRUMENT PANEL (P. 57) INDICATORS GAUGES (P. 64) CLOCK (P. 173) MIRROR CONTROLS (P. 101) POWER DOOR LOCK AUDIO SYSTEM (P. 115) MASTER SWITCH (P. 79) HEATING/ POWER WINDOW SWITCHES COOLING...
Page 58 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel DX, DX-G (Canada), LX, EX SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 63) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P. 63) SIDE AIRBAG LIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM SUPPLEMENTAL DAYTIME OFF INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM...
Page 59: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 63) REV LIMIT INDICATOR (P. 61) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 62) LOW FUEL LIGHTS ON INDICATOR INDICATOR (P. 63) (P. 63) SIDE AIRBAG OFF CRUISE MAIN PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL INDICATOR (P. 58) INDICATOR INDICATOR (P.
Page 60: Instrument Panel Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many If your front passenger does not Charging System indicators to give you important fasten their seat belt, the indicator Indicator information about your vehicle. comes on about 6 seconds after the If this indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON engine is running, the battery is not (II) position.
Page 61 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada U.S. Canada System Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when Parking Brake and Brake System you turn the ignition switch to the Side Airbag Off Indicator ON (II) position.
Page 62 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Anti-lock Brake System Immobilizer System (ABS) Indicator Indicator This indicator normally comes on for This indicator comes on briefly when Turn Signal and Hazard Warning a few seconds when you turn the you turn the ignition switch to the Indicators...
Page 63 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If you turn the steering wheel to the Electric Power Steering Maintenance Minder (EPS) Indicator full left or right position repeatedly Indicator Si model only while stopping or driving at very low...
Page 64 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Rev Limit Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist VSA Activation Indicator (VSA) System Indicator Si model only Si model only REV LIMIT INDICATOR This indicator normally comes on for This indicator has three functions: a few seconds when you turn the...
Page 65 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators ‘‘Daytime Running Cruise Main Indicator Trunk-open Indicator Lights’’ Indicator If this indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on if the trunk If equipped turn the ignition switch to the ON This indicator comes on when you...
Page 66 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Lights On Indicator Security System Indicator Low Fuel Indicator This indicator reminds you that the Except Si exterior lights are on. It comes on LOW FUEL INDICATOR when the light switch is in either the position.
Page 67: Gauges
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Gauges SEL/RESET BUTTON SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE TACHOMETER To switch the information display between the odometer, trip meter, and outside temperature (if equipped), and engine oil life and maintenance service items, press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly.
Page 68: Display Change Button
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Gauges Display Change Button Odometer Trip Meter This shows the total distance your This meter shows the number of DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON vehicle has been driven. It measures miles or kilometers driven since you miles or kilometers.
Page 69: Outside Temperature Indicator
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Gauges If the outside temperature is Outside Temperature Indicator In certain weather conditions, incorrectly displayed, you can adjust temperature readings near freezing If equipped This indicator displays the outside 5°F in U.S.
Page 70: Fuel Gauge
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Gauges Fuel Gauge Temperature Gauge Check Fuel Cap Message This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. Your vehicle’s on board diagnostic engine coolant.
Page 71: Maintenance Minder
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Gauges If the system still detects a leak in Maintenance Minder your vehicle’s evaporative emissions The information display in the system, the malfunction indicator instrument panel shows you the lamp (MIL) comes on.
Page 72: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 71) (P. 70) PASSENGER’S AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P. 29) INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS (P. 72) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.
Page 73: Windshield Wipers And Washers
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Windshield Wipers and Washers The wipers run at high MIST Windshield Washer Pull the speed until you release the lever. wiper control lever toward you, and hold it.
Page 74: Turn Signal And Headlights
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Turn Signals and Headlights Push down on the Push the lever Turn Signal High Beams lever to signal a left turn and up to forward until you hear a click.
Page 75: Instrument Panel Brightness
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness when you reach the maximum or With the headlight switch off or in minimum brightness. The display CONTROL BUTTONS position, the high beam returns to the odometer 5 seconds...
Page 76: Hazard Warning Button
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Defogger Hazard Warning Button Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive.
Page 77: Steering Wheel Adjustments
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustments Make any steering wheel Push the lever up to lock the adjustments before you start driving. steering wheel in position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up, down, in, Adjusting the steering wheel...
Page 78: Keys And Locks
DX model (except Canadian DX-G) number tag with your keys. You will need this key number if you ever MASTER KEYS (Black) have to get a lost key replaced. Use KEY NUMBER VALET KEY only Honda-approved key blanks. (Gray) CONTINUED...
Page 79: Immobilizer System
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Keys and Locks, Immobilizer System If the system repeatedly does not These keys contain electronic Immobilizer System circuits that are activated by the The immobilizer system protects recognize the coding of your key, immobilizer system.
Page 80: Ignition Switch
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Immobilizer System, Ignition Switch Ignition Switch If the front wheels are turned, the As required by the FCC: anti-theft lock may make it difficult This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 81: Door Locks
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Ignition Switch, Door Locks You will hear a reminder beep if you Door Locks On DX model except Canadian DX-G leave the key in the LOCK (0) or the To lock the passenger’s door when ACCESSORY (I) position and open LOCK TAB...
Page 82: Power Door Locks
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Door Locks Power Door Locks The lock tab on the passenger’s door Auto Door Locking/Unlocking locks and unlocks only that door. On LX, EX, and Si model in the U.S., and Pushing in the driver’s door lock tab DX-G, LX, EX, and Si models in Canada only unlocks the driver’s door.
