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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

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

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

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

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

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

Service Information Summary

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

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Summary of Contents for Honda Odyssey 1995

Page 1: Table Of Contents
Odyssey 1995 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: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1995 Honda Odyssey was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. To enhance the enjoyment of your new car, take time to study this manual. In it, you will learn about your car's many conveniences and useful features.
Page 3 A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol Your Honda or other property can be one of three words, DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. damaged if you don't follow instruc- These mean: tions.
Page 4: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Important Safety Reminders..Storing Cargo Safely ....information about occupant protec- Driving with Pets......Seat Belt System Components..tion. It shows how to use seat belts Lap/Shoulder Belt......Child Safety........properly. It explains the Supple- Lap Belt...........
Page 5: Your Occupant Protection System
Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with seat Two indicator lights are also part of To get the maximum protection from belts and other features that work your occupant protection system, your safety system. One reminds you together to protect you and your...
Page 6: Important Safety Reminders
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Why Wear Seat Belts Passengers should not stand up or Wearing seat belts, and wearing change seats while the vehicle is Not wearing a seat belt moving. If they are not wearing seat them properly, is fundamental to your safety and the safety of your increases the chance of being...
Page 7: Seat Belt System Components
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt retractor in each passenger seating position has Your Honda has seat belts in all SHOULDER UPPER SEAT seating positions. All the seat belts in an additional locking mechanism...
Page 8: Lap Belt
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Lap Belt Wearing Seat Belts Properly Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt You can increase the effectiveness of Before putting on the seat belt, move Seven-passenger model only your seat belts if you take a little the driver's seat as far back as is time to read the following pages and practical while still allowing you to...
Page 9: The Seat Belt System And How It Works
The Seat Belt System and How It Works 1. Pull the latch plate across your 2. Check that the belt is not twisted. 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the body and insert it into the buckle. belt to remove any slack. Make Tug on the belt to make sure the 3.
Page 10: Wearing The Lap Belt
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing the Lap Belt RELEASE BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON 5. If you are sitting in one of the To unlatch the seat belt, push the front seats and the shoulder belt red PRESS button on the buckle. 1.
Page 11: Advice For Pregnant Women
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women 2. Position the belt as low as possible To unlatch the belt, push the red Protecting the mother is the best across your hips and pelvic bones, PRESS button on the buckle. way to protect her unborn child.
Page 12: Seat Belt Maintenance
The Seat Belt System and How It Works If possible, use the lap/shoulder seat Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the belt, remembering to keep the lap portion as low as possible (see page condition of your seat belts regularly. Pull out each belt fully and look for Each time you have a check-up, ask frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Page 13: Supplemental Restraint System
Supplemental Restraint System Your car is equipped with a Supple- SRS Components What Happens In a Crash mental Restraint System (SRS) to Your supplemental restraint system If you ever have a severe frontal help protect the head and chest of collision, the sensors will detect includes: the driver and front seat passenger...
Page 14: Important Facts About Airbags
Supplemental Restraint System After the crash, you may see what Just from viewing the vehicle Frontal collision range looks like smoke. This is actually damage after a crash, it is very powder from the airbag's surface. difficult to accurately determine if People with respiratory problems the airbags should or should not may experience some temporary...
Page 15: How The Driver's Airbag Works
Supplemental Restraint System How the Driver's Airbag Works To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries. To reduce the possibility of injury, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical while still maintaining full...
Page 16: How The Passenger's Airbag Works
Supplemental Restraint System The driver's airbag is stored in the How the Passenger's Airbag This airbag is quite large and inflates center of the steering wheel. For Works with considerable force. It can your safety, do not attach any items seriously hurt a front seat passenger to the steering wheel.
Page 17: System Service
Do not try to remove or The light does not come on when discard the airbags by yourself. you turn the ignition ON (II). This must be done by a Honda dealer. The light stays on after the engine starts.
Page 18: System Service Precautions
Scrapping an entire car that has an uninflated airbag can be dangerous. Do not modify your steering wheel Get assistance from a Honda dealer or any other part of the supplemental restraint system. Modifications could if your car must be scrapped.
Page 19: Seat-Back Position
Additional Safety Information The seat belts and airbags are obvi- Seat-back Position Head Restraint Position ously important parts of your occu- The seat-backs should be in an pant protection system. upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protec- In addition, you should know that tion from the seat belts.
Page 20: Door Locks
Additional Safety Information For further information, contact your Door Locks Driving with Pets It is not safe to leave your car doors Loose pets can be a hazard while you veterinarian or local animal protec- unlocked. A passenger, especially a are driving.
Page 21: Where Should Children Sit
Child Safety Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, An infant or child who is not children of all sizes and ages are properly restrained can be killed safer when they are properly or seriously injured in a crash. restrained in the rear seat rather than the front seat.
Page 22: Important Safety Reminders
Child Safety Two children should never use the If a toddler seat is used in the front Important Safety Reminders passenger's seat, the vehicle seat same seat belt. If they do, they could Never hold a baby or child on your should be moved as far back as be very seriously injured in a crash.
Page 23: For Restraining Children Under 18 Kg (40 Lbs)
Child Safety General Guidelines for To properly route a seat belt through Restraining an Infant Who Restraining Children Under 18 a child seat, follow the seat maker's Weighs Less Than 9 kg kg (40 lbs) instructions. If you use a (20 Ibs) Use an approved child seat.
Page 24: Child Safety
Child Safety We recommend that you place your Restraining a Child Who Weighs We recommend that you place your child's infant seat in the second seat Between 9 and 18 kg (20 and 40 child's toddler seat in the second and secure it with the vehicle's lap/ Ibs) seat and secure it with the vehicle's...
Page 25: Restraining A Child Who Weighs Over 18 Kg (40 Ibs)
Child Safety If you are using a toddler seat in the Restraining a Child Who Weighs Put the seat belt on your child and front passenger's seat, move the Over 18 kg (40 Ibs) check its fit. The shoulder belt passenger's seat as far back as should fit over the collarbone and possible before installing the child...
