Owner's Manual
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... fuel pump. Comfort and Convenience Features ...63 How to use and care of information you need when you need to take your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls ...29 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. only)...191 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Before Driving...
... fuel pump. Comfort and Convenience Features ...63 How to use and care of information you need when you need to take your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls ...29 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other technical literature. only)...191 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Before Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... up the process. Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your interference will not be drinking, make you . If you know you plan ahead. Traffic conditions change rapidly. Find alternative transportation. If you 've been drinking and cannot get behind the wheel after drinking, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to ride with every drink even...
... up the process. Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your interference will not be drinking, make you . If you know you plan ahead. Traffic conditions change rapidly. Find alternative transportation. If you 've been drinking and cannot get behind the wheel after drinking, stop drinking and give yourself lots of time to ride with every drink even...
Owner's Manual
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... Running Lights ...Instrument Panel Brightness Turn S i g n a l s ...Windshield Wipers ...Windshield Washers ...Hazard Warning ...Rear Window Defogger ...Steering Wheel Adjustment . Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise C o n t r o l ...Horn ...30 31 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 44 44 47 Keys and Locks ...47 Keys ...47 Ignition Switch ...48 Door Locks ...49 Power Door Locks...
... Running Lights ...Instrument Panel Brightness Turn S i g n a l s ...Windshield Wipers ...Windshield Washers ...Hazard Warning ...Rear Window Defogger ...Steering Wheel Adjustment . Instruments and Controls This section gives information about the controls and displays that contribute to the daily operation of your Honda. Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise C o n t r o l ...Horn ...30 31 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 44 44 47 Keys and Locks ...47 Keys ...47 Ignition Switch ...48 Door Locks ...49 Power Door Locks...
Owner's Manual
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... indicate the brake fluid level is low if it stays on after the engine starts. U.S. Take the car to page 167 for diagnosis and service. It lights as you can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Driving with the Supplemental Restraint System. Turn to your dealer check the braking system for worn pads or fluid leaks. If you turn the ignition ON (II). Instruments and Controls If this light comes on...
... indicate the brake fluid level is low if it stays on after the engine starts. U.S. Take the car to page 167 for diagnosis and service. It lights as you can damage the brakes and tires. 2. Driving with the Supplemental Restraint System. Turn to your dealer check the braking system for worn pads or fluid leaks. If you turn the ignition ON (II). Instruments and Controls If this light comes on...
Owner's Manual
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Replace it indicates one of the turn signal bulbs is not closed tightly. See page 39 for information on with cruise control system. All turn signals on the outside of the engine's emission control systems may have a problem. This lights when you signal a lane change or turn. Trunk-open Indicator This light comes on if the trunk lid is burned out (see that you are signaling. High Beam Indicator...
Replace it indicates one of the turn signal bulbs is not closed tightly. See page 39 for information on with cruise control system. All turn signals on the outside of the engine's emission control systems may have a problem. This lights when you signal a lane change or turn. Trunk-open Indicator This light comes on if the trunk lid is burned out (see that you are signaling. High Beam Indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... turn it. To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must also be in the LOCK or ACCESSORY position. All features and accessories on as you may have to release the anti-theft lock. Instruments and Controls If your car has an automatic transmission, it off. You will lock the steering column when you open either front door with the key in Park. It has four positions: LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I ) - Remove the key to turn the steering wheel...
... turn it. To switch from ACCESSORY to LOCK, you must also be in the LOCK or ACCESSORY position. All features and accessories on as you may have to release the anti-theft lock. Instruments and Controls If your car has an automatic transmission, it off. You will lock the steering column when you open either front door with the key in Park. It has four positions: LOCK (0) ACCESSORY (I ) - Remove the key to turn the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... . To open the window, push the switch down lightly and hold it. Instruments and Controls Power Windows Only on the window switch. The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - Each door has a switch that controls its window. The window will stop . Release the switch when you want . MAIN SWITCH DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH The driver's armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger's window, push down on the appropriate switch and hold it . The window automatically goes all the...
... . To open the window, push the switch down lightly and hold it. Instruments and Controls Power Windows Only on the window switch. The master control panel also contains these extra features: AUTO - Each door has a switch that controls its window. The window will stop . Release the switch when you want . MAIN SWITCH DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH The driver's armrest has a master power window control panel. To open the passenger's window, push down on the appropriate switch and hold it . The window automatically goes all the...
