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

Heating and cooling, audio, steering wheel, and cruise control.

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

Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.

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

Engine and transmission operation.

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

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

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

Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.

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

Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.

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

Warranty and contact information.

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

How to order.

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

Service Information Summary

Fluid capacities and tire pressures.

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Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Honda 2004 Accord

Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Accord 4 Door 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 ............................
Page 2: Introduction
This One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
Page 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: vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels on the vehicle. responsibility.
Page 4: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance AIRBAGS (P.9/22) DASH LIGHTS (P.62) GAUGES (P.68) MIRROR CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM (P.98) (P.122) HEATING/COOLING POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROLS SWITCH (P.110) (P.83) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER WINDOW (P.182) SWITCHES MANUAL (P.99) TRANSMISSION (P.180) TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE/ HOOD RELEASE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE...
Page 5 Your Vehicle at a Glance INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD PASSENGER AIRBAG BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS OFF INDICATOR (P.73) (P.31) (P.76) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.74) HAZARD REMOTE AUDIO WARNING LIGHTS CONTROLS (P.76) (P.151) CRUISE CONTROLS (P.155) VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES REAR WINDOW MOONROOF DEFOGGER SWITCH (P.77, 113, 116) (P.102) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM...
Page 6: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Advice for Pregnant Women ..All Children Must Be information about how to protect Additional Safety Precautions . Restrained ....... yourself and your passengers. It Additional Information About Your All Children Should Sit in the shows you how to use seat belts.
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety can use the belt properly without a Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this booster (see page Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. crash injuries and deaths. Generally, The recommendations on this page Be Aware of Airbag Hazards the higher the speed, the greater the...
Page 8: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to (10) protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some 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 Vehicle’s Safety Features Seat Belts When properly worn, seat belts: Of course, seat belts cannot Your vehicle is equipped with seat completely protect you in every belts in all seating positions. Keep you connected to the vehicle crash. But in most cases, seat belts so you can take advantage of the can reduce your risk of serious Your seat belt system also...
Page 10: Airbags
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features Airbags What You Should Do: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags. Be sure you and your passenger always wear seat belts and wear them properly.
Page 11 Your Vehicle’s Safety Features To do Airbags can pose hazards. their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force. So while airbags help save lives they can cause minor injuries, or more serious or even fatal injuries if occupants are not properly restrained or sitting properly.
Page 12: Protecting Adults And Teens
Protecting Adults and Teens The rest of this section gives more Introduction Your vehicle has a door monitor light detailed information about how you The following pages provide on the instrument panel to indicate can maximize your safety. instructions on how to properly when a specific door is not tightly protect the driver, adult passengers, closed.
Page 13: Adjust The Front Seats
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Front Seats The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that drivers Sitting too close to a front allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) airbag can result in serious between the center of the steering injury or death if the front wheel and the chest.
Page 14: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Seat-Backs Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant’s chest Reclining the seat-back too far reduces the protective capability of can result in serious injury or the belt.
Page 15: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Head Restraints Fasten and Position the Lap/ Shoulder Seat Belts Improperly positioning head Insert the latch plate into the buckle, restraints reduces their then tug on the belt to make sure the effectiveness and you can be belt is securely latched.
Page 16 Improperly positioning the seat Have your Honda dealer check the belts can cause serious injury If necessary, pull up on the belt again belt as soon as possible.
Page 17: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Protecting Adults and Teens Adjust the Steering Wheel Maintain a Proper Sitting Sitting improperly can increase the Position chance of injury during a crash. For After all occupants have adjusted example, if an occupant slouches, their seats and put on seat belts, it is lies down, turns sideways, sits very important that they continue to forward, leans forward or sideways,...
Page 18: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults and Teens In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle.
Page 19: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Adults and Teens Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away Do not modify the front seats. If your This could make the driver’s seat from the airbag covers. hands or arms are close to an position sensor or the front Two people should never use the If they do, they airbag cover, they could be injured...
Page 20: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt All seat belts have an emergency Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap and shoulder belt goes over locking retractor. In normal driving, shoulder belts in all five seating your shoulder, across your chest, the retractor lets you move freely in positions.
Page 21: Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If the shoulder part of the belt is Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners However, the tensioners can be pulled all the way out, the locking activated during a collision in which mechanism will activate. The belt the front airbags do not deploy.
Page 22: Seat Belt Maintenance
Honda provides a lifetime warranty If a seat belt is worn during a crash, on seat belts for U.S. models. See it must be replaced by the dealer. A...
Page 23: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Airbag System Components Your airbag system includes: Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’...
Page 24: How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags Automatic front seat belt Front passenger’s weight sensors How Your Front Airbags Work tensioners (see page that monitor the weight on the seat. These prevent the passenger’s Sensors that can detect a airbag from inflating if the weight moderate to severe frontal impact is less than about 65 lbs (30 kg) or side impact in models equipped...
Page 25 Additional Information About Your Airbags During a frontal crash, your seat belt After inflating, the front airbags restrains your lower body and torso, immediately deflate, so they won’t and the airbag helps protect your interfere with the driver’s visibility, head and chest. or the ability to steer or operate other controls.
Page 26: Advanced Airbags
Additional Information About Your Airbags Advanced Airbags Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual- Your front airbags are also advanced airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags. Airbags with this airbags. The main purpose of this inflation stages that can be ignited feature have two deployment feature is to prevent airbag-caused...
Page 27 Additional Information About Your Airbags normal manner during a crash When the airbag is turned off, a light regardless of the driver’s seating in the center of the dashboard will position. come on indicating ‘‘Passenger Airbag Off’’ (see page If there is no passenger in the front seat, the airbag will be off but the...
Page 28: How Your Side Airbags Work
Additional Information About Your Airbags To ensure that the passenger’s How Your Side Airbags Work side airbag will deploy even if there advanced front airbag system will Only on models equipped with side is no passenger. work properly, airbags do not do anything To get the best protection from the that would increase or decrease the side airbags, front seat occupants...
Page 29 Additional Information About Your Airbags How Your Side Curtain Airbags In a moderate to severe side impact, How the SRS Indicator Light Work sensors will detect rapid deceleration Works (On models equipped) and signal the control unit to The SRS indicator light instantly inflate the side curtain alerts you to a potential airbag on the driver’s or the...
Page 30 Additional Information About Your Airbags If the light comes on at any other If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off time, or does not come on at all, you the airbags and the seat belt Indicator Light Works should have the system checked by tensioners may not work properly...
Page 31 Additional Information About Your Airbags Although Honda does not encourage If a short adult leans sideways, or a When you turn the ignition switch to children to ride in front, this system larger adult slouches and leans ON (II), the indicator should light...
Page 32 Additional Information About Your Airbags How the Passenger Airbag Off To reduce the chance of airbag- If this happens, have the passenger Indicator Light Works caused injuries, the system shuts off ride properly restrained in a back the passenger’s front airbag when seat.
Page 33: Airbag Service
