Owner's Manual
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... replaced. For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on after the engine starts. • If the light comes on or flashes on at any of the SRS S R S The indicator light is working properly. airbags and the control unit must have your system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if...these indications, your airbags may not deploy when you need them . If you see any other time, you to an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. If the light stays on after you turn the ignition ON (II), this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them . ...
... replaced. For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on after the engine starts. • If the light comes on or flashes on at any of the SRS S R S The indicator light is working properly. airbags and the control unit must have your system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if...these indications, your airbags may not deploy when you need them . If you see any other time, you to an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. If the light stays on after you turn the ignition ON (II), this indication, the airbags might not inflate when you need them . ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine (see page 93). 7. Check that any items you may be carrying with you drive your vehicle. 1. Check the adjustment of the seat (see page 12 ). 10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II). v Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Visually check the tires. Check... mirrors (see page 169). 12. Check that the hood and trunk are clean and unobstructed. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 4 9 ) . Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 63). 8. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11. Remove...
...engine (see page 93). 7. Check that any items you may be carrying with you drive your vehicle. 1. Check the adjustment of the seat (see page 12 ). 10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II). v Main Menu Table of Contents Preparing to check its pressure. 4. Visually check the tires. Check... mirrors (see page 169). 12. Check that the hood and trunk are clean and unobstructed. Check the adjustment of the steering wheel (see page 4 9 ) . Check the indicator lights in the instrument panel (see page 63). 8. Check the gauges and indicator lights in the instrument panel. 11. Remove...
Owner's Manual
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Use the engine to assist the brakes by ... indicators. Your brakes may be extra cautious and alert in your driving. Put your brake lights on all vehicles have the brake pads replaced, they will hear a distinctive metallic "screeching...disc or drum, depending on model. It also keeps your foot on the brake pedal. Check your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you intend to a lower gear and taking ...screeching all the time. v Driving Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Your Honda is needed on the brake pedal only when you do . Heat build-up can ...
Use the engine to assist the brakes by ... indicators. Your brakes may be extra cautious and alert in your driving. Put your brake lights on all vehicles have the brake pads replaced, they will hear a distinctive metallic "screeching...disc or drum, depending on model. It also keeps your foot on the brake pedal. Check your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you intend to a lower gear and taking ...screeching all the time. v Driving Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System Your Honda is needed on the brake pedal only when you do . Heat build-up can ...
Owner's Manual
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...conditions, a Maintenance Record, and instructions for information on your Honda dealer. Maintenance Safety...192 Important Safety Precautions.. 193 Maintenance Schedule...194 Maintenance Record...201 Owner Maintenance Checks...203 Fluid Locations...204 Engine Oil...206 Adding Oil...206 Recommended Oil...206 Synthetic Oil...... Rotation...242 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...242 Wheels and Tires...243 Winter Driving...244 Snow Tires...244 Tire Chains...244 Lights...245 Replacing Bulbs...249 Storing Your Vehicle...258 Maintenance w See page 313 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to...
...conditions, a Maintenance Record, and instructions for information on your Honda dealer. Maintenance Safety...192 Important Safety Precautions.. 193 Maintenance Schedule...194 Maintenance Record...201 Owner Maintenance Checks...203 Fluid Locations...204 Engine Oil...206 Adding Oil...206 Recommended Oil...206 Synthetic Oil...... Rotation...242 Replacing Tires and Wheels ...242 Wheels and Tires...243 Winter Driving...244 Snow Tires...244 Tire Chains...244 Lights...245 Replacing Bulbs...249 Storing Your Vehicle...258 Maintenance w See page 313 for simple maintenance tasks you may want to...
Owner's Manual
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... page 245. w v Maintenance Main Menu Table of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, turn to use the washers frequently, check the reservoir each time you fill the fuel tank. If you fill the fuel tank. Engine coolant level - Tires - See page 159 . See page 222 . Examine the tread for fuel. See...
... page 245. w v Maintenance Main Menu Table of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, turn to use the washers frequently, check the reservoir each time you fill the fuel tank. If you fill the fuel tank. Engine coolant level - Tires - See page 159 . See page 222 . Examine the tread for fuel. See...
