Owner's Manual
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...yourself and your car. And it tells you how to Children...22 If You Must Drive with Several Children...24 If a Child Requires Close Attention...24 Additional Safety Precaution...24 General Guidelines for Using Child Seats...25 Protecting Infants...29 Protecting Small Children...33 Protecting Larger ...Tethers...40 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts...42 Seat Belt System Components...42 Lap/Shoulder Belt...42 Lap Belt...43 Seat Belt Maintenance...44 Additional Information About Your SRS...45 SRS Components...45 How Your Airbags Work...45 How the SRS Indicator Light Works...47 SRS...
...yourself and your car. And it tells you how to Children...22 If You Must Drive with Several Children...24 If a Child Requires Close Attention...24 Additional Safety Precaution...24 General Guidelines for Using Child Seats...25 Protecting Infants...29 Protecting Small Children...33 Protecting Larger ...Tethers...40 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts...42 Seat Belt System Components...42 Lap/Shoulder Belt...42 Lap Belt...43 Seat Belt Maintenance...44 Additional Information About Your SRS...45 SRS Components...45 How Your Airbags Work...45 How the SRS Indicator Light Works...47 SRS...
Owner's Manual
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... information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Control Locations...52 Indicator Lights...53 Gauges...57 Speedometer...57 Tachometer...57 Odometer...57 Trip Meter...57 Fuel Gauge...58 Temperature Gauge...58 Maintenance Required Indicator...59 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...60 Headlights...61 Daytime Running Lights...
... information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Control Locations...52 Indicator Lights...53 Gauges...57 Speedometer...57 Tachometer...57 Odometer...57 Trip Meter...57 Fuel Gauge...58 Temperature Gauge...58 Maintenance Required Indicator...59 Controls Near the Steering Wheel...60 Headlights...61 Daytime Running Lights...
Owner's Manual
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... . Canadian Models This shows your car has been driven. Instruments and Controls models and kilometers in miles per hour (mph). It is illegal under U.S. ODOMETER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Speedometer U.S. The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). It measures miles in revolutions per minute...
... . Canadian Models This shows your car has been driven. Instruments and Controls models and kilometers in miles per hour (mph). It is illegal under U.S. ODOMETER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR TRIP METER RESET BUTTON Speedometer U.S. The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). It measures miles in revolutions per minute...
Owner's Manual
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... to page 229 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Gauges DX Instrument Panel TEMPERATURE GAUGE TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (U.S. It is most accurate when the car is on curvy or hilly roads. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn the ignition...
... to page 229 for instructions and precautions on checking the engine's cooling system. Gauges DX Instrument Panel TEMPERATURE GAUGE TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR (U.S. It is most accurate when the car is on curvy or hilly roads. Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you turn the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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...that it is nearing 7,500 miles (12,000 km) since the last scheduled maintenance nears 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn red. If someone else performs the maintenance, reset the indicator by inserting your key in the slot beside the indicator. Models... the indicator will turn yellow. SLOT INDICATOR U.S. Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 162 -166. Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator When the distance driven since the last scheduled...
...that it is nearing 7,500 miles (12,000 km) since the last scheduled maintenance nears 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn red. If someone else performs the maintenance, reset the indicator by inserting your key in the slot beside the indicator. Models... the indicator will turn yellow. SLOT INDICATOR U.S. Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduled maintenance. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules for Normal and Severe Driving Conditions on pages 162 -166. Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator When the distance driven since the last scheduled...
Owner's Manual
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...begin any parts. Do not run the engine unless instructed to eliminate several potential hazards: Carbon monoxide poisoning from moving parts. Maintenance Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Before you begin , and make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking ...Burns from the battery and all fuel-related parts. Injury from engine exhaust. Read the instructions before touching any maintenance, make sure you have the tools and skills required. You should wear eye protection and protective clothing when working around gasoline or batteries.
...begin any parts. Do not run the engine unless instructed to eliminate several potential hazards: Carbon monoxide poisoning from moving parts. Maintenance Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Before you begin , and make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking ...Burns from the battery and all fuel-related parts. Injury from engine exhaust. Read the instructions before touching any maintenance, make sure you have the tools and skills required. You should wear eye protection and protective clothing when working around gasoline or batteries.
Owner's Manual
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Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for replacement. * 1 : U.S.: Si model, Canada: SiR model Maintenance Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Page 198 Page 181 #: See Information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 161. *: See Timing Belt on the next page do not apply. Do the items in the Severe Conditions Schedule on page 194 to determine need for Severe Conditions. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval.
Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for replacement. * 1 : U.S.: Si model, Canada: SiR model Maintenance Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Page 198 Page 181 #: See Information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 161. *: See Timing Belt on the next page do not apply. Do the items in the Severe Conditions Schedule on page 194 to determine need for Severe Conditions. Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval.
Owner's Manual
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Page 198 CONTINUED Maintenance otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in A, B, C as required for each distance/time. Do the items in Canada; Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Page 198 CONTINUED Maintenance otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in A, B, C as required for each distance/time. Do the items in Canada; Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Owner's Manual
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CONTINUED Maintenance Required Maintenance Record (for normal conditions (page 162 ) or severe conditions (page 164). Keep the receipts for all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all work done on your vehicle.
CONTINUED Maintenance Required Maintenance Record (for normal conditions (page 162 ) or severe conditions (page 164). Keep the receipts for all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all work done on your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for your car according to this chart. Maintenance It only increases the cost of SJ, and the proper weight as shown on the chart. Additives Your Honda does not need any oil additives. Purchasing additives for conventional motor oil: energy... conserving, a service classification of operating your car's performance or longevity. You may also display the API Certification seal. Make sure it meets the same requirements given for the...
...a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for your car according to this chart. Maintenance It only increases the cost of SJ, and the proper weight as shown on the chart. Additives Your Honda does not need any oil additives. Purchasing additives for conventional motor oil: energy... conserving, a service classification of operating your car's performance or longevity. You may also display the API Certification seal. Make sure it meets the same requirements given for the...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Oil Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to instructions that can damage your Honda dealer) is required to remove the filter. 4. OIL FILTER OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER 1. The oil and filter collect contaminants that come with it off. ... from underneath the car. Install a new oil filter according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from the bottom of the engine. A special wrench (available from your engine if they are not...
Engine Oil Changing the Oil and Filter Always change the oil and filter according to instructions that can damage your Honda dealer) is required to remove the filter. 4. OIL FILTER OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER 1. The oil and filter collect contaminants that come with it off. ... from underneath the car. Install a new oil filter according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommendations in the maintenance schedule. Changing the oil and filter requires special tools and access from the bottom of the engine. A special wrench (available from your engine if they are not...
Owner's Manual
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... have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. 1. Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant. Turn off the ignition and remove the key. Open the hood. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to maximum heat. Remove the radiator cap. 3. DRAIN PLUG CONTINUED Maintenance Unless you ... the underside of the radiator. Turn the ignition ON (II). The coolant will come out through the hole in the maintenance schedule. Draining the coolant requires access to the time and distance recommendations in the splash cover. (U.S.: Si model, Canada: SiR model) Remove the drain...
... have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. 1. Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant. Turn off the ignition and remove the key. Open the hood. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool to maximum heat. Remove the radiator cap. 3. DRAIN PLUG CONTINUED Maintenance Unless you ... the underside of the radiator. Turn the ignition ON (II). The coolant will come out through the hole in the maintenance schedule. Draining the coolant requires access to the time and distance recommendations in the splash cover. (U.S.: Si model, Canada: SiR model) Remove the drain...
Owner's Manual
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If you should be required by comparing the speed of the original wheel that are marked "M + S" or "All Season" on your Honda dealer. Wheels and Tires Wheels: (U.S.: DX, EX, Canada: Si, DX) 14x5J (U.S.: HX) 14 x 51/2 JJ (U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR) 15 x 6 JJ Tires: (U.S.: DX, ... performance in snowy or icy conditions, you ever need to work inconsistently. Replacement wheels are designed for optimum traction in dry conditions. Maintenance They should install snow tires or tire chains. Winter Driving Tires that came on the sidewall have an all-weather tread design. They...
If you should be required by comparing the speed of the original wheel that are marked "M + S" or "All Season" on your Honda dealer. Wheels and Tires Wheels: (U.S.: DX, EX, Canada: Si, DX) 14x5J (U.S.: HX) 14 x 51/2 JJ (U.S.: Si, Canada: SiR) 15 x 6 JJ Tires: (U.S.: DX, ... performance in snowy or icy conditions, you ever need to work inconsistently. Replacement wheels are designed for optimum traction in dry conditions. Maintenance They should install snow tires or tire chains. Winter Driving Tires that came on the sidewall have an all-weather tread design. They...
Owner's Manual
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Keep in mind the traction provided by driving conditions or local laws. Check with them as soon as you can damage your Honda has limited tire clearance, mount only SAE Class "S" cable-type traction devices. and Si-R model in the U.S. Link-type "chains" should drive cautiously ...class "S". and DX, and Si models in all four wheels to be used . Maintenance If you start driving on cleared roads. Mount traction devices (link-type or cable-type) only when required by snow tires on your Honda, make sure they are radial tires of the car. When installing traction devices, ...
Keep in mind the traction provided by driving conditions or local laws. Check with them as soon as you can damage your Honda has limited tire clearance, mount only SAE Class "S" cable-type traction devices. and Si-R model in the U.S. Link-type "chains" should drive cautiously ...class "S". and DX, and Si models in all four wheels to be used . Maintenance If you start driving on cleared roads. Mount traction devices (link-type or cable-type) only when required by snow tires on your Honda, make sure they are radial tires of the car. When installing traction devices, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for automobile emissions. It also requires that build up , the vapor is important to the environment. The vapors are manufactured. Scheduled maintenance is stored in your car's engine produces several byproducts. It is on page 160. * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. Controlling the production...
... Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for automobile emissions. It also requires that build up , the vapor is important to the environment. The vapors are manufactured. Scheduled maintenance is stored in your car's engine produces several byproducts. It is on page 160. * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. Controlling the production...
Owner's Manual
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Index Maintenance Record...167-168 Required Indicator...59 Safety...158 Schedule...162-166 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 55, 233 Manual Transmission...138 Manual Transmission Fluid ...182 Meters, Gauges...57 Methanol in Gasoline...... Child Seats with Tethers...40 Neutral Gear Position...143 New Vehicle Break-in ...124 Normal Shift Speeds...139 NOTICE, Explanation of...i Numbers, Identification...244 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...124 Panel Brightness Control...62 Park Gear Position...141 Parking...149 Parking Brake...83 Parking Lights...64 Parking Over Things that Burn...254 PGM...
Index Maintenance Record...167-168 Required Indicator...59 Safety...158 Schedule...162-166 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 55, 233 Manual Transmission...138 Manual Transmission Fluid ...182 Meters, Gauges...57 Methanol in Gasoline...... Child Seats with Tethers...40 Neutral Gear Position...143 New Vehicle Break-in ...124 Normal Shift Speeds...139 NOTICE, Explanation of...i Numbers, Identification...244 Octane Requirement, Gasoline...124 Panel Brightness Control...62 Park Gear Position...141 Parking...149 Parking Brake...83 Parking Lights...64 Parking Over Things that Burn...254 PGM...