Do not try to remove or replace make sure they are operating any airbag by yourself. This must properly. be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. The SRS indicator light alerts you Take your vehicle to to a problem.
Page 34: Additional Safety Precautions
Do not place the right rear floor Do not remove or modify a front Do not attempt to deactivate your mat under the front passenger’s seat without consulting a Honda Together, airbags and This could make the front This could make the airbags.
Page 35: Protecting Children General Guidelines
Protecting Children General Guidelines All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 36: Protecting Children
Protecting Children General Guidelines The Passenger’s Front Airbag Even if the passenger’s front airbag Infants and small children must be Can Pose Serious Risks is turned off, we strongly restrained in an approved child seat Front airbags have been designed to recommend that children age 12 and that is properly secured to the...
Page 37 Protecting Children General Guidelines U.S. Models To remind you of the passenger’s front airbag hazards, and that children must be properly restrained in the back seat, your vehicle has warning labels on the dashboard and on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors.
Page 38 Protecting Children General Guidelines Canadian Models To remind you of the front airbag hazards, your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s visors. Please read and follow the instructions on these labels. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 39: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Children General Guidelines If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Never hold an infant or child on Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put your lap.
Page 40 Protecting Children General Guidelines Never let two children use the Do not leave children alone in a Lock all doors and the trunk when same seat belt. If they do, they vehicle. Leaving children without your vehicle is not in use. Children could be very seriously injured in a adult supervision is illegal in most who play in vehicles can...
Page 41: Protecting Infants And Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Infants Child Seat Placement A rear-facing child seat should Placing a rear-facing child seat always be installed in a back seat, not in the front seat can result in in the front. Even with advanced serious injury or death during a airbags, which can automatically collision.
Page 42 Protecting Infants and Small Children When properly installed, a rear- Or, it could push against the front- In any of these situations, we facing child seat may prevent the passenger’s seat-back, interfering strongly recommend that you install driver or a front passenger from with the proper operation of the the child seat in a different back moving the seat as far back as...
Page 43: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Infants and Small Children Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small Child Seat Placement child stay in the child seat as long as We strongly recommend placing a possible, until the child reaches the forward-facing child seat in a back weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 44 Selecting a Child Seat When buying a child seat, you need Since LATCH-compatible child seats In seating positions and vehicles not to choose between a conventional are easier to install and reduce the equipped with LATCH, a LATCH- child seat, or one designed for use possibility of improper installation, compatible child seat can be installed with the Lower Anchors and Tethers...
Page 45: Selecting A Child Seat
Selecting a Child Seat Whatever type of seat you choose, to Before purchasing a conventional provide proper protection, a child child seat, or using a previously seat should meet three purchased one, we recommend requirements: that you test the seat in the specific vehicle seating position, or The child seat should meet U.S.
Page 46: Installing A Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat After selecting a proper child seat, Make sure the child seat is firmly Secure the child in the child seat. and a good place to install the seat, After installing a child Make sure the child is properly secured.
Page 47 Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat Using Small marks are positioned to LATCH indicate the locations of each anchor point. To install a LATCH-compatible child seat: Move the seat belt buckle or tongue away from the lower anchors. Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection...
Page 48 Installing a Child Seat Push and pull the child seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is secure. TETHER STRAP HOOK Flexible type TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT Other LATCH-compatible seats Route the tether strap through the have a flexible-type connection as legs of the head restraint, then shown above.
Page 49: Installing Child Seat With Lap/Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt When not using the LATCH system, all child seats must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/ shoulder belt. In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in the back seat and the front passenger seat have a locking mechanism that must be activated to...
Page 50 Installing a Child Seat To deactivate the locking mechanism and remove a child seat, unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat belt, and let the belt fully retract. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, then grab the shoulder forward and from side to side to part of the belt near the buckle verify that it is firmly secured.
Page 51 Installing a Child Seat Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchorage Point Using the Center Anchorage Tether Point TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS TETHER ANCHORAGE POINT After securing the child seat in the A child seat with a tether can be desired position (see page ), lift...
Page 52: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Larger Children When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit recommended weight or height limit for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury booster and wear a lap/shoulder belt.
Page 53 Protecting Larger Children Does the child sit all the way back Is the lap part of the belt as low as Using a Booster Seat against the seat? possible, touching the child’s thighs? Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the edge of the Will the child be able to stay seat? seated like this for the whole trip?
Page 54 Protecting Larger Children Booster seats can be high-back or If the passenger’s front airbag When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front low-back. Whichever style you select, The National Highway Traffic Safety inflates in a moderate to severe make sure the booster meets federal Administration and Transport frontal collision, it can cause serious safety standards (see page...
Page 55 Protecting Larger Children Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely Physical Size while age may be one indicator of Physically, a child must be large ride up front, be sure to: when a child can safely ride in the enough for the lap/shoulder belt to...
Page 56: Additional Safety Precautions
Protecting Larger Children Additional Safety Precautions Do not let a child wear a seat belt This could result in across the neck. serious neck injuries during a crash. Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.
Page 57: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk lid open, air flow can carbon monoxide gas. You should pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous monoxide entering the vehicle in Breathing it can cause condition.
Page 58: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious U.S. models Canadian models injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. HOOD DASHBOARD Canadian models U.S. models U.S.
Page 59: Instruments And Controls
........Power Seat Adjustments .... contribute to the daily operation of Maintenance Required Driver’s Lumbar Support ... your Honda. All the essential Indicator ........Front Seat Adjustments ..... controls are within easy reach. Controls Near the Steering Driver’s Seat Manual Height Wheel ........
Page 60: Control Locations
Control Locations CRUISE CONTROL (P.155) INDICATOR LIGHTS AND GAUGES HAZARD WARNING (P.62, 68) LIGHTS MOONROOF CONTROLS (P.76) (P.102) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.98) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.122, 130, 140, 145) DIGITAL CLOCK (P.153) POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHES (P.83) HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.110) POWER WINDOW CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCHES SYSTEM...
Page 61: Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel LOW OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.64) INDICATOR (P.62) (ABS) INDICATOR (P.63) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.67) CRUISE CONTROL MAIN INDICATOR (P.67) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.64) CHARGING SYSTEM HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.66) INDICATOR (P.62) IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.67) MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR...
Page 62 Instrument Panel Lights The instrument panel has many Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada indicators to give you important Indicator information about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator flashes or stays on Parking Brake and Brake Seat Belt Reminder Light when the engine is running.
Page 63 ABS. If this happens, have your belt tensioners, driver’s seat position vehicle checked by your Honda sensor, or front passenger’s weight dealer. With the indicator on, your sensors. For more information, see...
Page 64 Instrument Panel Lights TCS Activation Indicator Traction Control System Door and Trunk Open Monitor On all V6 models (TCS) Indicator This indicator has three functions: On all V6 models It comes on as a reminder that you This indicator normally comes on for have turned off the Traction a few seconds when you turn the Control System.
Page 65 Instrument Panel Lights Turn Signal and Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Hazard Warning Indicators This indicator reminds you that the The left or right turn signal indicator exterior lights are on. It comes on blinks when you signal a lane change when the light switch is in either the or turn.
Page 66 Instrument Panel Lights Security System Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running High Beam Indicator Lights’’ Indicator SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Canadian models only This indicator comes on with the This indicator comes on when you high beam headlights. See page turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for information on the headlight with the headlight switch off and the controls.
Page 67 Instrument Panel Lights Cruise Control Main Cruise Control Indicator Immobilizer System Indicator Indicator Only on models equipped with Cruise Only on models equipped with Cruise This indicator comes on for a few Control System Control System seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on when you switch to ON (II).
Page 68 Gauges Outside Temperature Indicator TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE SPEEDOMETER On 4-cylinder EX models with leather interior and all 6-cylinder EX models This indicator displays the outside MAINTENANCE temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. REQUIRED models) or Centigrade (Canadian INDICATOR models). To see the outside TEMPERATURE temperature, press and release the GAUGE...
Page 69 Gauges If the outside temperature is Trip Meter Temperature Gauge incorrectly displayed, you can adjust This meter shows the number of This shows the temperature of the it up to 5°F ( 3°C) warmer or miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) engine’s coolant.
Page 70 Gauges Fuel Gauge Maintenance Required Indicator This shows how much fuel you have. SELECT/RESET KNOB It may show slightly more or less than the actual amount. The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off the ignition. Avoid driving with an extremely low f uel level.
Page 71 Indicator is reset, it will come on for done by someone other than your when you first turn the ignition two seconds when you turn the Honda dealer, reset the indicator as switch to ON (II), and then flash for ignition switch to ON (II). follows.
Page 72: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD PASSENGER AIRBAG (P.76) WIPERS/WASHERS OFF INDICATOR (P.73) (P.31) HEADLIGHTS/ TURN SIGNALS (P.74) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.76) CRUISE CONTROLS (P.155) REAR WINDOW MOONROOF DEFOGGER SWITCH (P.77, 113, 116) (P.102) SEAT HEATERS (P.91) TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM TILT/TELESCOPIC HORN...
Page 73: Wipers And Washers
Wipers and Washers Windshield Wiper Push the right lever up or down to The wipers run at low speed. select a position. The wipers run at high speed. MIST The wipers run at high speed until you release the lever. Windshield Washer Pull the wiper control lever toward you and...
Page 74 Turn Signal, Headlights Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal Push down on the Headlights ON Rotating the left lever to signal a left turn and up switch on the left lever to the to signal a right turn. To signal a lane ‘‘...
Page 75 Headlights, Automatic Lighting Off Feature High Beams To turn on, push Automatic Lighting Off Feature If you remove the key from the the lever forward until you hear a On all U.S. and Canadian models except ignition switch with the headlight click.
Page 76 Daytime Running Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning (Canadian Models) With the headlight switch off, the high beam headlights and the high beam indicator come on with reduced brightness when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and release the parking brake.
Page 77: Rear Window Defogger
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. When cleaning the glass, always wipe side to side.
Page 78: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment See page important safety Insert the key in the ignition information about how to properly switch, and unlock the steering position the steering wheel. column. Make any steering wheel adjustment Push the lever under the steering before you start driving. column all the way down.
Page 79 Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks Push the lever up to lock the Keys and Locks steering wheel in that position. MASTER MASTER VALET KEY VALET KEY KEY WITH (LIGHT GREY) NUMBER (LIGHT GREY) NUMBER Make sure you have securely (BLACK) REMOTE locked the steering wheel in place...
Page 80: Keys And Locks
Use Keep the keys away from liquids. handle, rear seat trunk access, and only Honda-approved key blanks. If they get wet, dry them glove box locked when you leave immediately with a soft cloth.
Page 81: Immobilizer System
This device complies with Part 15 of the improperly-coded key (or other contact your Honda dealer. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the device) is used, the engine’s fuel following two conditions: (1) This device system is disabled.
Page 82: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) You can remove the key only in this position. operate the audio system and the To turn the key, the shift lever must accessory power sockets in this be in Park, and you must push the position.
Page 83 Ignition Switch, Door Locks You will hear a reminder beeper if Door Locks On all models except U.S. DX you leave the key in the ignition Each front door has a master door MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH switch in the LOCK (0) or lock switch.
Page 84: Door Locks
Door Locks On Canadian DX models, all doors On LX and EX models, all doors can Lockout Prevention can be locked from the outside by be locked from the outside by using With the driver’s door open and the using the key in either front door. To the key in the driver’s door.
Page 85 Childproof Door Locks, Remote Transmitter Setting the Childproof Door Remote Transmitter You can open and close all power Locks windows from outside the vehicle PANIC UNLOCK/ with the key. With the remote BUTTON WINDOW- LEVER transmitter, you can open the OPEN windows.
Page 86: Remote Transmitter
If you lose a transmitter, the the EX model, the security system replacement needs to be will also set. reprogrammed by a Honda dealer. To open the trunk, push the Trunk Release button for approximately one second. The trunk will not open if the key is in the ignition switch.
Page 87 Remote Transmitter Replacing the Transmitter Battery If it takes several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, replace the battery as soon as possible. BATTERY Battery type: CR1616 SCREW To replace the battery: Inside the transmitter, separate the inner cover from the keypad Remove the screw at the base of by releasing the two tabs on the...
Page 88 Remote Transmitter As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 89 Trunk MASTER KEY Pull TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MASTER KEY You can open the trunk in three To close the trunk, press down on To protect items in the trunk when ways: the trunk lid. you need to give the key to someone else: Pull the trunk release handle to See page...
Page 90 Trunk Emergency Trunk Opener To open the trunk, push the release lever to the left. Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature. For more information about child safety, see page As a safety feature, your vehicle has a release lever on the trunk latch so the trunk can be opened from the inside.
Page 91: Seat Heaters
Seat Heaters After the seat reaches a comfortable Follow these precautions whenever temperature, select LO by pushing you use the seat heaters: the back of the switch. This will keep the seat warm. Use the HI setting only to heat the seats quickly, because it draws In HI, the heater turns off when the large amounts of current from the...
Page 92 Seats Power Seat Adjustment Driver’s Lumbar Support On all V6 models, and the 4-cylinder EX On all EX and EX-V6 models model with leather interior See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. The controls for the adjustable driver’s power seat are on the outside edge of the seat bottom.
Page 93 Seats The 4-cylinder EX model without Front Seat Adjustments leather interior has a power height adjustment for the driver’s seat. All other seat adjustments in this model are manual. The U.S. DX and LX models have manual seat adjustments (see next column).
Page 94: Head Restraints
Seats Driver’s Seat Manual Height Driver’s Seat Power Height Head Restraints Adjustment Adjustment RELEASE BUTTON See page for important safety On 4-cylinder DX and LX models On 4-cylinder EX models without leather information and a warning about how to The height of your driver’s seat is interior properly position the head restraints.
Page 95 Seats They are most effective when you Folding Rear Seat adjust them so the back of the MASTER KEY occupant’s head rests against the center of the restraint. The front and rear head restraints adjust for height. You need both hands to adjust the restraint.
Page 96 Seats Make sure all rear shoulder belts are Never drive with the seat-back positioned in front of the rear seat- folded down and the trunk lid open. back whenever the seat-back is in its Carbon Monoxide Hazard upright position. page Make sure all items in the trunk, or items extending through the opening into the back seat, are secured.
Page 97 Seats For security, this cover can be Trunk Pass-through Cover locked and unlocked only with the KEY CYLINDER KNOB master key. To lock the cover, insert the key and turn it clockwise. Never drive with this cover open and the trunk lid open. Carbon Monoxide Hazard page On all LX and EX models...
Page 98 Mirrors Push or pull the adjustment knob Adjusting the Power Mirrors right, left, up, or down to move the mirror. When you finish, turn the adjustment knob to the center (off) position. This turns off the adjustment knob to keep your settings.
Page 99 Mirrors, Power Windows Power Mirror Heaters Power Windows On all Canadian models except DX Closing a power window on HEATED MIRROR BUTTON someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.
Page 100: Power Windows
Pull and hold the driver’s window switch to close the window completely, then hold the switch for a second or two more. If the power windows do not operate properly after resetting, have your vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. Instruments and Controls...
Page 101 Power Windows The power window system has a key- Power Window Control off delay function. The windows will Operations UNLOCK BUTTON still operate for up to ten minutes Opening the Windows with the after you turn off the ignition. Remote Transmitter Opening either front door cancels You can open all of the windows the delay function.
Page 102 Power Windows, Moonroof Turn the key clockwise again, and Moonroof To tilt up the back of the moonroof, hold it. All four windows start to press and hold the center button open. To stop the windows, ). To close the moonroof, release the key.
Page 103 Moonroof, Parking Brake The moonroof has a key-off delay. Parking Brake NOTICE: Driving the vehicle with the You can still open and close the parking brake applied can damage the moonroof for up to ten minutes after rear brakes and hubs. you turn off the ignition.
Page 104 Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror Sun Visor On EX-V6 models without side curtain Vanity Mirror airbags EXTENSION To use the sun visor, pull it down. To use a vanity mirror on the back of You can also use the sun visor at the In this position, the sun visor can be the sun visor, pull up the cover.
Page 105: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Ceiling Light On LX models Push on the spotlight lenses to turn DOOR ACTIVATED the light on and off. DOOR ACTIVATED Individual Interior Lights The courtesy lights in the front doors and around the ignition switch come on when you open any door. After you close the door, the ignition switch light stays on for several seconds.
Page 106 Interior Convenience Item CENTER POCKET/ CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/ FRONT DOOR POCKET/ COIN POCKET/ ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER REAR DOOR POCKET GLOVE BOX BEVERAGE HOLDERS TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET : For some types Instruments and Controls...
Page 107 Interior Convenience Item Beverage Holders Console Compartment Be careful when you are using the RIGHT LEVER LEFT LEVER beverage holders. A spilled liquid that is very hot can scald you or your passengers. Liquid can also spill from the door pocket beverage holders when you close the doors.
Page 108 Interior Convenience Item Sunglasses Holder Glove Box An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. GLOVE BOX Open the glove box by pulling the On all models except U.S.
Page 109: Features
......Tape Search Functions .... Vents, Heating, and A/C ..... Caring the Tape and Player ..Your Honda has an anti-theft audio Dual Temperature Control ..Playing the XM Satellite system that requires a code number Climate Control Sensors ....
Page 110: Features
Vents, Heating, and A/C All models except EX-L and EX-V6 EX-L and EX-V6 Models without Navigation System SET TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TEMPERATURE FAN SPEED TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL INDICATOR CONTROL DIAL FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON (DRIVER’S SIDE) (PASSENGER’S SIDE) TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL MODE BUTTON FAN CONTROL...
Page 111 Vents, Heating, and A/C EX-L and EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) SET TEMPERATURE INDICATOR A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING ICONS MODE ICONS FAN CONTROL ICONS TEMPERATURE CONTROL TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS (PASSENGER’S SIDE) BUTTONS (DRIVER’S SIDE) AUTO BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON OFF BUTTON DUAL BUTTON...
Page 112: Air Flow Buttons
Air conditioning is optional for DX navigation system, you can manually system, press the DUAL button and models. Your Honda dealer can select the fan speed by pressing the the green indicator will come on. install a Honda air conditioning...
Page 113 Air Flow Buttons Air Conditioning (A/C) Button EX-L and EX-V6 Recirculation Button On all models except EX-L and When you turn the A/C off, the When the light in or above the EX-V6, this button turns the air system cannot regulate the inside button is on, air from the vehicle’s conditioning on and off.
Page 114 Air Flow Buttons Mode Control When you select MAX A/C Button Use the mode control buttons or the system automatically switches to All models except EX-L and EX-V6 icons to select the vents the air flows Fresh Air mode and turns on the The system automatically from.
Page 115 Vents, Heating, and A/C Using the Heater Using the A/C EX-L and EX-V6 with Navigation System The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load Press the A/C button, the Manual warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine.
Page 116 Vents, Heating, and A/C Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows moisture from the air. When used in windows: Select .
Page 117 Vents, Heating, and A/C To Cool or Heat Automatically Using Automatic Climate Control The system automatically selects the On EX-L and EX-V6 models EX-L and EX-V6 models proper mix of conditioned and/or The Automatic Climate Control Press the AUTO button. heated air to raise or lower the system can adjust the fan speed and interior temperature to the...
Page 118 Vents, Heating, and A/C Manual Operation To Turn Everything Off If you press OFF, the Climate You can manually select various Press the OFF button. However, a Control system shuts off completely. functions of the Climate Control lack of air flow can cause the Keep the system completely off System when it is in AUTO.
Page 119: Dual Temperature Control
Dual Temperature Control On EX-L and EX-V6 models Without Navigation System Without Navigation System Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. With Navigation System PASSENGER’S SIDE DRIVER’S SIDE Your vehicle has four temperature TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL...
Page 120 Dual Temperature Control To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then turn the driver’s control dial or DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE press the buttons on the driver’s side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, turn the passenger’s control dial or press the...
Page 121: Climate Control Sensors
Climate Control Sensors Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Page 122: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio DX and LX Models EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) STEREO INDICATOR SCAN BUTTON AM/FM A.SEL BUTTON BUTTON STEREO UPPER INDICATOR DISPLAY TUNE BAR SEEK BAR SOUND AM/FM BUTTON BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY PRESET BARS PWR/VOL KNOB BUTTON SCAN...
Page 123 Playing the Radio EX-L, EX-V6 Models EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System without Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) STEREO INDICATOR PRESET BARS STEREO INDICATOR UPPER DISPLAY AM/FM BUTTON A.SEL AM/FM BUTTON BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY TUNE SCAN BUTTON BUTTON PRESET ICONS SEEK BAR SEEK BAR SCAN BUTTON...
Page 124 Playing the Radio To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN The SCAN function The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to samples all stations with strong ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. find radio stations on the selected signals on the selected band.
Page 125 Playing the Radio Preset Each preset bar or icon Pick the preset number (1 The preset frequencies will be lost if can store one frequency on AM, and you want for that station. Press your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is two frequencies on FM.
Page 126 Playing the Radio AUTO SELECT If you are If you do not like the stations Auto traveling far from home and can no Select has stored, you can store longer receive your preset stations, other frequencies on the preset bars you can use the Auto Select feature or icons.
Page 127 Playing the Radio Adjusting the Sound For Vehicles without Navigation System The system will automatically return Press the SOUND button or icon, or Each mode is shown in the display as the display to the selected audio press the TUNE knob repeatedly to it changes.
Page 128 Playing the Radio Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda’s radio can receive the How well your Honda’s radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen- many factors, such as the distance cies: from the station’s transmitter,...
Page 129 Playing the Radio As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills.
Page 130: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD DX and LX Models EX, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) SCAN/RPT BUTTON UPPER DISPLAY BUTTON BUTTON PRESET CD BUTTON CD LOAD SEEK/SKIP INDICATOR SCAN AUDIO CD SLOT BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON EJECT BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK/SKIP EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System...
Page 131 Playing a CD EX-L, EX-V6 Models EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System without Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only) UPPER DISPLAY CD BUTTON RPT BUTTON CD BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON SEEK BAR BUTTON EJECT BUTTON PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK/SKIP CD SLOT CD SLOT LOAD BUTTON CHANGE CD LOAD...
Page 132 Playing a CD, CD Changer To Play a CD DX, LX, and LX-G Models in Canada For vehicles with Satellite Radio To load or play CD’s, the ignition Insert a CD into the CD slot. The To listen to satellite radio when a CD switch must be in the ACCESSORY drive will pull the CD in the rest of is playing, press the CD/SAT button.
Page 133 Playing a CD, CD Changer For Vehicle with in-dash CD Changer You can also load a CD into an empty On vehicles with in-dash CD changer Press the LOAD button until you position while a CD is playing. Select To select a different disc, press the hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’...
Page 134 Playing a CD, CD Changer For Vehicles without Navigation System RANDOM Press to play the EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation SEEK/SKIP Push the tracks in random order. You will see System play the next track on the disc. Push RDM in the display. Press the RDM To use the controls, press the once to replay the track in button again to return to normal play.
Page 135 Playing a CD, CD Changer DISC RPT Touch the icon to EX-L, EX-V6 Models Removing CD’s from the Changer continuously replay the current CD. Press the AM/FM or SAT/CD EX, EX-V6 Models Touch again to turn it off. button to switch to the radio or To remove the disc currently playing, satellite radio while a CD is playing.
Page 136 An optional six or eight disc CD instructions that came with the unit. mode. changer is available for your vehicle from your Honda dealer. To select the CD changer, press the This disc changer uses the same CD button. The disc and track controls used for the in-dash CD numbers will be displayed.
Page 137: Cd Player Error Messages
Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your Honda dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
Page 138: Cd Changer Error Messages
Honda dealer. FOCUS Error again. If the code does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your Honda dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs Mechanical Error again.
Page 139: Protecting Your Cds
Protecting Your CDs General Information Protecting CDs When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust use. and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct When recording a CD-R, the sunlight and extreme heat.
Page 140 Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) DX and LX Models EX, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY SEEK/SKIP BUTTON PRESET BARS PWR/VOL KNOB CD/AUX BUTTON EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR...
Page 141 Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) All U.S. EX Leather Interior Models All U.S. EX Leather Interior Models with Navigation System without Navigation System RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION UPPER INDICATOR DISPLAY CD/SAT RADIO BUTTON BUTTON CD/AUX BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY...
Page 142 Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles) To Play a Tape Dolby noise reduction turns on To Stop Playing a Tape Optional on all U.S. models when you insert a tape. The To remove the tape, press the The ignition switch must be in indicator will light in the EJECT button on the cassette player.
Page 143 Press the Preset 1, 2, or 3 REPEAT Press the RPT button vehicle to your Honda dealer. side of the bars or the lower side or icon to continuously play a song or ( ) of the CH DISC bar to take the passage.
Page 144 Your Honda dealer has to jam in the player. Never try to degrade. To prevent this, you should a cleaning kit available.
Page 145: Satellite Digital Radio
Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Digital Radio All U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 Models All U.S. EX-L and EX-V6 Models EX-L and EX-V6 Models without Navigation System with Navigation System Your vehicle is capable of receiving CATEGORY/CHANNEL XM Satellite Radio anywhere in the MODE INDICATOR CATEGORY/CHANNEL United States except Hawaii, Alaska,...
Page 146 Playing the XM Satellite Radio To Play XM Satellite Radio DISP TUNE The ignition must be in the Vehicles with Navigation System Vehicles with Navigation System ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Press and release this button to Turn the TUNE knob to change Turn the system on: change the display.
Page 147 Playing the XM Satellite Radio SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY) SCAN The SCAN function For Vehicles with Navigation System SEEK/SKIP function selects the samples all channels for 5 seconds. Once your XM channels are preset, various categories in XM, such as To activate the function, push the pressing the CH DISC button will Jazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc.
Page 148 Playing the XM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Signals Satellite radio receives signals from Signal may be two satellites to produce clear, high- blocked by quality digital reception. It offers mountains or many channels in several categories. large obstacles Along with a large selection of to the south.
Page 149 Playing the XM Satellite Radio Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: Receiving Satellite Radio Service may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly If your XM Radio service has expired Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for or you purchased your vehicle from these conditions:...
Page 150 Playing the XM Satellite Radio If you decide to purchase XM While awaiting activation, make sure Satellite Radio service, contact XM your vehicle remains in an open area Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at with good reception. Once your 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’...
Page 151: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls On all EX models and V6 models The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next MODE BUTTON or bottom of the button and hold it track each time you press the top...
Page 152: Radio Theft Protection
If the code card is lost, a Honda If your vehicle is equipped with a dealer can access your code with the You should have received a card that navigation system, press and release your radio’s serial number.
Page 153: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock On models without Navigation System EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models If your vehicle’s battery is without Navigation System shown disconnected or goes dead, you will DIGITAL CLOCK need to set the clock. Press and hold the SOUND button. Change the hours by pressing the until you hear a beep.
Page 154: Security System
Security System On EX, all V6, and Canadian LX-G With the system set, you can still SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT models open the trunk with the master key The security system helps to protect or the remote transmitter without your vehicle and valuables from theft. triggering the alarm.
Page 155: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Except for U.S. DX model Using the Cruise Control Press and release the DECEL/ Cruise control allows you to maintain SET button on the steering wheel. CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) The CRUISE CONTROL light on without keeping your foot on the the instrument panel comes on to...
Page 156 Cruise Control The cruise control may not hold the Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- Tap the brake or clutch pedal set speed when you are going up and celerate to the desired cruising lightly with your foot. The down hills. If your speed increases speed and press the DECEL/SET CRUISE CONTROL light on the going down a hill, use the brakes to...
Page 157 Cruise Control Cancelling the Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed Pressing the Cruise Control Master You can cancel the cruise control in When you push the CANCEL button, Switch turns the system off and any of these ways: or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the erases the previous cruising speed.
Page 158: Homelink Universal Transceiver
HomeLink Universal Transceiver On EX-V6 model The HomeLink Transceiver stores Important Safety Precautions The HomeLink Universal the code in a permanent memory. Always refer to the opening Transceiver built into your vehicle There should be no need to retrain instructions and safety information can be programmed to operate up to HomeLink if your vehicle’s battery that came with your garage door...
Page 159 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Training HomeLink If you are training the second or Before you begin If you just third buttons, go directly to Step 1. received your vehicle and have not trained any of the buttons in Unplug the garage door opener HomeLink before, you should erase motor from the house current.
Page 160 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Canadian Owners: The remote control If the button does not work, repeat Training With a Rolling Code you are training from may stop trans- this procedure to train it again. If it System mitting after two seconds. This is not still does not work, you may have a For security purposes, newer garage enough for HomeLink to learn the...
Page 161 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Make sure you have properly Press and hold the button on TRAINING BUTTON completed the ‘‘Training HomeLink for 3 4 seconds. HomeLink’’ procedure. Press and hold the HomeLink Find the ‘‘Training’’ button on your button again for 3 4 seconds.
Page 162 HomeLink Universal Transceiver Erasing Codes Customer Assistance As required by the FCC: To erase the codes stored in all three If you have problems with training This device complies with Part 15 of the buttons, press and hold the two the HomeLink Wireless Control FCC rules.
Page 163: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......you should know what gasoline to Gasoline Type ....... use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..important fluids. You also need to Refueling ........
Page 164 Break-in Period Gasoline Type Use of gasoline with these additives Help assure your vehicle’s future Your Honda is designed to operate may adversely affect performance, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump and cause the Malfunction Indicator extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 165 Service Station Procedure Refueling Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank escapes. and explosive. You can be The fuel fill cap is attached to the Push burned or seriously injured fuel filler with a tether.
Page 166 Service Station Procedure Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood until it clicks at least three times. HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may come on (see page Push the fuel fill door closed until it latches.
Page 167 Service Station Procedure cm) above the fender, then let it is securely latched. drop. Make sure it is securely SUPPORT ROD latched. 4-cylinder models Pull the support rod out of its clip and insert the end into the hole on 6-cylinder models the front of the hood near the Lift the hood up most of the way.
Page 168 Service Station Procedure Oil Check UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK 4-cylinder models (Orange Handle) 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models (Orange Loop) Wait a few minutes after turning the Wipe the dipstick with a clean Remove the dipstick again and engine off before you check the oil. cloth or paper towel.
Page 169 Make sure it is on page for information Checks between the MAX and MIN lines. If on checking other items in your it is below the MIN line, see Honda. Adding on page Engine Coolant information on adding the proper coolant. Before Driving...
Page 170: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Improving Fuel Economy Always drive in the highest gear Always maintain your vehicle possible. according to the maintenance schedule. See Owner’s Try to maintain a constant speed. Maintenance Checks (see page Every time you slow down and speed up, your vehicle uses extra fuel.
Page 171 Accessories or killed. Be sure electronic accessories do Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits that allow you to personalize your Follow all instructions in this (see page ) or interfere with proper operation.
Page 172 If you plan to modify your vehicle, Do not place any objects over or or other raised objects, which consult your Honda dealer. replace the outside edge of a front could cause the airbags to deploy. seat-back.
Page 173: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient DOOR POCKET storage areas: CENTER POCKET Glove box Door and seat-back pockets Trunk, including the back seats when folded down Center pocket Console compartment (on some models) Roof-rack (if installed) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and...
Page 174 Carrying Cargo To determine the correct cargo and For example, if there will be four 150 luggage load limit: lbs (70 kg) occupants in your vehicle, Overloading or improper the amount of available cargo and loading can affect handling and Locate the statement, ‘‘the luggage load capacity is 250 lbs (115 stability and cause a crash in...
Page 175 Carrying Cargo The total weight must not exceed If you carry large items that Carrying Items in the Passenger the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating prevent you from closing the trunk Compartment (GVWR). The load for the front and lid, exhaust gas can enter the Store or secure all items that could rear axles also must not exceed the passenger area.
Page 176: 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 5-speed Manual Transmission ..5-speed manual and automatic Recommended Shift Points ..transmissions. It also includes Engine Speed Limiter ....
Page 177: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the seat adjustment (see When you start the engine, check and adjustments before you drive pages the gauges and indicator lights in your vehicle. the instrument panel (see page Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see and outside lights are clean and...
Page 178: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to the If the engine fails to start, press START (III) position. Do not hold the accelerator pedal all the way In cold weather, turn off all the key in START (III) for more down and hold it there while electrical accessories to reduce than 15 seconds at a time.
Page 179: 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 vehicle moving. can cause loss of control on Push down the clutch pedal, and slippery surfaces.
Page 180 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly. This will give you the best speed will enter into the tachometer’s fuel economy and effective emis- red zone.
Page 181: Automatic Transmission
Park when the ignition system. Avoid rapid acceleration and switch is in LOCK (0) or have the transmission checked by a ACCESSORY (I). Honda dealer as soon as possible. To shift from: Do this: Shifting P to R Press the brake pedal and press the release button.
Page 182 Automatic Transmission Park (P) This position mechani- Reverse (R) Press the brake Drive (D ) This position is similar cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and press the release button to to D, except only the first three Park whenever you are turning off or shift from Park to Reverse.
Page 183 Automatic Transmission Second (2) This position locks First (1) To shift from Second to Engine Speed Limiter the transmission in second gear. It First, press the release button on the If you exceed the maximum speed does not downshift to first gear side of the shift lever.
Page 184 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release Insert the key in the Shift Lock COVER This allows you to move the shift Release slot. lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal and pressing the release button does not work.
Page 185 RELEASE Release, it means your vehicle is BUTTON developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by a Honda dealer. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT Push down on the key while you press the release button on the shift lever and move the shift lever out of Park to Neutral.
Page 186 Parking Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the moonroof (if the front wheels away from the the parking brake is set firmly or equipped) and the windows are curb.
Page 187: Braking System
Braking System Your Honda is equipped with disc Check the brakes after driving The hydraulic system that operates brakes. The brakes on the rear through deep water. Apply the the brakes has two separate circuits. wheels may be disc or drum,...
Page 188: Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Activating the Anti-lock Brakes ABS Indicator The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake If the ABS indicator comes on, the helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and anti-lock function of the braking locking up and helps you retain you may hear some noise.
Page 189 . If the brakes feel normal, drive slowly and have your vehicle ABS cannot prevent a loss of repaired by your Honda dealer as stability. Always steer moderately soon as possible. Avoid sudden hard when you are braking hard. Severe...
Page 190: Traction Control System
Traction Control System On LX-V6 and EX-V6 models The TCS indicator (see page TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR Your Honda is equipped with a and the TCS Activation indicator Traction Control System (TCS) to come on and stay on when there is a assist you in maintaining traction problem with the TCS.
Page 191 Traction Control System TCS ON/OFF Switch Deactivate the system by pressing TCS Activation Indicator the TCS On/Off switch. The TCS The TCS indicator comes on or Activation indicator comes on as a flashes under the following condi- reminder. Pressing the switch again tions: turns the system back on.
Page 192 If the TCS indicator comes on along driving, have the TCS inspected by with the Brake System indicator, it your Honda dealer. You can still indicates a problem in the brake drive the vehicle without TCS. system (see...
Page 193: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer To safely tow a trailer, you should Load Limits observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section. Exceeding any load limit or improperly loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Page 194 Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle load toward the front of the trailer The total weight of the vehicle, all and trailer weights are within limits and 40 percent toward the rear, then occupants, all cargo, and the...
Page 195 Towing a Trailer Towing Equipment and only equipment designed for your Trailer Brakes Accessories Honda recommends that any trailer vehicle. Towing can require a variety of having a total weight of 1,000 lbs equipment, depending on the size of (450 kg) or more be equipped with...
Page 196 Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Backing Up When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page Always drive slowly and have driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are someone guide you when backing up.
Page 197 Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer If you must stop when facing uphill, Making Turns and Braking The added weight, length, and Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. height of a trailer will affect your than normal.
Page 198: Maintenance
..Replacing Tires ......form more complex maintenance Windshield Washers ....Wheels and Tires ...... tasks on your Honda, you may want Engine Coolant ......Winter Driving ......to purchase the Service Manual. See Adding Engine Coolant .... Snow Tires ......
Page 199: Maintenance Safety
Maintenance Safety All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a Honda technician or other qualified Failure to properly follow Improperly maintaining this mechanic. maintenance instructions and vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can...
Page 200: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule assumes Which Schedule to Follow Trailer towing, driving with a roof you will use your vehicle as normal Service your vehicle according to the top carrier, or driving in transportation for passengers and time and mileage periods on one of mountainous conditions.
Page 201 Maintenance Schedule Servicing Your Vehicle We recommend the use of Honda According to state and federal Your authorized Honda dealer parts and fluids whenever you have regulations, failure to perform knows your vehicle best and can maintenance done. maintenance on the items marked provide competent, efficient service.
Page 202 Maintenance Schedule Owner’s Maintenance Checks Brakes Check the fluid level You should check the following monthly. See page items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform Tires Check the tire pressure any check, turn to the appropriate monthly.
Page 203 4-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 204 4-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 205 6-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 206 6-cylinder Models Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given). miles x 1,000 km x 1,000 Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month Replace engine oil and oil filter Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Rotate tires (follow pattern on page...
Page 207 Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (pages 204 206 ) or severe conditions (pages ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
Page 208: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 41,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 66,000 km 102,000 km Date Date 45,000 mi mi/km 65,000 mi mi/km 72,000 km 104,000 km Date Date 48,750 mi mi/km 67,500 mi mi/km...
Page 209 Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 82,500 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 101,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 132,000 km 162,000 km Date Date 85,000 mi mi/km 105,000 mi mi/km 136,000 km 168,000 km Date Date 86,250 mi mi/km 108,750 mi mi/km...
Page 210 Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 123,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 142,500 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 198,000 km 228,000 km Date Date 125,000 mi mi/km 145,000 mi mi/km 200,000 km 232,000 km Date Date 127,500 mi mi/km 146,250 mi mi/km...
Page 211: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations 4-cylinder Models BRAKE FLUID CLUTCH FLUID (Gray cap) (5-speed Manual Transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL (Orange handle) FILL CAP WASHER FLUID AUTOMATIC (Blue cap) TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING COOLANT FLUID (Red cap) RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP Maintenance...
Page 212 Fluid Locations 6-cylinder Models ENGINE OIL FILL CAP BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Gray cap) (Orange loop) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) RADIATOR CAP Maintenance...
Page 213: Adding Engine Oil
Adding Engine Oil Recommended Engine Oil ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Page 214 5W-20 oil is formulated for year- it meets the same requirements Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for round protection of your Honda to given for a conventional motor oil: it optimum engine protection. Make...
Page 215: Changing The Oil And Filter
(available from your mechanic. bottom of the engine. Drain the oil Honda dealer) is required. Run the engine until it reaches into an appropriate container. normal operating temperature, then shut it off.
Page 216 Changing the Oil and Filter Replace the engine oil fill cap. OIL FILTER OIL FILTER Start the engine. The oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine and check your work. Let the engine run for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks.
Page 217: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield LEVEL GAUGE LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly during normal use. Check the reservoir’s fluid level by removing the cap and looking at the level gauge attached to the cap. Canadian Models: The low washer level indicator will light when the level is low (see page...
Page 218: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Adding Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another major-brand non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement. Make sure it is a high-quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines. Continued use of any non-Honda coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail.
Page 219 Engine Coolant Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX RADIATOR CAP and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system.
Page 220: Transmission Fluid
Have LOWER MARK the transmission flushed and refilled DIPSTICK with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is Check the fluid level with the engine Insert the dipstick all the way into convenient. at normal operating temperature.
Page 221 Automatic Transmission the technician should drain and refill into the transmission securely as 6-cylinder models it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic shown in the illustration. Transmission Fluid), then drive the vehicle for a short distance. Do this The transmission should be drained three times.
Page 222 However, continued use can affect the shift quality. Have the transmission flushed and refilled UPPER MARK with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is LOWER MARK convenient. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission.
Page 223 Transmission Fluid Insert the dipstick all the way back 5-speed Manual Transmission If Honda MTF is not available, you into the transmission. may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 FILLER BOLT viscosity motor oil with the API The transmission should be drained Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR...
Page 224: Brake And Clutch Fluid
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life Replace the brake fluid according to of the system. Have the brake the recommendations in the system flushed and refilled with maintenance schedule.
Page 225 Brake and Clutch Fluid, Power Steering Fluid Clutch Fluid Power Steering Fluid UPPER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL 4-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL 6-cylinder models LOWER LEVEL The fluid level should be between Check the level on the side of the the MIN and MAX marks on the side reservoir when the engine is cold.
Page 226 Honda PSF as soon as possible. Replace these belts at 60,000 miles A low power steering fluid level can (U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you indicate a leak in the system.
Page 227 Your vehicle uses halogen headlight may be required. Adjustments bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle should be performed by a Honda it by its plastic case and protect the technician or other qualified glass from contact with your skin or mechanic.
Page 228 Lights High Beam Headlight FASTENERS BULB AIR INTAKE AIR INTAKE COVER COVER FASTENERS 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models Open the hood. To change a bulb Remove the electrical connector Remove the bulb by turning it on the passenger’s side, undo the from the bulb by squeezing the approximately one-quarter turn two fasteners and remove the air...
Page 229 Lights Low Beam Headlight HOLDING CLIPS BULB 6-cylinder models BULB Push the electrical connector onto To change the passenger’s side Pull the inner fender cover away the bulb. bulb, start the engine, turn the from the fender and bumper. steering wheel all the way to the Turn on the headlights to test the left, and turn off the engine.
Page 230 Lights Install the new bulb and turn it Replacing the Front Side Marker/ one-quarter turn clockwise to lock Turn Signal and Parking Light it in place. Bulb Push the electrical connector onto HOLDING CLIPS the bulb. Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
Page 231 Lights To remove the burned out bulb, push it in and turn it counterclockwise until it unlocks. Install the new bulb and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the socket into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 232 Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs Push a new bulb straight into the Replacing Rear Bulbs (in Fenders) socket until it bottoms, and (in Trunk Lid) reinstall the socket into the light BULBS assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 233 Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake Light Bulb SOCKETS BULBS BULB SOCKETS SOCKET BULBS Carefully bend back the corner of Install a new bulb into the socket Open the trunk and remove the the trunk lid trim to expose the and reinstall the socket into the socket from the light assembly by bulbs.
Page 234 Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter Seat Belts Floor Mats If you use a non-Honda floor mat, make sure it fits properly and that it can be used with the floor mat LOOP anchor. Do not put additional floor mats on top of the anchored mat.
Page 235: 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 if they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 236 Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. Lower the passenger’s side first, then the driver’s side.
Page 237 Tires To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation For convenience, the recommended tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated tire sizes and cold air pressures are size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
Page 238 Tires Check the pressure in the tires when Tubeless tires have some ability to All models except LX they are cold. This means the vehicle self-seal if they are punctured. You Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure has been parked for at least three should look closely for punctures if a for Normal Driving Front:...
Page 239 For best results, Excessive tread wear. have the installer perform a dynamic balance. U.S. LX, EX and EX-V6 models NOTICE: Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use only genuine Honda wheels weights f or balancing. Maintenance...
Page 240 Tires Tire Rotation Replacing Tires It is best to replace all four tires at Replace your tires with radial tires of the same time. If that is not possible Front Front the same size, load range, speed or necessary, replace the two front rating, and maximum cold tire tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Page 241 If you mount snow tires on your DX and LX models Season’’ on the sidewall have an all- Honda, make sure they are radial 15 x 6 1/2 JJ weather tread design suitable for tires of the same size and load range most winter driving conditions.
Page 242 Because your vehicle has limited tire hear them coming into contact with be seriously injured or killed. clearance, Honda strongly the body or chassis, stop and recommends using the chains listed investigate. Remove them as soon as...
Page 243: Checking The Battery
Checking the Battery If additional battery maintenance is TEST INDICATOR WINDOW TEST INDICATOR WINDOW needed, see your Honda dealer or a qualified technician. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
Page 244 Checking the Battery The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you. Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled mechanic do the battery maintenance.
Page 245: Vehicle Storage
Fill the fuel tank. Disconnect the battery. If you store your vehicle for 1 year or longer, have your Honda dealer Change the engine oil and filter. Support the front wiper blade perform the inspections as soon as arms with a folded towel or rag so...
Page 246: 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 safely evaluate the problem and what Starter Motor Operates...
Page 247: Compact Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK temporary replacement only. Get compact spare tire. your regular tire repaired or replaced and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use the compact spare tire soon as you can.
Page 248 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, The tools are in the trunk. Open TRUNK FLOOR stop in a safe place to change it. the trunk and raise the trunk floor Drive slowly along the shoulder until by lifting up on the back edge.
Page 249 Changing a Flat Tire JACK JACKING POINT The jack is behind a cover in the Turn the jack’s end bracket Place the jack under the jacking right fender. Remove the cover by counterclockwise to loosen it, then point nearest the tire you need to turning the handle counterclock- remove the jack.
Page 250 Changing a Flat Tire Remove the wheel nuts and flat EXTENSION tire. Place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface of the wheel facing up. WHEEL WRENCH BRAKE HUB Use the extension and wheel Before mounting the spare tire, wrench as shown to raise the wipe any dirt off the mounting vehicle until the flat tire is off the...
Page 251 Changing a Flat Tire LX, EX, and EX-V6 models WING BOLT Remove the center cap before storing the flat tire in the trunk well. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well. spare normal tire tire Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt.
Page 252 Changing a Flat Tire, If the Engine Won’t Start If the Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the Starter Diagnosing why the engine won’t Motor Operates Very Slowly Loose items can fly around the start falls into two areas, depending When you turn the ignition switch to interior in a crash and could on what you hear when you turn the...
Page 253 If the Engine Won’t Start Turn the ignition switch to START The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel (III). If the headlights do not dim, In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may check the condition of the fuses.
Page 254: Jump Starting
Turn off all the electrical acces- sories: heater, A/C, climate You cannot start a Honda with an control, stereo system, lights, etc. automatic transmission by pushing Put the transmission in Neutral or or pulling it.
Page 255 Jump Starting Once your vehicle is running, disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the vehicle until everything is disconnected.
Page 256: If The Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats The pointer of the vehicle’s If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running, and the midrange. If it climbs to the red Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge.
Page 257 If the Engine Overheats If you don’t find an obvious leak, Using gloves or large heavy cloth, Put the radiator cap back on check the coolant level in the turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and watch radiator reserve tank (see page counterclockwise, without pushing the temperature gauge.
Page 258: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator NOTICE: Start the engine and watch the oil Running the engine with low LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If it does not go oil pressure can cause serious out within ten seconds, turn off mechanical damage almost immediately. the engine.