Owner's Manual
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... drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level. Turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of Contents Engine Oil 7. If it on the dipstick. If you change capacity (including filter): (4-cylinder models) 4.5 US qt (4.3 , 3.8 Imp qt) (6-cylinder models) ...bin or dump it does not, turn off the engine, let it to the upper mark on the ground. 6. Start the engine. Refill the engine with the recommended oil. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Engine oil change your work. 8. v Main Menu ...
... drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level. Turn off the engine and reinspect your own oil, please dispose of Contents Engine Oil 7. If it on the dipstick. If you change capacity (including filter): (4-cylinder models) 4.5 US qt (4.3 , 3.8 Imp qt) (6-cylinder models) ...bin or dump it does not, turn off the engine, let it to the upper mark on the ground. 6. Start the engine. Refill the engine with the recommended oil. The oil pressure indicator light should go out within five seconds. Engine oil change your work. 8. v Main Menu ...
Owner's Manual
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... only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. This will light when the level is located behind the headlight. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir. Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you stop for fuel. ...help to the cap. v Main Menu Table of the windshield wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. Maintenance When you use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth. In bad weather, ...
... only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. This will light when the level is located behind the headlight. This increases the cleaning capability and prevents freezing in the windshield washer reservoir. Do not use the washers often, check the level every time you stop for fuel. ...help to the cap. v Main Menu Table of the windshield wiper blades with a good-quality windshield washer fluid. Maintenance When you use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in cold weather. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth. In bad weather, ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Any major maintenance, such as before, have the air conditioning system serviced, make sure the air conditioning works efficiently. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning condenser for reuse. If the air conditioning does not get as cold as recharging, should be done by...conditioning at a steady speed with Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a). (See Specifications on page 296.) NOTICE Whenever you have your dealer check the system. Use a light spray from a hose or a soft brush to remove them . Maintenance w NOTICE The condenser and radiator fins bend easily....
.... Any major maintenance, such as before, have the air conditioning system serviced, make sure the air conditioning works efficiently. Periodically check the engine's radiator and air conditioning condenser for reuse. If the air conditioning does not get as cold as recharging, should be done by...conditioning at a steady speed with Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a). (See Specifications on page 296.) NOTICE Whenever you have your dealer check the system. Use a light spray from a hose or a soft brush to remove them . Maintenance w NOTICE The condenser and radiator fins bend easily....
Owner's Manual
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...-coded master or valet key to start the engine (see page 276). Check the transmission interlock. See Jump Starting on the headlights and check their brightness. Turn on page 276. You will not operate. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all. Turn the ignition switch to ON... (II). If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start the engine, either the...
...-coded master or valet key to start the engine (see page 276). Check the transmission interlock. See Jump Starting on the headlights and check their brightness. Turn on page 276. You will not operate. If the headlights are very dim or don't light at all. Turn the ignition switch to ON... (II). If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start the engine, either the...
Owner's Manual
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...Are you using a booster battery. The low fuel level warning light may not be able to start your vehicle's battery has run . To jump start the engine by pushing or pulling it to the fuel pump. Open the hood and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. A battery can explode if...you were not reminded to fill the tank. If it thaws. Attempting to jump start a Honda with a frozen battery can freeze. Taking Care of the Unexpected w v Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting The Starter Operates Normally In this seems like ice, do not ...
...Are you using a booster battery. The low fuel level warning light may not be able to start your vehicle's battery has run . To jump start the engine by pushing or pulling it to the fuel pump. Open the hood and check the physical condition of the electrolyte. A battery can explode if...you were not reminded to fill the tank. If it thaws. Attempting to jump start a Honda with a frozen battery can freeze. Taking Care of the Unexpected w v Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Won't Start, Jump Starting The Starter Operates Normally In this seems like ice, do not ...
Owner's Manual
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...oil can safely get the vehicle stopped. 4. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. It should never come on the dipstick (see page 157). w If the light does not go out after the engine starts. This indicator should take immediate action. 2. If it starts flashing, it shows that ...needs to the full mark on when the engine is ON (II), and go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. Open the hood and check the oil level...