Page 26: Securing A Child Seat With A Lap/Shoulder Belt
Child Safety 6. Push and pull on the child seat to Securing a Child Seat with a Lap/ 1. Place the child restraint in the Shoulder Belt verify that it is held firmly in place. desired seating position. Route the If not, unlatch the seat belt, allow The lap/shoulder belt retractors in lap/shoulder belt through the seat...
Page 27: Using Child Restraints With Tethers
Honda dealer. If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, you can obtain them by writing to: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Consumer Affairs Your Honda has attachment points 1919 Torrance Blvd. for a tether-style child seat to be...
Page 28: Storing A Child Seat
Select the attach- ment point you want to use, and pull up the carpeting at the slit. If you are not sure how to install the bracket, have it installed by your Honda dealer. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 29: Alcohol And Drugs
Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your full at- The safest thing you can do is never If you have no choice but to drive, tention and alertness. Traffic condi- drink and drive. This can be done if stop drinking and give yourself lots tions change rapidly.
Page 30: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains carbon High levels of carbon monoxide can If you must sit in your parked car, monoxide gas. You should have no collect rapidly in enclosed areas, even in an unconfined area, with the engine running, adjust the heating problem with carbon monoxide such as a garage.
Page 31 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 32: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer RADIATOR CAP for a replacement. BATTERY Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 33: Instruments And Controls
Windshield Wipers...... in the Six-Passenger Model..contribute to the daily operation of Windshield Washers....Folding the Second Seats your Honda. All the essential Rear Window Wiper and in the Seven-Passenger controls are within easy reach. Washer........Model........
Page 34: Control Locations
Control Locations HEATING/COOLING MIRROR DIGITAL CLOCK CONTROL CONTROLS (P.68) (P.78) (P.67) DOOR LOCK SWITCH (P.53) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.84) POWER WINDOW SWITCH (P.64) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.110) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.111) Instruments and Controls...
Page 35: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many indicators to give you important MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ PARKING BRAKE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT* BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* information about your car. Lamp Check DOOR AND BRAKE CRUISE CONTROL LAMP MONITOR INDICATOR Many of the indicator lights come on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II), allowing you to see that they HIGH BEAM...
Page 36 Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Light Low Oil Pressure Parking Brake Canada Indicator and Brake BRAKE This indicator lights when you turn This indicator lights when the oil System the ignition ON (II). It is a reminder pressure in the engine drops low Indicator to you and your passengers to enough to cause damage.
Page 37 Indicator Lights Supplemental Restraint goes off after the engine starts. If if Door and Brake Lamp Monitor System Indicator comes on at any other time, there is The SRS light normally comes on for a problem in the ABS. If this happens, fake the car to your dealer to have it a few seconds when you turn the ignition ON (II).
Page 38 Honda brake set. It should go off if you turn dealer as soon as possible. on the headlights or release the parking brake.
Page 39 Gauges Odometer FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER TRIP METER TEMPERATURE The odometer shows the total dis- GAUGE tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under federal law (in the U.S.) and provincial regulations (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to...
Page 40 Gauges Temperature Gauge Fuel Gauge Maintenance Required Indicator This shows the temperature of the This shows how much fuel you have. engine's coolant. During normal SLOT It is most accurate when the car is on operation, the pointer should rise level ground.
Page 41: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering SHIFT LEVER REAR WINDOW column contain controls for driving HAZARD WARNING LIGHT DEFOGGER features you use most often. The left lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield wipers.
Page 42 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull back ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) and hold the turn signal lever. or LOCK (0), you will hear a Release the lever and the high reminder chime when you open the beams will go off.
Page 43 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly Instrument Panel Brightness 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 knob on the dashboard to the Signal a turn or lane change with this...
Page 44 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 the wiper control lever. The washers push the control lever down.
Page 45 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Wiper and Washer Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger The rear window wiper switch is Push the red button to the left of the The rear window defogger will clear located next to the windshield wiper clock to turn on the hazard warning fog, frost, and thin ice from the switch.
Page 46 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before You can adjust the steering wheel starting to drive. height to suit your preference. Do this before you begin driving. The defogger wires on the inside of the rear window can be accidentally damaged.
Page 47 Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.
Page 48: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) Improper use of the cruise CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH without keeping your foot on the control can lead to a crash. accelerator pedal.
Page 49 Steering Wheel Controls You can decrease the set cruising Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways: RESUME/ speed in either of two ways: accel Press and hold the SET/decel button. The car will decelerate. Press and hold the RESUME/ accel button.
Page 50 Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned If you use the brake pedal to cancel Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator cruise control, the system retains the Any of these actions cause the cruise pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 51 Store this plate in a safe place. When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. Press either of the buttons on the Your car comes with two kinds of steering wheel spokes to sound the keys: a master key and a valet key.
Page 52: Keys And Locks
Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) — You can insert or START (III) — Use this position remove the key only in this position. only to start the engine. The switch When you turn the key from LOCK returns to ON when you let go of the to ACCESSORY, you may have to key.
Page 53 Keys and Locks The front doors can be locked and Power Door Locks unlocked from the outside with the MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH LOCK TAB key. In addition, all doors and the tailgate lock when you use the key to lock either front door from the out side.
Page 54 Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter If you use the unlock feature on the Childproof Door Locks remote transmitter, and a door or the U.S. EX model tailgate is not opened within 20 LEVER seconds, all doors and the tailgate will automatically lock. The remote transmitter will not work if the key is in the ignition.
Page 55 Keys and Locks Tailgate 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. Use your key to lock and unlock the Open the glove box by pulling the tailgate.
Page 56 Seats Passenger Seating Seat Adjustments Six-passenger model Adjust the seat before you start Seven-passenger model The six-passenger model has The seven-passenger model has driving. separate seats with armrests for two separate seats with armrests for two front passengers, separate seats with front passengers, a bench seat for To adjust the seat forward and armrests for two passengers in the...