Page 83 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Door Locks Apply the parking brake. Auto Door Lock Modes To program the Park Lock mode: In addition to normal locking Locks both doors when the shift lever is Move the shift lever to P, and close functions, both doors can be set to moved out of the Park (P) position...
Page 84 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Door Locks Apply the parking brake. Push and hold the front of the To program the Drive Lock mode: master door lock switch on the Locks both doors when the vehicle's speed Turn the ignition switch to the ON driver’s door.
Page 85 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Door Locks Apply the parking brake. Push and hold the front of the To turn off the Auto Door Lock master door lock switch on the modes: Turn the ignition switch to the ON driver' s door until you hear a...
Page 86 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Door Locks Auto Door Unlock Modes To program the Park Unlock mode: Apply the parking brake. The driver’s door or both doors can be Unlocks the driver’s door or both doors set to unlock automatically in two When the shift lever is moved into the...
Page 87 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Door Locks Apply the parking brake. To program the Ignition Switch Release the switch and, within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch Unlock mode: Turn the ignition switch to the ON to the ACCESSORY (I) position.
Page 88 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Door Locks To turn off the Auto Door Unlock Apply the parking brake. Even though your vehicle’s battery is modes: removed or goes dead, the system Turn the ignition switch to the ON keeps the auto door lock/unlock (II) position, and open the driver’s...
Page 89: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Remote Transmitter The ceiling light (if the ceiling light U.S.: LX Canada: DX-G, LX, EX, Si U.S. EX and Si models switch is in the center position) and the spotlights (if the switch is in the Door position on EX and Si models) LOCK...
Page 90 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter On U.S. EX and Si models Remote Transmitter Care Press this Avoid dropping or throwing the TRUNK RELEASE Battery button for about 1 second to open transmitter.
Page 91 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Remote Transmitter Separate the transmitter by prying Remove the old battery from the As required by the FCC: its middle seam with your back of the inner cover, and insert This device complies with Part 15 of the fingernail.
Page 92 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Trunk Keep the trunk lid closed at all times On U.S. EX and Si models Press and hold the trunk release while driving to avoid damaging the Pull button on the remote transmitter.
Page 93 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener MASTER KEY To protect items in the trunk when As a safety feature, your vehicle has you need to give the key to someone else: a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the...
Page 94: Seats
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Seats Front Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seat- backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving.
Page 95 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Seats Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment Armrest Rear Seat Access SEAT-BACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER The height of your driver’s seat is On all models except DX Driver’s Side adjustable.
Page 96 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Seats Except U.S. DX Passenger’s Side When you push down the release RELEASE LEVER lever or pull up the adjustment lever, the seat will also move forward. After a passenger gets into the back seat, push the seat-back to the upright position, and push the seat...
Page 97 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Seats Head Restraints FRONT Rear Center Position See page for important safety information and a warning about how to properly position the head restraints. Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to help protect you and your...
Page 98 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Seats Folding Rear Seat RELEASE GUIDE The back of the rear seat folds down When storing cargo, you can move To release the seat-back, pull the to give you direct access to the trunk.
Page 99 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Seats Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Make sure that the folded-down rear seat does not interfere with the front positioned in front of the rear seat- passenger’s seat-back.
Page 100: Power Windows
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Power Windows cancels this function. AUTO To open the driver’s DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH window fully, push the window switch firmly down, then release it. The window automatically goes Closing a power window on down all the way.
Page 101 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Power Windows When you push the MAIN switch in, If your vehicle’s battery is the switch is OFF, and the disconnected or goes dead, or the passenger’s window cannot be raised driver’s window fuse is removed, the or lowered.
Page 102: Moonroof
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Moonroof To tilt up the moonroof, push on the AUTO To open the moonroof MOONROOF SWITCH center of the moonroof switch. To fully, pull back the moonroof switch stop the moonroof from tilting up firmly, then release it.
Page 103 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Moonroof If the AUTO REVERSE The moonroof has a key-off delay. moonroof runs into any obstacle You can open and close the while it is closing automatically, it moonroof for up to 10 minutes after will reverse direction and then stop.
Page 104: Mirrors
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to move the SELECTOR SWITCH mirror right, left, up, or down. When you finish, move the selector switch to the center (off) position.
Page 105: Mirrors, Parking Brake
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Mirrors, Parking Brake Power Mirror Heaters Parking Brake Driving the vehicle with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. A beeper will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake on.
Page 106: Interior Convenience Items
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items CONSOLE COMPARTMENT VANITY MIRROR SIDE POCKET SUN VISOR COAT HOOK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET MAP POCKET :If equipped...
Page 107: Beverage Holders
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders Console Compartment Glove Box Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers.
Page 108 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Coat Hook Accessory Power Sockets An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Page 109 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Vanity Mirror Sun Visor SUN VISOR EX and Si To use the vanity mirror on the back On EX and Si models To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Page 110: Interior Lights
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Light After both doors are closed tightly, Spotlights the light dims slightly, then fades out in about 30 seconds. DOOR ACTIVATED The ceiling light (with the switch in the center position) comes on when you remove the key from the ignition...
Page 111 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights On EX and Si models Courtesy Light The spotlights have a two-position On EX and Si models switch. In the DOOR position, the The courtesy light between the lights come on when you open either spotlights comes on when you turn door.
Page 112: Comfort And Convenience Features
Main Menu Main Menu Features The heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ..... Security System ......systems in your vehicle provide a Audio System ........ Cruise Control ....... comfortable driving environment in Audio System (Models without all weather conditions. navigation system) ....
