Features ..............................................................................................................................................

Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink.

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

Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.

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

Engine and transmission operation.

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

Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage.

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

Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.

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

Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.

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

Warranty and contact information.

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

How to order.

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

Service Information Summary

Fluid capacities and tire pressures.

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2005 Accord Hybrid

Page 1 2005 Accord Hybrid 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 ............................A Few Words About Safety........................
Page 2 The information and specifications included CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., POSTAL CODE Ltd. reserves the right, however, to V. I. N. discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 3 Main Menu Introduction Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid was a wise As you read this manual, you will investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by symbol. This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you read this manual.
Page 4 Main Menu A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels on the vehicle.
Page 5: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance AIRBAGS (P.11, 23) INDICATORS (P.53) GAUGES (P.63) MIRROR CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM (P.89) (P.112) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS POWER DOOR LOCK (P.100) SWITCHES (P.80) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER WINDOW (P.168) SWITCHES (P.90) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.84) HANDLE...
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS (P.71) (P.74) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.72) HAZARD REMOTE AUDIO WARNING BUTTON CONTROLS (P.75) (P.138) CRUISE CONTROLS (P.142) VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.75, 103, 106) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL HORN (P.179)
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Advice for Pregnant Women ..The Passenger’s Front Airbag information about how to protect Additional Safety Precautions . Can Pose Serious Risks ..yourself and your passengers. It Additional Information About Your Infants ..........
Page 9: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths.
Page 10: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 11: Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features 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. Not wearing a seat belt properly and against other occupants.
Page 12: Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle has side airbags to help Your vehicle also has side curtain restraint system (SRS) with front protect the upper torso of the driver airbags to help protect the heads of airbags to help protect the heads and or a front seat passenger during a...
Page 13 Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle’s Safety Features The most important things you need Always wear The rest of this section gives more What you should do: to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Page 14: Protecting Adults And Teens
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Locking the doors reduces the Introduction 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 helps prevent passengers from protect the driver, adult passengers, and teenage children who are large...
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu 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 wheel or dashboard.
Page 16: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu 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. effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are...
Page 17: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Fasten and Position the Seat This spreads the forces of a crash Belts over the strongest bones in your Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched.
Page 18: Maintain A Proper Sitting
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Never place the shoulder portion of a Maintain a Proper Sitting RELEASE Position lap/shoulder belt under your arm or BUTTONS This could cause After all occupants have adjusted behind your back. their seats and put on seat belts, it is very serious injuries in a crash.
Page 19: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the...
Page 20: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away If your Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. If they do, they hands or arms are close to an same seat belt.
Page 21: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt restrain your body. Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap and shoulder belt goes over shoulder belts in all five seating your shoulder, across your chest, The seat belts in all positions except positions.
Page 22: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until Honda provides a lifetime warranty For added protection, the front seat they are unbuckled in the normal on seat belts for U.S. models. See belts are equipped with automatic manner.
Page 23 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious of protection in a subsequent crash.
Page 24: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags A sophisticated electronic system Airbag System Components Automatic seat belt tensioners Your airbag system includes: (see page that continually monitors and records information about the Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sensors that can detect a sensors, the control unit, the System) front airbags.
Page 25: How Your Front Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt restrains your lower body and torso, and the front airbag helps protect your head and chest. Although both airbags normally inflate within a split second of each other, it is possible for only one airbag to deploy.
Page 26 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags.
Page 27: How Your Side Airbags Work
To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, this system should wear their seat belts and sit is designed to shut off the side upright and well back in their seats.
Page 28: How Your Side Curtain Airbags Work
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags If the side airbag off indicator comes How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s on (see page ), have the Work side, the passenger’s side curtain passenger sit upright.
Page 29: How The Srs Indicator Works
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags How the SRS Indicator Works If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off The SRS indicator alerts the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works you to a potential problem may not work properly when you This indicator U.S.
Page 30: Airbag Service
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag Service An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag The SRS indicator alerts you to a Your airbag systems are virtually that has deployed must be Take your vehicle to an problem.
Page 31: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags Additional Safety Precautions Do not cover or replace front seat- Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting Together, airbags and Improperly replacing airbags. your dealer. seat belts provide the best or covering front seat-back covers protection.
Page 32: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Main Menu 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 33: All Children Should Sit In A Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children Seat Poses Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in Front airbags have been designed to According to accident statistics, the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to...
Page 34 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Model: 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 35: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical Children Attention attention or frequent visual Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put contact, we strongly recommend children can be properly restrained.
Page 36: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children General Guidelines Additional Safety Precautions Use childproof door locks to Lock all doors and the trunk when Children Never hold an infant or child on prevent children from opening the your vehicle is not in use. If you are not wearing a This can prevent children who play in vehicles can...
Page 37: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a 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 facing, reclining mode.
Page 38: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Infants and Small Children In either situation, we strongly Protecting Small Children child use the child seat as long as recommend that you install the child possible, until the child reaches the seat directly behind the front weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 39: Selecting A Child Seat
Main Menu 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 When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- the vehicle seat as far to the rear as compatible child seat can be installed...
Page 40: Installing A Child Seat
Main Menu 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, effectiveness.
Page 41: Installing A Child Seat With Latch
Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with 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 a child seat designed for use with LATCH.
Page 42 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat TETHER STRAP HOOK forward and from side to side to verify that it is secure. Flexible type ANCHOR Other LATCH-compatible seats Lift the head restraint (see page have a flexible-type connection as ), then route the tether strap shown above.
Page 43 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt.
Page 44 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to the belt near the buckle and pull...
Page 45 Main Menu Table of Contents Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchor Using the Center Anchor Tether TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK ANCHOR ANCHOR TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS After properly securing the child After properly securing the child A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page...
Page 46: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu 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 or death if the passenger’s front...
Page 47 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be high-back or between the child’s neck and arm? low-back. Whichever style you select, make sure the booster meets federal Is the lap part of the belt as low as safety standards (see page ) and...
Page 48 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children If you decide that a child can safely When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to: The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front, Carefully read the owner’s manual,...
Page 49: Additional Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a Devices intended to Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. This could result improve a child’s comfort or across the neck.
Page 50: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull carbon monoxide gas. You should exhaust gas into your vehicle’s have no problem with carbon interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide entering the vehicle in Breathing it can cause condition.
Page 51: Safety Labels
Main Menu Table of Contents Safety Labels These labels are in the locations SUN VISOR shown. They warn you of potential U.S. model hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement.
Page 52: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Instruments and Controls This section gives information about Control Locations ......Seat ........... the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ......Adjusting the Driver’s Seat ..contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Lights ....Driver’s Lumbar Support ...
Page 53: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations CRUISE CONTROLS (P.142) INDICATORS (P.53) GAUGES (P.63) HAZARD WARNING BUTTON (P.75) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.89) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.112) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.80) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.100) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.90) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (P.168) TRUNK RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE (P.84) HANDLE...
Page 54: Instrument Panel
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.54) ABS INDICATOR (P.55) TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.56) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.59) SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.57) (P.58) INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM CRUISE CONTROL TCS INDICATOR (P.56) INDICATOR (P.54) MAIN INDICATOR (P.59) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59)
Page 55: Instrument Panel Indicators
Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators The instrument panel has many Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada indicators to give you important Indicator information about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on Parking Brake and Brake Seat Belt Reminder when the engine is running.
Page 56 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Supplemental Restraint Anti-lock Brake System Canada U.S. System Indicator Side Airbag Off (ABS) Indicator This indicator comes on briefly when This indicator normally comes on for Indicator a few seconds when you turn the you turn the ignition switch to ON This indicator comes on when you (II).
Page 57 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators TCS Activation Indicator Traction Control System Door and Trunk Open Monitor (TCS) Indicator This indicator has three functions: This indicator normally comes on for It comes on as a reminder that you a few seconds when you turn the have turned off the traction ignition switch to ON (II).
Page 58 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Turn Signal and Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Hazard Warning This indicator reminds you that the Indicators The left or right turn signal indicator exterior lights are on. It comes on blinks when you signal a lane change when the light switch is in either the or turn.
Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Security System Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running High Beam Indicator Lights’’ Indicator This indicator comes on with the SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Canadian model only This indicator comes on when you high beam headlights. For more turn the ignition switch to ON (II) information, see page with the headlight switch off and the...
Page 60 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Cruise Control Main Immobilizer System Washer Level Indicator Indicator Indicator This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on for a few Canadian model only turn on the Cruise Control Master seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator comes on when the Button.
Page 61 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators overheated continuously or Electric Power Steering Check Fuel Cap Display (EPS) Indicator repeatedly, this can damage the If your fuel cap is loose or missing, a This indicator normally comes on ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message power steering system.
Page 62 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators If the system still detects a loose or Maintenance Required Indicator If the travel distance is 6,000 missing fuel fill cap, the malfunction 7,500 miles (9,600 12,000 km) after MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR indicator lamp (MIL) comes on.
Page 63 Main Menu Table of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators After having your vehicle serviced, Fuel Economy Indicator ask your dealer if the system has been reset. If it has not, reset it as While the engine is operating in its follows: most economical range, this indicator may come on and stay on.
Page 64 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE FUEL GAUGE TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB ODOMETER/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE U.S. model is shown.
Page 65 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Odometer Outside Temperature Display The temperature sensor is in the The odometer shows the total This display shows the outside front bumper. Therefore, the distance your vehicle has been temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. temperature reading can be affected driven.
Page 66 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges If the outside temperature is Trip Meter When you turn the ignition switch to incorrectly displayed, you can adjust This meter shows the number of ON (II), what you last selected is it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) displayed.
Page 67 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Trip Mileage Turning Off the Trip Mileage The display will turn back on when Display you repeat the same procedure in You can temporarily turn off the Trip step 3. TRIP METER Mileage display. It shows the number of mpg (U.S.) Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) or l/100 km (Canada).
Page 68 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges climbing a long hill. The engine will IMA Battery Level Gauge This correction of the battery level recharge the battery as you continue gauge is normal and does not IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE driving. indicate a problem.
Page 69 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Charge/Assist Gauge If the IMA battery is too hot or too Temperature Gauge cold, the IMA system shuts down to This shows the temperature of the protect the battery. This disables the engine’s coolant. During normal IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, even operation, the reading should be in though the Battery Level Gauge may...
Page 70 Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have. It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level.
Page 71: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS (P.74) (P.71) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.72) HAZARD REMOTE AUDIO WARNING BUTTON CONTROLS (P.75) (P.138) CRUISE CONTROLS (P.142) VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.75, 103, 106) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL HORN...
Page 72: Wipers And Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Wipers and Washers Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. Windshield Wiper select a position. The wipers run at high speed. The wipers run at high MIST speed until you release the lever. Windshield Washer Pull the wiper control lever toward you and...
Page 73 Main Menu Table of Contents Turn Signal, Headlights Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the Headlights Turning the switch left lever to signal a left turn and up on the left lever to the position to signal a right turn. To signal a lane turns on the parking lights, taillights, change, push lightly on the lever in instrument panel lights, side-marker...