...oil can safely get the vehicle stopped. 4. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. It should never come on the dipstick (see page 157). w If the light does not go out after the engine starts. This indicator should take immediate action. 2. If it starts flashing, it shows that ...needs to the full mark on when the engine is ON (II), and go out within ten seconds, turn off the engine. Open the hood and check the oil level...
Owner's Manual
Page 280
... ON (II). You should take the vehicle to the side of the road when it indicates a problem with the engine running. If you start the engine. BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR The Brake System indicator light comes on the brake pedal to stop will still give you stop , it is a low fluid level in this... longer distance needed to see page 222 ). Because of the brake system's dual-circuit design, a problem in one part of the Unexpected w If it does, check the brake fluid level the next time you braking at two wheels. However, if the brake pedal does not feel the brake pedal go down...
... ON (II). You should take the vehicle to the side of the road when it indicates a problem with the engine running. If you start the engine. BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR The Brake System indicator light comes on the brake pedal to stop will still give you stop , it is a low fluid level in this... longer distance needed to see page 222 ). Because of the brake system's dual-circuit design, a problem in one part of the Unexpected w If it does, check the brake fluid level the next time you braking at two wheels. However, if the brake pedal does not feel the brake pedal go down...
Owner's Manual
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... Column Lock .. 69 Appearance Care...259 Audio System...119, 131 Automatic Speed Control...64 Automatic Transmission...172 Capacity, Fluid...296 Checking Fluid Level...219, 220 Shifting...172 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 173 Shift Lever Positions...173 Shift Lock Release...176 Accessories and ......211 Engine Oil...206 Manual Transmission Fluid ...221 Power Steering Fluid...223 Windshield Washer Fluid...218 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts...38 Lap/Shoulder Belts...38 Seat Belt Maintenance...39 Seat Belt System Components...38 Battery Charging System Light...50, 282 Jump ...
... Column Lock .. 69 Appearance Care...259 Audio System...119, 131 Automatic Speed Control...64 Automatic Transmission...172 Capacity, Fluid...296 Checking Fluid Level...219, 220 Shifting...172 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 173 Shift Lever Positions...173 Shift Lock Release...176 Accessories and ......211 Engine Oil...206 Manual Transmission Fluid ...221 Power Steering Fluid...223 Windshield Washer Fluid...218 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts...38 Lap/Shoulder Belts...38 Seat Belt Maintenance...39 Seat Belt System Components...38 Battery Charging System Light...50, 282 Jump ...
Owner's Manual
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... Ceiling Light...255 Courtesy Light...256 Front Parking Lights...251 Front Side Marker Lights...250 Headlights...249 High-mount Brake Light...254 License Plate Lights...254 Specifications...297 Spotlight...256 Trunk Light...257 Turn Signal Lights...250 Bulbs, Halogen...249 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...219 Battery Condition...231 Brake Fluid...222 Clutch Fluid...223 Drive Belts...237 Engine Coolant...159 Engine...
... Ceiling Light...255 Courtesy Light...256 Front Parking Lights...251 Front Side Marker Lights...250 Headlights...249 High-mount Brake Light...254 License Plate Lights...254 Specifications...297 Spotlight...256 Trunk Light...257 Turn Signal Lights...250 Bulbs, Halogen...249 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid...219 Battery Condition...231 Brake Fluid...222 Clutch Fluid...223 Drive Belts...237 Engine Coolant...159 Engine...
Owner's Manual
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...Safety...3 Driving...167 Economy...160 In Bad Weather...182 In Foreign Countries...303 DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...48 Daytime Running Lights...59 Dead Battery, What to Do...276 Defects, Reporting Safety...312 Economy, Fuel...160 Emergencies on the Road...267 Battery... System Indicator...284 Changing a Flat Tire...269 Charging System Indicator...282 Checking the Fuses...287 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...281 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...283 Manually Closing Moonroof...285 Overheated Engine...279 Emergency Brake...95 Emergency Flashers...62 Emergency Towing...291 Emissions Controls......
...Safety...3 Driving...167 Economy...160 In Bad Weather...182 In Foreign Countries...303 DANGER, Explanation of...ii Dashboard...48 Daytime Running Lights...59 Dead Battery, What to Do...276 Defects, Reporting Safety...312 Economy, Fuel...160 Emergencies on the Road...267 Battery... System Indicator...284 Changing a Flat Tire...269 Charging System Indicator...282 Checking the Fuses...287 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...281 Malfunction Indicator Lamp...283 Manually Closing Moonroof...285 Overheated Engine...279 Emergency Brake...95 Emergency Flashers...62 Emergency Towing...291 Emissions Controls......