Page 113: Vents, Heating, And A/C
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C MODE BUTTONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL FAN CONTROL DIAL DIAL MAX A/C BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON/ AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON HEATED MIRRORS RECIRCULATION BUTTON If equipped...
Page 114 Vents, Heating, and A/C Fan Control Dial Recirculation Button Rear Window Defogger Button Turn this dial to increase or decrease When the recirculation indicator is This button turns the rear window the fan speed and airflow. on, air from the vehicle’s interior is defogger off and on (see page sent throughout the system again.
Page 115 Vents, Heating, and A/C Air flows from the floor Air flows from the defroster Using the Heater vents. vents at the base of the windshield. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it When you select , the system When you select...
Page 116 Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the A/C you can Dehumidify the Interior If the interior is very warm, Air conditioning places an extra load cool it down more rapidly by partially Air conditioning, as it cools, removes on the engine. Watch the engine opening the windows, turning on the moisture from the air.
Page 117 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice To Turn Everything Off To remove fog from the inside of the Turning the fan speed control dial all From the Windows windows:...
Page 118: Audio System
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all U.S. EX and Si models U.S. LX model models except the U.S. DX. Read the without navigation system All Canadian models appropriate pages (as shown below)
Page 119: Audio System (Models Without Navigation System)
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Your audio system shows a welcome message on the display when you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position.
Page 120: Playing The Am/Fm Radio
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Playing the AM/FM Radio U.S. EX and Si models U.S. LX and all Canadian models SCAN AUTO SELECT AM/FM BUTTON AUTO SELECT BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 121 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) To Play the AM/FM Radio To Select a Station SCAN The scan function samples The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to all stations with strong signals on the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 122 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Preset Each side of the buttons AUTO SELECT If you are If you do not like the stations auto (1 through 6) can store one traveling far from home and can no select has stored, you can store...
Page 123 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Adjusting the Sound Adjusts the volume level choose low. If you feel the sound is Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob based on the vehicle speed.
Page 124: Playing The Xm Satellite Radio (Optional)
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Playing the XM Satellite Radio Optional on U.S. EX and Si models POWER/VOLUME KNOB Your audio system is capable of DISPLAY BUTTON receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the United States,...
Page 125 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Operating the XM Radio MODE To switch between You may experience periods when To listen to XM radio, turn the channel mode and category mode, XM Radio does not transmit the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY...
Page 126 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) SCAN The scan function gives Use the tune, seek, or scan XM Radio Display Messages you a sampling of all channels while function to tune to a desired in the channel mode.
Page 127 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) ‘‘ - - - - ’’ The selected channel number does not exist or is not part Signal may be blocked by Signal weaker in mountains or large obstacles to these areas.
Page 128 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems.
Page 129: Playing A Disc
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Playing a Disc U.S. EX and Si models U.S. LX model All Canadian models EJECT BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON CD BUTTON EJECT LOAD INDICATOR...
Page 130 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc NOTE: The specifications of the compatible To load or play discs, the ignition If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is WMA file are: switch must be in the ACCESSORY protected by digital rights...
Page 131 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) You cannot load and play 3-inch the display. Press and hold the DISP To Change or Select Tracks/Files (8-cm) discs in this system.
Page 132 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) repeat, press the RPT button twice. seconds to return to normal play. In MP3 or WMA mode You will hear a beep and see F-RPT FOLDER SELECTION select a different folder, turn the in the display.
Page 133 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) In MP3 or WMA mode To Stop Playing a Disc The scan function samples all tracks F-SCAN (FOLDER SCAN) This Press the eject button (...
Page 134 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) If you turn the system off while a Operating the Optional Disc If you select an empty slot in the disc is playing, either with the magazine, the changer will search Changer...
Page 135: Disc Player Error Messages
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Disc Player Error Messages Error Cause Solution The chart on the right explains the Message error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc.
Page 136: Optional Disc Changer Error Messages
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models without navigation system) Optional Disc Changer Error Error Cause Solution Messages Message The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the Press the magazine eject button, and pull the display while playing a disc.
Page 137: Audio System (Models With Navigation System)
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Voice Control System Playing the AM/FM Radio In addition to the standard audio controls, the audio system in your vehicle can be operated using the voice control system.
Page 138 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) To Play the AM/FM Radio The band and frequency that the To Select a Station The ignition switch must be in the radio was last tuned to are displayed.
Page 139 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) If you do nothing, the system will Each preset button’s frequency is SEEK The seek function searches up and down from the then scan for the next strong station shown on the bottom of the audio current frequency to find a station...
Page 140 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) AUTO SELECT If you are You will see a ‘‘0’’ displayed after traveling far from home and can no pressing a preset button if auto longer receive your preset stations, select cannot find a strong station for...
Page 141: Playing The Xm Satellite Radio
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Playing the XM Satellite Radio XM RADIO ICON MODE ICON POWER/VOLUME JOYSTICK KNOB CATEGORY INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON XM RADIO BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON...
Page 142 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Your audio system is capable of Operating the XM Radio MODE To switch between receiving XM Satellite Radio To listen to XM radio, turn the channel mode and category mode, anywhere in the United States,...
Page 143 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) TUNE Press the TUNE bar to Preset You can store up to 12 change channel selections. Press preset channels using each preset for higher numbered channels button or preset icons on the screen.
Page 144 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the XM Radio Display Messages ‘‘NO SIGNAL’’ The signal is first six channels. currently too weak.