Page 74 Main Menu Table of Contents Headlights, Automatic Lighting Off Feature To turn on the high If you remove the key from the High Beams Automatic Lighting Off Feature beams, push the lever forward until This feature turns off the headlights, ignition switch with the headlight you hear a click.
Page 75 Main Menu Table of Contents Daytime Running Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness The instrument panel will illuminate (Canadian Model) with reduced brightness when you When you turn the ignition switch to unlock and open the driver’s door. the ON (II) position and release the The brightness will increase slightly parking brake, the high beam...
Page 76: Before Driving
Main Menu Table of Contents Hazard Warning, Rear Window Defogger Before driving, make sure the rear Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger window is clear. The rear window is equipped with defogger wires. The wires are attached from inside the vehicle. To clean the rear window, wipe it from side to side to prevent the wires from being damaged.
Page 77: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment Push the lever up to lock the before you start driving. steering wheel in that position. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place Adjusting the steering wheel by trying to move it up, down, in, and out.
Page 78 Use Keep the keys away from liquids. KEYS WITH (LIGHT GREY) NUMBER REMOTE only Honda-approved key blanks. If they get wet, dry them TRANSMITER immediately with a soft cloth. These keys contain electronic circuits that are activated by the Immobilizer System.
Page 79: Immobilizer System
Main Menu Table of Contents Immobilizer System The Immobilizer System protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC: your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer.
Page 80: Ignition Switch
Main Menu Table of Contents Ignition Switch key. A reminder beeper sounds if the ignition switch is in the the LOCK ACCESSORY (I) You can (0) or ACCESSORY(I) position when operate the audio system and the you open the driver’s door. Remove accessory power sockets in this the key from the ignition switch to position.
Page 81: Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Door Locks Only the driver’s door has a door Lockout Prevention lock. With the driver’s door open and the MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH key in the ignition, both door lock Insert your key into the door lock switches are disabled.
Page 82 Main Menu Table of Contents Childproof Door Locks, Remote Transmitter You can open and close all power Childproof Door Locks Remote Transmitter windows from outside the vehicle LEVER with the key. With the remote transmitter, you can open the windows. Refer to Power Windows UNLOCK LOCK BUTTON...
Page 83: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter You cannot lock the doors with the Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery remote transmitter if any door is not Avoid dropping or throwing the If it takes several pushes on the fully closed or the key is in the button to lock or unlock the doors, transmitter.
Page 84 Main Menu Table of Contents Remote Transmitter As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and BATTERY (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
Page 85 Main Menu Table of Contents Trunk MASTER KEY Pull TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY You can open the trunk in any of To close the trunk, press down on Lock the trunk release lever with three ways: the trunk lid. your master key to prevent someone from opening the trunk.
Page 86 Main Menu Table of Contents Trunk, Armrest To open the trunk, push the release Emergency Trunk Opener Armrest lever to the left. RELEASE LEVER Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. As a safety feature, your vehicle has To use the console lid as an armrest, a release lever on the trunk latch so slide it to the desired position.
Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents Seat Heaters, Seats Seat Heaters In HI, the heater turns off when the Adjusting the Driver’s Seat seat gets warm, and turns back on See pages for important safety after the seat temperature drops. information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs.
Page 88 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Driver’s Lumbar Support Adjusting the Passenger’s Seat Moves the seat forward and backward. Moves the front of the seat up or down and To change the lumbar support, move To adjust the seat forward and the rear of the seat up the lever on the right side of the backward, pull up on the lever under...
Page 89 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Head Restraints They are most effective when you adjust them so the back of the occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. The front and rear head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint.
Page 90 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors Push or pull the adjustment knob right, left, up, or down to move the mirror. When you finish, turn the adjustment knob to the center (off) position. ADJUSTMENT KNOB Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and adjusted for best visibility.
Page 91 Main Menu Table of Contents Mirrors, Power Windows Power Mirror Heaters Power Windows On Canadian model Closing a power window on HEATED MIRROR BUTTON someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
Page 92: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows If the driver’s If your vehicle’s battery is To open or close the driver’s window AUTO REVERSE partially, push down or pull back on window senses any obstacle while it disconnected or goes dead, or the the window switch lightly and hold it.
Page 93 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows The power window system has a key- Opening the Windows with the off delay function. The windows will Remote Transmitter UNLOCK BUTTON still operate for up to 10 minutes You can open all of the windows after you turn off the ignition switch.
Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows, Parking Brake Turn the key clockwise again, and Parking Brake If you drive without fully releasing hold it. All four windows start to the parking brake, the beeper open. To stop the windows, sounds continuously.
Page 95 Main Menu Table of Contents Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Vanity Mirror The light comes on when you pull up the cover. To use the sun visor, pull it down. To use a vanity mirror on the back of You can also use the sun visor at the the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Page 96: Interior Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Ceiling Lights Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the front doors and around the ignition switch CENTER come on when you open any door. After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for several seconds.
Page 97: Interior Convenience Items
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Beverage Holders CONSOLE COMPARTMENT and FRONT DOOR POCKET and Be careful when you are using the BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your COIN POCKET and ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET passengers.
Page 98 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Console Compartment Center CD Pocket RIGHT LEVER LEFT LEVER Push CONSOLE COMPARTMENT To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray On U.S. model without navigation pull up on the right lever and lift the located in the console compartment system and Canadian model armrest.
Page 99 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Convenience Items Sunglasses Holder Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
Page 100 Main Menu Features Your heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C ..... Caring the Tape and Player ..system provides a comfortable Dual Temperature Control ..Playing the XM Satellite environment in all weather Climate Control Sensors ....Radio ........
Page 101: Vents, Heating, And A/C
Table of Contents Main Menu Vents, Heating, and A/C Without Navigation System TEMPERATURE DISPLAY FAN SPEED TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL INDICATOR (DRIVER’S SIDE) (PASSENGER’S SIDE) MODE BUTTON FAN CONTROL BUTTONS A/C BUTTON REAR WINDOW AUTO BUTTON DEFOGGER BUTTON OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON DUAL BUTTON...
Page 102 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C With Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) TEMPERATURE DISPLAY A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING ICONS MODE ICONS FAN CONTROL ICONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS (PASSENGER’S SIDE) BUTTONS (DRIVER’S SIDE) AUTO BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON DUAL BUTTON...
Page 103 Table of Contents Main Menu Vents, Heating, and A/C Fan Control Temperature Control If temperature display flashes, there Without Navigation System Without Navigation System is a problem with the Hybrid-A/C. You can manually select the fan Turn the temperature control dial on Have your vehicle checked by your speed by pressing the fan control the driver’s side to adjust the airflow...
Page 104 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Air Conditioning (A/C) Button When the A/C is off, the airflow Recirculation Button Without Navigation System temperature does not fall below the When the recirculation indicator is Press the A/C button to turn the air outside air temperature.
Page 105 Table of Contents Main Menu Vents, Heating, and A/C Mode Control When you select Ventilation Use the mode control buttons or the system automatically switches to The flow-through ventilation system icons to select the vents the air flows Fresh Air mode and turns on the draws in outside air, circulates it from.
