Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 2: Introduction
It will give you years of driving pleasure. symbol. This NOTICE One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
Page 3: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: car safely is an important responsibility. Safety Labels — on the car. Safety Messages —...
Page 4: Your Car At A Glance
Your Car at a Glance AUDIO SYSTEM MIRROR HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS CONTROLS (P.98. 107. (P.90 (P.84 DIGITAL CLOCK (P.101, 112, POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.72 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.81 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.143 TRUNK RELEASE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HANDLE (P.76 (P.144...
Page 5 Your Car at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.62 (P.64 CRUISE CONTROL (P.66 WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.63 MOONROOF (P.83 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (P.64 MIRROR CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS TILT ADJUSTMENT HORN BUTTONS (P.84 (P.61, (P.65...
Page 6: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety If a Child Requires Close This section gives you important Airbags..........Attention........information about how to protect Seats & Seat-Backs...... yourself and your passengers. It Head Restraints......Additional Safety Precautions..shows you how to use seat belts Door Locks........
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.
Page 8 Your Car's Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 9: Seat Belts
Your Car's Safety Features Seat Belts In addition, most states and all collision.) For your safety, and the safety of Canadian provinces require you to your passengers, your car is wear seat belts. Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle equipped with seat belts in all seating and against other occupants.
Page 10: Airbags
Your Car's Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need Airbags can pose serious hazards. to know about your airbags are: To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags save lives, Airbags do not replace seat belts. they can cause serious injuries to The seat belts are the occupants' primary protection in all types of...
Page 11: Head Restraints
Your Car's Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the front Head Restraints seats as far back as possible, and Head restraints can help protect you Your car's seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an from whiplash and other injuries.
Page 12: Door Locks
Your Car's Safety Features Door Locks Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Head restraints are properly Keeping your doors locked reduces adjusted (see page To make sure you and your the chance of being thrown out of passengers get the maximum the car during a crash. It also helps protection from your car's safety All doors are closed and locked prevent occupants from accidentally...
Page 13: Protecting Adults
Protecting Adults Introduction 2.Adjust the Front Seats 1.Close and Lock the Doors The following pages provide After everyone has entered the car, instructions on how to properly be sure the doors are closed and protect the driver and other adult locked.
Page 14: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals. move the seat as far back as possible However, if you are concerned about from the steering wheel while still...
Page 15: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust 4.Adjust the Head Restraints the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as Reclining the seat-back too far possible. A passenger who sits too can result in serious injury or close to the dashboard could be death in a crash.
Page 16: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt restraints reduces their Insert the latch plate into the buckle, effectiveness and you can be then tug on the belt to make sure the seriously injured in a crash. belt is securely latched.
Page 17 Protecting Adults If necessary, pull up on the belt again To adjust the height of a front seat to remove any slack from the belt anchor, squeeze the two release shoulder part, then check that the buttons and slide the anchor up or belt rests across the center of your down as needed (it has four positions).
Page 18 Anyone using a seat belt that is not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. See page for additional...
Page 19: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Protecting Adults 6.Adjust the Steering Wheel 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted Sitting improperly or out of their seats and put on seat belts, it is position can result in serious very important that they continue to injury or death in a crash.
Page 20: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Additional Safety Precautions Pregnant women should also sit Two people should never use the upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or same seat belt. If they do, they dashboard. This will reduce the risk could be very seriously injured in a of injuries to both the mother and crash.
Page 21 Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects Keep your hands and arms away between yourself and an airbag. from the airbag covers. If your Carrying hard or sharp objects on hands or arms are close to the SRS covers in the center of the your lap, or driving with a pipe or steering wheel and on top of the...
Page 22: Protecting Children
Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 23: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger's Airbag Poses Small Children Seat Placing a forward-facing child seat in Serious Risks to Children According to accident statistics, Airbags have been designed to help the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger's airbag can be...
Page 24 Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger's To remind you of the airbag hazards, airbag hazards, and that children your car has warning labels on the must be properly restrained in the driver's and front passenger's visors. back seat, your car has warning Please read and follow the labels on the dashboard and on the...
Page 25: If A Child Requires Close Attention
Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several Additional Safety Precautions If a Child Requires Close Children Attention Use childproof door locks to prevent children from opening the Your car has three seating positions Many parents say they prefer to put doors.
Page 26: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Protecting Children Do not leave children alone in your General Guidelines for Using vehicle. Leaving children without Child Seats adult supervision is illegal in most The following pages give general states and Canadian provinces, guidelines for selecting and installing and can be very hazardous. For child seats for infants and small example, infants and small children.
Page 27 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your car.
Page 28 Front Passenger's Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due to the passenger's airbag hazard. Honda's recommendations on where to place rear-facing and forward- Small children: Not recommended, facing child seats in your car. due to the passenger's airbag hazard.
Page 29 Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat To provide security during normal 3. Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat there are three main steps in...
Page 30: Protecting Infants
Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this car, a rear-facing child seat Placing a rear-facing child seat can be placed in any seating position in the front seat can result in in the back seat, but not in the front serious injury or death if the seat.
Page 31 Protecting Children Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belts in the outer back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions on how to secure a rear- facing child seat with this type of seat belt.
Page 32 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. 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 verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 33 Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation facing child seat may prevent the with the Lap Belt Tips driver or a front-seat passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended (see page 12).
Page 34: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children We also recommend that a small Protecting Small Children Additional Precautions for Infants child stay in the child seat as long as Never hold an infant on your lap. If you are not wearing a seat belt possible, until the child reaches the in a crash, you could be thrown weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 35 Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt Improperly placing a forward- The lap/shoulder belts in the outer facing child seat in the front back and front passenger seating seat can result in serious injury positions have a locking mechanism or death if the airbags inflate.
Page 36 Protecting Children 5. Push and pull the child seat 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 37 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Installing a Child Seat with the Lap Additional Precautions for Small mechanism in order to remove a Belt Children child seat, unlatch the buckle, Never hold a small child on your unroute the seat belt, and let the belt lap.
Page 38: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child reaches the Allowing a larger child to sit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can child should sit in one of the outer result in injury or death if the back seats and wear a lap/shoulder airbags inflate.
Page 39 Protecting Children Using a Booster Seat However, if the belt touches or Do not put any accessories on a seat crosses the child's neck, the child belt. Devices intended to improve needs to use a booster seat. occupant comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, severely compromise the protective capability Do not let a child wear a seat belt...
Page 40 Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front Physical Size seat until the tops of the ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety Physically, a child must be large even with the top of the seat-back. A Administration and Transport enough for the lap/shoulder belt to child of this height should be tall...
Page 41: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Protecting Children Using Child Seats with Tethers Check that the child's seat belt is Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must properly positioned and secured. be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing the seat Supervise the child.
Page 42 Protecting Children Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the child seat maker's instructions. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 43: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. shoulder belts in the front seats and Guide the belt across your body to the outer back seats, and a lap belt in the door pillar.
Page 44: Lap Belt
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Lap Belt pulled all the way out, the locking The lap belt has one manually- mechanism will activate. The belt adjusted belt that fits across the hips. will retract, but it will not allow the passenger to move freely.
Page 45: Seat Belt Maintenance
U.S. Models Honda provides a lifetime warranty injury or death if the seat belts on seat belts. Honda will repair or do not work properly when replace any seat belt component that needed. fails to function properly during normal use.
Page 46: Additional Information About Your Srs
Additional Information About Your SRS SRS Components An indicator light on the How Your Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System instrument panel that alerts you to (SRS) includes: a possible problem with the system (see page 47). Two front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of Emergency backup power in case the steering wheel;...
Page 47 Additional Information About Your SRS Since both airbags use the same After a crash, you may see what sensors, both airbags normally looks like smoke. This is actually inflate at the same time. However, it powder from the airbag's surface. is possible for only one airbag to Although the powder is not harmful, inflate.
Page 48: How The Srs Indicator Light Works
Ignoring the SRS indicator light This must be done by a Honda can result in serious injury or However, if the light comes on at any death if the airbags do not...
Page 49 Additional Information About Your SRS Additional Safety Precautions Do not attempt to deactivate your airbags. Together, airbags and seat belts provide the best protection in a moderate to severe frontal collision. Do not tamper with SRS components or wiring for any reason.
Page 50: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard With the trunk lid open, air flow can Your car's exhaust contains carbon pull exhaust gas into your car's monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. entering the car in normal driving if condition.
Page 51: Safety Labels
SUN VISOR injury. Read these labels carefully. U.S. models If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. HOOD Canadian models RADIATOR CAP Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 52: Instruments And Controls
Control Locations......the controls and displays that Indicator Lights........ Door Locks........contribute to the daily operation of Gauges..........Power Door Locks....... your Honda. All the essential Speedometer........ Remote Transmitter....controls are within easy reach. Tachometer........Childproof Door Locks....Odometer........Trunk..........
Page 53: Control Locations
Control Locations AUDIO SYSTEM MIRROR HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.98, 107, CONTROLS (P.90 (P.84 DIGITAL CLOCK (P.101, 112, POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.72 POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.81 FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.143 TRUNK RELEASE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE HANDLE (P.76 (P.144 Instruments and Controls...
Page 54: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many EX and U.S. LX indicators to give you important information about your car. PARKING BRAKE AND HIGH BEAM INDICATOR BRAKE SYSTEM * The U.S. instrument panel is CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR* INDICATOR shown. Differences for Canadian TRUNK-OPEN models are noted in the text.
Page 55 Indicator Lights U.S. DX and DX Value Package, and Canadian LX and SE Seat Belt Reminder Light This indicator lights when you turn HIGH BEAM INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND the ignition switch ON (II). It is a BRAKE SYSTEM reminder to you and your passengers CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR* to protect yourselves by fastening...
Page 56 Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada Parking Brake U.S. Canada Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) System Indicator and Brake B R A K E A B S Indicator This indicator lights when you turn System Indicator the ignition switch ON (II). If it Only on models equipped with ABS (see comes on at any other time, it This light has two functions:...
Page 57 Indicator Lights Trunk-open Indicator Malfunction Indicator High Beam Indicator Lamp See page 251. This light comes on with the high This light comes on if the trunk lid is beam headlights. See page not closed tightly. information on the headlight Turn Signal and controls.
Page 58 Gauges EX and U.S. LX Odometer The odometer shows the total dis- TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TEMPERATURE tance your car has been driven. It GAUGE measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change...
Page 59 Gauges U.S. DX and DX Value Package, and Canadian LX and SE Temperature Gauge This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal TEMPERATURE TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE operation, the pointer should rise GAUGE from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge.
Page 60 Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator When the distance driven since the last scheduled maintenance nears 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn yellow. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn red. Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduled maintenance.
Page 61: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering CRUISE CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL HAZARD WARNING column contain controls for driving BRIGHTNESS LIGHTS features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.
Page 62 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it. The high beams will come reminder beeper when you open the on and go off.
Page 63 Controls Near the Steering Wheel To signal a lane change, push lightly Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER The dial on the dashboard to the left Signal a turn or lane change with this...
Page 64 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers The right lever controls the wind- To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on shield wipers and washers. The push the control lever down. The the wiper control lever.
Page 65 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Make sure the rear window is clear and you have good visibility before starting to drive. The defogger and antenna wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment 3. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position. See page for important safety information about how to properly 4. Make sure you have securely position the steering wheel. locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down.
Page 67: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control On LX and EX models in the U.S., and EX model in Canada Improper use of the cruise Cruise control allows you to maintain control can lead to a crash. a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the Use the cruise control only accelerator pedal.
Page 68 Steering Wheel Controls The cruise control may not hold Changing the Set Speed the set speed when you are going You can increase the set cruising up and down hills. If your speed speed in any of these ways: increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down to the Press and hold the RESUME/ desired speed.
Page 69 Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Even with the cruise control turned Cancelling the Cruise Control speed in any of these ways: on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: Press and hold the SET/decel completing the pass, take your foot...
Page 70 Keep the plate stored in a safe place. the RESUME/accel button until the When replacing keys, use only CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. Honda-approved key blanks. Your car comes with two master The car will accelerate to the same keys and a valet key.
Page 71: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to Removing the key from the LOCK, you must push the key in ignition switch while driving slightly as you turn it.
Page 72 Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, Door Locks you can operate the audio system and the accessory power socket. ON (II) — This is the normal key position when driving. All features and accessories on the car are usable. Several of the lights on the instru- ment panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from...
Page 73 Keys and Locks Power Door Locks All doors lock when you push down the lock tab on the driver's door, or lock the driver's door from the outside with the key. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab.
Page 74 Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter The remaining doors unlock when Panic Mode you push the button a second time. Panic mode allows you to remotely LOCK The parking lights, side marker activate your car's horn and exterior BUTTON lights, and taillights flash twice. lights to attract attention.
Page 75 Keys and Locks Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the Replacing the Battery mark on the cover with the mark on the transmitter, ROUND then set the cover in place and turn it COVER clockwise. CUSHION After the battery is changed, the RING Open transmitter must be synchronized...
Page 76 Canada Standard RSS-210. your Honda dealer. Any other the rear doors. Each rear door has a Operation is subject to the following two transmitters you have will also need lock lever near the edge.
Page 77 Keys and Locks Trunk MASTER KEY MASTER KEY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE You can open the trunk in two ways: To protect items in the trunk when To close the trunk, press down on you need to give the key to someone the trunk lid.
Page 78: Seat Adjustments
Seat Adjustments Front Seat Adjustments See pages — for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seals and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the lever under pull up on the lever on the outside of the seat cushion's front edge.
Page 79 Seat Adjustments Driver's Seat Height Adjustment On LX and EX models in the U.S., and Make all adjustments before you EX model in Canada start driving. The height of your driver's seat is adjustable. Turn the front dial on the outside of the seat cushion to raise the front of the seat bottom and turn the rear dial to raise the rear.
Page 80 Seat Adjustments Head Restraints To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as See page for important safety it will go. Push the release button information and a warning about how to and pull the restraint out of the seat- properly position the head restraints.
Page 81: Folding Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat The back of the rear seat folds down MASTER KEY to give you direct access to the trunk. Each side folds down separately. With only half the seat folded, you can still carry a passenger in the back seat.
Page 82 Folding Rear Seat, Power Windows Do not put any heavy items on the switch and holding it. Power Windows seat-back when it is folded. DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH The driver's door armrest has a Make sure all items in the trunk, or master power window control panel.
Page 83: Power Windows
Power Windows The master control panel also con- The MAIN switch controls power to tains these extra features: the passengers' windows. With this switch off, the passengers' windows AUTO — To open the driver's cannot be raised or lowered. The window fully, push the window MAIN switch does not affect the driver's window.
Page 84: Moonroof P
Moonroof, Mirrors Mirrors Moonroof To close the moonroof, press and hold the switch. Closing the moonroof on someone's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure passengers are clear of the moonroof before closing it. Keep the inside and outside mirrors On U.S.
Page 85 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH On LX and EX models in the U.S., and On Canadian EX model 3. Push the appropriate edge of the EX model in Canada The outside mirrors are heated to re- adjustment switch to move the Adjust the outside mirrors with the mirror right, left, up or down.
Page 86: Parking Brake
Parking Brake NOTICE Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. PARKING BRAKE LEVER To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up fully. To release it, pull up slightly, push the button, and lower the lever.
Page 87 Glove Box, Beverage Holder Glove Box Beverage Holder An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the Be careful when you are using the handle.
Page 88 Accessory Power Socket, Ashtrays Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to supply Ashtrays power for 12 volt DC accessories (Optional) that are rated 120 watts or less (10 Front and rear ashtrays are available amps). as options. The front ashtray fits in the beverage holder.
Page 89: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights DOOR ACTIVATED DOOR ACTIVATED U.S. EX except U.S. EX The ceiling light has a three-position On cars with remote transmitter On EX model switch. In the OFF position, the light The ceiling light (with the switch in The spotlights have a two-position does not come on.
Page 90: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning* Heating and Cooling......CD Changer Error systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does.... Indications......comfortable driving environment in Audio System (U.S. DX Value How to Use the System....
Page 91: Heating And Cooling
FAN CONTROL DIAL any time. Your dealer can install a Genuine Honda air conditioning REAR WINDOW system that meets Honda's high DEFOGGER quality standards and is designed to BUTTON exactly fit your car. Please contact your dealer for more information.
Page 92 Heating and Cooling Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 93 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the SIDE VENT CENTER VENT system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. Open The engine must be running for the heater and air conditioning to Close generate hot and cold air.
Page 94 Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING Air mode under almost all conditions. BUTTON Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, MODE CONTROL DIAL can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when TEMPERATURE you are driving through smoky or...
Page 95 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C RECIRCULATION BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING 1. Turn on the A / C by pressing the BUTTON button. The light in the button should come on when a fan speed MODE CONTROL DIAL is selected. 2.
Page 96 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1. Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in 2.
Page 97 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in MODE CONTROL DIAL cold weather: 1. Start the engine. 2. Select When you select , the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C.
Page 98 Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature defroster vents.
Page 99: Audio System
Release LX and SE models in Canada ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to Your Honda's audio system provides operate the audio system. Turn the the switch when the display reaches clear reception on both AM and FM system on by pressing the PWR/ the desired frequency.
Page 100 Audio System To store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset AM/FM BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB STEREO INDICATOR button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.
Page 101 Audio System Adjusting the Sound MODE BUTTON Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the MODE button. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to VOL each time you press the button.
Page 102 Audio System Digital Clock The audio system also displays the time. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). TIME DISPLAYED To set the time, press the CLOCK button. The hour numbers will begin blinking. Press the Preset 5 button to get the numbers to count down, or the Preset 6 button to get the hours to count up.
Page 103 Audio System Operating the Optional Cassette the other side, press the PROG press the A M / F M or CD/TAPE Player button. To change back to the button. cassette player, press the CD/TAPE The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic Dolby B noise reduction turns on button.
Page 104 Audio System TMS — The Tape Music Search PROG TAPE DIRECTION AM/FM BUTTON function allows you to find the BUTTON BUTTON INDICATOR beginning of a song or passage. To activate TMS, press FF or REW until you hear a beep. You will see TMS displayed.
Page 105 Audio System Operating the Optional CD PWR/VOL KNOB REPEAT INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON Player/Changer A Compact Disc changer is available through your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.
Page 106 Audio System Press the EJECT button to remove To select a different disc, press the REPEAT — When you activate the Repeat feature by pressing the RPT the disc from the player. appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If button, the system continuously you select an empty slot in the If you eject the disc, but do not magazine, the changer will, after...
Page 107 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 108 Audio System AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System On Canadian EX model only Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The cassette system features Dolby...
Page 109 Audio System SEEK — The SEEK function Operating the Radio You can use any of four methods to The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the a strong signal.
Page 110 Audio System SCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong AM/FM SCAN BUTTON BUTTON signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCN shows in the display.
Page 111 Audio System Preset — You can store the frequencies of your favorite radio AM/FM BUTTON stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. To store a frequency: 1.
Page 112 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two BASS/FADER TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL CONTROL controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out.
Page 113 Audio System Radio Frequencies and Reception CLOCK BUTTON For information, See page 127. Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page 62). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.
Page 114 Audio System You can use the RESET (Preset 6) EJECT REW BUTTON CASSETTE TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR button to quickly set the time to the BUTTON SLOT nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing RESET sets the clock back to the previous hour.
Page 115 Audio System Dolby B noise reduction turns on Tape Search Functions SKIP — The Skip Function allows when you insert a cassette. If the you to find the beginning of a song With a cassette playing, you can use tape was not recorded with Dolby B or passage.
Page 116 Audio System REPEAT — The Repeat function EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT TAPE DIRECTION continuously replays the current INDICATOR song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT REPEAT RPT BUTTON displayed as a reminder. When the INDICATOR BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 117 dio System SKIP and REPEAT functions silent periods on the tape to find CASSETTE SLOT TAPE DIRECTION EJECT BUTTON INDICATOR end of a song or passage. These ures may not work to your sfaction if there is almost no gap RPT BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON...
Page 118 Audio System Operating the Optional CD TAPE/CD BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR Player/Changer REPEAT INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON A Compact Disc changer is available from your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Page 119 Audio System To operate the CD changer or player, You can use the SKIP switch to REPEAT — When you activate the Repeat feature by pressing the RPT the ignition must be in ACCESSORY select tracks within a disc. If you button, the system continuously (I) or ON (II) and the audio system push and release the SKIP switch,...
Page 120 Audio System If the system is in Repeat mode, you must turn it off by pressing RPT RANDOM INDICATOR AM/FM BUTTON before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until TAPE/CD BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR you see RDM displayed. To take the system out of CD mode, press the A M / F M button or insert a cassette in the player.
Page 121 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 122 Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System On U.S. DX Value Package and EX models Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the car's battery.
Page 123 Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY CD or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ PWR/VOL KNOB SCAN INDICATOR TUNE BAR VOL knob. Adjust the volume by turning the same knob.
Page 124 Audio System TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune SCAN — The SCAN function To store a frequency: the radio to a desired frequency. samples all the stations with strong 1. Select the desired band, AM or Press the side of the bar to tune signals on the selected band.
Page 125 Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are AUTO SELECT INDICATOR TUNE BAR SEEK BAR traveling far from home and can no longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
Page 126 Audio System Adjusting the Sound TREBLE/BALANCE BASS/FADER Balance/Fader — These two CONTROL CONTROL controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out.
Page 127 Audio System Audio System Lighting CLOCK BUTTON You can use the instrument panel brightness control dial to adjust the il- lumination of the audio system (see page 62). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off. Digital Clock The display of your audio system usually shows the time when the...
Page 128 Audio System Radio Reception Radio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can receive the How well your Honda's radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen- many factors, such as the distance cies: from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmos- pheric conditions.
Page 129 Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
Page 130 Audio System Operating the CD Player CD SLOT You operate the CD player with the same controls used for the radio. TUNE BAR EJECT BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the PWR/VOL KNOB disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to...
Page 131 Audio System You can switch to the radio while a You can use the TUNE and SEEK/ replays the current track. Press the CD is playing by pressing the A M / SKIP bars while a disc is playing to RPT button again to turn it off.
Page 132 Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the When you switch back to CD mode, (Optional) appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If the system selects the same unit (in- A Compact Disc changer is available you select an empty slot in the dash or changer) that was playing for your vehicle.
Page 133 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
Page 134 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 135 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 136 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player SEEK/SKIP BAR (Optional) CD BUTTON TUNE BAR The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic PWR/VOL KNOB sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO TAPE DIRECTION tape, and autoreverse for continuous INDICATOR AM/FM play. BUTTON Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot.
Page 137 Audio System Tape Search Functions The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a With a cassette playing, you can use to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT cassette is playing.
Page 138 Audio System SKIP — The skip function allows REPEAT — The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage. To activate SKIP, press song or passage.
Page 139 Never try to insert a warped or cassette ejects, take the vehicle to damaged cassette in the player. your Honda dealer. If you do not clean the cassette player regularly, it may eventually When they are not in use, store...
Page 140 Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 141: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline.......... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank....know how to properly store luggage Opening the Hood.....
Page 142: Before Driving
In Canada, some gasolines contain Break-in Period Gasoline an octane-enhancing additive called Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to operate MMT. If you use such gasolines, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump your emission control system extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 143 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel burned or seriously injured nozzle automatically clicks off.
Page 144 Service Station Procedures 5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood tighten it until it clicks at least three times. If you do not properly LATCH tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page 251).
Page 145 Service Station Procedures After closing the hood, make sure it If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the is securely latched. SUPPORT ROD hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 202).
Page 146 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. Check the engine oil level every time you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel. minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 147 Engine Coolant Check Checks on page for information RESERVE on checking other items in your TANK Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK 4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank.
Page 148: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 149: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories or killed. with proper car operation or Your dealer has Genuine Honda performance. accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this personalize your car. These...
Page 150 Accessories and Modifications Modifications In addition, any modifications that Additional Safety Precaution Do not remove any original decrease ground clearance increase Do not attach or place objects on the the chance of undercarriage parts airbag covers. Any object attached to equipment or modify your car in any striking a curb, speed bump, or other or placed on the covers marked "SRS...
Page 151: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient CONSOLE COMPARTMENT* FRONT DOOR POCKET storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-back, are designed for small, lightweight items. The trunk is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 152 Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger The maximum load for your car is Compartment 850 lbs (395 kg). Store or secure all items that could Overloading or improper be thrown around and hurt loading can affect handling and This figure includes the total weight someone during a crash.
Page 153 Please contact your Honda as far forward as possible. dealer for further information. If you fold down the back seat, tie...
Page 154: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive......starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather 5-speed manual and automatic at High Altitude ..... transmissions. It also includes impor- 5-speed Manual Transmission..
Page 155: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that 4. Check that any items you may be and adjustments every day before your passengers have fastened carrying with you inside are stored you drive your car. their seat belts (see page properly or fastened down securely.
Page 156 Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 5. If the engine does not start within meters) adds to the problem. 15 seconds, or starts but stalls Use the following procedure: 2. In cold weather, turn off all right away, repeat step 4 with the electrical accessories to reduce accelerator pedal pressed half-way 1.
Page 157: Speed Manual Transmission
5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces.
Page 158 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter On U.S. DX, and Canadian LX and SE Drive in the highest gear that lets On EX and U.S. LX models models the engine run and accelerate If you exceed the maximum speed If you exceed the maximum speed smoothly.
Page 159: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four Shift Lever Position Indicator forward speeds, and is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks.
Page 160 Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions RELEASE BUTTON SHIFT LEVER The shift lever has six positions. It Park (P) — This position mechani- must be in Park or Neutral to start cally locks the transmission. Use the engine. When you are stopped in Park whenever you are turning off or D4, D3, 2, N or R, press firmly on the starting the engine.
Page 161 Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse Drive (D4) — Use this position for If you have done all of the above and from Park, see the explanation under your normal driving. The transmis- still cannot move the lever out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on page Park.
Page 162 Automatic Transmission Drive (D3) —This position is similar Second (2) — To shift to Second, Engine Speed Limiter to D4, except only the first three press the release button on the side On EX and U.S. LX models gears are selected. Use D3 to provide of the shift lever.
Page 163 Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 164 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. If Make sure the moonroof and the the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put windows are closed.
Page 165: The Braking System
The Braking System All Civics are equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models wheels are drum. A power assist up heat and reduces their effective- have audible brake wear indicators.
Page 166 The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates The U.S. EX model has an Anti-lock brake pedal, this defeats the the brakes has two separate circuits. Brake System (ABS) as standard purpose of the ABS.
Page 167 The Braking System Activation varies with the amount of Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a traction your tires have. On dry ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or pavement, you will need to press on uneven surfaces, such as gravel or distance it takes to stop the car, it the brake pedal very hard before you...
Page 168 The Braking System ABS Indicator INDICATOR* *U.S. indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page 55), This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti- lock, providing normal stopping ability.
Page 169: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive Visibility — Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 170 Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Towing a Trailer Traction — Check your tires Your vehicle is not designed to tow a frequently for wear and proper trailer. Attempting to do so can void pressure. Both are important in your warranties.
Page 171: Maintenance
If you have the skills and tools to per- Tire Pressure Adjustment for Adding Engine Coolant..... form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant..High Speed Driving... tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers..... Inspection........to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid......Maintenance.......
Page 172: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving and help reduce air pollution.
Page 173 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 174: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
Page 175 Maintenance Schedule We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal Your authorized Honda dealer Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform knows your car best and can provide have maintenance done. These are maintenance on the items marked competent, efficient service.
Page 176 Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply. Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 178 Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Page 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time. Severe Conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Page 180 Main Menu Table of Contents # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 177. * : See Timing Belt on page to determine need for replacement. NOTE: Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Page 181 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 178) or severe conditions (page 180). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 182 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenance...
Page 183: Owner Maintenance Checks
Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page 146.
Page 184: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) RADIATOR CAP Maintenance...
Page 185: Engine Oil
To add oil, unscrew and remove the A fuel-efficient oil is recommended engine oil fill cap on top of the valve for your Honda. This is shown on the cover. Pour in the oil, and install the API Service label by the words engine oil fill cap.
Page 186 An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is longevity. It only increases the cost preferred for improved fuel economy of operating your car. and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20°F(— 7°C). Maintenance...
Page 187 (available from your maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. remove the filter. 2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the 4.
Page 188 Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. NOTICE then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be five seconds.
Page 189: Cooling System
Removing the radiator cap However, continued use of any non- while the engine is hot can Honda coolant can result in cause the coolant to spray out, corrosion, causing the cooling seriously scalding you. system to malfunction or fail. Have...
Page 190 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car's cooling RESERVE TANK RADIATOR CAP system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents. 2. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4. The coolant level should be up to clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck.
Page 191 Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic.
Page 192 Cooling System 5. When the coolant stops draining, FILLER NECK RESERVE RESERVE tighten the drain plug at the TANK TANK CAP bottom of the radiator. 6. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of purified or distilled water in a clean container.
Page 193 Cooling System 8. Check the level in the radiator, 13.Start the engine and hold it at RESERVE TANK add coolant if needed. 1,500 rpm until the radiator fan comes on. Turn off the engine. 9. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX Check the coolant level in the mark.
Page 194: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield When you refill the reservoir, clean LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly the edges of the windshield wiper during normal usage. In bad weather, blades with windshield washer fluid when you use the washers often, on a clean cloth.
Page 195: Transmission Fluid
LOWER quality. Have the transmission MARK drained and refilled with Honda ATF as soon as it is convenient. Check the fluid level with the engine 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back at normal operating temperature.
Page 196 Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, you Brake and Clutch Fluid may use an API service SG, SH or SJ Check the fluid level in the reser- FILLER BOLT grade motor oil with a viscosity of voirs monthly.
Page 197: Brake And Clutch Fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda DOT 3 brake fluid as soon as possible.
Page 198: Power Steering
However, continued use can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather. Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. Maintenance...
Page 199: Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and CLIPS distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 3. Carefully clean the inside of the On DX, DX Value Package and LX air cleaner housing with a damp models in the U.S., and all models in rag.
Page 200 5. Align the tabs and reinstall the air latch, contact your Honda dealer. cleaner housing cover, snap the 2. Remove the old air cleaner two clips back into place.
Page 201: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your car should Replacement be replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in SPARK PLUG CAP the maintenance schedule. 4. Put the new spark plug into the 1. Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug caps.
Page 202 Spark Plugs Specifications: NOTICE NGK: ZFR5F-11 Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A DENSO: KJ16CR-L11 spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Spark Plug Gap: Overtightening can cause damage to 0.04 in (1.1 mm) the threads in the cylinder head. 6.
Page 203 Battery Check the condition of your car's Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals. terminals with a solution of baking soda and water.
Page 204 Battery If you need to connect the battery to NOTICE a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car's Charging the battery with the cables electrical system. connected can seriously damage your car's electronic controls. Detach the battery cables before connecting the battery to a charger.
Page 205: Wiper Blades
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 they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 206 Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. BLADE 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 207: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System Periodically check the engine's If the air conditioning does not get as Optional for U.S. DX, and Canadian LX, radiator and air conditioning cold as before, have your dealer EX models Your car's air conditioning is a sealed condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.
Page 208 Drive Belts, Timing Belt Drive Belts The belts should have the following Timing Belt "play" or deflection. The timing belt should normally be POWER STEERING ALTERNATOR replaced at the intervals shown in BELT BELT Alternator belt: the maintenance schedule. 0.31 — 0.41 in (8.0 — 10.5 mm) Replace this belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you Power steering belt:...
Page 209 Tires Check the pressure in the tires when To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation they are cold. This means the car must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated has been parked for at least three good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of hours.
Page 210 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm Speed Driving you check your tire pressures. This Honda strongly recommends that will make it easier for you to tell if a These pressures are also given on you not drive faster than posted pressure loss is due to a tire problem speed limits and conditions allow.
Page 211 Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
Page 212 Tires Make sure the installer balances the When shopping for replacement Tire Rotation wheels when you have new tires tires, you may find that some tires installed. This increases riding Front Front are "directional." This means they comfort and tire life. Your car's are designed to rotate only in one original tires were dynamic or "spin"...
Page 213 Replacement its braking ability, traction, and wheels are available at your Honda steering accuracy. dealer. It is best to replace all four tires at the same time.
Page 214 Tires that are marked " M + S " or If you mount snow tires on your Wheels: "All Season" on the sidewall have an Honda, make sure they are radial 14 x 5 J all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load range should be suitable for most winter as the original tires.
Page 215 Tires Tire Chains NOTICE Mount snow chains on your vehicle when warranted by driving condi- Chains of the wrong size or that are tions or required by local laws. Make improperly installed can damage your sure the chains are the correct size car's brake lines, suspension, body, and for your tires.
Page 216 Lights Check the operation of your car's TURN SIGNAL/ exterior lights at least once a month. HEADLIGHT SIDE MARKER/ A burned out bulb can create an PARKING LIGHTS unsafe condition by reducing your car's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 217 Lights Check the following: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) STOP/TAILLIGHTS/ Parking lights REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 218 Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb WEATHER SEAL BULB HOLDER Your car has halogen headlight bulbs, one on each side. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel base and protect the glass from contact with your skin or hard objects.
Page 219 Lights 3. Remove the rubber weather seal Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 7. Push the electrical connector onto by pulling on the tab. the tabs of the new bulb. Make Turn Signal and Parking Light sure it locks in place. Bulb 4.
Page 220 Lights 6. Install the new bulb in the socket. HOLDING Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. CLIP 7. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 8. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 221 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its (in Fenders) socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 5. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. 6.
Page 222 Lights 9. Put the fastener in the hole on the Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Trunk side of the trunk lining and push Lid) on the center until it locks (the center is flush with the head). 8. Reset the fastener by pushing on 1.
Page 223 Lights 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its 3. Reinstall the socket. Turn it Replacing a High-mount Brake socket. clockwise until it locks. Make sure Light Bulb Push the new bulb straight into the new bulb is working. the socket until it bottoms. 5.
Page 224 Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 4. Turn on the parking lights and check that the new bulb is working. 5. Put the lens back on the bulb holder and push it until it latches. Put the light assembly back into the hole.
Page 225 Lights Replacing Bulbs in the Interior Lights CEILING LIGHT CEILING LIGHT SPOTLIGHT U.S. EX except U.S. EX EX model Although the ceiling light and 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it spotlights come apart the same way, straight out of its metal tabs. they do not use the same type of bulbs.
Page 226 Lights Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its metal tabs. The trunk light is available on LX and EX models in the U.S., and all models in Canada 3. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs.
Page 227: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months (see page 189). Support the front wiper blade or longer, have your Honda dealer arms with a folded towel or rag so perform the inspections called for in Wash and dry the exterior they do not touch the windshield.
Page 228: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care........your Honda helps to keep it "new" Washing........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing........on how to clean your car and Paint Touch-up......preserve its appearance: the paint, Interior Care........
Page 229: Exterior Care
Exterior Care Rinse the car thoroughly with cool When you have washed and rinsed Washing water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve chamois or soft towel. Letting it your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can scratch the paint, while tree sap and Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 230 Honda if the finish does not have its original shine after using a wax. You should use a quality liquid or Inspect your car frequently for chips paste wax.
Page 231: Interior Care
Interior Care Carpeting Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft the carpet wear out faster. cloth dampened in a solution of mild Periodically shampoo the carpet to soap and water.
Page 232 The rear window defogger and Many corrosion-preventive measures antenna wires are bonded to the inside are built into your Honda. You can of the glass. Wiping vigorously up-and- help keep your car from corroding down can dislodge and break these by performing some simple periodic wires.
Page 233 Body repairs can affect your car's and body. want Genuine Honda parts used in resistance to corrosion. If your car the repair. Although most insurers needs repairs after a collision, pay...
Page 234: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire....... common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire..... experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won't Start... gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the Starter safely evaluate the problem and what Motor Operates Very to do to correct it.
Page 235: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Your car has a compact spare tire Follow these precautions whenever INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put back on under any circumstances.
Page 236: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, SPARE TIRE TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder The car can easily roll off the of a busy road is dangerous. Drive jack, seriously injuring anyone slowly along the shoulder until you underneath.
Page 237 Changing a Flat Tire JACK JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 6. Turn the jack's end bracket 7. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 8. Locate the jacking point nearest counterclockwise to loosen it, then turn with the wheel wrench. the tire you need to change. It is remove the jack.
Page 238: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION 9. Use the extension and wheel 10.Remove the wheel nuts and wheel Remove the flat tire. Temporarily wrench as shown to raise the car cover. The wheel cover cannot be place the flat tire on the ground with until the flat tire is off the ground.
Page 239 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 11.Before mounting the spare tire, 12.Put on the spare tire. Put the 13.Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
Page 240 Changing a Flat Tire 18.Store the jack in the trunk with the SPACER WING BOLT end bracket on the right side. CONE Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants.
Page 241 If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Turn the ignition switch to START Nothing Happens or the Starter start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly (III). If the headlights do not dim, on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to check the condition of the fuses.
Page 242 There may be an electrical problem, such as no power to the 2. Turn off all the electrical acces- fuel pump. Check all the fuses You cannot start a Honda with an sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, (see page 255). lights, etc.
Page 243: Jump Starting
( + ) terminal other end to the grounding strap sure they have good metal-to- on your Honda's battery. as shown. Do not connect this metal contact. jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
Page 244: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car's tempera- Your car can overheat for several 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. ture gauge should stay in the mid- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or range under most conditions.
Page 245 If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at 10.Start the engine and set the reaches the middle of the tempera- temperature control dial to the red mark, turn off the engine. ture gauge, or lower, before check- maximum.
Page 246: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 4. Start the engine and watch the oil NOTICE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
Page 247: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator By eliminating as much of the Immediately turn off all electrical CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear electrical load as possible, you can defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not drive several miles (kilometers) to use other electrically-operated before the battery is too discharged to keep the engine running.
Page 248: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap malfunction indicator lamp on, you can and tighten it until it clicks several damage your car's emissions controls times.
Page 249: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator Towing on page service station (see page ). If the BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* fluid level is low, take the car to your dealer and have the brake system If you must drive the car a short inspected for leaks or worn brake distance in this condition, drive pads.
Page 250: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof If the electric motor will not close ROUND PLUG the moonroof, do the following: SOCKET 1. Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page 255). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 251 Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car ABS FUSE BOX UNDER-HOOD have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes. INTERIOR The under-hood fuse box is located Cars equipped with ABS have a third in the engine compartment next to fuse box for the ABS.
Page 252 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE PULLER If something electrical in your car FUSE 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 253 Fuses On U.S. DX Value Package and EX If you replace the blown fuse with a BLOWN models spare fuse that has a lower rating, it might blow out again. This does not If the radio fuse is removed, the indicate anything wrong.
Page 254 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX : On Canadian models CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 255 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 256: Emergency Towing
(automatic transmission), your car must be transported with the front There are three popular types of wheels off the ground. If your Honda cannot be transported professional towing equipment. by flat-bed, it should be towed by wheel-lift equipment with the front With the front wheels on the ground, Flat-bed Equipment —...
Page 257 Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all NOTICE four wheels on the groud, make sure you use a properly-designed and Trying to lift or tow your car by the attached tow bar. Prepare the car for bumpers will cause serious damage.
Page 258: Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Emissions Controls......Identification Numbers....you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications......... The Clean Air Act...... your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers. The expla- System........(U.S.
Page 259: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 260 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 261: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Weights Engine 1 : U.S.: DX, DX Value Package, LX, Canada: LX, SE, EX 2 : U.S.: EX 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 , 0 .
Page 262 Specifications page page 1 : Without moonroof 2 : With moonroof 1 : U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX, SE 2 : Canada: EX without ABS 3 : U.S.: EX, Canada: EX with ABS Technical Information...
Page 263 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 264 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Cars) Temperature Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- highest), B, and C, representing the loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tire's resistance to the generation of tion, or excessive loading either heat and its ability to dissipate heat...
Page 265: Oxygenated Fuels
Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are Gasoline containing ethanol may be If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an operating symptoms, try another marketed under the name "Gasohol.' ether compound. These gasolines service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as brand of gasoline.
Page 266: Driving In Foreign Countries
Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 267: Emissions Controls
* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply smog creation, but it is a poisonous and burned during driving. with the Canadian Motor Vehicle gas.
Page 268 HC, CO, and (PCM) uses various sensors to Genuine Honda replacement parts or NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The determine how much air is going their equivalent for repairs. Using exhaust emissions control systems into the engine.
Page 269: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature...
Page 270: Warranty And Customer Relations
Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information......... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Warranty Coverages..... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)......Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 271 Customer Relations Information When you call or write, please give Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: be able to answer all your questions. management, contact your Honda If you encounter a problem that your Customer Relations Zone Office.
Page 272: Warranty Coverages
Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited belt that fails to function properly is Warranty — provides prorated Your new Honda is covered by these covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery warranties: vehicle.
Page 273 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 274: Index
Index Additional Information About Operation........Your SRS........45 Anti-theft Steering Column Accessories and Modifications..Additional Safety Precautions..Lock..........Accessories......... How the SRS Indicator Appearance Care......Ashtrays (Optional)......Additional Safety Precaution..Works........Audio System....98, 107, 121 Modifications......How Your Airbags Work.... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Automatic Speed Control....
Page 275 Index Belts, Seat........8, 42 License Plate Lights....Changing a Flat Tire..... Beverage Holder......Rear Side Marker Lights..Changing Engine Coolant..... Body Repairs........Specifications......Charging System Indicator ..55, Brakes Spotlights........Checking Anti-lock System (ABS).... Trunk Light........ Automatic Transmission Break-in, New Linings ....Turn Signal Lights.....
Page 276 Index Defogger, Rear Window....Clutch Fluid........CO in the Exhaust......Defrosting the Windows....Cold Weather, Starting in..... DEXRON® III Automatic Economy, Fuel....... Compact Spare....... Transmission Fluid....Emergencies on the Road..... Consumer Information*....Dimensions........Battery, Jump Starting....Controls, Instruments and....Dimming the Headlights....Brake System Indicator....
Page 277 Index Engine Gasohol........... Fluids Overheating........ Automatic Transmission... Gasoline.......... Specifications......Fuel Reserve Indicator....Brake........... Engine Speed Limiter..159, 163 Clutch.......... Gauge..........Ethanol in Gasoline ....... Manual Transmission....Octane Requirement....Evaporative Emissions Controls.. Tank, Filling the......Power Steering......Exhaust Fumes........ Windshield Washer....Gas Station Procedures....
Page 278 Index Reminder Beeper......Infant Restraint........ Lap Belt..........Lap/Shoulder Belts......Replacing Halogen Bulbs ..Inflation, Proper Tire ....Turning on........High Speed Driving....Leaking of Exhaust into Car..Normal Driving......Lights Head Restraints....... Inside Mirror........Bulb Replacement..... Heating and Cooling......High Altitude, Starting at....Inspection, Tire......
Page 279 Index Panel Brightness Control....Park Gear Position......Maintenance........Octane Requirement, Gasoline..Parking..........Owner Maintenance Checks..Odometer.......... Parking Brake........Record........183 Odometer, Trip........ Parking Lights........Required Indicator....... Parking Over Things that Burn... Safety........... Change, How to ......PGM-FI System......Schedule......178 Change, When to....... Polishing and Waxing....
Page 280 Index Replacing Seat Belts After a Seat Belts........8, Crash..........Cleaning........Radiator Overheating....Reserve Tank, Engine Maintenance......... Radio/CD/Cassette Coolant........ 147, 191 Reminder Light and Beeper..Sound System ....9 8, 107, 121 Restraint, Child........ System Components....Rear End Towing......Reverse Gear Position....Tether Anchorage Points...
Page 281 Index Snow Tires........Steering Wheel Temperature Gauge......Solvent-type Cleaners....Adjustment........Tether Anchorage Points....Sound System....98, 107, 121 Anti-theft Column Lock....Theft Protection......Spare Tire Stereo Sound System..9 8, 107, 121 Three Way Catalytic Converter... Inflating........Storing Your Car......Time, Setting the... 1 01, 112, 126 Specifications......
Page 282 Index Transmission Wheels Checking Fluid Level, Adjusting the Steering....Automatic....... Vehicle Capacity Load....Alignment and Balance..... Compact Spare......Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Dimensions....... Wrench........Manual........Vehicle Identification Number..Fluid Selection....197, 198 Vehicle Storage......Windows Identification Number....Ventilation......... Cleaning........Shifting the Automatic....VIN..........
Page 283: Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Honda Premium Formula Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid number of 86 or higher. Automatic Transmission Fluid preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 ® preferred, or a DEXRON...

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