Page 145 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south Signal weaker in Signal may be blocked by of the vehicle may cause satellite these areas.
Page 146 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you bar until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems.
Page 147 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Adjusting the Sound BALANCE Adjusts the side-to- side strength of the sound. SPEAKER SETTING To adjust the left/right balance, touch the L or R icon.
Page 148 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) This function is set to MID as the Audio System Lighting Screen Mode You can select the background You can use the instrument panel default setting when the vehicle leaves the factory.
Page 149: Playing A Disc
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Playing a Disc CD ICON POWER/VOLUME JOYSTICK KNOB OPEN BUTTON CD BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TUNE BAR RANDOM FAST FORWARD SKIP BUTTON...
Page 150 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) To Play a Disc Video CDs and DVD discs do not The specifications for compatible You operate the disc player with the work in this unit.
Page 151 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) To Load a Disc DISC SLOT OPEN BUTTON CLOSE BUTTON The disc player is behind the Insert a disc about halfway into the To return the screen to the upright navigation screen.
Page 152 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Push the AUDIO button beside the You can also select an icon with the To Change or Select Tracks/Files screen to show the audio display and joystick.
Page 153 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER SELECTION FOLDER REPEAT This feature, FOLDER RANDOM This...
Page 154 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) SCAN (TRACK/FILE SCAN) In MP3 or WMA mode Using a Track List The scan function samples all tracks This feature, FOLDER SCAN (files in MP3 or WMA) in the order...
Page 155 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) When playing a CD recorded with To Stop Playing a Disc Removing a Disc text data, each track name is shown To play the radio when a disc is To remove a disc from the audio unit, in the audio display.
Page 156 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Operating the Optional Disc Protecting Discs For information on how to handle Changer An optional six or eight disc changer and protect discs, see page is available for your vehicle.
Page 157: Disc Player Error Messages
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Disc Player Error Messages Error Cause Solution The chart on the right explains the Message error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc.
Page 158: Playing A Pc Card
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Playing a PC Card TRACK LIST ICON PC CARD ICON JOYSTICK POWER/VOLUME KNOB PLAY MODE ICON OPEN BUTTON CD/XM BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON SCAN BUTTON...
Page 159 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) To Play a PC card Always use the recommended Never insert foreign objects into You operate the PC card player with memory card with the appropriate the PC card slot.
Page 160 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) The specifications for compatible Insert a PC card straight into the slot. Loading a PC Card The drive will read the PC card and WMA files are: Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 PC CARD SLOT...
Page 161 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) There are three play modes: Folder, To Select a Play Mode Artist, and Album. Touch the PLAY MODE icon, then choose one of the PLAY MODE ICON FOLDER MODE modes by touching its icon.
Page 162 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) PLAY MODE ICON To select a play mode, push the Select the desired mode by touching After you select the play mode, the AUDIO button to show the audio the appropriate icon, or move the display changes to the selectable...
Page 163 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) If you select ‘‘Play a New Track List,’’ To Change or Select Tracks/Files Icons on the screen can also be the system goes into the selected selected with the joystick.
Page 164 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) SKIP Each time you press and TRACK REPEAT (FILE TRACK RANDOM (Random release (preset 6), the player REPEAT) To continuously replay within a folder) This feature...
Page 165 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) The system then selects and plays FOLDER/ARTIST/ALBUM Pressing either of the SKIP buttons files randomly. This continues until SCAN This feature, when (preset 5 or 6), selecting a different...
Page 166 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Using a Track List FOLDER ICON ARTIST NAME TRACK LIST ICON RETURN ICON You can also select a file directly To scroll through the display, touch In artist mode, the artist name is also from a track list on the audio display.
Page 167 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Song Search Function SONG SEARCH ICON ALBUM NAME TITLE BY KEYWORD ICON RETURN ICON ALBUM ICON ARTIST ICON Folder mode is shown.
Page 168 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) To cancel the selected letter, select Searching for a Song Title by Keyword Searching for a Song by Artist Name the letter and touch the Delete icon.
Page 169 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Audio System (Models with navigation system) Searching for a Song by Album Name To Stop Playing a PC card Removing a PC Card To play the radio when a PC card is To remove a PC card from the audio playing, press the AM/FM button or unit, fold back the screen by...
Page 170: Am/Fm Radio Reception
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents AM/FM Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Radio Reception The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s cies:...
Page 171 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents AM/FM Radio Reception Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 172: Protecting Your Discs
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting Your Discs General Information Protecting Discs When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, When a disc is not being played, use only high quality discs labeled store it in its case to protect it from for audio use.
Page 173: Remote Audio Controls
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Remote Audio Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume beep. The system searches up or CH BUTTON MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top down from the current frequency to or bottom of the button, hold it until find a station with a strong signal.
Page 174: Playing An Optional Audio Unit
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Remote Audio Controls, Playing an Optional Audio Unit If you are playing a PC card, press Auxiliary Input Jack the top ( ) of the CH button to The auxiliary input jack is advance to the next file.
Page 175: Radio Theft Protection
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Radio Theft Protection U.S. LX, EX, Si and all Canadian models If your vehicle’s battery is Your vehicle’s audio system will disconnected or goes dead, or the disable itself if it is disconnected radio fuse is removed, the audio from electrical power for any reason.
Page 176: Setting The Clock
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Setting the Clock On models without navigation system U.S. LX and all Canadian models U.S. EX and Si models To set the time, press the CLOCK (AM, AM/FM) button until the CLOCK BUTTON CLOCK BUTTON...