Page 57 Seats passenger model, pull up on the lever Driver's Seat Power Height on the side of the seat-back. Adjustment Move the seat-back to the desired position and release the lever. Let the seat-back latch in the new position. Reclining the seat-back can decrease the protection you get from your seat belt in a crash.
Page 58 The head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries. To get into or out of the third row Your Honda has adjustable head Driving your vehicle without seat, walk between the second row restraints in all the outside seating head restraints can lead to a seats.
Page 59 Seats Move the second seat back into Removing the Second Seats in the place by pivoting the seat down. Six-Passenger Model Seven-passenger model Make sure it locks to the floor. Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever forward and push the seat-back to the desired position, then release the lever.
Page 60 Seats To reinstall a seat, hook the front of Folding the Second Seats in the the seat to the floor, then push the Seven-Passenger Model back into the locks. Make sure both The left and right halves of the the front and the back of the seat are second seat can be folded up securely fastened down before separately to create more cargo...
Page 61 Seats Reclining the Second Seat SEAT-BACK ANGLE RIVET Seven-passenger model only ADJUSTMENT LEVER LOCK RELEASE LEVER FASTENING STRAP Pull the seat-back angle adjustment Pull out the fastening strap. Hook lever and tilt the seat-back forward. the ring on the fastening strap to the Then pull the lock release lever and rivet on the side of the seat-back.
Page 62 Seats Folding the Third Seat in All ANGLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER Models SLIDE LEVER 2. Lift the lever and slide the seat KNOB forward as far as it will go. Pull the 2. Unlock the seat-back by turning seat-back angle adjustment lever To create more cargo space, you can the knob.
Page 63 Seats KNOB KNOB 2. Turn the knob on the seat-back 3. Turn the knob on the back of the To return the seat to the upright and pull the seat-back upright. seat cushion while you pull the position: entire seat towards you. Pivot the Make sure the seat is securely locked in place.
Page 64: Power Windows
Power Windows Your car's windows are electrically- The master control panel also con- powered. Turn the ignition switch to tains these extra features: ON (II) to raise or lower any window. AUTO — To open the driver's Each door has a switch that controls window fully, push the window its window.
Page 65 Power Windows, Sunroof The MAIN switch controls power to Sunroof the passengers' windows. With this switch off, the passengers' windows Closing a power window on a cannot be raised or lowered. The child's hands or fingers can MAIN switch does not affect the cause serious injury.
Page 66 Sunroof, Mirrors The inside mirror has day and night Mirrors positions. The night position reduces glare from headlights behind you. Closing the sunroof on Flip the tab on the bottom edge of someone's hands or fingers can the mirror to select the day or night cause serious injury.
Page 67 Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Adjust the outside mirrors with the The outside mirror on the passenger's 3. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch on the driver's side has curved glass. Objects look adjustment switch to move the door armrest: mirror right, left, up or down.
Page 68 Parking Brake, Digital Clock Parking Brake Digital Clock NOTICE HOUR RESET 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 The digital clock displays the time lever up fully.
Page 69 Digital Clock, Beverage Holder 2. Press and hold the HOUR button Beverage Holder until the hour advances to the desired time. 3. Press and hold the MIN. button until the numbers advance to the desired time. You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour.
Page 70 Beverage Holder, Dashboard Compartment Spilled liquids can also damage the Dashboard Compartment upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior. Use the beverage holder only when Open the dashboard compartment the car is parked. If you place cups in by squeezing the handle. Close it the holder while driving, the liquid with a firm push.
Page 71 Center Pocket, Coin Box, Vanity Mirror Center Pocket Coin Box Vanity Mirror COIN BOX Open the center pocket by pulling To open the coin box, pull the upper To use the vanity mirror, pull down the handle. Close it with a firm push. either sun visor and swing down the edge.
Page 72 Cigarette Lighter, Ashtrays Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASHTRAY ASHTRAY The ignition switch must be in The rear ashtray is in the armrest on Open the front ashtray by pulling on ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) for the the bottom edge. Push it in to close it. the left rear door.
Page 73 DOOR ACTIVATED Your Honda has two ceiling lights. On some models Each ceiling light has a three- Turn on the spotlight by pushing the position switch.
Page 74: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Tailgate Light Courtesy Lights The tailgate light has a two position Each door has a courtesy light. This switch. In the OFF (down) position, light comes on when you open the the light does not come on. In the door.
Page 75: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling......Audio System (US EX)....system in your car provides a com- What Each Control Does.... AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio fortable driving environment in all How to Use the System....System........
Page 76: Comfort And Convenience Features
Heating and Cooling This system has full heating, venti- CENTER VENT SIDE VENT lation, and air conditioning capabi- lities. You can adjust the system controls to mix these in various combinations. The air flows into the interior at three possible levels, which you can select.
Page 77: Heating And Cooling
Heating and Cooling Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 78 Heating and Cooling What Each Control Does FRESH AIR RECIRCULATION AIR BUTTON BUTTON Fan Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right MODE BUTTONS increases the fan speed, which increases air flow. Temperature Control Lever Sliding this lever to the right increases the temperature of air flowing from the system.
Page 79 Heating and Cooling How to Use the System The engine must be running for the Ventilation This section covers the best way to heater and air conditioning to pro- Your car has a flow-through venti- vide hot and cold air. The heater use the system for ventilation, lation system.
Page 80 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C MODE BUTTONS AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH To operate the air conditioning system, press the air conditioning switch. Set the fan to the desired speed. You can also use the mode button to direct air out of the dash and heater vents.
Page 81 Heating and Cooling To Heat and Dehumidify with Air FRESH AIR RECIRCULATION AIR BUTTON Conditioning BUTTON Air conditioning removes moisture from the air as it operates. When MODE BUTTONS used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry. 1.
