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The information and specifications DELIVERY DATE included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for (Date sold to original retail purchaser) printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right, however, to DEALER NAME DEALER NO. discontinue or change specifications...
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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.
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A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important. And operating this including: car safely is an important Safety Labels on the car. responsibility.
The Maintenance Schedule shows A summary of the warranties to protect children with child you when you need to take your covering your new Honda, and restraints. car to the dealer. There is also a how to contact us for any reason.
Your Car at a Glance POWER WINDOW SWITCHES HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P. 84, 90) (P. 77) AUDIO SYSTEM FCD SELECT BUTTON (P. 98) (P. 54) DIGITAL CLOCK (P. 103) DOOR LOCK (P. 71) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P. 119) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) (P.
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Your Car at a Glance MIRROR CONTROLS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P. 78) (P. 63, 64) ECON BUTTON (P. 84, 93) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P. 65) POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P. 77) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS HORN DRIVING MODE BUTTONS (CVT) (P. 61, 63) (P.
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Important Safety Precautions ..General Guidelines for Using information about how to protect Your Car’s Safety Features ..... Child Seats ....... . 22 yourself and your passenger. It Seat Belts ........Protecting Small Children ..
Important Safety Precautions You’ll find many safety airbag hazard, you should never every additional drink. So don’t drink recommendations throughout this and drive, and don’t let your friends carry an infant in a rear-facing child section, and throughout this manual. seat in this car.
Your Car’s Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong aluminum framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
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Your Car’s Safety Features These safety features are designed Seat Belts to reduce the severity of injuries in a For your safety, and the safety of crash. However, you and your your passenger, your car is equipped Not wearing a seat belt properly passenger can’t take full advantage with seat belts in both seating increases the chance of serious...
Your Car’s Safety Features The most important things you need Help keep you from being thrown Airbags against the inside of the vehicle to know about your airbags are: and against other occupants. Airbags do not replace seat belts. Keep you from being thrown out The seat belts are the occupants’...
Your Car’s Safety Features Airbags can pose serious hazards. Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the seats Your car’s seats are designed to keep as far back as possible, and keep To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and you in a comfortable, upright adjustable seat-backs in an upright speed.
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Your Car’s Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Both doors are closed and locked To make sure you and your (see page passenger get the maximum protection from your car’s safety All cargo is properly stored or features, check the following each secured (see page time before you drive away: The rest of this section gives more...
Protecting Adults Introduction Your car has a door monitor light on Adjust the Seats The following pages provide the instrument panel to indicate instructions on how to properly when either door or the hatch is not protect adult occupants. tightly closed. These instructions also apply to a For safety, locking the doors reduces child whom you have decided is...
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Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Adjust the Seat-Backs your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and Sitting too close to an airbag move the seat away from the can result in serious injury or steering wheel to the farthest death if the airbags inflate.
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Protecting Adults A passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, but as far from the dashboard as Reclining the seat-back too far possible. A passenger who sits too can result in serious injury or close to the dashboard could be death in a crash.
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Protecting Adults Fasten and Position the Seat spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper Belts Insert the latch plate into the buckle, body. then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious Improperly positioning the seat...
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Have your their feet on the floor, until the car is Honda dealer check the belt as soon parked and the engine is off. as possible. Sitting improperly can increase the...
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Protecting Adults Pregnant women should also sit Advice for Pregnant Women upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or Sitting improperly or out of dashboard. This will reduce the risk position can result in serious injury or death in a crash. of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating airbag.
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Protecting Adults Additional Safety Precautions Do not place hard or sharp objects Keep your hands and arms away If your Two people should never use the between yourself and an airbag. from the airbag covers. If they do, they Carrying hard or sharp objects on hands or arms are close to the same seat belt.
Protecting Children 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 seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
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Protecting Children Your Car is Not Recommended The Passenger’s Airbag Poses Small Children for Child Passengers Serious Risks to Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in We strongly recommend that you do Airbags have been designed to help the front seat of a car equipped with not carry any child in this car.
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Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger’s To remind you of the airbag hazards, airbag hazards, your car has warning your car has warning labels on the labels hanging from the glove box driver’s and passenger’s visors. and on the driver’s and passenger’s Please read and follow the visors.
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Protecting Children Additional Safety Precautions Lock both doors and the hatch General Guidelines for Using Do not leave a child alone in your when your vehicle is not in use. Child Seats Leaving a child without adult Children who play in vehicles can As discussed on page , because car.
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) However, Honda is confident that or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety one or more child seat models can fit Standard 213 (CMVSS 213). Look and be properly installed in this car.
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Protecting Children Placing a Child Seat Passenger’s Seat This page briefly summarizes Never in the passenger’s Infants: Honda’s recommendations on where seat, due to the passenger’s airbag to place a child seat in your car. hazard. Not recommended, Small children: Airbags Pose Serious due to the passenger’s airbag...
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Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat To provide security during normal Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly there are three main steps in a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat installing the seat:...
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Protecting Children Protecting Small Children If you decide to carry a small child in this car, follow the instructions and guidelines below. Improperly placing a forward- facing child seat in the front Child Seat Type seat can result in serious injury A child at least one year old who can or death if the airbags inflate.
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Protecting Children Child Seat Installation The passenger’s seat belt has a locking mechanism that must be activated to secure a child seat. The following pages provide instructions and tips on how to secure a forward-facing child seat with this type of seat belt. Move the vehicle seat to the rear- most position.
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Protecting Children After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not be able to pull it out. If you can pull the belt out, it is not locked and you will need to repeat these steps. After confirming that the belt is Push and pull the child seat locked, grab the shoulder part of...
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Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Additional Precautions for Small mechanism in order to remove a Children child seat, unlatch the buckle, Never hold a small child on your unroute the seat belt, and let the belt If you are not wearing a seat lap.
