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Your Vehicle at a Glance POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.84) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.86) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.106) TAILGATE RELEASE (P.75) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.142) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.141) HEATING/COOLING CONTROL (P.98)
Your Vehicle at a Glance POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.84) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.86) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.106) TAILGATE RELEASE (P.75) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.142) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.141) HEATING/COOLING CONTROL (P.98)
Owner's Manual
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models Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential 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. models only SUN VISOR U.S. models Canadian models SUN VISOR U.S. models RADIATOR CAP Driver and Passenger Safety HOOD U.S.
models Canadian models DASHBOARD U.S. Safety Labels These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential 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. models only SUN VISOR U.S. models Canadian models SUN VISOR U.S. models RADIATOR CAP Driver and Passenger Safety HOOD U.S.
Owner's Manual
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Control Locations POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.84) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.86) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.106) TAILGATE RELEASE (P.75) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.142) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.141) HEATING/COOLING CONTROL (P.98) Instruments and Controls
Control Locations POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.84) MIRROR CONTROLS (P.86) AUDIO SYSTEM (P.106) TAILGATE RELEASE (P.75) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.142) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE (P.141) HEATING/COOLING CONTROL (P.98) Instruments and Controls
Owner's Manual
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If you plan to add any accessories to your Honda, you should know how to check the levels of important fluids. Break-in this section will help you. Before Driving Before you begin driving your ...vehicle, please read the information in Period...140 Gasoline...140 Service Station Procedures ...141 Filling the Fuel Tank...141 Opening the Hood...142 Oil Check...143 Engine Coolant Check...144 Fuel Economy...145 Vehicle Condition...145 Driving Habits...145 Accessories and Modifications...146 Carrying Cargo...148 Before...
If you plan to add any accessories to your Honda, you should know how to check the levels of important fluids. Break-in this section will help you. Before Driving Before you begin driving your ...vehicle, please read the information in Period...140 Gasoline...140 Service Station Procedures ...141 Filling the Fuel Tank...141 Opening the Hood...142 Oil Check...143 Engine Coolant Check...144 Fuel Economy...145 Vehicle Condition...145 Driving Habits...145 Accessories and Modifications...146 Carrying Cargo...148 Before...
Owner's Manual
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... not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 213). 1. Lift the hood. Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH If you feel the hood latch handle. Standing in front of the vehicle, put your hand to Park or Neutral and set the parking... brake. Push this handle up slightly. 2. Before Driving Pull the hood release handle located under the front edge of the hood to the right of the dashboard. Shift to the left corner of center. Slide your fingers under the lower left...
... not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 213). 1. Lift the hood. Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH If you feel the hood latch handle. Standing in front of the vehicle, put your hand to Park or Neutral and set the parking... brake. Push this handle up slightly. 2. Before Driving Pull the hood release handle located under the front edge of the hood to the right of the dashboard. Shift to the left corner of center. Slide your fingers under the lower left...
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... it is securely latched. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the vehicle with a clean cloth or paper towel. Lower the hood to remove the support rod from the hole. Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD DIPSTICK 3. Check the engine oil level every time you check.... 1. Put the support rod back into the hole on the front of its clip and insert the end into its holding clip. After closing the hood, make sure it drop. Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Pull the support rod out of the...
... it is securely latched. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the vehicle with a clean cloth or paper towel. Lower the hood to remove the support rod from the hole. Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD DIPSTICK 3. Check the engine oil level every time you check.... 1. Put the support rod back into the hole on the front of its clip and insert the end into its holding clip. After closing the hood, make sure it drop. Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Pull the support rod out of the...
Owner's Manual
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... in the instrument panel (see page 64). 8. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 53 ). Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that the hood and tailgate are securely closed . 3. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you...
... in the instrument panel (see page 64). 8. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 53 ). Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Check that the hood and tailgate are securely closed . 3. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks and adjustments every day before you...
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...section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving and severe driving conditions, a Maintenance Record, and instructions for information on your Honda dealer. See page 293 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Required Maintenance Record...193... Fluid...209 Brake and Clutch Fluid...210 Brake System...210 Clutch System...211 Power Steering...211 Air Cleaner Element...212 Hood Latch...213 Spark Plugs...213 Replacement...213 Specifications...214 Battery...215 Wiper Blades...217 Air Conditioning System...219 Air Conditioning...
...section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normal driving and severe driving conditions, a Maintenance Record, and instructions for information on your Honda dealer. See page 293 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to follow basic maintenance safety precautions. Required Maintenance Record...193... Fluid...209 Brake and Clutch Fluid...210 Brake System...210 Clutch System...211 Power Steering...211 Air Cleaner Element...212 Hood Latch...213 Spark Plugs...213 Replacement...213 Specifications...214 Battery...215 Wiper Blades...217 Air Conditioning System...219 Air Conditioning...
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... lift for this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. A special wrench (available from your engine if they are not removed regularly. The oil and filter... collect contaminants that come with it off. 2. Install a new oil filter according to instructions that can damage your Honda dealer) is required to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Engine Oil Changing the Oil and Filter Always...
... lift for this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it . Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. A special wrench (available from your engine if they are not removed regularly. The oil and filter... collect contaminants that come with it off. 2. Install a new oil filter according to instructions that can damage your Honda dealer) is required to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Engine Oil Changing the Oil and Filter Always...
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... 3. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the vehicle. Remove the drain bolt and washer from the engine block. Open the hood. Remove the radiator cap. 4. Turn the ignition off. 2. CONTINUED Maintenance Turn the heater temperature control dial fully clockwise. Cooling System ... maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. DRAIN BOLT DRAIN PLUG 1. The coolant will drain through the splash guard. Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Draining the ...
... 3. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the vehicle. Remove the drain bolt and washer from the engine block. Open the hood. Remove the radiator cap. 4. Turn the ignition off. 2. CONTINUED Maintenance Turn the heater temperature control dial fully clockwise. Cooling System ... maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. DRAIN BOLT DRAIN PLUG 1. The coolant will drain through the splash guard. Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Draining the ...
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... how to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Hood Latch, Spark Plugs Hood Latch Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your vehicle should be replaced according to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. 1. Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug... caps. 2. Replacement SPARK PLUG CAP Clean the hood latch assembly with a mild cleaner, then lubricate it straight out. 3. Remove the ...
... how to the time and distance recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Hood Latch, Spark Plugs Hood Latch Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your vehicle should be replaced according to clean and grease the latch, contact your Honda dealer. 1. Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug... caps. 2. Replacement SPARK PLUG CAP Clean the hood latch assembly with a mild cleaner, then lubricate it straight out. 3. Remove the ...
Owner's Manual
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... normally cany. Pull the inner fender off (see page 233). 5. You should check their "0" positions after the headlights are aimed at the factory. Open the hood. 4. Each headlight assembly has horizontal and vertical adjustment indicators. Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle with the "0" mark on the...
... normally cany. Pull the inner fender off (see page 233). 5. You should check their "0" positions after the headlights are aimed at the factory. Open the hood. 4. Each headlight assembly has horizontal and vertical adjustment indicators. Lights Headlight Aiming The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle with the "0" mark on the...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3. Maintenance Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs, one on the glass can cause the bulb To overheat and shatter. 1. Open the hood. 2. NOTICE Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. When replacing a bulb, handle it with your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass...
.... 3. Maintenance Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs, one on the glass can cause the bulb To overheat and shatter. 1. Open the hood. 2. NOTICE Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit. When replacing a bulb, handle it with your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass...
Owner's Manual
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You cannot start a Honda with a frozen battery can cause it to rupture. 2. Turn off all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery. Taking Care of the battery (see page 215). Although this seems like ice, do not follow these directions closely: A battery can freeze. Open the hood and check the...
You cannot start a Honda with a frozen battery can cause it to rupture. 2. Turn off all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery. Taking Care of the battery (see page 215). Although this seems like ice, do not follow these directions closely: A battery can freeze. Open the hood and check the...
Owner's Manual
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If you should take immediate action. If it climbs to the red mark, you do not see steam or spray coming from under the hood. NOTICE Driving with the A/C running and watch the temperature gauge. Turn off the engine. 5. Your vehicle can seriously scald you see steam and/or spray .... The only indication may see steam or spray, leave the engine running , for several reasons, such as lack of steam or spray, then open the hood if steam is due to the midpoint then continue driving. 4. Steam and spray from under most conditions. If the high heat is coming from an...
If you should take immediate action. If it climbs to the red mark, you do not see steam or spray coming from under the hood. NOTICE Driving with the A/C running and watch the temperature gauge. Turn off the engine. 5. Your vehicle can seriously scald you see steam and/or spray .... The only indication may see steam or spray, leave the engine running , for several reasons, such as lack of steam or spray, then open the hood if steam is due to the midpoint then continue driving. 4. Steam and spray from under most conditions. If the high heat is coming from an...
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... a minute. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. In either case, you should light when the ignition switch is possible. Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 197). 4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light does not go out after...
... a minute. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. In either case, you should light when the ignition switch is possible. Open the hood and check the oil level (see page 197). 4. Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. If the light does not go out after...
Owner's Manual
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... on the passenger's side. push the tab as shown. Vehicles equipped with ABS have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. The under-hood fuse box is in the engine compartment on the driver's side. It is located in the engine compartment. These fuses are located in two or... three fuse boxes. To open it straight out of the Unexpected Taking Care of its hinges. Fuses UNDER-HOOD TAB INTERIOR ABS FUSE BOX All the electrical circuits in your vehicle have a third fuse box for the ABS.
... on the passenger's side. push the tab as shown. Vehicles equipped with ABS have fuses to protect them from a short circuit or overload. The under-hood fuse box is in the engine compartment on the driver's side. It is located in the engine compartment. These fuses are located in two or... three fuse boxes. To open it straight out of the Unexpected Taking Care of its hinges. Fuses UNDER-HOOD TAB INTERIOR ABS FUSE BOX All the electrical circuits in your vehicle have a third fuse box for the ABS.
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...-head screwdriver. 4. Check each fuse with the fuse puller provided in the door of the interior fuse box. Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each of the Unexpected CONTINUED Taking Care of the large fuses... in the under-hood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Remove the cover from the chart on pages 271 and 272 , or the diagram...
...-head screwdriver. 4. Check each fuse with the fuse puller provided in the door of the interior fuse box. Check the smaller fuses in the under-hood fuse box and all the fuses in the interior fuse box by pulling out each of the Unexpected CONTINUED Taking Care of the large fuses... in the under-hood fuse box by looking through the top at the wire inside. Remove the cover from the chart on pages 271 and 272 , or the diagram...
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Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX (For some types) Taking Care of the Unexpected
Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX (For some types) Taking Care of the Unexpected
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... Box...77 Head Restraints...79 Healing and Cooling...98 High Altitude, Starting at...155 High-Low Beam Switch ...60 High-mount Brake Light...237 Hood Latch...213 Hood, Opening the...142 Horn...59 Hot Coolant, Warning about...201 Hydraulic Clutch...211 Hydroplaning...169 Normal Driving...222 Inside Mirror...85 Inspection, Tire...223...
... Box...77 Head Restraints...79 Healing and Cooling...98 High Altitude, Starting at...155 High-Low Beam Switch ...60 High-mount Brake Light...237 Hood Latch...213 Hood, Opening the...142 Horn...59 Hot Coolant, Warning about...201 Hydraulic Clutch...211 Hydroplaning...169 Normal Driving...222 Inside Mirror...85 Inspection, Tire...223...