Owner's Manual
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...154 Gauge...55 Octane Requirement...154 Oxygenated...302 Tank, Filling the...154 Fuses, Checking the...287 Octane Requirement...154 Tank, Filling the...154 Gas Station Procedures...154 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...55 Fuel...55 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...172 5-speed Manual... Gasohol...302 Gasoline...154 Gauge...55 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...245 Hazard Warning Flashers...62 Headlights...58 Aiming...247 Automatic Lighting Off...59 Daytime Running Lights...59 High Beam Indicator...52 High Beams, Turning on...58 Low Beams, Turning on...58 Reminder Chime...58 Replacing...
...154 Gauge...55 Octane Requirement...154 Oxygenated...302 Tank, Filling the...154 Fuses, Checking the...287 Octane Requirement...154 Tank, Filling the...154 Gas Station Procedures...154 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...55 Fuel...55 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission...172 5-speed Manual... Gasohol...302 Gasoline...154 Gauge...55 Halogen Headlight Bulbs...245 Hazard Warning Flashers...62 Headlights...58 Aiming...247 Automatic Lighting Off...59 Daytime Running Lights...59 High Beam Indicator...52 High Beams, Turning on...58 Low Beams, Turning on...58 Reminder Chime...58 Replacing...
Owner's Manual
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...Mirrors, Adjusting...94 Modifications...162 Moonroof...92 Closing Manually...285 Operation...92 Oil Change, How to ...208 Change, When to...196 Checking Engine...157 Pressure Indicator...50, 281 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart...208 ON (Ignition Key Position)...70 Opening the Hood...156 Operation in Foreign... Gasoline...154 Odometer...54 Odometer, Trip...55 Panel Brightness Control...59 Park Gear Position...174 Parking...178 Parking Brake...95 Parking Lights...58 Parking Over Things that Burn...306 PGM-FI System...305 Polishing and Waxing...261 Power Door Locks...70 Radiator Overheating...279...
...Mirrors, Adjusting...94 Modifications...162 Moonroof...92 Closing Manually...285 Operation...92 Oil Change, How to ...208 Change, When to...196 Checking Engine...157 Pressure Indicator...50, 281 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart...208 ON (Ignition Key Position)...70 Opening the Hood...156 Operation in Foreign... Gasoline...154 Odometer...54 Odometer, Trip...55 Panel Brightness Control...59 Park Gear Position...174 Parking...178 Parking Brake...95 Parking Lights...58 Parking Over Things that Burn...306 PGM-FI System...305 Polishing and Waxing...261 Power Door Locks...70 Radiator Overheating...279...
Owner's Manual
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...Service...42 SRS Indicator...42, 51 START (Ignition Key Position) ...70 Starting the Engine...169 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...170 With a Dead Battery ...276 Steam Coming from Engine...279 Steering Wheel Adjustment...63 Anti-theft Column Lock...69 Steering Wheel Controls Audio System... Level, Automatic...219, 220 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...221 Fluid Selection...219, 220 Identification Number...294 Shifting the Automatic...172 Shifting the Manual...170 Treadwear...300 Trip Meter...55 Trunk...76 Opening the...76 Open Monitor Light...51 Turn Signals...60 Tachometer...54 Taillights, ...
...Service...42 SRS Indicator...42, 51 START (Ignition Key Position) ...70 Starting the Engine...169 In Cold Weather at High Altitude...170 With a Dead Battery ...276 Steam Coming from Engine...279 Steering Wheel Adjustment...63 Anti-theft Column Lock...69 Steering Wheel Controls Audio System... Level, Automatic...219, 220 Checking Fluid Level, Manual...221 Fluid Selection...219, 220 Identification Number...294 Shifting the Automatic...172 Shifting the Manual...170 Treadwear...300 Trip Meter...55 Trunk...76 Opening the...76 Open Monitor Light...51 Turn Signals...60 Tachometer...54 Taillights, ...