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the Heater Using the A/C With Navigation System The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load Press the A/C button, the Manual warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine.
Page 107 Table of Contents Main Menu Vents, Heating, and A/C Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows moisture from the air. When used in windows: Select .
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents Vents, Heating, and A/C The system automatically selects the Automatic Climate Control Press the AUTO button. The automatic climate control Without Navigation System: Set the proper mix of conditioned and/or system adjusts the fan speed and desired temperature by turning heated air to raise or lower the interior temperature to the...
Page 109 Table of Contents Main Menu Vents, Heating, and A/C Manual Operation To Turn Everything Off If you press OFF, the Climate You can manually select various Press the OFF button. However, a Control system shuts off completely. functions of the automatic climate lack of airflow can cause the Keep the system completely off control system when it is in AUTO.
Page 110: Dual Temperature Control
Main Menu Table of Contents Dual Temperature Control Without Navigation System Without Navigation System Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the front passenger. With Navigation System Your vehicle has four temperature PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE control buttons, two for the driver, TEMPERATURE...
Page 111 Table of Contents Main Menu Dual Temperature Control To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then turn the driver’s control dial or DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE press the buttons on the driver’s side.
Page 112: Climate Control Sensors
Main Menu Table of Contents Climate Control Sensors Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column.
Page 113: Playing The Radio
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the Radio Without Navigation System With Navigation System (U.S. Model Only) STEREO INDICATOR PRESET BARS STEREO INDICATOR UPPER DISPLAY AM/FM BUTTON A.SEL AM/FM BUTTON BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY TUNE SCAN BUTTON BUTTON PRESET ICONS SEEK BAR SEEK BAR SCAN BUTTON SOUND BUTTON...
Page 114: To Play The Radio
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio The SCAN function To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to samples all stations with strong ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Page 115 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the Radio Preset Each preset bar or icon Pick the preset number (1 The preset frequencies will be lost if can store one frequency on AM, and you want for that station. Press your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is two frequencies on FM.
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio If you are AUTO SELECT If you do not like the stations Auto traveling far from home and can no Select has stored, you can store longer receive your preset stations, other frequencies on the preset bars you can use the auto select feature to or icons.
Page 117: Adjusting The Sound
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the Radio Adjusting the Sound The system will automatically return Without Navigation System Press the SOUND button or icon, or Each mode is shown in the display as the display to the selected audio press the TUNE knob repeatedly to it changes.
Page 118: Radio Frequencies
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the Radio 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: transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.
Page 119 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the Radio As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as...
Page 120: Playing A Cd
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD Without Navigation System With Navigation System UPPER DISPLAY CD BUTTON RPT BUTTON CD BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SEEK BAR BUTTON EJECT BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK/SKIP CD SLOT CD SLOT LOAD BUTTON CHANGE CD LOAD DISC INDICATOR...
Page 121: Playing A Cd, Cd Changer
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a CD, CD Changer To Play a CD Insert a CD into the CD slot. The For vehicles with Satellite Radio To load or play CDs, the ignition drive will pull the CD in the rest of To listen to satellite radio when a CD switch must be in the ACCESSORY is playing, press the CD/AUX XM...
Page 122 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD, CD Changer For Vehicle with in-dash CD Changer You can also load a CD into an empty On vehicles with in-dash CD changer Press the LOAD button until you position while a CD is playing. Select To select a different disc, press the hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’...
Page 123 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a CD, CD Changer RANDOM Press to play the Without Navigation System With Navigation System SEEK/SKIP Push the tracks in random order. You will see To use the controls, press the play the next track on the disc. Push RDM in the display.
Page 124: To Stop Playing A Cd
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a CD, CD Changer Touch the icon to Press the AM/FM or XM/CD DISC RPT Removing CDs from the Changer continuously replay the current CD. button to switch to the radio or To remove the disc currently playing, Touch again to turn it off.
Page 125: Operating The Optional Cd Changer
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a CD, CD Changer Operating the Optional CD Load the desired CDs in the If there are no CDs in the changer, Changer magazine, and load the magazine in the display will flash, and you will An optional six or eight disc CD the changer according to the have to select another mode.
Page 126: Cd Player Error Messages
Main Menu Table of Contents CD Player Error Messages If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take Press the eject button and pull out the disc.
Page 127: Cd Changer Error Messages
Table of Contents Main Menu CD Changer Error Messages If you see an error message in the Error Message Cause Solution display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs.
Page 128: Protecting Your Cds
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Your CDs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
Page 129: Playing A Tape
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) Without Navigation System With Navigation System RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION UPPER INDICATOR DISPLAY CD/SAT RADIO BUTTON BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SEEK BAR CH/DISC SEEK BAR TUNE/ SOUND...
Page 130: To Play A Tape
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) To Play a Tape Dolby noise reduction turns on To Stop Playing a Tape Optional on all U.S. models when you insert a tape. The To remove the tape, press the The ignition switch must be in indicator will light in the EJECT button on the cassette player.
Page 131: Tape Search Functions
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) Tape Search Functions SKIP Press the side to find With Navigation System FF/REW To rewind the tape, the beginning of the current song or If you see the error message push the Preset 1 (REW) side of the passage.
Page 132: Caring The Tape And Player
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) If the tape is loose, tighten it by Caring for the Tape and Player If you do not clean the tape player The tape player picks up dirt and regularly, it may eventually become turning the hub with a pencil or your oxides from the tape.
Page 133: Radio
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Digital Radio Without Navigation System With Navigation System Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the CATEGORY/CHANNEL United States except Hawaii, Alaska, MODE INDICATOR CATEGORY/CHANNEL and Canada.
Page 134: To Play Xm Satellite Radio
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio To Play XM Satellite Radio DISP TUNE The ignition must be in the With Navigation System With Navigation System ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Press and release this button to Turn the TUNE knob to change Turn the system on: change the display.
Page 135 Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the XM Satellite Radio SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) SCAN The scan function samples With Navigation System seek/skip function selects the all channels for 5 seconds. To Once your XM channels are preset, various categories in XM, such as activate the function, push the SCAN pressing the CH DISC button will Jazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc.
Page 136: Satellite Radio Signals
Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from Signal may be two satellites to produce clear, high- blocked by quality digital reception. It offers mountains or many channels in several categories. large obstacles Along with a large selection of to the south.
Page 137: Receiving Satellite Radio Service
Table of Contents Main Menu Playing the XM Satellite Radio Depending on where you drive, you Receiving Satellite Radio Service As required by the FCC: may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly If your XM Radio service has expired Interference can be caused by any of or you purchased your vehicle from approved by the party responsible for...
Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio If you decide to purchase XM While awaiting activation, make sure Satellite Radio service, contact XM your vehicle remains in an open area Radio at , or at with good reception. Once your www.xmradio.com audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’...
Page 139: Steering Wheel Controls