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Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children The Child Should Wear a Seat Belt The passenger’s airbag poses When a child reaches the serious risks to children, including recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit those who have outgrown child seats. for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can If the vehicle seat is too far forward,...
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Protecting Children Checking Seat Belt Fit If the shoulder part of the belt rests Do not let a child put the shoulder over the child’s collarbone and part of a seat belt behind the back or against the center of the chest, and This could cause under the arm.
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Protecting Children Using a Booster Seat A child should continue using a When Can a Larger Child Ride in this booster seat until the child exceeds the booster seat manufacturer’s Children vary widely. And while age requirements. may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in this car, there are Even then, the child may still need to other important factors you should...
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Protecting Children Supervise the child. Even a mature Physical Size If you decide that a child can safely Physically, a child must be large ride in this car, be sure to: child sometimes needs to be enough for the lap/shoulder belt to reminded to fasten the seat belt or properly fit over the hips, chest, and Carefully read the owner’s manual...
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If you are not sure how to install the tether, contact your Honda dealer. Your car has three tether anchorage Attach the tether strap hook to the points on the rear lining for securing tether anchorage point as shown in a tether-style child seat to the car.
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt To unlock the belt, push the red Your seat belt system includes lap/ PRESS button on the buckle. Guide shoulder belts in both seating the belt across your body to the door positions.
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Honda provides a lifetime warranty it must be replaced by the dealer. A on seat belts. Honda will repair or belt that has been worn during a replace any seat belt component that crash may not provide the same level fails to function properly during of protection in a subsequent crash.
Additional Information About Your SRS SRS Components A sophisticated electronic system How Your Airbags Work Your Supplemental Restraint System that continually monitors and (SRS) includes: records information about the sensors, the control unit, the Two front airbags. The driver’s airbag activators, and driver and airbag is stored in the center of passenger seat belt use when the the steering wheel;...
Additional Information About Your SRS During a crash, your seat belt helps After a crash, you may see what restrain your lower body and torso, looks like smoke. This is actually while the tensioner tightens and powder from the airbag’s surface. locks the seat belt to help keep you Although the powder is not harmful, in place.
Supplemental Restraint System. may not deploy when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as When you turn the ignition ON (II), possible. this indicator will light briefly then go out.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car’s exhaust contains carbon With the hatch open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car’s problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. entering the car in normal driving if condition.
They warn you of potential U.S. models Canadian models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. GLOVE BOX U.S. models only HOOD BATTERY...
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. 63 contribute to the daily operation of Gauges ..........50 Windshield Washers ....64 your Honda. All the essential Speedometer ....... . 50 Rear Window Wiper and controls are within easy reach. Display Change Button ....50 Washer ........
Indicator Lights Manual Transmission SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 47) TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS (P. 48) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 47) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 49) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 48) (P.
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Indicator Lights Automatic Transmission (CVT) U.S. model SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT (P. 47) TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING INDICATORS (P. 48) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 47) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P. 49) ELECTRIC POWER STEERING INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P. 48) (P.
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Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Charging System IMA System Indicator indicators to give you important Indicator information about your car. If this light comes on when the This indicator normally comes on for engine is running, the battery is not a few seconds when you turn the Seat Belt Reminder Light being charged.
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Indicator Lights Malfunction Indicator U.S. Canada U.S. Canada Lamp See page Parking Brake and Brake System Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Indicator This light has two functions: This light normally comes on for a Turn Signal and Hazard Warning few seconds when you turn the This indicator is a reminder to Indicators ignition switch ON (II), and when...
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Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Immobilizer System Electric Power Steering Indicator (EPS) Indicator This light comes on with the high This indicator comes on for a few This light normally comes on when beam headlights. See page seconds when you turn the ignition you turn the ignition ON (II) and information on the headlight switch ON (II).
Gauges MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY CHANGE INDICATOR BUTTON TACHOMETER FUEL GAUGE FUEL CONSUMPTION TRIP BUTTON DISPLAY SELECT BUTTON TEMPERATURE GAUGE TRIP METER/ODOMETER Speedometer Display Change Button Odometer This shows your speed in miles per The Display Change button switches The odometer shows the total dis- hour (mph) or kilometers per hour the speedometer reading between tance your car has been driven.
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Gauges Manual Transmission IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY IMA SYSTEM TRIP BUTTON INDICATOR SHIFT UP INDICATOR SHIFT DOWN INDICATOR DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON CONTINUED Instruments and Controls...
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Gauges Automatic Transmission (CVT) U.S. model FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE TRIP BUTTON CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE DISPLAY DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR Instruments and Controls...
Gauges Current Fuel Mileage Trip Meters To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the Trip button until the numbers reset to 0.0. CURRENT FUEL MILEAGE TRIP BUTTON This display shows the current, or The trip meters show the number of instantaneous fuel mileage you are miles or kilometers driven since you getting.
Gauges Trip Mileage Segment Distance and Fuel Mileage You can use this function to display the distance and average fuel mileage for a segment of a trip. SEGMENT DISPLAY INDICATOR To display the segment distance and fuel mileage, press and release the FCD Select button.
Gauges Lifetime Fuel Mileage To reset this display, turn the Turning Off the Mileage Displays ignition switch to ON (II). If the You can temporarily turn off the engine is running, make sure the Current Fuel Mileage and Fuel LIFETIME FUEL MILEAGE transmission is in neutral and the Mileage displays.
Gauges Use the Trip button to select Battery Level Gauge another mileage display. With 5-speed With CVT (U.S. only) BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE Press and hold the FCD Select button again to turn off that display. Use the Trip button to select the third display.
Gauges If the battery is mostly discharged, Charge/Assist Gauge the Auto Idle Stop function is With 5-speed With CVT (U.S. only) disabled (see pages IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE IMA CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE This gauge shows the status of the Integrated Motor Assist. If the indicator is on the left side of the gauge, the IMA battery is being charged.