Page 82 Heating and Cooling To rapidly remove exterior frost or To Turn Everything Off To Defog and Defrost ice from the windshield (on very cold To shut off the system temporarily, To remove fog from the inside of the days), first select Once the slide the fan speed and temperature windows:...
Page 83 Heating and Cooling Rear A/C Unit (U.S. models only) The rear A / C can be used when the FAN CONTROL LEVER A / C switch on the front control panel is ON. Turn the rear A/C on by moving the fan control lever out of the "OFF"...
Page 84: Audio System
PWR/VOL KNOB CASSETTE SLOT For U.S. LX and Canadian models Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear A M / F M reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.
Page 85 Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE/SEEK STEREO INDICATOR BUTTONS ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob. The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to.
Page 86 Audio System The SEEK function searches the band for stations with a strong signal. TUNE/SEEK BUTTONS Depending on which TUNE/SEEK button you push, the system searches up or clown from the current frequency. Push the switch until you hear a beep, then release it. The system searches until it finds a station with a strong signal, then stops.
Page 87 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". The Balance control moves it left-to-right. The Fader control moves it front-to- back. To use either control, push on the knob to get it to pop out. Adjust the front-to-back sound to your liking with the outside ring.
Page 88 Audio System Radio Frequencies Your Honda's radio can tune in all PWR/VOL KNOB TUNE/SEEK STEREO INDICATOR BUTTONS frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies: AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz...
Page 89 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player PWR/VOL KNOB TAPE DIRECTION Turn the system ON. Insert the CASSETTE FF/REW/SKIP INDICATOR BUTTONS SLOT cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way. The drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 90 Audio System Cassette Search Functions FF/REW/SKIP RPT BUTTON Once a cassette is playing, you can BUTTONS use the FF, REW, RPT, or SKIP function to look for desired songs or passages. To rewind the tape, push the button. You will see REW in the display.
Page 91 Audio System The SKIP function lets you SKIP over a song or passage. To SKIP FF/REW/SKIP RPT BUTTON BUTTONS backward, press until you hear a beep. You will see REW flashing in the display. To SKIP forward, press until you hear a beep. You will see FF flashing in the display.
Page 92 System PWR/VOL KNOB CASSETTE SLOT For U.S. EX model Your Honda audio system is easy to use, and will give clear A M / F M reception. The preset buttons allow you to select six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.
Page 93 Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in PWR/VOL KNOB STEREO INDICATOR ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob. The radio comes on and displays the frequency of the station it was last tuned to.
Page 94 Audio System Presetting AUTO SELECT BUTTON The preset buttons allow you to store radio frequencies for later selection. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band. To store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or FM.
Page 95 Audio System The AUTO SELECT function allows Once that station's frequency is You cannot manually store radio stored, simply press and release the you to find stations easily when you station frequencies in the Preset proper preset button to tune to it. If are in an unfamiliar area.
Page 96 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Use the Balance and Fader controls to adjust the sound "direction". The Balance control moves it left-to-right. The Fader control moves it front-to- back. To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out.
Page 97 Audio System Radio Frequencies PWR/VOL KNOB STEREO INDICATOR Your Honda's radio can tune in all frequencies in both the AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies: AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz...
Page 98 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player PWR/VOL KNOB EJECT CASSETTE TAPE DIRECTION Turn the system ON. Insert the BUTTON SLOT INDICATOR cassette into the slot with the tape opening to the right. Push the cassette in most of the way. The drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 99 Audio System Cassette Search Functions Once a cassette is playing, you can RPT BUTTON use the FF, REW, RPT, or SKIP function to look for desired songs or passages. To rewind the tape, push the F F / REW/SKIP switch down, then release it.
Page 100 Audio System The SKIP function lets you skip to RPT BUTTON the beginning of a song or other passage. The tape skips forward or backward, depending on which direction you push the FF/REW/ SKIP switch. Activate SKIP by pushing the F F / REW/SKIP switch and holding it until you hear a beep.
Page 101 Your dealer has Genuine Honda After disc 6 has completed, the accessory in-dash CD players system will return to disc 1. To make...
Page 102 Audio System PWR/VOL TUNE/SEEK RPT INDICATOR (US: LX, KNOB BUTTONS Canada: EX) CD BUTTON RPT BUTTON (US:EX) PWR/VOL KNOB RPT INDICATOR A. SELECT INDICATOR TUNE/SEEK CD BUTTON SWITCH A. SELECT/RPT BUTTON Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 103 Audio System If you push the RPT button on the To turn on random play mode while U.S. LX and Canadian EX models U.S. LX and Canadian EX models or the system is in the REPEAT mode, You can use the TUNE/SEEK the A.
Page 104 Audio System CD Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, 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 105: Caring For The Cassette Player
Caring for the Cassette Player regularly cleaning the tape drive at Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes. CLEAN INDICATOR least every 30 hours, reset the Cassettes longer than 100 minutes use thinner tape that may break or indicator by pressing the Preset 6 button while the system is in the jam the drive.
Page 106: Theft Protection
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 107: 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 Oxygenated Fuels...... important fluids. You also need to Driving in Foreign Countries... know how to properly stow luggage Service Station Procedures ..
Page 108 Gasoline Oxygenated Fuels Help assure your car's future Some conventional gasolines are Your Honda operates most effec- reliability and performance by paying being blended with alcohol or an tively on unleaded gasoline with a extra attention to how you drive pump octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 109 5% methanol by volume the U.S. or Canada, write to Honda at under the name "Gasohol." the address shown for information may cause starting and/or perform- ance problems.
Page 110 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 Place the fuel fill cap on the inside and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured of the door as shown.
Page 111 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood LATCH SUPPORT ROD HOOD RELEASE HANDLE 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 2. Standing in front of the car, put 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip the parking brake. Pull the hood your fingers under the front edge and insert the end into the hole on release handle, located under the...
Page 112 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait at least cloth or paper towel. two minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 113 Service Station Procedures Refer to Periodic Checks on page Engine Coolant Check for information on checking RESERVE TANK other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK M A X M I N 4. Remove it again and check the Look at the coolant level in the level.