Page 177: Security System
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Security System If equipped alarm will sound if the trunk lock is SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR The security system helps to protect forced, or the trunk is opened with your vehicle and valuables from theft.
Page 178: Cruise Control
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Using Cruise Control Press and release the SET/ If equipped Cruise control allows you to maintain DECEL button on the steering a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) CRUISE BUTTON RES/ACCEL wheel.
Page 179 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator speed in any of these ways: pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 180 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control Cancelling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button, of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system remembers the previously Tap the brake or clutch pedal.
Page 181 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu...
Page 182: Before Driving
Main Menu Main Menu Before Driving Before you begin driving your Break-in Period ......vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation ....gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures ..levels of important fluids. You also Refueling ........
Page 183 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation We recommend using quality Help assure your vehicle’s future gasolines containing detergent All models except Si reliability and performance by paying Your vehicle is designed to operate additives that help prevent fuel extra attention to how you drive...
Page 184 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Some gasoline today is blended with Refueling oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to Push Gasoline is highly flammable operate on oxygenated gasoline and explosive.
Page 185 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Opening and Closing the Hood You may hear a hissing sound as until it clicks at least once.
Page 186 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK GRIP LATCH CLIP DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX SUPPORT ROD Put your fingers under the front Pull the support rod out of its clip Wait a few minutes after turning the edge of the hood near the center.
Page 187 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures DIPSTICK DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX UPPER MARK LOWER MARK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Remove the dipstick again, and If it is near or below the lower mark, check the level.
Page 188 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy Engine Coolant Check Improving Fuel Economy Always maintain your vehicle RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK according to the maintenance minder displayed in the information display.
Page 189 Accessories The air conditioning puts an extra Your dealer has Honda accessories Follow all instructions in this load on the engine which makes it that allow you to personalize your owner’s manual regarding vehicle, or improve its performance.
Page 190: Accessories And Modifications
(see page ) or interfere with Lowering your vehicle with a the proper operation of your non-Honda suspension kit that If you plan to modify your vehicle, vehicle. significantly reduces ground consult your dealer. clearance can allow the...
Page 191: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas: CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR POCKET Glove box Door and seat-back pockets CENTER POCKET Console compartment Center pocket Trunk, including the rear seats when folded down However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability,...
Page 192 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limits Steps for Determining Correct Load The resulting figure equals the Limit: available amount of cargo and The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. models luggage load capacity.
Page 193 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Trunk Cargo Net Compartment Distribute cargo evenly on the Optional Store or secure all items that could floor of the trunk, placing the The cargo net can be used to help be thrown around and hurt heaviest items on the bottom and...
Page 194: Driving
Main Menu Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines ....... starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive ......conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine ....... manual and automatic transmissions. Manual Transmission ....It also includes important Automatic Transmission ....
Page 195: Driving Guidelines
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Driving Guidelines Because of the low-profile tires Si model Your vehicle is designed to give you fitted to your vehicle, the alloy optimum handling and performance wheels are closer to the ground. on well-maintained roads. As part of Driving over a pothole or road debris at too high a speed can this design, your vehicle has a...
Page 196: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check that any items you may be Fasten your seat belt. Check that and adjustments before you drive carrying are stored properly or your passengers have fastened your vehicle.
Page 197: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. In cold weather, turn off all The immobilizer system protects your The engine is harder to start in cold electrical accessories to reduce vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly- weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at the drain on the battery.
Page 198: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission cause your clutch to wear out faster. Come to a full stop before you shift into reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into reverse with the vehicle moving. Push down the clutch pedal, and pause for a few seconds before shifting into reverse, or shift into one of the forward gears for a moment.
Page 199 Manual Transmission When slowing down, you can get time on a hot day, be careful before With 6-speed manual transmission extra braking from the engine by moving the shift lever. Because of shifting to a lower gear. This extra the heat, the shift lever may be Shift up Normal acceleration braking can help you maintain a safe...
Page 200 Manual Transmission Engine Speed Limiter Reverse Lockout If you are still unable to shift to If you exceed the maximum speed reverse, apply the parking brake, 6-speed manual transmission for the gear you are in, the engine The manual transmission has and turn the ignition key to the speed will enter into the tachometer’s lockout so you cannot accidentally...
Page 201: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a Shifting few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in the transmission. SHIFT LEVER If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on along with the ‘‘D’’...
Page 202 Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and Neutral (N) Use neutral if you To shift from: Do this: still cannot move the lever out of P to R Press the brake pedal, and need to restart a stalled engine, or if press the shift lever release Park, see Shift Lock Release...
Page 203 Automatic Transmission Drive (D ) This position is similar First (1) To shift from second to Engine Speed Limiter to D, except only the first three first, press the release button on the If you exceed the maximum speed gears are selected. Use D to provide front of the shift lever.
Page 204 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release metal fingernail file, carefully pry Remove the key from the shift Do this if pushing on the brake pedal on the edge of the cover to remove lock release slot, then install the and pressing the release button does cover.
Page 205 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly, or equipped) and the windows are curb.
Page 206: Braking System
Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with front Check the brakes after driving Brake Wear Indicators through deep water. Apply the disc brakes. The brakes on the rear If the brake pads need replacing, you wheels may be disc or drum, brakes moderately to see if they feel will hear a distinctive, metallic depending on the model.
Page 207: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake ABS Indicator helps prevent the wheels from pedal when the ABS activates, and locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is If this indicator comes on, the anti- steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly...
Page 208 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a system indicator come on together, on loose or ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the uneven surfaces, such as gravel or released, the EBD system may also...