Gauges Temperature Gauge MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SPEEDOMETER This shows the temperature of the INDICATOR DISPLAY CHANGE engine’s coolant. During normal BUTTON TACHOMETER operation, the reading should be in the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the reading may reach near the red mark.
Your dealer will reset this indicator after completing the scheduled maintenance. If this maintenance is done by someone other than your Honda dealer, reset the indicator as follows. INDICATOR This indicator reminds you that it is Turn off the engine.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering column contain controls for driving POWER WINDOW WINDSHIELD MIRROR HAZARD SWITCHES CONTROLS WIPERS/WASHERS WARNING features you use most often. The left (P. 77) (P. 78) (P. 63, 64) LIGHTS lever controls the turn signals, (P.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you will hear a reminder tone when you open the driver’s door. The rotating switch on the left lever To flash the high beams, pull the controls the lights.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The display dims when the parking Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness lights or headlights are turned on. Canadian models only With the headlight switch off, the Adjust the brightness to the desired high beam headlights come on with level with the headlight switch off, reduced brightness when you turn and also with the headlight switch on.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly Windshield Wipers on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER Signal a turn or lane change with this This lever controls the windshield...
Controls Near the Steering Wheel In intermittent, the wipers operate Windshield Washers every few seconds. In low speed and high speed, the wipers run continu- ously. To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on push the control lever up from the the wiper control lever.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Wiper and Washer The rear window washer uses the Hazard Warning same fluid reservoir as the wind- shield washer. To turn on the rear window wiper, Push the button to the right of the turn the ring clockwise to ON.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Defogger Automatic Operation The rear window defogger turns on automatically when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) if the outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C), or if the engine is at ambient temperature.
If you Remote Transmitter need to replace a key, use only Your car also comes with two remote Honda-approved key blanks. transmitters; see page for an explanation of the operation. Your car comes with two master These keys contain electronic keys and a valet key.
If the indicator recognize the coding of your key, starts to blink, it means the system contact your Honda dealer. Changes or modifications not expressly does not recognize the coding of the approved by the party responsible for key.
Keys and Locks Ignition Switch LOCK (0) You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To switch from ACCESSORY to Removing the key from the LOCK, you must push the key in ignition switch while driving slightly as you turn it. If your car has locks the steering.
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Keys and Locks In this position, ACCESSORY (I) You will hear a reminder beeper if you can operate the audio system you leave the key in the ignition and the accessory power socket. switch in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I) position and open ON (II) This is the normal key the driver’s door.
Keys and Locks Door Locks Hatch LOCK TAB Each door has a lock tab next to the The doors can also be locked and Use the master key to lock and inside door handle. Push the tab in to unlocked from the outside with the unlock the hatch.
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Open the hatch as back edge. you hold the key in that position. If you need to use this procedure to open the hatch, your car may be developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your Honda dealer. Instruments and Controls...
Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter The interior light (if the interior light Horn Operation switch is in the center position) will The horn will sound if you push the LOCK come on when you press the LOCK button a second time within BUTTON UNLOCK button.
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Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely When the remote transmitter’s activate your car’s security system to battery begins to get weak, it may attract attention. When activated, the take several pushes on the button to horn will sound, and the exterior lock or unlock the doors, and the lights will flash for about 30 seconds.
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Canada Standard RSS-210. transmitter. system by your Honda dealer. Any Operation is subject to the following two other transmitters you have will also conditions: (1) this device may not cause...
Seat Adjustments See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. Make all seat adjustments before you start driving. To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the lever under push forward on the lever next to the the seat cushion’s front edge.
Power Windows Your car’s windows are electrically- MAIN SWITCH powered. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) to raise or lower either Closing a power window on window. someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Make sure your passenger is away from the window before closing it.
Power Windows, Mirrors The AUTO function only works to Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors lower the driver’s window. To raise the window, you must push the window switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. The MAIN switch controls power to the passenger’s window.
Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake PARKING BRAKE LEVER Driving the car with the parking brake applied can damage the rear brakes and axles. ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Push the appropriate edge of the To apply the parking brake, pull the adjustment switch to move the lever up fully.
Storage Box, Glove Box Storage Box 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 STRAP Your car has a storage box under the Open the glove box by pulling the...
Beverage Holder, Accessory Power Socket This socket is intended to supply Beverage Holder Accessory Power Socket power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120 watts or less (10 amps). It will not power an automotive type cigarette lighter element. ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET Be careful when you are using the To use the accessory power socket,...
Interior Lights Ceiling Light Spotlights Cargo Area Light DOOR ACTIVATED The ceiling light has a three-position Turn on the spotlight by pushing the The cargo area light has a two- switch. In the OFF position, the light button next to each light. Push the position switch.
Comfort and Convenience Features Heating ..........84 Audio System ........98 What Each Control Does ... . 84 Operating the Radio ....99 Temperature Control Dial ..84 Adjusting the Sound ....102 ECON Button ......
Heating Standard on cars with manual MODE BUTTON ECON BUTTON TEMPERATURE transmission CONTROL DIAL Proper use of the Heating system can make the interior comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best visibility. What Each Control Does Fan Control Buttons Press the button to increase RECIRCULATION...
Heating Mode Buttons Use the MODE buttons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
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Heating Vent Controls DRIVER’S-SIDE VENT CENTER VENT PASSENGER’S-SIDE VENT Open Open Close Close The direction of air flow from the On the driver’s and passenger’s-side Each vent can be opened and closed vents in the center and each side of vents, move the vent up-and-down with the dial next to it.
Heating How to Use the System MODE BUTTON TEMPERATURE This section covers how to set up the CONTROL DIAL system controls for ventilation, heating, and defrosting. The engine must be running for the heater to generate hot air. The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air.
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Heating To Heat To Defog and Defrost To remove exterior frost or ice from To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the the windshield and side windows windows: after the car has been sitting out in Start the engine.
Heating These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window stop the fan and turn the defroster vents. The air flow will get temperature control dial all the way warmer and clear the windows faster to the left.