Table of Contents Main Menu Steering Wheel Controls The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system MODE BUTTON up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next or bottom of the button and hold it track each time you press the top until the desired volume is reached,...
Page 140: Radio Theft Protection
Main Menu Table of Contents Radio Theft Protection If your vehicle’s battery is discon- Your vehicle’s audio system will digits the same way. disable itself if it is disconnected nected or goes dead, the audio from electrical power for any reason. system will disable itself.
Page 141: Setting The Clock
Table of Contents Main Menu Setting the Clock Without Navigation System Without Navigation System shown If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, you will DIGITAL CLOCK need to set the clock. Press and hold the SOUND button until you hear a beep. The displayed time begins to blink.
Page 142: Security System
Main Menu Table of Contents Security System With the system set, you can still The security system helps to protect SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the master key The horn sounds and a combination or the remote transmitter without of headlights, parking lights, side triggering the alarm.
Page 143: Cruise Control
Table of Contents Main Menu Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control Press and release the DECEL/ a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) SET button on the steering wheel. CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON without keeping your foot on the The CRUISE CONTROL light on accelerator pedal.
Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- Tap the brake or clutch pedal set speed when you are going up and celerate to the desired cruising lightly with your foot. The down hills.
Page 145 Table of Contents Main Menu Cruise Control Cancelling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed Pressing the Cruise Control Master You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button, Button turns the system off and of these ways: or tap the brake pedal, the system erases the previous cruising speed.
Page 146: Homelink Universal Transceiver
Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver HomeLink stores the code in a If Your Vehicle Has HomeLink Important Safety Precautions Universal Transceiver permanent memory. There should Always refer to the opening The HomeLink Universal be no need to retrain HomeLink if instructions and safety information Transceiver built into your vehicle your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is...
Page 147 Table of Contents Main Menu HomeLink Universal Transceiver Training HomeLink If you are training the second or Before you begin If you just third buttons, go directly to step 1. received your vehicle and have not trained any of the buttons in Unplug the garage door opener HomeLink before, you should erase motor from the house current.
Page 148 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver If the button does not work, repeat Canadian Owners: Training With a Rolling Code The remote control this procedure to train it again. If it System you are training f rom may stop still does not work, you may have a For security purposes, newer garage transmitting af ter 2 seconds.
Page 149 Table of Contents Main Menu HomeLink Universal Transceiver Make sure you have properly Press and hold the button on TRAINING BUTTON completed the ‘‘Training HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds. HomeLink’’ procedure. Press and hold the HomeLink Find the ‘‘Training’’ button on your button again for 3 to 4 seconds.
Page 150 Main Menu Table of Contents HomeLink Universal Transceiver Erasing Codes Customer Assistance As required by the FCC: To erase the codes stored in all three If you have problems with training This device complies with Part 15 of the buttons, press and hold the two the HomeLink Wireless Control FCC rules.
Page 151 Main Menu...
Page 152: Before Driving
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 ........need to know how to properly store Opening and Closing the luggage or packages.
Page 153: Break-In Period
Main Menu Table of Contents Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation your authorized dealer for service. Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump Some gasoline today is blended with extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 154: Service Station Procedures
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedure Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Refueling You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable The fuel fill cap is attached to the and explosive. You can be Push fuel filler with a tether.
Page 155: Opening And Closing The Hood
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedure Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood until it clicks at least three times. HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
Page 156: Oil Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedure Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK (orange handle) Lift the hood up most of the way. Wait a few minutes after turning the Remove the dipstick again, and The hydraulic supports will lift it up engine off before you check the oil.
Page 157: Engine Coolant Check
Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedure Engine Coolant Check Refer to Owner’s Maintenance Checks on page for information RESERVE TANK about checking other items on your vehicle. Look at the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the MAX and MIN lines.
Page 158: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Always drive in the highest gear Improving Fuel Economy Always maintain your vehicle possible. according to the maintenance Try to maintain a constant speed. schedule. See Owner’s Maintenance Checks (see page Every time you slow down and speed up, your vehicle uses extra fuel.
Page 159: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories Be sure electronic accessories do or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your (see page ) or interfere with Follow all instructions in this vehicle.
Page 160: Modifying Your Vehicle
Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Larger or smaller wheels and tires Removing parts from your vehicle, can interfere with the operation of or replacing components with your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and aftermarket components could other systems.
Page 161: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient DOOR POCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT storage areas: CENTER POCKET Glove box Door pockets Seat-back pockets Trunk Center pocket Console compartment Roof-rack (if installed) However, carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
Page 162: Load Limits
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo [The placard is on the driver’s Load Limits step 4. The maximum load for your vehicle doorjamb.] is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure If your vehicle will be towing a includes the total weight of all Determine the combined weight trailer, load from your trailer will occupants, cargo, and accessories,...
Page 163: Carrying Cargo In The Trunk Or On A Roof Rack
Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo In addition, the total weight of the If you carry large items that Carrying Items in the Passenger vehicle, all passengers and prevent you from closing the trunk Compartment accessories must not exceed the lid, exhaust gas can enter the Store or secure all items that could Gross Vehicle Weight Rating...
Page 164 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Do not spill any liquids over the air Air Intake Air Vent in the Trunk intake or put any small foreign AIR INTAKE objects in it. This may damage the AIR VENT IMA battery and the power control unit.
Page 165 Main Menu...
Page 166 Main Menu Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ....... conditions, and how to operate the Automatic Transmission ....manual and automatic transmissions. Shift Lever Position It also includes important Indicators .......
Page 167: Preparing To Drive
Table of Contents Main Menu Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see When you start the engine, check and adjustments before you drive pages the gauges and indicators in the your vehicle. instrument panel (see pages Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see...
Page 168: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to the If the engine fails to start, press START (III) position. Do not hold the accelerator pedal all the way In cold weather, turn off all the key in START (III) for more down and hold it there while electrical accessories to reduce...
Page 169: Automatic Transmission
Table of Contents Main Menu Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicators If the malfunction indicator lamp To shift from any position, press the comes on along with the ‘‘D’’ release button on the side of the indicator, there is a problem with the shift lever to move it.
Page 170 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission This position mechani- Park (P) Reverse (R) Press the brake Drive (D ) This position is similar cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and press the release button to to D, except only the first three Park whenever you are turning off or shift from Park to Reverse.
Page 171: Engine Speed Limiter
Table of Contents Main Menu Automatic Transmission Second (2) This position locks First (1) To shift from Second to Engine Speed Limiter the transmission in second gear. It First, press the release button on the If you exceed the maximum speed does not downshift to first gear side of the shift lever.
Page 172: Shift Lock Release
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Insert the key in the Shift Lock Shift Lock Release COVER This allows you to move the shift Release slot. lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work.