Owner's Manual
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... Convenience Features The heating/ventilation system in your car, when combined with option package. For other models Refer to Use the System ...Controlling Air Flow Direction ...Ventilation ...To Cool with A/C ...To Dehumidify and Defog with the optional audio system you selected. Heating and Cooling ...What Each Control Does ...How to the operating instructions that came with A/C ...To Heat ...To Defrost ...To Turn Everything Off ...Audio...
... Convenience Features The heating/ventilation system in your car, when combined with option package. For other models Refer to Use the System ...Controlling Air Flow Direction ...Ventilation ...To Cool with A/C ...To Dehumidify and Defog with the optional audio system you selected. Heating and Cooling ...What Each Control Does ...How to the operating instructions that came with A/C ...To Heat ...To Defrost ...To Turn Everything Off ...Audio...
Owner's Manual
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...Changes ...113 Cooling System ...115 Checking the Coolant Level 115 Adding Engine Coolant ...115 Replacing Coolant ...116 Windshield Washers ...119 Transmission O i l ...120 Automatic Transmission...120 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...121 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...122 Brake System ...122 Clutch System ...123 Power Steering ...124 Air Cleaner Element ...NO TAG Fuel Filter ...126 Spark Plugs ...Replacement ...Specifications ...Battery ...Windshield Wipers ...Air Conditioning ...Engine Belts ...Tires ...Inflation ...Inspection ...Maintenance ...Tire Rotation ...Replacing Tires ...Wheels...
...Changes ...113 Cooling System ...115 Checking the Coolant Level 115 Adding Engine Coolant ...115 Replacing Coolant ...116 Windshield Washers ...119 Transmission O i l ...120 Automatic Transmission...120 5-speed Manual T r a n s m i s s i o n ...121 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...122 Brake System ...122 Clutch System ...123 Power Steering ...124 Air Cleaner Element ...NO TAG Fuel Filter ...126 Spark Plugs ...Replacement ...Specifications ...Battery ...Windshield Wipers ...Air Conditioning ...Engine Belts ...Tires ...Inflation ...Inspection ...Maintenance ...Tire Rotation ...Replacing Tires ...Wheels...
Owner's Manual
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Check your car serviced, and what things need attention. Vehicles sold in California have maintenance done. Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The Required Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you should : Avoid exceeding your car regularly over a distance of 86 or higher. The services and time or mileage intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you will use your warranties in this type of safety, dependability, and emission control performance. The load limit...
Check your car serviced, and what things need attention. Vehicles sold in California have maintenance done. Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The Required Maintenance Schedule specifies how often you should : Avoid exceeding your car regularly over a distance of 86 or higher. The services and time or mileage intervals shown in the maintenance schedule assume you will use your warranties in this type of safety, dependability, and emission control performance. The load limit...
Owner's Manual
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...,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule as soon as you should be stored for a while periodically (preferably once a month). The replacements called for in Reverse (5-speed manual) or Park (automatic). Fill the fuel tank. Change the engine oil and filter (see page 104). Clean the interior. Leave one made from a porous material such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture which can damage the paint. Block the rear wheels...
...,000 miles (48,000 km) maintenance schedule as soon as you should be stored for a while periodically (preferably once a month). The replacements called for in Reverse (5-speed manual) or Park (automatic). Fill the fuel tank. Change the engine oil and filter (see page 104). Clean the interior. Leave one made from a porous material such as plastic sheeting, trap moisture which can damage the paint. Block the rear wheels...
Owner's Manual
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... the problem. Although this case, the starter motor sounds normal when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run down, you may be able to the fuel pump. Keep all the fuses (see page 126 ). Turn off all the electrical accessories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. If a battery sits in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake. Do you have gas? If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting The Starter Operates...
... the problem. Although this case, the starter motor sounds normal when you turn the ignition switch to START (III), but the engine does not run down, you may be able to the fuel pump. Keep all the fuses (see page 126 ). Turn off all the electrical accessories: heater, A/C, stereo system, lights, etc. If a battery sits in Neutral or Park and set the parking brake. Do you have gas? If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting The Starter Operates...
Owner's Manual
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... Equipment - Turn off the ground. Follow the above procedure exactly. The other two wheels remain on a flat-bed. The tow truck uses metal cables with the front wheels on the ends. Shift to D4, then to support the car's weight. Emergency Towing There are not designed to N. Your car's suspension and body can be towed with hooks on the ground, do the following: 5-Speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. This is...