Page 209: Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) System
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System On Si model VSA Activation Indicator If the indicator does not come on The vehicle stability assist (VSA) when the ignition switch is turned to system helps to stabilize the vehicle When VSA activates, you will see the the ON (II) position, there may be a during cornering if the vehicle turns VSA Activation indicator blinks.
Page 210 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System VSA Off Switch In certain unusual conditions when VSA is turned on every time you your vehicle gets stuck in shallow start the engine, even if you turned it mud or fresh snow, it may be easier off the last time you drove the to free it with the VSA temporarily vehicle.
Page 211: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer; attempting to do so can void your warranties.
Page 212: Maintenance
Main Menu Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Minder ....maintained and how to follow basic Maintenance Record ....maintenance safety precautions. Fluid Locations ......Adding Engine Oil ......
Page 213: Maintenance Safety
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this Injury from moving parts. section should be performed by a not run the engine unless certified technician or other qualified instructed to do so.
Page 214: Maintenance Minder
Maintenance Minder Your vehicle displays engine oil life Engine Oil Life Indicator The remaining engine oil life is and maintenance service items on displayed on the information display INFORMATION DISPLAY the information display to show you according to this table: when you should have your dealer perform engine oil replacement and Calculated Engine...
Page 215 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Maintenance Minder The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicator reminds you that the time is coming soon to take your vehicle SERVICE MESSAGE in for the required maintenance.
Page 216 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Maintenance Minder The maintenance item code or codes indicate the main and sub items required at the time of the oil change (see page You can switch the display to the odometer, the trip meter, and the outside temperature indicator (if...
Page 217 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Maintenance Minder You can change the information Maintenance Main Items and Sub Resetting the Engine Oil Life display from the engine oil life Items Display display to the odometer, the trip Your dealer will reset the display...
Page 218 Your authorized Honda dealer Press the SEL/RESET button for Press the SEL/RESET button for knows your vehicle best and can about 10 seconds.
Page 219 See page performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the Tires Check the tire pressure We recommend using Honda parts and fluids whenever you have information display. monthly. Examine the tread for maintenance done. These are wear and foreign objects. See page manufactured to the same high Owner’s Maintenance Checks...
Page 220 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol Maintenance Main Items Symbol Maintenance Sub Items Replace engine oil Rotate tires Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air cleaner element Inspect front and rear brakes If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 Check parking brake adjustment...
Page 221: Maintenance Record
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here. When maintenance is performed, record the mileage, circle the coded item(s) completed, and write in any other non-coded items (such as brake fluid replacement) below the codes. Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. Maintenance can also be recorded in your Honda service history booklet. Mileage...
Page 222 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Maintenance Record Mileage Maintenance Signature Mileage Maintenance Signature Performed Performed Date Date...
Page 223 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Fluid Locations DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, and EX models ENGINE OIL BRAKE FLUID FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Black cap) (Orange handle) POWER STEERING CLUTCH FLUID FLUID (Red cap) (Manual...
Page 224: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Fluid Locations Si model BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Black cap) (Orange handle) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP CLUTCH FLUID (Light gray cap) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR...
Page 225 American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engine protection. DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX Unscrew and remove the engine oil...
Page 226 You must follow the oil and filter change DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, and EX models: intervals shown on the information Honda Motor Oil is the preferred display. 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. 5W-20 oil is formulated for year- Engine Oil Additives...
Page 227: Changing The Oil And Filter
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter DRAIN BOLT WASHER DRAIN BOLT according to the maintenance WASHER messages shown on the information display.
Page 228 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter Refill the engine with the OIL FILTER recommended oil. Engine oil change capacity (including filter): DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX 3.9 US qt (3.7 ) 4.6 US qt (4.4 ) Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Page 229 DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX or dump it on the ground. If the coolant level in the reserve Always use Honda Long-life Anti- tank is at or below the MIN line, add freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Page 230: Engine Coolant
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another RADIATOR CAP major-brand non-silicate coolant as a Removing the radiator cap temporary replacement. Make sure it...
Page 231 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Engine Coolant RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Remove the radiator cap by The coolant level should be up to pushing down and turning the base of the filler neck.
Page 232: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the fluid level in the When you refill the reservoir, clean LEVEL GAUGE windshield washer reservoir at least the edges of the windshield wiper monthly during normal use.
Page 233: Automatic Transmission Fluid
For accurate shown in the illustration. Have the transmission flushed and results, wait about 60 seconds refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 by before going to step 2, but don’t Remove the dipstick, and check your dealer as soon as it is wait longer than 90 seconds.
Page 234 Correct Level DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX Correct Level Check the fluid level with the If Honda MTF is not available, you may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 transmission at normal operating temperature and the vehicle sitting viscosity motor oil with the API on level ground.
Page 235 The fluid level should be between Using any non-Honda brake fluid can the MIN and MAX marks on the side cause corrosion and decrease the life of the reservoir. If the level is at or of the system.
Page 236 Honda PSF as soon as possible. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check the fluid level frequently, and have...
Page 237 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb High Beam Headlight The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has halogen headlight CLIP COOLANT when your vehicle was new. If you bulbs.
Page 238 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Lights Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. Push the electrical connector back onto the bulb.
Page 239 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Lights Low Beam Headlight Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it SCREW one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Insert the new bulb into the hole, and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 240 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Lights Replacing the Front Side Marker/ Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing the bulb in and turning Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb it counterclockwise until it unlocks. Install the new bulb in the socket.