Page 173 Table of Contents Main Menu Automatic Transmission If you need to use the Shift Lock RELEASE Release, it means your vehicle is BUTTON developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral.
Page 174 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission The engine restarts when you Auto Idle Stop During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA Your vehicle has an auto idle stop release the brake pedal. Even while charge and power brake vacuum system. After your vehicle comes to you are pressing down on the brake reserve is monitored by the system.
Page 175 Table of Contents Main Menu Automatic Transmission Auto Idle Stop Indicator A beeper sounds if you open the driver’s door when the auto idle stop system is activated. After you open AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR the door during the auto idle stop and the engine starts, the beeper also sounds even when the auto idle stop system is off.
Page 176: Parking
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 windows are closed. the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly or curb.
Page 177: Braking System
Table of Contents Main Menu Braking System Your vehicle is equipped with disc Check the brakes after driving Braking System Design brakes. A power assist helps reduce through deep water. Apply the The hydraulic system that operates the effort needed on the brake pedal. brakes moderately to see if they feel the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 178: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Main Menu Table of Contents Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Activating the Anti-lock Brakes ABS Indicator The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake If the ABS indicator comes on, the helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and anti-lock function of the braking locking up, and helps you retain...
Page 179 Table of Contents Main Menu Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) steering control during braking. The TCS indicator will come on along with the ABS indicator. ABS INDICATOR ABS will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as trying to take a corner too fast or making a sudden lane change.
Page 180: Traction Control System
Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System The TCS indicator (see page Your vehicle is equipped with a TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR traction control system (TCS) to and the TCS activation indicator assist you in maintaining traction come on and stay on when there is a while driving slowly on loose or problem with the TCS.
Page 181: Tcs Off Switch
Table of Contents Main Menu Traction Control System TCS Off Switch TCS Activation Indicator TCS Indicator When you turn the ignition switch to If this indicator comes on while you the ON(II) position, this indicator are driving, stop your vehicle in a comes on for a few seconds and then safe place, turn the engine off and goes off.
Page 182 Main Menu Table of Contents Traction Control System The TCS indicator and the ABS indicator are on when there is something wrong with the anti-lock brake system (see ABS Indicator on page The TCS indicator and the brake system indicator are on when there is something wrong with the brake system (see Brake System...
Page 183: Towing A Trailer
Table of Contents Main Menu Towing a Trailer Your vehicle has been designed to Load Limits primarily carry passengers and their cargo. You can also use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 184 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle load toward the front of the trailer The maximum allowable weight of and trailer weights are within limits and 40 percent toward the rear, then...
Page 185 Hitches Trailer Brakes Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must Honda recommends that any trailer Towing can require a variety of having a total weight of 1,000 lbs be properly bolted to the underbody. equipment, depending on the size of...
Page 186 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Ask your trailer sales or rental Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Trailer lights and equipment must Many states and Canadian provinces agency if any other items are comply with federal, state, and local require special outside mirrors when recommended or required for your regulations.
Page 187 Table of Contents Main Menu Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Towing Speeds and Gears When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page Drive slower than normal in all driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are driving situations, and obey posted following:...
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Making Turns and Braking If you must stop when facing uphill, Backing Up Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. Always drive slowly and have than normal. The trailer tracks a Do not try to hold the vehicle in someone guide you when backing up.
Page 189 Main Menu...
Page 190 Main Menu Maintenance This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ...... Recommended Tire Pressure . important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule ....Tire Inspection ......maintained and how to follow basic Servicing Your Vehicle .... Tire Maintenance .....
Page 191: Maintenance Safety
Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified technician or other qualified Improperly maintaining this Failure to properly follow mechanic. vehicle or failing to correct a maintenance instructions and problem before driving can precautions can cause you to Important Safety Precautions...
Page 192: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes Which Schedule to Follow Trailer towing, driving with a you will use your vehicle as normal Service your vehicle according to the loaded roof top carrier, or driving transportation for passengers and time and mileage periods on one of in mountainous conditions.
Page 193: Servicing Your Vehicle
Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Schedule Servicing Your Vehicle We recommend the use of Honda According to state and federal Your authorized dealer knows your parts and fluids whenever you have regulations, failure to perform vehicle best and can provide maintenance done.
Page 194: Owner's Maintenance Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule Brakes Check the fluid level Owner’s Maintenance Checks You should check the following monthly. See page items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform Tires Check the tire pressure any check, turn to the appropriate monthly.
Page 195: Normal Conditions
Main Menu Table of Contents Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 196: Severe Conditions
Main Menu Table of Contents Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil and oil filter Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 197: Maintenance Record
Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
Page 198 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 41,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 66,000 km 102,000 km Date Date 45,000 mi mi/km 65,000 mi mi/km 72,000 km 104,000 km Date Date...
Page 199 Table of Contents Main Menu Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 82,500 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 101,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 132,000 km 162,000 km Date Date 85,000 mi mi/km 105,000 mi mi/km 136,000 km 168,000 km Date Date...
Page 200 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 123,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 142,500 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 198,000 km 228,000 km Date Date 125,000 mi mi/km 145,000 mi mi/km 200,000 km 232,000 km Date Date...
Page 201: Fluid Locations
Table of Contents Main Menu Fluid Locations ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Gray cap) (Orange loop) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP...
Page 202: Adding Engine Oil
Main Menu Table of Contents Adding Engine Oil Install the engine oil fill cap, and Recommended Engine Oil tighten it securely. Wait a few Oil is a major contributor to your minutes, and recheck the oil level. engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 Do not fill above the upper mark;...
Page 203: Synthetic Oil
5W-20 oil is formulated for year- it meets the same requirements Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for round protection of your Honda to given for a conventional motor oil, it optimum engine protection. Make...
Page 204: Changing The Oil And Filter
Main Menu Table of Contents Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter Remove the oil filter and let the OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER according to the recommendations in remaining oil drain. A special the maintenance schedule. The oil wrench (available from your and filter collect contaminants that dealer) is required.
Page 205 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing the Oil and Filter Refill the engine with the recom- OIL FILTER mended oil. Improper disposal of engine oil can be Engine oil change capacity harmf ul to the environment. If you (including filter): change your own oil, please dispose of 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) the used oil properly.
Page 206: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Check the reservoir’s fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the cap. The low washer level Canadian model: indicator will come on when the level...
Page 207: Engine Coolant
Table of Contents Main Menu Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another major-brand non-silicate coolant as a Removing the radiator cap temporary replacement. Make sure it while the engine is hot can...
Page 208 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Coolant The coolant level should be up to Pour coolant into the reserve tank. the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX coolant if it is low. and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank.