Standard on cars with automatic CENTER VENTS DRIVER’S-SIDE VENT transmission (CVT) The automatic climate control system in your Honda picks the proper combination of air condi- tioning, heating, and ventilation to maintain the interior temperature you select. The system also adjusts the fan speed and air flow levels.
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Climate Control System PASSENGER’S-SIDE VENT Comfort and Convenience Features...
Climate Control System Fully-automatic Operation TEMPERATURE Auto Button FAN SPEED BUTTON CONTROL DIAL To put the Automatic Climate Control in fully-automatic mode, ECON BUTTON MODE BUTTON press the AUTO button and set the desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial. You will see AUTO in the system’s display.
Climate Control System Pressing the OFF button shuts the climate control system completely FAN SPEED BUTTON TEMPERATURE off. No air flow can cause the CONTROL DIAL windows to fog up. It is MODE BUTTON ECON BUTTON recommended that you keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.
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Climate Control System Recirculation Button This button controls the source of air FAN SPEED BUTTON TEMPERATURE going into the system. When the CONTROL DIAL indicator in this button is lit, air from ECON BUTTON MODE BUTTON the car’s interior is sent through the system again (Recirculation mode).
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Climate Control System Mode Button Use the MODE button to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes. Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected. Press the button four times to see all the modes.
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Climate Control System button directs the main air flow to the windshield for faster defrosting. It also overrides any MODE selection you may have made. When you select , the A/C turns on automatically and the system selects Fresh Air mode. For faster defrosting, manually set the fan speed to high.
Climate Control System Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is located 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.
Audio System AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System Your Honda’s audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The cassette system features Dolby noise reduction, automatic sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and auto-reverse for continuous play.
Audio System You can use any of four methods to Operating the Radio SEEK The SEEK function The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the a strong signal.
Audio System The SCAN function SCAN samples all the stations with strong signals on the selected band. To AM/FM SCAN BUTTON SCN INDICATOR BUTTON activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCN shows in the display.
Audio System Preset You can store the frequencies of your favorite radio AM/FM BUTTON stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. To store a frequency: Select the desired band, AM or FM.
Audio System Adjusting the Sound These two BASS/FADER TREBLE/BALANCE Balance/Fader CONTROL CONTROL controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out.
Audio System Radio Frequencies and Reception For information, see page CLOCK BUTTON Audio System Lighting You can use the instrument panel brightness control buttons to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see page ). The audio system illuminates when the parking lights are on, even if the radio is turned off.
Audio System You can use the RESET (Preset 6) EJECT REW BUTTON CASSETTE TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR button to quickly set the time to the BUTTON SLOT nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing RESET sets the clock back to the previous hour.
Audio System The Skip Function allows Dolby noise reduction turns on when Tape Search Functions SKIP you insert a cassette. If the tape was With a cassette playing, you can use you to find the beginning of a song not recorded with Dolby noise reduc- the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT or passage.
Audio System The Repeat function REPEAT continuously replays the current EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT REPEAT RPT BUTTON displayed as a reminder. When the INDICATOR BUTTON BUTTON...
Audio System The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your satisfaction if there is almost no gap RPT BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON...
Audio System Operating the Optional CD TAPE/CD BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR Changer A Compact Disc changer is available AM/FM BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR from your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Audio System You can use the SKIP switch to To operate the CD changer, the REPEAT When you activate the select tracks within a disc. If you Repeat feature by pressing the RPT ignition must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) and the audio system push and release the SKIP switch, button, the system continuously must be on.
Audio System If the system is in Repeat mode, you must turn it off by pressing RPT AM/FM BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until TAPE/CD BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR you see RDM displayed. To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM/FM button or insert a cassette in the player.
Honda dealer. CD magazine ejection Press the magazine eject button. If the maga- impossible. zine does not eject, consult your Honda dealer. Disc is in changer Press the magazine eject button, and insert an mechanism. empty magazine.
Audio System 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,...
Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects...
Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Do not place it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
Your dealer has a cleaning kit the cassette to jam in the player. ejects, take the car to your Honda available. Never try to insert a warped or dealer.
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period ......118 you should know what gasoline to Gasoline ......... . 118 use, and how to check the levels of Service Station Procedures ..119 important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank ....
Break-in Period Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain Help assure your car’s future Your Honda is designed to operate an octane-enhancing additive called reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump MMT. If you use such gasolines, extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as pressure inside the tank escapes. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
Service Station Procedures Screw the fuel fill cap back on, Opening the Hood tighten it until it clicks several times. 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.
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Service Station Procedures If you can open the hood without After closing the hood, make sure it lifting the hood latch handle, or the is securely latched. SUPPORT ROD hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page CLIP...
Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time Wipe the dipstick with a clean Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel. minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Checks RESERVE on checking other items in your TANK Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level. It should be radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is between the upper and lower between the MAX and MIN lines.
Insight is formulated to help the characteristics that are somewhat engine use less fuel. This oil is different from what you are used to. available at your Honda dealer. Vehicle Condition Shift Up and Shift Down indicators Always maintain your car according (5-speed manual transmission only) to the maintenance schedule.
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Fuel Economy A cold engine uses more fuel than a If air conditioning is needed, you can warm engine. It is not necessary to save some fuel by using the A/C in ‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it ‘‘ECON’’ mode. When the outside idle for a long time.
Accessories Before installing any accessory: or killed. Your dealer has Honda accessories that allow you to personalize your car. Make sure the accessory does not Follow all instructions in this These accessories have been obscure any lights, or interfere owner’s manual regarding...
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If you plan to modify your vehicle, undercarriage to impact speed consult with your Honda dealer. bumps or other raised objects, which could cause the airbags to deploy. Raising the vehicle with an aftermarket suspension kit can affect the handling and stability.