Page 259 Charging System Indicator, Malfunction Indicator Lamp Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical Malfunction Indicator Lamp accessories. Try not to use other electrically operated controls such as MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP the power windows. Keep the engine running; starting the engine will discharge the battery rapidly.
Page 260: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your Readiness Codes To check if they are set, turn the vehicle, the cause of this indicator Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness ignition to ON (II), without starting coming on could be a loose or codes’’...
Page 261: Brake System Indicator
If the ABS indicator comes on with on while driving, the brake fluid level this indicator, have the vehicle is probably low in the reservoir. inspected by your Honda dealer Press lightly on the brake pedal to immediately. see if it feels normal. If it does,...
Page 262: Closing The Moonroof
Closing the Moonroof On all EX and EX-V6 models ROUND PLUG SOCKET If the electric motor will not close the moonroof, do the following: Check the fuse for the moonroof motor (see page ). If the fuse is blown, replace it with one of the same or lower rating.
Page 263: Emergency Towing
(I), and make sure the steering wheel If your Honda cannot be transported than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.
Page 264 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 265 Fuses BLOWN BLOWN BLOWN Check each of the large fuses in Check the smaller fuses in the the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the looking at the wire inside. fuses in the interior fuse box by Removing these fuses requires a pulling out each fuse with the fuse Phillips-head screwdriver.
Page 266 Fuses If you replace the blown fuse with a spare fuse that has a lower rating, it FUSE PULLER might blow out again. This does not indicate anything wrong. Replace the fuse with one of the correct rating as soon as you can. NOTICE: Replacing a f use with one that has a higher rating greatly...
Page 267 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 20 A Cooling Fan 30 A Cooling Fan 7.5 A MG. Clutch 20 A Horn, Stop 40 A Rear Defroster 40 A Back Up, ACC 15 A Hazard 30 A ABS Motor 30 A TCS Motor 20 A...
Page 268 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX Amps. Circuits Protected (20 A) Passenger’s Power Seat Recline (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Slide (20 A) Heated Seat (20 A) Driver’s Power Seat Recline (20 A) Passenger’s Power Seat Slide 15 A IG ACG 15 A IG Fuel Pump 7.5 A IG Washer...
Page 269: Technical Information
Oxygenated Fuels ......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ........ Driving in Foreign Countries ..your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Controls ....... identification numbers. It also (U. S. Vehicles) ..... . 277 The Clean Air Act .....
Page 270: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 271 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into 4-cylinder Models 6-cylinder Models the engine block. It is on the front. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER The Transmission Number is on a ENGINE label on top of the transmission. NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER...
Page 272: Specifications
Specifications Dimensions Capacities Length 189.5 in (4,813 mm) Engine Change Width 71.7 in (1,820 mm) coolant Manual 1.35 US gal (5.1 ) Height 57.2 in (1,453 mm) Automatic 1.32 US gal (5.0 ) Wheelbase 107.9 in (2,740 mm) 1.77 US gal (6.7 ) Track Front 61.1 in (1,553 mm)
Page 273 Specifications Lights Engine Headlights High 12 V 60 W (HB3) Type Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC 12 V 51 W (HB4) i-VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC VTEC Front turn signal/ 12 V 24/2.2 CP 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine Front parking lights Bore x Stroke 3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) Rear turn signal lights 12 V...
Page 274 Specifications Tires Size Front/Rear P195/65R15 89H P205/65R15 92H P205/60R16 91V Spare T135/90D15 Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) 1, 3 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Rear 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) 1, 3 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm ) Spare...
Page 275 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your car meet all U.S. Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Federal Safety Requirements. All The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tires are also graded for treadwear, tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 276 DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 277: Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling Tire Labeling Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture. The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those Load index (a numerical code you should be aware of are described associated with the maximum below.
Page 278: Oxygenated Fuels
Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirable being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as brand of gasoline.
Page 279: 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 280: Emissions Controls
It is stored in this sunlight and climate, NOx and HC canister while the engine is off. After react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, Carbon monoxide does not contri- with the Canadian emission...
Page 281 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Honda replacement parts or their the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that System equivalent for repairs. Using lower comes out the tailpipe.
Page 282: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS...
Page 283: State Emissions Testing
State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 284 If the testing facility determines the pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary readiness codes are still not set, see slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot your Honda dealer. do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Page 285 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Service Information ..Warranty Coverages ....Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicle) ......Authorized Manuals ..... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 286: Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin trained professionals. They should Islands: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. be able to answer all your questions. Automobile Customer Service If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A...
Page 287: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners a seat Seat Belt Limited Warranty Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is provides prorated Warranty warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 288 However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying Acura Automobile involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Division, American Honda Motor Co., between you, your dealer, or other information about motor Inc. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 289: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Each pay by check or money order, or charge to your credit card. Mail to 61SDA04 2003-2004 Honda Accord 2/4 Door L4 $70.00 Helm Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. Service Manual Base Book...
Page 290 Authorized Manuals Service Manual: NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer or company name, and also the name of the person to whose attention the shipment should This manual covers maintenance and recommended be sent. For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the address shown procedures for repair to engine and chassis components.
Page 291: Index
Index Headlights ......... High-mount Brake Light ..Accessories ........Battery Specifications ......ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Charging System Trunk Light ....... Position) ........Indicator ......Turn Signal Lights ....Accessory Power Socket ..... Jump Starting ......Bulbs, Halogen ......Additives, Engine Oil ....
Page 292 Index Childproof Door Locks ....Dashboard ........Child Seats ........Daytime Running Lights ....Lower Anchorage Points ... Defects, Reporting Safety .... Economy, Fuel ......Tether Anchorage Points ..Defogger, Rear Window ....Emergencies on the Road .... Climate Control Sensors ....
Page 293 Index Starting ........Manual Transmission ....Speedometer ....... Engine Speed Limiter ..181, 184 Power Steering ......Tachometer ......... Ethanol in Gasoline ...... Windshield Washer ....Gearshift Lever Positions Evaporative Emissions Controls . Folding Rear Seat ......Automatic Transmission ..Exhaust Fumes .......
Page 294 Index HomeLink Universal Introduction ........Glove Box ........Transceiver ........ Lockout Prevention ....Hood, Opening the ....... Power Door ......... Hydraulic Clutch ......Trunk ........... Jacking up the Vehicle ....Low Coolant Level ......Jack, Tire ........Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . Jump Starting ........
Page 295 Index Moonroof ........ON (Ignition Key Position) ... Protecting Larger Children ... Closing Manually ...... Operation in Foreign Countries . Using Booster Seat ..... Operation ........Outside Mirrors ......Outside Temperature ..... Overheating, Engine ....Owner Maintenance Checks ..Radiator Overheating ....
Page 296 Index Replacing Seat Belts After a Use During Pregnancy ....Specifications Charts ....Crash ..........Wearing Lap/Shoulder Belt ..Speed Control ........ Reserve Tank, Coolant ....Seats, Adjusting the ....92, Speed Limiter ......181, Restraint, Child ....... Security System ......
Page 297 Index Supplemental Restraint System Tires ..........Shifting the Automatic ..... Servicing ........Air Pressure ......Shifting the Manual ....SRS Indicator ......28, Checking Wear ......Treadwear ........System Components ....Compact Spare ......Trip Meter ........Synthetic Oil ........
Page 298 Index Vehicle Identification Number ..Operation ........Vehicle Storage ......Worn Tires ..................Wrecker, Emergency Towing ..Viscosity, Oil ........: U.S. and Canada only WARNING, Explanation of ..... Warning Labels, Location of ..Warranty Coverages ....Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level ..
Page 299: Service Information Summary
ATF (see page 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Brake Fluid: Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Transmission Fluid) preferred, or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...

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