Page 209: Transmission Fluid
Have Shut off the engine. is down all the way. the transmission flushed and refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) Remove the dipstick and check convenient.
Page 210: Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid Timing Belt the technician should drain and refill The timing belt should be replaced it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic at the intervals shown in the Transmission Fluid), then drive the maintenance schedule. Replace the vehicle for a short distance. Do this belt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if three times.
Page 211: Lights
Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has two bulbs on each when your vehicle was new. If you side, four in total. Make sure you are Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot regularly carry heavy items in the replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Push the electrical connector onto High Beam Headlight the bulb. BULB Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb. AIR INTAKE COVER Reinstall the air intake cover. Reinstall the two fasteners and secure them by pushing on the heads until they lock.
Page 213 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Install the new bulb and turn it Low Beam Headlight one-quarter turn clockwise to lock HOLDING CLIPS it in place. Push the electrical connector onto the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 214 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights To remove the burned out bulb, Replacing the Front Side Marker/ Turn Signal and Parking Light push it in and turn it counterclockwise until it unlocks. Bulb Install the new bulb and turn it HOLDING CLIPS clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 215 Table of Contents Main Menu Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Push a new bulb straight into the Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Fenders) socket until it bottoms, and (in Trunk Lid) reinstall the socket into the light BULBS assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks.
Page 216 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Light Bulb SOCKETS BULBS BULBS SOCKETS BULB Carefully bend back the corner of Install a new bulb into the socket, SOCKET the trunk lid trim to expose the and reinstall the socket into the bulbs.
Page 217: Seat Belts
Table of Contents Main Menu Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter Seat Belts Driver’s Floor Mat Dust and Pollen Filter This filter removes the dust and pollen that is brought in from the LOOP outside through the heating and cooling system/climate control system.
Page 218: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 219 Table of Contents Main Menu Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 220: Tires
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Use a gauge to measure the air tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure in each tire at least once a size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of month.
Page 221: Recommended Tire Pressure
Table of Contents Main Menu Tires If you check air pressures when the While tubeless tires have some Recommended Tire Pressure tires are hot (driven for several ability to self-seal if they are Keep the inflation pressure of your miles), you will see readings 4 to 6 punctured, you should look closely normal tires at 32 psi (220 kPa, psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm )
Page 222: Tire Inspection
Improper wheel weights can damage A tire this worn gives very little your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use traction on wet roads. You should only genuine Honda wheels weights f or replace the tire if you can see three balancing. or more tread wear indicators.
Page 223: Tire Rotation
Table of Contents Main Menu Tires Tire Rotation Move the tires to the positions Replacing Tires and Wheels shown in the illustration each time Replace your tires with radial tires of Front Front they are rotated. If you purchase the same size, load range, speed directional tires, rotate only front-to- rating, and maximum cold tire back.
Page 224: Wheels And Tires
Main Menu Table of Contents Tires If you ever replace a wheel, make Wheels and Tires Winter Driving sure that the wheel’s specifications Wheel: Tires marked ‘‘M S’’ or ‘‘All match those of the original wheels. Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- 16 x 6 1/2 JJ Replacement wheels are available at weather tread design suitable for...
Page 225: Tire Chains
Because your vehicle has limited tire hear them coming into contact with be seriously injured or killed. clearance, Honda strongly the body or chassis, stop and recommends using the chains listed investigate. Remove them as soon as...
Page 226: Checking The Battery
Main Menu Table of Contents Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is Check the terminals for corrosion (a TEST INDICATOR WINDOW white or yellowish powder). To needed, see your dealer or a remove it, cover the terminals with a qualified technician.
Page 227: Vehicle Storage
Table of Contents Main Menu Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage Vehicle Storage Fill the fuel tank. If you need to park your vehicle for an extended period (more than one Change the engine oil and filter. The battery gives off explosive month), there are several things you hydrogen gas during normal should do to prepare it for storage.
Page 228 Main Menu Table of Contents Vehicle Storage Support the front wiper blade Leave the parking brake off. Put If you store your vehicle for 1 year or the transmission in Park. arms with a folded towel or rag so longer, have your dealer perform the they do not touch the windshield.
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Page 230 Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more Flat Tire Repair ......common problems that motorists Compact Spare Tire ...... experience with their vehicles. It Changing a Flat Tire ....gives you information about how to If the Engine Won’t Start .....
Page 231 Table of Contents Main Menu Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model) Your vehicle is not equipped with a How to Use the Tire Repair Kit spare tire. Instead, it has a flat tire repair kit that can allow you to temporarily repair a flat caused by a nail or other small item.
Page 232 Main Menu Table of Contents Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model) VALVE CAP SEALANT FILLER TUBE SEALANT BOTTLE PLIERS TIRE VALVE NAIL or OTHER OBJECT VALVE CORE TOOL AIR PUMP If the sealant has not expired, If possible, use the pliers to Unscrew the tire valve cap.
Page 233 Table of Contents Main Menu Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model) TIRE VALVE TIRE VALVE SEALANT FILLER TUBE FILLER TUBE VALVE CORE removed VALVE CORE TOOL SEALANT BOTTLE SEALANT BOTTLE Insert the notched end of the valve Shake the sealant bottle, then Remove the plug from the end of core tool into the valve, turn screw the sealant filler tube onto...
Page 234 Main Menu Table of Contents Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model) VALVE CORE TOOL WHEEL LABEL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET TIRE VALVE AIR PUMP HOSE POWER CORD VALVE CORE to be reinstalled INSTRUMENT PANEL LABEL Replace the valve core inside the Remove the labels from the plastic Screw the air pump hose onto the tire valve.
Page 235 Table of Contents Main Menu Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model) If the tire properly inflates to 32 Immediately drive for 10 minutes, AIR PUMP SWITCH psi, replace the valve cap and store being sure not exceed 50 mph all repair kit items. Keep the air (80 km/h).
Page 236 Main Menu Table of Contents Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model) If the air pressure is less than 19 psi, PRESSURE GAUGE do not continue procedures. The repair did not work. Call or wait for help. If the pressure is 32 psi, continue driving at no more than 50 mph (80 km/h) to the nearest service station for assistance.
Page 237 Table of Contents Main Menu Compact Spare Tire (Canadian Model) Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow 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 the compact spare tire soon as you can.
Page 238 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model) If you have a flat tire while driving, Park the vehicle on firm, level, and stop in a safe place to change it. non-slippery ground. Put the Drive slowly along the shoulder until transmission in Park.
Page 239 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model) EXTENSION BRAKE HUB WHEEL WRENCH JACKING POINT Place the jack under the jacking Use the extension and the wheel Before mounting the spare tire, point nearest the tire you need to nut wrench as shown to raise the wipe any dirt off the mounting vehicle until the flat tire is off the...
Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model) Remove the center cap before WING BOLT storing the flat tire in the trunk well. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well. Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt.
Page 241 Table of Contents Main Menu Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model), If the Engine Won’t Start If the Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the Starter Diagnosing why the engine won’t Motor Operates Very Slowly start falls into two areas, depending When you turn the ignition switch to Loose items can fly around the on what you hear when you turn the...
Page 242: If The Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to START The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel (III). If the headlights do not dim, In this case, the starter motor’s gauge;...
Page 243: Jump Starting