Carrying Cargo Your car has several convenient storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. STORAGE BOX The glove box, rear center pocket and seat-back pocket are designed for small, lightweight items. The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items. However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your car’s handling, stability,...
Carrying Cargo Load Limit Subtract the combined weight of The maximum load limit for your car the driver and passenger from 400 is 400 lbs (185 kg). This figure lbs (185 kg). Overloading or improper includes the total weight of all loading can affect handling and occupants, cargo, and accessories The resulting figure equals the...
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Carrying Cargo If you carry large items that Carrying Items in the Passenger Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area Distribute cargo evenly on the prevent you from closing the Compartment Store or secure all items that could floor of the cargo area, placing the hatch, exhaust gas can enter the be thrown around and hurt heaviest items on the bottom and...
Carrying Cargo Cargo Hooks Cargo Net Air Intake To secure the cargo, you can use the If equipped four cargo hooks on the cargo area. The cargo net can be used to help AIR INTAKE The illustration shows the location of hold down light items in the cargo each cargo hook.
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Driving This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......134 Towing a Trailer ......152 starting the engine under various Starting the Engine ......135 conditions, and how to operate the Starting in Cold Weather manual transmission.
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks Check the adjustment of the seat Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and adjustments every day before (see page Check the indicator lights in the you drive your car. instrument panel. Check the adjustment of the Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see...
Starting the Engine Apply the parking brake. right away, repeat step 4 with the Turn off all electrical accessories accelerator pedal pressed half-way to reduce the drain on the battery. In cold weather, turn off all down. If the engine starts, release electrical accessories to reduce pressure on the accelerator pedal Push the accelerator pedal half-...
5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the car moving. Push can cause loss of control on down the clutch pedal, and pause for slippery surfaces.
5-speed Manual Transmission Auto Idle Stop The A/C is off, or in ECON mode, During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA To maximize fuel economy, your and the outside temperature is charge and power brake vacuum Insight has an Auto Idle Stop above 41°F (5°C) (see pages reserve is monitored by the system.
5-speed Manual Transmission Auto Idle Stop Indicator engine with the ignition switch when this light is blinking. AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR This indicator will blink, and you will hear a chime, if you open the door when Auto Stop is active. Always turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and remove the key if you are getting out of the vehicle.
5-speed Manual Transmission Shift Up/Shift Down Indicators (19 km/h), losing speed, and Engine Speed Limiter pressing on the accelerator pedal. If you exceed the maximum speed SHIFT UP INDICATOR for the gear you are in, the engine Road and traffic conditions may speed will enter into the tachometer’s require you to shift at times other red zone.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Shift Lever Positions To shift from: Do this: Press the brake pedal and P to R press the release button on the lever. R to P Press the release button on N to R the lever. D to L N to D D to N Move the lever.
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Automatic Transmission (CVT) To shift from Re- Reverse (R) Drive Mode Use this mode for verse to Park, see the explanation everyday driving. The transmission SECOND MODE BUTTON under Park. To shift to Reverse from automatically adjusts to keep the Neutral, come to a complete stop engine at the best speed for driving first.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) You can switch into and out of Engine Speed Limiter Second mode with the ignition If you exceed the maximum speed ‘‘D’’ INDICATOR switch ON (II) and the shift lever in for the gear you are in, the engine D position.
Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Auto Idle Stop There is adequate vacuum reserve During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA To maximize fuel economy, your for the power brakes. charge and power brake vacuum Insight has an Auto Idle Stop reserve is monitored by the system. function.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) Auto Idle Stop Indicator If you open the driver’s door when Auto Stop is active, the indicator will AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR blink and you will hear a chime. The chime will stop when you close the door.
Parking Always use the parking brake when If the car is facing uphill, turn the Parking Tips you park your car. The indicator on front wheels away from the curb. If Make sure the windows are closed. the instrument panel shows that the you have a manual transmission, put parking brake is not fully released;...
The Braking System Constant application of the brakes Your Honda is equipped with front Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all models wheels are drum. A power assist up heat and reduces their effective- have audible brake wear indicators.
The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes You should never pump the The hydraulic system that operates Your car has an Anti-lock Brake this defeats the brake pedal; the brakes has two separate circuits. System (ABS) as standard purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS Each circuit works diagonally across equipment.
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The Braking System Important Safety Reminders A car with ABS may require a ABS Indicator on loose or ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop distance it takes to stop the car; uneven surfaces, such as gravel or ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR only helps with steering control...
Driving in Bad Weather Being able to see Driving Technique Always drive Visibility slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
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Driving in Bad Weather, Towing a Trailer Traction Check your tires Towing a Trailer frequently for wear and proper Your vehicle is not designed to tow a pressure. Both are important in trailer. Attempting to do so can void preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of your warranties.
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 195 form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant ..173 Wheels and Tires ...... . 196 tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers ..... 177 Winter Driving ......196 to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid .......
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you driving, and help reduce air pollution.
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Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your car is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of attention.
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Maintenance Schedule According to state and federal Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Honda knows your car best and can provide parts and fluids whenever you have regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. maintenance done. These are...
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Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Normal Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if the Replace engine oil Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year severe driving conditions Replace engine oil filter specified in the Severe Check engine oil and coolant...
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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply. Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
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Service at the indicated miles x 1,000 U.S. Owners distance or time whichever km x 1,000 Follow the Severe Conditions comes first. months Maintenance Schedule if you Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months drive your vehicle MAINLY Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop...
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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time interval. U.S. Owners Refer to page to determine which schedule to use. Canadian Owners Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. 3,750 mi/6,000 km Replace engine oil and filter.
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67,500 mi/108,000 km Do items in A, B. 71,250 mi/114,000 km Do item in A. 75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs Do items in A, B, C. 78,750 mi/126,000 km Do item in A. 82,500 mi/132,000 km Do items in A, B. 86,250 mi/138,000 km Do item in A.
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Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your car. 3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km...