... Equipment - Turn off the ground. Follow the above procedure exactly. The other two wheels remain on a flat-bed. The tow truck uses metal cables with the front wheels on the ends. Shift to D4, then to support the car's weight. Emergency Towing There are not designed to N. Your car's suspension and body can be towed with hooks on the ground, do the following: 5-Speed Manual Transmission Release the parking brake. This is...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition is a fire. Supplemental Restraint System The Honda Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is standard on the instrument panel. EX with epoxy. The SRS needs no regular maintenance other than a 25 mile per hour crash into a parked vehicle of the airbag and into the car's interior. The gas produced by your Honda dealer 10 years after manufacture. The airbag collapses onto the driver's lap. The SRS includes the steering wheel airbag assembly, sensors...
... ignition is a fire. Supplemental Restraint System The Honda Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is standard on the instrument panel. EX with epoxy. The SRS needs no regular maintenance other than a 25 mile per hour crash into a parked vehicle of the airbag and into the car's interior. The gas produced by your Honda dealer 10 years after manufacture. The airbag collapses onto the driver's lap. The SRS includes the steering wheel airbag assembly, sensors...
Owner's Manual
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...Safety Information ...Door Locks ...Driving with Pets ...Seat-back Position ...Storing Cargo Safely ... Additives, Engine Oil ...112 Adjustments Mirrors ...40, 55 Seats ...51 See Air Cleaner Element Air Outlets (Vents) ...64 Air Pressure, Tires ...179, 202 Alcohol and Drugs ...24 Alcohol in Gasoline ...80 Alternator Belt. Index Steering W h e e l ...38, 43 Accessories Installation ...87 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid ...Clutch Fluid ...Engine Oil ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Power Steering Fluid ...Radiator Coolant ...Windshield...
...Safety Information ...Door Locks ...Driving with Pets ...Seat-back Position ...Storing Cargo Safely ... Additives, Engine Oil ...112 Adjustments Mirrors ...40, 55 Seats ...51 See Air Cleaner Element Air Outlets (Vents) ...64 Air Pressure, Tires ...179, 202 Alcohol and Drugs ...24 Alcohol in Gasoline ...80 Alternator Belt. Index Steering W h e e l ...38, 43 Accessories Installation ...87 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid ...Clutch Fluid ...Engine Oil ...Manual Transmission Fluid ...Power Steering Fluid ...Radiator Coolant ...Windshield...
Owner's Manual
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...Control Operation ...44 Cassette Player Care ...78 Operation ...75 Catalytic Converter, Three-Way . 183 Certification Label ...176 Chains ...139 Change Oil How t o ...113 When ...103 Changing a Flat Tire ...157 Changing Engine Coolant ...116 Charging System L i g h t ...33, 168 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 120 Battery Condition ...128 Brake Fluid ...122 Clutch Fluid ...122 Engine Belts ...134 Engine Coolant ...115 Engine Light ...34 Engine Oil ...111 Fuses ...172 Manual Transmission Fluid ...121 Power Steering Fluid ...124 Radiator Coolant ...115 Tire Pressure ...134 Windshield Wipers...
...Control Operation ...44 Cassette Player Care ...78 Operation ...75 Catalytic Converter, Three-Way . 183 Certification Label ...176 Chains ...139 Change Oil How t o ...113 When ...103 Changing a Flat Tire ...157 Changing Engine Coolant ...116 Charging System L i g h t ...33, 168 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid 120 Battery Condition ...128 Brake Fluid ...122 Clutch Fluid ...122 Engine Belts ...134 Engine Coolant ...115 Engine Light ...34 Engine Oil ...111 Fuses ...172 Manual Transmission Fluid ...121 Power Steering Fluid ...124 Radiator Coolant ...115 Tire Pressure ...134 Windshield Wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... Dead Battery, What to Do ...163 Defects, Reporting Safety ...26 Defogger, Rear Window ...42 Defrosting the Windows ...70 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid ...120 Dimensions ...178 Dimming the Headlights ...39 Dipstick Automatic Transmission ...120 Engine Oil ...111 Directional Signals ...34 Disabled, Towing Your Car If ...174 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...99 Disposal of Used O i l ...114 DANGER, Explanation of ...ii Dashboard ...30 Daytime Running Lights ...39 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...49 Power Door Locks ...49 DOT Tire...