Page 114: 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 115 Honda. If possible, have your Honda dealer inspect the final installation. Some non-Honda accessories you Electronic communications equip- can buy in the "aftermarket"...
Page 116: Loading Cargo
The maximum load you can carry in To figure out how much cargo you not shift while driving. Items stored your Honda is 535 kg (1,150 Ibs). It in the cargo area behind the third can carry: includes the total weight of all...
Page 117: 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 automatic transmission. It also at High Altitude ..... includes important information on Automatic Transmission....
Page 118 Preparing to Drive 5. Check the adjustment of the seat 10. Turn the ignition ON (II). Check You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before the indicator lights in the instru- (see page 56). you drive your car. ment panel.
Page 119: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 2. Push the accelerator pedal half- 1. Apply the parking brake. 6. If the engine still does not start, press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there 2. In cold weather, turn off all way down and hold it there while while starting the engine.
Page 120: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four Shift Lever Positions 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 121 Automatic Transmission Park (P) — This position mechani- cally locks the transmission. Use Park whenever you are turning off or starting the engine. To shift out of Park, you must press on the brake pedal and have your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 122 Automatic Transmission redline will not be exceeded in the Neutral (N) — Use Neutral if you stop-and-go driving. lower gear. need to restart a stalled engine, or if it is necessary to stop briefly with For faster acceleration when" in D the engine idling.
Page 123 If you need to use the Shift Lock and move the shift lever out of Release, it could mean your car is developing a problem. Have the car Park to Neutral. checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 124: The Braking System
The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with disc Check your brakes after driving Brake System Design brakes at all four wheels. The through deep water. Apply the The hydraulic system that operates braking system is power-assisted to brakes moderately to see if they feel the brakes has two separate circuits.
Page 125 The Braking System If this happens, you will immediately control. It does this by helping you to ABS INDICATOR* notice that the brake pedal goes prevent the wheels from locking up down much farther and you need to and skidding. press on it much harder.
Page 126 The Braking System, Driving in Bad Weather A car with ABS may require a longer Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive distance to stop on loose or uneven slower than you would in dry surfaces than an equivalent car with- weather.
Page 127: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Visibility — Being able to see Traction — Check your tires clearly in all directions and being frequently for wear and proper visible to other drivers are important pressure. Both are important in in all weather conditions. This is preventing "hydroplaning"...
Page 128: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer The combined weight of the car, Your Honda is designed primarily to The "tongue load" should never all passengers and their luggage, carry passengers and their cargo. exceed 72 kg (160 Ibs). This is the and tongue load must not exceed...
Page 129 Towing a Trailer The best way to confirm that your Trailer Hitches total towing package is within these Your Honda dealer, or the Honda specifications is to get it weighed. Customer Relations Zone Office, can Improperly loading your car and...
Page 130 Towing a Trailer Connecting the Trailer Always use a safety chain when Mirrors Many states and provinces have laws Most trailers that have a gross towing a trailer. Connect the safety requiring special outside mirrors weight of 450 kg (1,000 Ibs) do not chain securely at both ends.
Page 131 Towing a Trailer Before Starting Out GROUND LEFT TURN SIGNAL BACK-UP LIGHT As you are preparing to tow your (BLACK) (GREEN/BLACK) (GREEN/BLUE) trailer, do the following: Measure the trailer's tongue load. You can do this with a bathroom scale. Verify that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened.
Page 132 Towing a Trailer Towing Safety The car/trailer combination is more This extra load is magnified when affected by crosswinds and buffeting. Your car will not stop as quickly with you are driving in hilly terrain. When being passed by a large Watch the temperature gauge a trailer in tow.
Page 133 Towing a Trailer If you have to stop while going uphill, Backing up with a trailer is difficult do not hold the car in place by and takes practice. Drive slowly, make small movements with the pressing on the accelerator. This can steering wheel, and have someone cause the automatic transmission to overheat.
Page 134: Maintenance
If you have the skills and tools Level........Tire Chains......required to perform more complex Adding Engine Coolant..... Lights..........maintenance tasks on your Honda, Replacing Engine Coolant..Headlight Aiming...... you may want to purchase the Windshield Washers..... Replacing Bulbs......Service Manual. See page Storing Your Car......
Page 135: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda Only you can decide whether or not with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified you should perform a given task.
Page 136 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 on. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 137: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Which Schedule to Follow: The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance how often you should have your car Service your car according to the intervals shown in the maintenance serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of the Maintenance Schedules on pages attention.
Page 138 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your car best and can provide Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...
Page 139 Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on the next page do not apply. For Canadian Owners: This Maintenance Schedule outlines the minimum required maintenance that you should perform to ensure the trouble- free operation of your vehicle.
Page 140 Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following condi- tions: Driving less than 8 km (5 miles) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 16 km (10 miles) per trip. Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°...
Page 141: Required Maintenance Record
Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. Maintenance...
Page 142 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page 141). Maintenance...
Page 143: Periodic Checks
Periodic 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 112.
Page 144: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RESERVOIR COOLANT (Gray cap) RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) Maintenance...
Page 145: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Adding ENGINE OIL FILL CAP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK To add oil, unscrew and remove the Check the engine oil a couple of 3. Pull it out again and look at the oil level at the end of the dipstick. If it engine oil fill cap on top of the valve minutes after shutting off the engine.
Page 146 An oil that is only classified SF is not container. recommended. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving I I . " This oil is formulated to help your engine use API CERTIFICATION MARK less fuel.
Page 147 Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if 1. Run the engine until it reaches the temperature in your area never normal operating temperature, goes below 20°...
Page 148 (available from your engine. Drain the oil into an Honda dealer) is required to 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for appropriate container. remove the filter.
Page 149 Engine Oil, Cooling System Checking the Engine Coolant Always use Genuine Honda Anti- NOTICE Level freeze/Coolant. The cooling system contains many aluminum compo- If you change Your own oil, please RESERVE TANK nents which can corrode if an dispose of the used oil properly. Put it improper antifreeze is used.