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Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) 63,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 93,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 102,000 km 150,000 km Date Date 67,500 mi mi/km 97,500 mi mi/km 108,000 km 156,000 km Date Date 71,250 mi mi/km 101,250 mi...
Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level Check every Tires Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform page wear and foreign objects.
American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for as long as you own it. To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover.
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When using synthetic oil, you must follow the oil and filter change intervals given in the maintenance schedule. Additives Your Honda does not require any oil additives. Additives may adversely API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature affect your engine’s or transmission’s performance and durability.
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Engine Oil Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommenda- tions in the maintenance schedule. The oil and filter collect contami- nants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from underneath the car.
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(available from your five seconds. If it does not, turn off Improper disposal of engine oil can be Honda dealer) is required to the engine and reinspect your harmf ul to the environment. If you remove the filter.
Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda All Season If the reserve tank is completely Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. antifreeze and 50 percent water. It does not require any additional mixing.
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Cooling System Put the radiator cap back on. Tighten it fully. RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank. Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car’s cooling system.
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Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge, you should have this maintenance Turn the ignition ON (II).
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Cooling System RESERVE TANK CAP DRAIN BOLT RESERVE TANK HOLDER Loosen the drain plug on the Remove the reserve tank from its bottom of the radiator. The holder by pulling it straight up. coolant will drain through the Drain the coolant into an splash guard.
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61 lbf·ft (83 N·m , 8.5 kgf·m) Remove the engine cover. BLEEDER BOLT Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of the engine. Pour Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator. This coolant is a mixture of 50 percent anti-freeze and 50 percent water. Pre-mixing is not required.
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Cooling System Remove the cap from the water Install the engine cover. Fill the reserve tank to the MAX outlet, and install a pipe and funnel. mark. Install the reserve tank cap. Start the engine and let it run for Pour coolant into the funnel until about 30 seconds.
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Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield Fill the reservoir with a good-quality LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly windshield washer fluid. This during normal use. In bad weather, increases the cleaning capability and when you use the washers often, prevents freezing in cold weather.
Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission (CVT) Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission securely as U.S. model shown in the illustration. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. It should be between the upper and lower marks within the HOT range. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIP STICK...
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Honda ATF-Z1, then drive the to the time and distance recommen- vehicle a short distance. Do this dations in the maintenance schedule.
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Remove the black cover under the hole. If it is not, add Honda Manual engine. Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it securely.
Brake fluid reservoir (all models) replacement. However, the use of Clutch fluid reservoir any non-Honda brake fluid can cause (manual transmission only) corrosion and decrease the life of the system. Have the brake system flushed and refilled with Honda...
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Brake and Clutch Fluid Clutch System Low fluid level can indicate a leak in the clutch system. Have this system inspected as soon as possible. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir. If it is not, add brake fluid to bring it up to that level.
Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and CLIPS distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT The air cleaner element is inside the Carefully clean the inside of the air cleaner housing in the engine air cleaner housing with a damp compartment.
Lubricate all the moving parts (as shown), including the pivot. Follow the time and distance recommendations in the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
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Battery Check the battery terminals for Check the condition of your car’s 12 TEST INDICATOR WINDOW volt battery monthly. You should corrosion (a white or yellowish check the color of the test indicator powder). To remove it, cover the window, and for corrosion on the terminals with a solution of baking terminals.
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Battery If you need to connect the battery to a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car’s Charging the battery with the cables electrical system. connected can seriously damage your car’s electronic controls. Detach the battery cables bef ore connecting the battery to a charger.
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.
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Wiper Blades Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE holder until the tabs lock. BLADE Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield. REINFORCEMENT Remove the blade from its holder Examine the new wiper blades.
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Wiper Blades Slide the blade out of the holder. Slide the new blade into the holder. Make sure it is engaged in the slot along its full length. To replace a rear wiper blade: Insert both ends of the blade into the holder.
Air Conditioning System Periodically check the engine’s Standard on cars with automatic If the air conditioning does not get as radiator and air conditioning cold as before, have your dealer transmission (CVT) Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed condenser for leaves, insects, and check the system.
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Check the tension of the belt by climate control system becomes less pushing on it with your thumb than usual. Have the dust and pollen midway between the pulleys. filter replaced by your Honda dealer. Maintenance...
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Tires To safely operate your car, your tires Inflation Check the pressure in the tires when must be the proper type and size, in Keeping the tires properly inflated they are cold. This means the car good condition with adequate tread, provides the best combination of has been parked for at least three and correctly inflated.
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Tires You should get your own tire For convenience, the recommended Inspection pressure gauge and use it whenever tire sizes and cold air pressures are Every time you check inflation, you you check your tire pressures. This on a label on the driver’s doorjamb. should also examine the tires for will make it easier for you to tell if a damage, foreign objects, and wear.
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If you find a tire your car’s aluminum wheels. Use only is worn unevenly, have your dealer Honda wheel weights f or balancing. check the wheel alignment. The tires were properly balanced by the factory. They may need to be rebalanced at some time before they are worn out.
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Tires Tire Rotation When shopping for replacement Replacing Tires and Wheels tires, you may find that some tires The tires that came with your car Front Front are ‘‘directional.’’ This means they were selected to match the perform- are designed to rotate only in one ance capabilities of the car while direction.
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Tires without in which you can be seriously that came on your car. Replacement wheels are available at your Honda these markings are designed for hurt or killed. dealer. optimum traction in dry conditions.
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Tire Chains If you mount snow tires on your Mount snow chains on your vehicle Honda, make sure they are radial when warranted by driving condi- Chains of the wrong size or that are tires of the same size and load range tions or required by local laws.
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Lights Check the operation of your car’s exterior lights at least once a month. HEADLIGHT SIDE MARKER LIGHT A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your FRONT PARKING LIGHT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT car’s visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
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Lights Check the following: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT BRAKE/TAILLIGHT Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
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If you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area, readjustment may be required. Adjustment of the headlights should be performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic. Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your car has halogen headlight CONNECTOR HOLD-DOWN WIRE bulbs, one on each side.