... Dead Battery, What to Do ...163 Defects, Reporting Safety ...26 Defogger, Rear Window ...42 Defrosting the Windows ...70 DEXRON® II Automatic Transmission Fluid ...120 Dimensions ...178 Dimming the Headlights ...39 Dipstick Automatic Transmission ...120 Engine Oil ...111 Directional Signals ...34 Disabled, Towing Your Car If ...174 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...99 Disposal of Used O i l ...114 DANGER, Explanation of ...ii Dashboard ...30 Daytime Running Lights ...39 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...49 Power Door Locks ...49 DOT Tire...
Owner's Manual
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See Air Cleaner Element Fuel ...105, 126 O i l ...105, 113 First Gear, Shifting ...94 5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...105, 121 Shifting the ...94 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...34 Flat Tire, Changing a ...157 Economy, Fuel ...86 Emergencies on the Road ...155 Battery, Jump Starting ...163 Changing a Flat Tire ...157 Charging System Light ...33 Check Engine Light (Canada) .. 34 Checking the Fuses ...172 Low Oil Pressure L i g h t ...33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) ...34 Manually Closing Moonroof . . 1 7 0 Overheated Engine ...165 Emergency Brake ...57 Emergency...
See Air Cleaner Element Fuel ...105, 126 O i l ...105, 113 First Gear, Shifting ...94 5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...105, 121 Shifting the ...94 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...34 Flat Tire, Changing a ...157 Economy, Fuel ...86 Emergencies on the Road ...155 Battery, Jump Starting ...163 Changing a Flat Tire ...157 Charging System Light ...33 Check Engine Light (Canada) .. 34 Checking the Fuses ...172 Low Oil Pressure L i g h t ...33 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (U.S.) ...34 Manually Closing Moonroof . . 1 7 0 Overheated Engine ...165 Emergency Brake ...57 Emergency...
Owner's Manual
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Index Fluids Automatic Transmission . 120, 200 Capacity ...178, 200 Brake ...122 Clutch ...123 Manual Transmission ...200 Capacity ...178, 200 Power Steering ...124 Windshield Washer ...119 Capacity ...178 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...71 Folding Rear Seat ...52 Foreign Countries, Driving in ...81 Four-way Flashers ...42 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker ...174 Fuel Fill Door and Cap ...82 Filling the ...82 Filter ...126 G a u g e ...37 Oxygenated ...80 Octane Requirement ...200 Tank Capacity ...178, 200 Filling the ...82 Fuses, Checking...
Index Fluids Automatic Transmission . 120, 200 Capacity ...178, 200 Brake ...122 Clutch ...123 Manual Transmission ...200 Capacity ...178, 200 Power Steering ...124 Windshield Washer ...119 Capacity ...178 FM Stereo Radio Reception ...71 Folding Rear Seat ...52 Foreign Countries, Driving in ...81 Four-way Flashers ...42 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker ...174 Fuel Fill Door and Cap ...82 Filling the ...82 Filter ...126 G a u g e ...37 Oxygenated ...80 Octane Requirement ...200 Tank Capacity ...178, 200 Filling the ...82 Fuses, Checking...
Owner's Manual
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... Signaling Turns ...40 Snow Chains ...139 Snow Tires ...139 Solvent-type Cleaners ...148 Sound System ...71 Spare Tire Inflating ...156 Inflating (Pressure) ...200 Specifications ...179, 200 Spark Plugs Replacing ...126, 105 Specifications ...128 Specifications Charts ...178 Speed Control ...44 Speedometer ...36 SRS I n d i c a t o r ...11 START (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Starting the Engine ...91 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...92 With a Dead Battery ...163 Steam Coming from Engine ...165 Steering Wheel A d j u s t m e n t ...43 Anti-theft Column Lock...
... Signaling Turns ...40 Snow Chains ...139 Snow Tires ...139 Solvent-type Cleaners ...148 Sound System ...71 Spare Tire Inflating ...156 Inflating (Pressure) ...200 Specifications ...179, 200 Spark Plugs Replacing ...126, 105 Specifications ...128 Specifications Charts ...178 Speed Control ...44 Speedometer ...36 SRS I n d i c a t o r ...11 START (Ignition Key Position) ...48 Starting the Engine ...91 In Cold Weather at High Altitude ...92 With a Dead Battery ...163 Steam Coming from Engine ...165 Steering Wheel A d j u s t m e n t ...43 Anti-theft Column Lock...