Table of Contents Main Menu Jump Starting Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle: procedure, you should take several precautions. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery. In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte.
Page 244 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting If the booster battery is in another Once your vehicle is running, vehicle, have an assistant start disconnect the negative cable from that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. your vehicle, then from the booster battery.
Page 245: If The Engine Overheats
Table of Contents Main Menu If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running, and watch the temperature gauge. If the midrange. If it climbs to the red Steam and spray from an mark, you should determine the the high heat is due to overloading,...
Page 246 Main Menu Table of Contents If the Engine Overheats Using gloves or a large heavy If you do not find an obvious leak, Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly.
Page 247: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Table of Contents Main Menu Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If it does not go out within 10 seconds, turn off the Running the engine with low oil engine.
Page 248 Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator, Malfunction Indicator Lamp Immediately turn off all electrical Charging System Indicator Malfunction Indicator Lamp accessories. Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP the power windows. Keep the engine running;...
Page 249: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Table of Contents Main Menu Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your Readiness Codes To check if they are set, turn the vehicle, the cause of this indicator Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness ignition to ON (II), without starting coming on could be a loose or codes’’...
Page 250: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator However, if the brake pedal does not Slow down by shifting to a lower BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR feel normal, you should take gear, and pull to the side of the road immediate action. A problem in one when it is safe.
Page 251: Emergency Towing
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 an organization. Never tow your the ground, do the following: Improper towing preparation will vehicle with just a rope or chain.
Page 252 Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing With the front wheels on the ground, If you decide to tow your vehicle it is best to tow the vehicle no farther with all four wheels on the ground, than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the make sure you use a properly- The steering system can be damaged if speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
Page 253 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 254 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses BLOWN BLOWN BLOWN Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the looking at the wire inside. fuses in the interior fuse box by Removing these fuses requires a pulling out each one with the fuse Phillips-head screwdriver.
Page 255 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it FUSE PULLER might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 30 A Cooling Fan 7.5 A MG. Clutch 20 A Horn, Stop 40 A Rear Defroster 40 A Back Up, ACC 15 A Hazard 30 A TCS Motor 40 A 40 A Ignition Coil, DRL (Canada)
Page 257 Table of Contents Main Menu Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected Not Used 15 A IG ACG 15 A IG Fuel Pump IG Washer 7.5 A 7.5 A IG Meter 10 A IG SRS 7.5 A 20 A Power Window (Left Rear) 20 A Power Window (Right Rear) 20 A...
Page 258: Technical Information
Main Menu Technical Information The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ....Replacement Parts ....you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ Three Way Catalytic Converter . your vehicle, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading State Emissions Testing ....
Page 259: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 260 Main Menu Table of Contents Identification Numbers The engine number is stamped into the engine block. It is on the front. ENGINE NUMBER The transmission number is on a label on top of the transmission. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 261: Specifications
Table of Contents Main Menu Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 189.5 in (4,813 mm) Engine Change 1.77 US gal (6.7 ) Width 71.7 in (1,820 mm) coolant Total 2.22 US gal (8.4 ) Height 57.2 in (1,453 mm) Engine oil Change Wheelbase 107.9 in (2,740 mm) Including...
Page 262 Main Menu Table of Contents Specifications Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type SOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), 12 V 51 W (HB4) gasoline engine Front side marker/Parking/ 12 V 21 W (Amber) Bore x Stroke 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) Turn signal light Displacement 182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm )
Page 263 Table of Contents Main Menu 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 tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 264 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- loaded.
Page 265: Tire Labeling
Table of Contents Main Menu Tire Labeling Tire Labeling Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture. The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those Load index (a numerical code Maximum Tire Pressure you should be aware of are described associated with the maximum Max Press The maximum air...
Page 266: 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 267 HC, CO, and NOx produced. remain low, you should use only new combustion and minimize the Honda replacement parts or their amount of HC, CO, and NOx that Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) equivalent for repairs. Using lower comes out the tailpipe.
Page 268: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS...
Page 269: State Emissions Testing
Table of Contents Main Menu 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 270 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 the vehicle coast for several (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes.
Page 271 Main Menu...
Page 272 Main Menu Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicle) ......Authorized Manuals .....
Page 273: Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin trained professionals. They should Islands: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. be able to answer all your questions. Automobile Customer Service If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A...
Page 274: Warranty Coverages
Restrictions and exclusions apply to Emissions Control Systems Defects Accessory Limited Warranty Warranty and Emissions Honda accessories are covered all these warranties. Please read the these two under this warranty. Time and 2005 Honda Warranty Information Performance Warranty warranties cover your vehicle’s...
Page 275 NHTSA, U.S. Department of However, NHTSA cannot become Administration (NHTSA), in addition Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 276: Authorized Manuals
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 277 Table of Contents Main Menu Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 278 Main Menu Index Shift Lever Position Indicator . Bulb Replacement Shift Lever Positions ....Brake Lights ......Accessories ........Front Parking Lights ....Shift Lock Release ....ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Headlights ......... Position) ........High-mount Brake Light ..Specifications ......Accessory Power Socket ....
Page 279 Main Menu Index Charging System Indicator . 54, Check Fuel Cap Indicator ....DANGER, Explanation of ....Checklist, Before Driving .... Economy, Fuel ......Childproof Door Locks ....Dashboard ........4, Electronically Controlled Power Child Seats ........Daytime Running Lights ....
Page 280 Main Menu Index Specifications ......Four-way Flashers ......Speed Limiter ......Fuel ..........Starting ......... Cap Message ....... Halogen Headlight Bulbs ..... Engine Speed Limiter ....Economy Indicator ..... Hazard Warning Flashers ....Evaporative Emissions Controls . Fill Door and Cap ......
Page 281 Main Menu Index IMA System Indicator ....Immobilizer System ......Important Safety Precautions ..Label, Certification ....... Maintenance ........Indicators, Instrument Panel ..Lane Change, Signaling ....Owner Maintenance Checks . Infant Restraint ....... Lap/Shoulder Belts ......Record ........Infant Seats ........
Page 282 Main Menu Index Protecting Adults and Teens ..Tires ........... Change, How to ......Additional Safety Precautions . Wiper Blades ......Change, When to ....194-195 Advice for Pregnant Women ..Replacing Seat Belts After a Checking Engine ...... Protecting Children ......
Page 283 Main Menu Index Seat Belts ......... Side Curtain Airbags ....11, Starting the Engine ....... Additional Information ....How Your Side Curtain With a Dead Battery ....Automatic Seat Belt Airbags Work ......Steam Coming from Engine ..Tensioners .......
Page 284 Main Menu Index Tether Anchorage Points ....Transmission Vehicle Capacity Load ....Three Way Catalytic Converter . Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Dimensions ...... Time, Setting the ......Automatic ......Vehicle Identification Number ..Timing Belt ........Fluid Selection ......Vehicle Storage ......
Page 285 Main Menu Index Windshield Cleaning ........Washers ........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades ....... Operation ........Worn Tires ........Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..VIII...
Page 286: Service Information Summary
Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid number of 86 or higher. DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary Fuel Tank Capacity: replacement (see page 17.09 US gal (64.7 )

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