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Lights Unclip the end of the hold-down Replacing the Front Parking Insert the socket back into the wire from its slot. Pivot it out of headlight assembly. Turn it Lights the way and remove the bulb. clockwise to lock it in place. Insert the new bulb into the hole, Turn on the lights to make sure making sure the tabs are in their...
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Lights Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Put the inner fender cover in place. Tighten the screw securely. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to Remove the socket from the remove the screw from the top of...
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Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs COVER Open the hatch. Remove the two covers. Remove Determine which bulb, brake/ the two screws holding the rear taillight, back-up light, side marker Pull the cover back. light assembly. Remove the light light or turn signal is burned out. assembly.
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Lights Reinstall the socket into the light Replacing a Rear License Plate assembly by turning it clockwise Bulb until it locks. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. Reinstall the light assembly and tighten the two screws and nut. Reinstall the two covers in the rear light assembly.
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Lights Replacing an Interior Light Bulb Replacing the Cargo Area Light INTERIOR LIGHT Remove the lens by carefully Remove the lens by carefully Remove the bulb by pulling it prying on the edge of the lens with prying on the edge of the lens in straight out of its metal tabs.
If you store your car for 12 months Wash and dry the exterior rag so they do not touch the or longer, have your Honda dealer completely. windshield. perform the inspections called for in the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000 Clean the interior.
Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care ........208 your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’ Roof Antenna ......208 looking. This section gives you Rear Wheel Skirt ...... . 208 information on how to clean your car Washing ........
Exterior Care Roof Antenna Rear Wheel Skirt Although almost all exterior panels on your Honda are made of hardened aluminum, they may dent more easily than steel under some conditions. Exercise care when leaning on or over any part of the body.
Exterior Care Washing Check the body for road tar, tree Frequent washing helps preserve sap, etc. Remove these stains with your car’s beauty. Dirt and grit can tar remover or turpentine. Rinse it Chemical solvents and strong cleaners scratch the paint, while tree sap and off immediately so it does not can damage the paint, metal, and bird droppings can permanently ruin...
You Paint Touch-up beads or droplets after waxing. should use a polish on your Honda if Your dealer has touch-up paint to the finish does not have its original match your car’s color. The color You should use a quality liquid or shine after using a wax.
Interior Care Carpeting Floor Mats If you replace it, use a Honda floor Vacuum the carpeting frequently to mat that is designed to be used with remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make the floor mat anchor in your car. the carpet wear out faster.
Interior Care Fabric Vinyl LOOP Vacuum dirt and dust out of the Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum material frequently. For general cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft cleaning, use a solution of mild soap cloth dampened in a solution of mild and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
The rear window def ogger wires are Many corrosion-preventive measures bonded to the inside of the glass. are built into your Honda. You can Wiping vigorously up-and-down can help keep your car from corroding dislodge and break the def ogger wires.
Body repairs can affect your car’s insurance company, tell them you and body. resistance to corrosion. If your car want Honda parts used in the repair. needs repairs after a collision, pay Although most insurers recognize Check the floor coverings for...
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Compact Spare Tire ...... . 216 common problems that motorists Changing a Flat Tire ..... 217 experience with their vehicles. It If Your Engine Won’t Start ... 223 gives you information about how to Nothing Happens or the safely evaluate the problem and what...
Compact Spare Tire Follow these precautions whenever Your car has a compact spare tire INDICATOR LOCATION MARK that takes up less space. Use this you are using the compact spare tire: spare tire as a temporary replace- ment only. Get your regular tire Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) repaired or replaced and put it back under any circumstances.
Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, Park the car on firm, level and FLOOR BOARD TOOL KIT stop in a safe place to change it. non-slippery ground away from Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder traffic.
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Changing a Flat Tire REAR WHEEL SKIRT CENTER CAP STUD FASTENER Rear tire only: Pull the rear wheel skirt Remove the center cap from the Use the end of the extension or a downward. wheel with the end of the flat-tipped screwdriver to loosen extension or a flat-tipped the two stud fasteners holding the...
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Changing a Flat Tire JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH EXTENSION Locate the jacking point nearest Use the extension and wheel Remove the wheel nuts, then the tire you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the car remove the flat tire. Temporarily pointed to by an arrow molded into until the flat tire is off the ground.
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Changing a Flat Tire Before mounting the spare tire, Put on the spare tire. Put the Lower the car to the ground and wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
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Changing a Flat Tire SLOT Tighten the wheel nuts securely in To install the rear wheel skirt, Tighten the two stud fasteners. the same crisscross pattern. Have place the skirt against the body. Align the marks on the stud the wheel nut torque checked at Line up the slots on the skirt with fastener with the marks on the...
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Changing a Flat Tire Store the jack and tool kit back in WING BOLT SPACER CONE the spare tire well. Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
If Your Engine Won’t Start Diagnosing why your engine won’t Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). start falls into two areas, depending Turn on the headlights and check Motor Operates Very Slowly on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to their brightness.
If Your Engine Won’t Start If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally If you find nothing wrong, you will go out when you try to start the In this case, the starter motor’s need a qualified technician to find engine, either the battery is dis- speed sounds normal, or even faster the problem.
( ) battery can cause it to rupture. terminal on the booster battery. Turn off all the electrical acces- You cannot start a Honda with an sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, automatic transmission (CVT) by lights, etc.
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Jump Starting Start your car. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check the jumper cable connections to make sure they have good metal-to- metal contact. Once your car is running, discon- nect the negative cable from your car, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your car, then the booster battery.
If Your Engine Overheats Your car can overheat for several The pointer of your car’s tempera- Safely pull to the side of the road. ture gauge should stay in the mid- reasons, such as lack of coolant or a Put the transmission in Neutral or range under most conditions.