Page 150: Cooling System
Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely empty, you should also check the coolant level in the radiator. Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seriously scalding you. RESERVE TANK RADIATOR CAP Always let the engine and...
Page 151 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or DRAIN BOLT other additives to your car's cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents. Replacing Engine Coolant The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with new coolant according to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule.
Page 152 Cooling System RESERVE TANK RESERVE FILLER NECK TANK CAP HOLDER Fill up to here BLEEDER BOLT 4. Remove the reserve tank from its 6. Mix the recommended antifreeze 8. Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of holder by pulling it straight up. with an equal amount of purified the engine.
Page 153 Cooling System, Windshield Washers Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop for fuel. The windshield washer reservoir is located behind the left headlight.
Page 154: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid 5. If the level is below the lower mark, add fluid into the tube to bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Auto- matic Transmission Fluid or an ® equivalent DEXRON II Auto- matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) UPPER MARK only.
Page 155: Brake Fluid
If you add brake fluid to bring it up voirs monthly. There are one or two to the MAX mark, use Genuine Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent reservoirs, depending on model. from a sealed container that is They are: marked DOT3 or DOT4 only.
Page 156: Power Steering
UPPER LEVEL Using automatic transmission fluid or another brand of power steering fluid will damage the system. Use only GENUINE HONDA Power Steering Fluid-V. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check the fluid level frequently and have the system inspected as soon as possible.
Page 157: Air Cleaner
If you do not have access to 12 months or 24,000 km (15,000 compressed air (such as a gas miles), whichever comes first. station), ask your Honda dealer to do this service. Follow the replacement procedure for removal and reinstallation.
Page 158 Air Cleaner 8. Reinstall the air duct on the air BOLTS cleaner housing cover. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 3. Loosen the four bolts and remove 5. Place the new air cleaner element the air cleaner housing cover. in the air cleaner housing. 4.
Page 159: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs The original spark plugs in your car Replacement need to be replaced every 2 years or SPARK PLUG CAP 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes first. 1. Clean up any dirt and oil around 4. Put the new spark plug into the the spark plug caps.
Page 160 Spark Plugs Specifications: NOTICE NGK: ZFR5F-11 Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11 spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Spark Plug Gap: Overtightening can cause damage to 1.1 mm (0.04 in) the threads in the cylinder head. 6.
Page 161 Battery Check the condition of your car's Emergency Procedures battery monthly. You should check for proper electrolyte level and The battery contains sulfuric Eyes — Flush with water from a cup corrosion on the terminals. acid (electrolyte) which is highly or other container for at least fifteen corrosive and poisonous.
Page 162 Battery Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a solution of baking soda and water. It will bubble up and turn brown. When this stops, wash it off with plain water.
Page 163 Battery If you need to connect the battery to On the U.S. EX model NOTICE a charger, disconnect both cables to If your car's battery is disconnected prevent damage to the car's electri- or goes dead, the audio system will Charging the battery with the cables cal system.
Page 164: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers BLADE WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB Check the condition of the wind- 3. Remove the blade from its holder 2. Disconnect the blade assembly shield wiper blades at least every six from the wiper arm by pushing in by grasping the tabbed end of the months.
Page 165 Windshield Wipers 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. REINFORCEMENT 4.
Page 166 Windshield Wipers 4. Slide the blade out of the holder. 5. Slide the new blade into the holder. 6. Insert both ends of the blade into Make sure it is engaged in the slot the holder slots. Make sure they along its full length.
Page 167: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Your car's air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as AIR CONDITIONING system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer CONDENSER such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified technician.
Page 168 Drive Belts, Tires Drive Belts Alternator belt: Tires 8.0 — 10.5 mm (0.31 — 0.41 in) To safely operate your car, your tires POWER STEERING BELT must be the proper type and size, in Power steering belt: good condition with adequate tread, 13.0 —16.0 mm (0.51 —...
Page 169 Tires Inflation before checking the tire pressure, Keeping the tires properly inflated the tires can still be considered provides the best combination of "cold" if you drive less than 1.6 km handling, tread life and riding (1 mile). comfort. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling If you check the pressure when the The compact spare tire pressure is:...
Page 170 Tires You should get your own tire You should look for: Your car's tires have wear indicators molded into the tread. When the pressure gauge and use it whenever you check your tire pressures. This tread wears down to that point, you Bumps or bulges in the tread or will make it easier for you to tell if a will see a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) wide...
Page 171 (US: EX) steering accuracy. Improper wheel weights can damage your car's aluminum wheels. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for balancing. Maintenance...
Page 172 Replacement all-weather tread design. They car can affect handling and wheels are available at your Honda should be suitable for most winter stability. This can cause a crash driving conditions. Tires without in which you can be seriously dealer.
Page 173 If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your car mount them as tightly as you can. Honda, make sure they are radial when warranted by driving condi- Drive slowly with chains installed. If tires of the same size and load range tions or required by local laws.
Page 174 Lights Headlight Aiming Check the operation of your car's HORIZONTAL ANGLE GAUGE exterior lights at least once a month. The headlights were properly aimed A burned out bulb can create an when your car was new. You should unsafe condition by reducing your check their aim if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area or pull car's visibility and the ability to...
Page 175 7. If you cannot get an indicator to The bubble should be centered with its "0" mark as described align, have your Honda dealer underneath the longest scribe above, an adjustment can be made inspect the car for body damage or using a Phillips-head screwdriver mark on the gauge.
Page 176 Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb 4. Unclip the end of the hold-down Your car has halogen headlight wire from its slot. Pivot it out of bulbs, one on each side. When the way and remove the bulb. replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel base and protect the glass from 5.
Page 177 Lights Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Turn Signal and Parking Light Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Bulb 6. Insert the socket back into the SCREW lens. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 178 Lights 6. Reinstall the socket into the light Replacing Rear Bulbs assembly. COVER 7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 8. Reinstall the taillight assembly cover. 9. (Right side) Reinstall the spare tire. 1. Open the tailgate. Swing the 3.
Page 179 Lights Replacing a Rear License Bulb 3. Turn on the parking lights and Replacing Bulbs in the Interior check that the new bulb is Lights working. The courtesy lights in the doors, tailgate and ceiling come apart the 4. Reinstall the lens. Reinstall the same way.
Page 180 Lights CEILING LIGHT SPOTLIGHT DOOR LIGHT 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it SUN VISOR TAILGATE LIGHT straight out of its metal tabs. 3. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Snap the lens back in place. Maintenance...
Page 181: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months Change the engine oil and filter Support the front and rear wiper or longer, have your Honda dealer perform the inspections called for in (see page blade arms with a folded towel or...
Page 182 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 and preserve your Aluminum Wheels..... car's appearance: the paint, bright- Paint Touch-up......
Page 183: Appearance Care
Exterior Care Washing Wash the car, using the water and NOTICE Frequent washing helps preserve detergent solution and a soft- your car's beauty. Dirt and grit can bristle brush, sponge, or soft cloth. The radio antenna on your car does not scratch the paint, while tree sap and Start at the top and work your way need to be removed when you use a...
Page 184 You solution, and rinse them thoroughly. in large patches. It should form into should use a polish on your Honda if beads or droplets after waxing. the finish does not have its original The wheels have a protective clear- shine after using a wax.
Page 185 Exterior Care Paint Touch-up Examine the chip or scratch closely Your dealer has touch-up paint to before repairing it. If it does not go match your car's color. The color down to bare metal, clean it with code is printed on a sticker on the soap and water and apply the touch- driver's doorjamb.
Page 186: Interior Care
Interior Care Carpeting Fabric Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Vacuum dirt and dust out of the Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make material frequently. For general cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft the carpet wear out faster.
Page 187 Interior Care Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the metal loops of NOTICE the seat belt anchors can cause the METAL LOOP belts to retract slowly. Wipe the The rear window defogger wires are inside of the loops with a clean cloth bonded to the inside of the glass.
Page 188: Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is especially important in areas that help keep your car from corroding use road salt in winter.
Page 189: Body Repairs
If your car needs repairs after a collision, pay want genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair. Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the...
Page 190: 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 cars. It gives If Your Engine Won't Start... you information about how to safely Nothing Happens....... evaluate the problem and what to do The Starter Operates to correct it.
Page 191: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Follow these precautions whenever Your car has a compact spare tire INDICATOR that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: LOCATION spare tire as a temporary replace- MARK 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 192: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, SPARE TIRE TOOL KIT stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 193: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire STORAGE BIN 8. Unscrew the wing bolt. Remove 5. Remove the tools from the tray. 7. Unzip the spare tire cover. Remove the tray by pulling it the storage bin and spare tire. straight up. 6. Loosen the jack from its holder by turning the end counterclockwise.
Page 194 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS EXTENSION WHEEL WRENCH JACKING POINT 9. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2 10.Find the jacking point nearest the 11.Use the extension and wheel turn with the wheel wrench. wheel you are removing. Place the wrench as shown to raise the car jack under the jacking point.
Page 195 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 12. Remove the wheel nuts and flat 13. Before mounting the spare tire, 14. Put on the spare tire. Put the tire. Temporarily place the flat tire wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel and hub with...
Page 196 Changing a Flat Tire 16.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 17.Put the flat tire in the supplied 15.Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have vinyl bag. the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility.
Page 197 Changing a Flat Tire 22.Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket clockwise to lock it in place. Replace the tool tray and store the tool kit. Install the armrest pad. 23.Store the wheel cover or center cap in the cargo area.
Page 198: If Your Engine Won't Start
If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to START start falls into two areas, depending (III). If the headlights do not dim, Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the check the condition of the fuses.
Page 199 Check all the fuses lights, etc. (see page Put the transmission in Neutral or You cannot start a Honda by pushing If you find nothing wrong, you will or pulling it. Park and set the parking brake. need a qualified technician to find the problem.
Page 200: 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 7.
Page 201: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your car's tempera- 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. Your car can overheat for several 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 202 If Your Engine Overheats 4. If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the tempera- 10.Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. temperature control lever to ture gauge, or lower, before check- maximum.
Page 203 Low Oil Pressure 1. Safely pull off the road and shut 4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure light. If the light does not off the engine. go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. There is a mechanical 2.
Page 204 Charging System Indication Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear electrical load as possible, you can defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not drive several miles before the to use other electrically-operated battery is too discharged to keep the controls such as the power windows.
Page 205 Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light If this indicator light comes on, NOTICE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ safely pull off the road and turn off CHECK ENGINE LIGHT* the engine. Restart the engine and If yon keep driving with the malfunc- watch the indicator light. If it stays tion indicator lamp/check engine light on, have your car checked by the on, you can damage your car's...
Page 206: Closing The Sunroof
Closing the Sunroof If the electric motor will not close ROUND PLUG SOCKET the sunroof, do the following: 1. Check the fuse for the sunroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 207: Fuses
Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car UNDERHOOD INTERIOR have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two or three fuse boxes. KNOB The interior fuse box is underneath The underhood fuse box is located in the dashboard on the driver's side.
Page 208 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses ABS FUSE BOX If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 209 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a FUSE PULLER spare fuse that has a lower rating, it BLOWN 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 210 Fuses UNDERHOOD FUSE BOX 1 : On Canadian cars CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 211 Fuses ABS FUSE BOX INTERIOR FUSE BOX : Spare Fuse Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 212 Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of If your Honda cannot be transported It is best to tow the car no farther towing a car: by flat-bed, it should be towed with than 80 km (50 miles), and keep the front wheels off the ground.
Page 213: Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....Emission Controls......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications......... The Clean Air Act...... your Honda, and the locations of the Anti-lock Brake System....Crankcase Emission Control identification numbers. The expla- Tire Information......System........
Page 214: Identification Numbers
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 215 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. It is on the front. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 216 Specifications 1 : For front A/C only 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the 2 : For front and rear A/C engine. Reserve tank capacity: (0.16 US gal, 0.13 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Technical Information...
Page 217: Specifications
Specifications page NOTE: Replacement of the high-mount brake light should be done by your dealer. page page Technical Information...
Page 218 Anti-lock Brake System The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Each wheel has a wheel speed the solenoid. This builds hydraulic is standard equipment on all U.S. sensor assembly. As the wheel pressure on the modulator valve. models and the Canadian six- rotates, the sensor sends electrical The pressure increases in the passenger model.
Page 219: Tire Information
Tire Information Tire Size Designation 92 — Load Index, a numerical code Tire Speed Ratings A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire The chart below shows many of the associated with the maximum load size designation. You will need this different speed ratings currently the tire can carry.
Page 220 The treadwear grade is a compara- wait until the tires are cold before tive rating based on the wear rate of Honda strongly recommends that you not drive faster than posted adjusting the tire pressure (see page the tire when tested under controlled 170).
Page 221 Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade for Traction Temperature The traction grades, from highest to The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- lowest, are A, B, and C, and they highest), B, and C, representing the represent the tire's ability to stop on tire's resistance to the generation of...
Page 222: Emission Controls
NOx and HC react to 140. the engine and burned. form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contribute to * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply Evaporative Emission Control smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle System gas.
Page 223 System engine's combustion and minimize genuine Honda replacement parts or The Exhaust Gas Recirculation the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that their equivalent for repairs. Using (EGR) system takes some of the comes out the tailpipe.
Page 224: 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 CONVERTER...
Page 225 Warranty and Customer Relations Warranty Coverages..... Customer Relations Information......... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 226: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Cars Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty — provides prorated warranties: covered for the useful life of the car.
Page 227 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give 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 228: U.s. Zone Office Map
The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot (609) 235-5533 P.O. Box 190816 reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area...
Page 229: Canada Zone Office Map
Canada Zone Office Map Western Zone Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court 1750 rue Eiffel Richmond, B.C. Boucherville, Quebec V6V 2B8 J4B 7W1 (604)278-7121 (514)655-6161 Central Zone Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc.
Page 230: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling the toll-free phone number on the form.
Page 231: Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.
Page 232: Index
Index Airbag (SRS) ........Air Cleaner........Accessories Battery Air Conditioning....... Installation........Charging System Light....Maintenance....... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Usage..........Jump Starting......Position)........Air Outlets (Vents)......Maintenance....... Adding Air Pressure, Tires......Specifications......Automatic Transmission Alcohol and Drugs......Before Driving....... Fluid........Alcohol in Gasoline......Belts, Seat...........
Page 233 Index Break-in, New Car......Center Pocket........Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..... Brightness Control, Instruments... Certification Label......Brights, Headlights......Chains..........Carpeting........Bulb Replacement Change Oil Exterior........Back-up Lights......How to......... Fabric.......... Brake Lights....... When to........Interior........Ceiling Light....... Changing a Flat Tire ..... Seat Belts........188 Front Parking Lights....
Page 234 Index Customer Relations Office... DOT Tire Quality Grading... Coolant Temperature Gauge ..Drive Belts........Malfunction Indicator Lamp........ 37, Driving..........Economy........Oil Pressure Indicator..36, DANGER, Explanation of....In Bad Weather......Oil, What Kind to Use....Dashboard........Overheating........ In Foreign Countries....Dashboard Compartment....
Page 235 Index Flashers, Hazard Warning....Reminder Chime......Flat Tire, Changing a....Replacing Halogen Bulbs ..Fluids Gas Mileage, Improving....Turning on........Automatic Transmission... Gasohol........... Head Restraints....... Gasoline.......... Heating and Cooling......Brake........... Power Steering......Gauge..........High Altitude, Starting at....Windshield Washer....Octane Requirement....High-Low Beam Switch ....
Page 236 Index Instrument Panel......Bulb Replacement..... Maximum Speeds......Instrument Panel Brightness..Indicator........Meters, Gauges........ Parking.......... Interior Cleaning......Methanol in Gasoline....Mirrors, Adjusting......Interior Lights........Turn Signal........Introduction........Loading Cargo........ LOCK (Ignition Key Position)..Locks Anti-theft Steering Column..Neutral Gear Position....Jacking up the Car......Fuel Fill Door......
Page 237 Index Reserve Tank, Coolant....Restraint, Child........ Selecting Proper Viscosity Radiator Overheating....Reverse Gear Position....Chart........Radio/Cassette Sound System..84 Rotation, Tire......... ON (Ignition Key Position).... Rear End Towing......Opening the Hood ......Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... Operation in Foreign Countries... Rear View Mirror......
Page 238 Index Driver's Seat Power Spark Plugs, Replacing....Height Adjustment....Specifications Charts..... Tailgate..........Folding the Second Seats... Speed Control........Folding the Third Seats....Speedometer........Taillights, Changing Bulbs in..Head Restraints......SRS Indicator....... 16, Taking Care of the Unexpected .. Tape Player......... 89, Passenger Seating.......
Page 239 Index Tires Unleaded Gasoline......Operation........Inspection........Upholstery Cleaning...... Washing.......... Replacing........Used Oil, How to Dispose of..Waxing and Polishing ....Rotating........Wheels Snow..........Adjusting the Steering....Specifications......Alignment and Balance..... Tools, Tire Changing....Vanity Mirror........Compact Spare......Torn Seat Belts........ 11 Vehicle Capacity Load ....
Page 240: Gas Station Information
Gas Station Information Automatic Transmission Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Gasoline: Honda Premium Formula Auto- UNLEADED gasoline 220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm , 32 psi) matic Transmission Fluid or an Pump octane of 86 or higher ® equivalent DEXRON II type Auto-...

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