Page 241 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Lights Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing Rear Bulbs socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks.
Page 242 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts Replacing a High-mount Brake Cleaning the Seat Belts Light Bulb On DX and LX models LOOP Open the trunk, then remove the holding clips from the cover, and remove the cover.
Page 243 Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat Floor Mats If you use a non-Honda floor mat, belt anchors can cause the belts to make sure it fits properly and that it retract slowly. Wipe the insides of...
Page 244 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades Dust and Pollen Filter Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper On models with A/C This filter removes the dust and blades at least every six months.
Page 245: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Wiper Blades RELEASE TAB BLADE HOLDER COVER RELEASE BUTTON Disconnect the blade assembly Pull up the cover release tab on Slide the blade out of the holder. from the wiper arm by pushing in the end of the blade assembly, the release button.
Page 246 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Wiper Blades, Tires Align the slots in the new blade Tires Inflation Guidelines To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated with the retaining edges on the holder, then slide the blade onto tires must be the proper type and...
Page 247 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Tires If you check air pressures when the Use a gauge to measure the air Recommended Tire Pressures pressure in each tire at least once a tires are hot [driven for several miles The following charts show the month.
Page 248 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Tires Optional Summer for Si Tire Size·Cold Tire Pressure for INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure High Speed Driving Si model only 215/45ZR17 91W 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Page 249 For vehicles equipped with aluminum chart each time they are rotated. If wheels: you purchase directional tires, rotate only front-to-back. Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle’s wheels. Use only Honda wheel weights f or balancing.
Page 250 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Tires The mileage you can expect from The ABS works by comparing the Replacing Tires and Wheels your vehicle tires is the same as speed of the wheels.
Page 251 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Tires Wheel and Tire Specifications Tires: Winter Driving Wheels: DX and Canadian DX-G Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All DX and Canadian DX-G Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- P195/65R15 89H 15 x 6 J weather tread design suitable for...
Page 252 Si model Because your vehicle has limited tire DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, and EX models Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, Honda strongly Traction devices that are the wrong clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ recommends using the chains listed...
Page 253 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW needed, see your dealer or a qualified technician. Battery posts, WARNING: terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Page 254: Checking The Battery
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Checking the Battery If you need to connect the battery to If your vehicle’s battery is a charger, disconnect both cables to disconnected, or goes dead, the prevent damaging your vehicle’s audio system will disable itself.
Page 255: Vehicle Storage
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Storage If you need to park your vehicle for Block the rear wheels. Cover the vehicle with a an extended period (more than 1 ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made month), there are several things you If the vehicle is to be stored for a from a porous material such as should do to prepare it for storage.
Page 256: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Compact Spare Tire ...... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ....experience with their vehicles. It If the Engine Won’t Start ..... gives you information about how to Jump Starting ........
Page 257: Compact Spare Tire
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount tire chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get compact spare tire. your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use your compact spare soon as you can.
Page 258: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, JACK TOOL CASE stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until The vehicle can easily roll off you get to an exit or an area that is the jack, seriously injuring...
Page 259 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire JACKING POINTS WHEEL NUT WRENCH WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn Place the jack under the jacking Use the extension and the wheel with the wheel nut wrench.
Page 260 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER BRAKE HUB DX, Canadian DX-G and U.S. LX Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, models...
Page 261 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire SPACER CONE WING BOLT For normal compact tire spare tire Tighten the wheel nuts securely in On EX and Si models in the U.S., and Place the flat tire face down in the the same crisscross pattern.
Page 262 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start Store the jack and tools in the tool If the Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the Starter Diagnosing why the engine won’t kit case.
Page 263 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start Do you have fuel? Check the fuel Turn the ignition switch to the The Starter Operates Normally START (III) position. If the In this case, the starter motor’s gauge;...
Page 264 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX procedure, you should take several Open the hood, and check the precautions.
Page 265: Jump Starting
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Jump Starting DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX BOOSTER BATTERY Connect one jumper cable to the Connect the second jumper cable Start the vehicle. If the starter positive ( ) terminal on your to the negative ( ) terminal on motor still operates slowly, check...
Page 266: Jump Starting, If The Engine Overheats
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats Once your vehicle is running, If the Engine Overheats disconnect the negative cable from The reading of the vehicle’s your vehicle, then from the temperature gauge should stay in Steam and spray from an...
Page 267: If The Engine Overheats
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats If you do not see steam or spray, If there was no coolant in the Start the engine, and set the leave the engine running, and temperature control dial to reserve tank, you may need to add...
Page 268 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Low Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator Safely pull off the road, and shut Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator off the engine. Turn on the hazard If the charging system This indicator should never come on when the engine is...
Page 269: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Malfunction Indicator Lamp If the indicator comes on If the indicator comes on repeatedly, these codes are set. If they are not while driving, it means one even though it may turn off as you set, the test cannot be completed.
Page 270: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Brake System Indicator The brake system However, if the brake pedal does not If the ABS indicator comes on with U.S. Canada feel normal, you should take indicator normally the brake system indicator, have comes on when...
Page 271 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which...
Page 272 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Fuses FUSE BLOWN FUSE BLOWN FUSE PULLER Turn the ignition switch to the Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the LOCK (0) position.
Page 273 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle BLOWN without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a f use with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits.
Page 274 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Fuses All models except DX SPARE FUSES If the driver’s power window fuse is removed, the AUTO function of the driver’s window will be disabled. You should reset the AUTO feature, (see page If the radio fuse is removed, the...
Page 275: Fuse Locations
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Fuse Locations UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected Not Used 20 A Fan Motor 30 A Main Fan Motor (A/T) 20 A Main Fan Motor (M/T) 40 A Rear Defroster 40 A...
Page 276 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents Fuse Locations INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected 10 A Left Headlight Low Beam 20 A Headlight High Beam Main 15 A Small Lights Main Not Used 20 A Headlight Low Beam Main...
Page 277: Emergency Towing
Main Menu Table of Contents Main Menu Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on organization. Never tow your vehicle the ground, do this: Improper towing preparation will with just a rope or chain.
Page 278 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the The steering system can be damaged if bumpers will cause serious damage. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the The bumpers are not designed to ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) support the vehicle’s weight.
Page 279 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu...
Page 280: Technical Information
Main Menu Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Emissions Controls ....... you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ The Clean Air Act ..... your vehicle and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers.
Page 281: Identification Numbers
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers Your vehicle has several identifying numbers located in various places. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes.
Page 282 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, and EX The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission.
Page 283 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 174.8 in (4,440 mm) Fuel tank Approx. 13.2 US gal (50 ) Width 68.9 in (1,751 mm) Engine Change 1.45 US gal (5.5 ) Height 53.5 in (1,358 mm) coolant...
Page 284: Specifications
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Air Conditioning Fuses Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Interior See page or the fuse label Charge quantity 14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) attached to the dashboard. Lubricant oil type SP-10 Under-hood...
Page 285 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of...
Page 286 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not tire’s resistance to the generation of...
Page 287: Tire Labeling
Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Tire Labeling The tires that came on your vehicle Rim diameter in inches. FW6X Tire type code. have a number of markings. Those you should be aware of are described Load index (a numerical code 2202 Date of manufacture.
Page 288: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission...
Page 289 These systems work together to of HC, CO, and NOx produced. remain low, you should use only new control the engine’s combustion and Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower minimize the amount of HC, CO, and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) NOx that comes out the tailpipe.
Page 290: Three Way Catalytic Converter
HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement A defective three way catalytic unit must be an original Honda part converter contributes to air pollution, or its equivalent. and can impair your engine’s per- formance.
Page 291: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 292 Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes. maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several minutes.
Page 293 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu...
Page 294: Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada)
Main Menu Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ........ Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) ......Authorized Manuals .....
Page 295: Customer Service Information
Bella International P.O. Box 190816 U.S. Owners: A detailed description of the San Juan, PR 00919-0816 problem American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Automobile Customer Service Tel: (787) 620-7546 Name of the dealer who sold the Mail Stop 500-2N-7A vehicle to you...
Page 296: Warranty Coverages
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Accessory Limited Warranty all these warranties. Please read the these two Honda accessories are covered 2007 Honda warranty information Performance Warranty warranties cover your vehicle’s under this warranty. Time and booklet that came with your vehicle emissions control systems.
Page 297 ; or write to: http://www.saf ercar.gov Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or You can also obtain other American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 298: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Valid only for sales within the United States. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:...
Page 299: Authorized Manuals
Main Menu Main Menu Table of Contents Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and companies, please provide dealer or company name, and the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be This manual covers maintenance and recommended sent.
Page 300 Main Menu Main Menu Index Automatic Transmission ....Parking ........Capacity, Fluid ......System Design ......Accessories and Modifications . Checking Fluid Level ....System Indicator ....58, ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Shifting ........Wear Indicators ......Position) ........Shift Lever Position Braking System ......
Page 301 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Index CAUTION, Explanation of ....Tethers ......... Cruise Control Indicator ....CD Care ......... Warning Labels ......Cruise Control Operation .... CD Changer ......131, Where Should a Child Sit? ..
Page 302 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Index Disposal of Used Oil ..... Overheated Engine ....Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Doors Towing ........Belts by ........Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . Emergency Brake ......Locking and Unlocking ....
Page 303 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Index Front Airbags ....... 9, Gauges High Altitude, Starting at ..... Front Seat High Beam Lever ......Engine Coolant Temperature . Adjusting ........Fuel ..........High-mount Brake Light ....Airbags ........
Page 304 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Index Indicators Installing a Child Seat ....Parking ......... High Beam ........Instrument Panel ......3, Turn Signal ........Key (Immobilizer System) ..Instrument Panel Brightness ..Load Limits ........
Page 305 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Index New Vehicle Break-in ....Normal Shift Speeds ..... Maintenance ........NOTICE, Explanation of ....Panel Brightness Control ....Items ........214, Numbers, Identification ....Park Gear Position ......Minder ........
Page 306 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Index Protecting Children ......Reclining the Seat-backs ....General Guideline ....... Recommended Shift Speeds ..Installing a Child Seat ....Refueling ........Safety Belts ........8, Protecting Infants ....... Reminder Indicators ....
Page 307 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Index Security System ......SRS, Additional Information ..Stereo Sound System ....Selecting a Child Seat ..... Additional Safety Precautions . Storing Your Vehicle ....Serial Number ....... Airbag Service ......
Page 308 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Index Time, Setting the ......Identification Number ....Vehicle Identification Number ..Tire Chains ........Shifting the Automatic ..... Vehicle Storage ......Tire, How to Change a Flat ..Shifting the Manual ....
Page 309 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Index Windshield Cleaning ........Defroster ........Washers ........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ....... Operation ..............127, 147, Worn Tires ........Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..: U.S. only...
Page 310: Service Information Summary
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or Brake Fluid: number of 87 or higher. a DEXRON III ATF as a Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid temporary replacement (see page DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Premium unleaded gasoline, DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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