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If Your Engine Overheats If the temperature gauge stays at reaches the middle of the Start the engine and set the the red mark, turn off the engine. temperature control dial to temperature gauge, or lower, before checking the radiator. maximum.
Low Oil Pressure Indicator Start the engine and watch the oil LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If the light does not go out within ten seconds, Running the engine with low oil turn off the engine. There is a pressure can cause serious mechanical mechanical problem that needs to damage almost immediately.
Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: A/C, rear defogger, etc. electrical load as possible, you can Try not to use other electrically- drive several miles (kilometers) operated controls such as the radio. before the battery is too discharged Keep the engine running and take to keep the engine running.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your You should also have the dealer MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP car, the cause of this indicator inspect your car if this indicator coming on could be a loose or comes on repeatedly, even though it missing fuel fill cap.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Readiness Codes If possible, do not take your car for a Your car has certain ‘‘readiness state emissions test until the codes’’ that are part of the on-board readiness codes are set. Refer to diagnostics for the emissions State Emissions Testing for more systems.
Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR indicates a problem with the car’s gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system. In most cases, the when it is safe.
Fuses All the electrical circuits in your car INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. These fuses are located in two fuse boxes. The interior fuse is underneath the The under-hood fuse box is located dashboard on the driver’s side.
Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses FUSE If something electrical in your car FUSE PULLER 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.
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Fuses If you cannot drive the car without BLOWN fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the Replacing a f use with one that has a same rating or a lower rating from higher rating greatly increases the one of the other circuits.
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Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected 7.5 A ACC Radio 10 A ACC Socket Not used LAF Heater 20 A 10 A Small Light 7.5 A Air Conditioning, R/C Mirror Daytime Running Light 7.5 A 7.5 A Back Up Light 7.5 A Interior Light 10 A...
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Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 50 A IG1 Main 30 A Cooling Fan 80 A Battery 40 A Heater Motor 30 A ABS Motor 30 A Rear Defroster Hazard 20 A ABS F/S 10 A 15 A 40 A...
If Your Car Gets Stuck If your car gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow, call a towing service to pull it out (see page For very short distances, such as Remove the cover from the freeing the car, you can use the bumper with the end of the detachable towing hook that mounts extension.
There are three popular types of If your Honda cannot be transported professional towing equipment. by flat-bed, it should be towed by With the front wheels on the ground,...
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Emergency Towing If you decide to tow your car with all four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly-designed and Trying to lif t or tow your car by the attached tow bar. Prepare the car for bumpers will cause serious damage.
Specifications ........ . 246 Driving in Foreign Countries ..252 your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Controls ......253 identification numbers. It also (U.S. Vehicles) ......
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
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Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into TRANSMISSION NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER the engine block. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) NUMBER The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. The IMA Motor Number is stamped on the motor housing. IMA MOTOR NUMBER Technical Information...
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the Compression ratio 10.8 : 1 engine. 10.3 : 1 Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 ) Spark plugs ILZFR5A-11 U.S. model Contact your Honda dealer when replacement is necessary. Technical Information...
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Specifications Air Conditioning Alignment Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm) Charge quantity 17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) Rear 0.12 in (3.0 mm) Lubricant type SP-10 Camber Front 0° Rear 1° Lights Caster Front 2° Headlights (HI/LO) 12 V 60/55 W (HB2) Front turn signal lights...
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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.
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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.
Tire Information Tire Labeling Rim diameter in inches. 2202 Date of manufacture. The tires that came on your car have a number of markings. Those you Load index (a numerical code should be aware of are described associated with the maximum below.
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.
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.
It is stored in this form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon canister while the engine is off. After monoxide does not contribute to In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up, smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine gas.
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HC, CO, and (PCM) uses various sensors to Honda replacement parts or their NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The determine how much air is going equivalent for repairs. Using lower exhaust emissions control systems into the engine.
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
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.
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If the testing facility determines the slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot readiness codes are still not set, see do this for a continuous 90 your Honda dealer. seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Customer Relations 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. be able to answer all your questions. Automobile Customer Service Bella International If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A P.O.
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty a seat 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.
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. The publications shown below can be purchased from Helm ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356 Incorporated. You can order in any of three ways:...
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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.
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Index Checking Fluid Level ....178 Break-in, New Car ......118 Brightness Control, Instruments . 62 Shifting ........140 Accessories and Modifications . 126 Brights, Headlights ......61 Shift Lever Position Indicator . 140 Accessories ........ .
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Index CD Player ........108 Consumer Information ....260 Dipstick Certification Label ......244 Controls, Instruments and ....43 Engine Oil ........122 Chains ..........197 Coolant Directional Signals ......63 Charge/Assist Gauge ....
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Index Charging System Indicator ..230 Fuel ..........118 Checking the Fuses ....234 Fill Door and Cap ...... . 119 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ..229 Fabric, Cleaning ......212 Gauge ..........58 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .
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Index Gauges Turning on ........63 Interior Cleaning ......211 Engine Coolant Heating ..........84 Interior Lights ........82 Temperature ......58 High Altitude, Starting at ....135 Introduction ........Fuel ..........58 High-Low Beam Switch ....
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Index LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ..69 Locks Fuel Fill Door ......119 New Vehicle Break-in ....118 Paint Touch-up ....... 210 Hatch ..........71 NOTICE, Explanation of ....ii Panel Brightness Control ....
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Index Service Station Procedures ..119 Setting the Clock ......103 Radiator Overheating ....227 Safety Belts ........8, 35 Shift Lever Position Indicator ..140 Radio/Cassette Sound System ..98 Safety Defects, Reporting ..
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Index Steam Coming from Engine ..227 Tether Anchorage Points ....34 Checking Fluid Level, Steering Wheel Three Way Catalytic Converter . 255 Manual ........180 Anti-theft Column Lock ....69 Time, Setting the ......103 Fluid Selection ....
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane (CVT): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid number of 86 or higher. Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Transmission Fluid) only. DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary...