Owner's Manual
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... ...265 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Navigation System For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to navigate through this manual) to www.helminc.com. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls ...55 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...167 The proper way to use dashboard and steering column controls. Taking Care of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System...
... ...265 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Navigation System For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to navigate through this manual) to www.helminc.com. Authorized Manuals (U.S. Instruments and Controls ...55 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Driving ...167 The proper way to use dashboard and steering column controls. Taking Care of the warranties covering your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System...
Owner's Manual
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... deceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 31 ). To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will be off '' indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on . If the weight sensors detect that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the front seat, the airbag will work properly, do...
... deceleration and signal the control unit to the floor mat anchor (see page 31 ). To ensure that the passenger's advanced front airbag system will be off '' indicator in the center of the dashboard comes on . If the weight sensors detect that would increase or decrease the weight on the front passenger seat, or placing heavy items in the front seat, the airbag will work properly, do...
Owner's Manual
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... of your vehicle. Fuel Gauge ...66 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ...66 Maintenance Minder Display...66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...67 Wipers and Washers ...68 Turn Signal, Headlights ...69 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...70 Daytime Running Lights...70 Instrument Panel Brightness ...71 Hazard Warning ...71 Rear Window Defogger ...72 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...73 Keys and Locks ...74 Immobilizer System...75 Ignition Switch ...76 Door Locks ...77 Childproof Door Locks ...78 Remote Transmitter ...78 Trunk...82 Emergency Trunk Opener ...83 Seat Heaters ...84 Seats ...85 Power Seat Adjustment...
... of your vehicle. Fuel Gauge ...66 Check Fuel Cap Indicator ...66 Maintenance Minder Display...66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel ...67 Wipers and Washers ...68 Turn Signal, Headlights ...69 Automatic Lighting Off Feature ...70 Daytime Running Lights...70 Instrument Panel Brightness ...71 Hazard Warning ...71 Rear Window Defogger ...72 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...73 Keys and Locks ...74 Immobilizer System...75 Ignition Switch ...76 Door Locks ...77 Childproof Door Locks ...78 Remote Transmitter ...78 Trunk...82 Emergency Trunk Opener ...83 Seat Heaters ...84 Seats ...85 Power Seat Adjustment...
Owner's Manual
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... display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the information display. Gauges Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have your vehicle needs for more information, see page 254 . The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off and check that the fuel cap is loose or missing, a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will...
... display in the instrument panel shows you the engine oil life and maintenance service items when the ignition switch is in the information display. Gauges Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you have your vehicle needs for more information, see page 254 . The needle returns to the bottom after you turn off and check that the fuel cap is loose or missing, a ''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message will...
Owner's Manual
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Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 73 Instruments and Controls 3. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. Make sure you to the desired position. Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving. 1. Insert the key in a crash. Move the steering wheel up or down . Push the lever under the steering column all the...
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you can see the instrument panel gauges and the indicator lights. 73 Instruments and Controls 3. Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped. Make sure you to the desired position. Steering Wheel Adjustment Make any steering wheel adjustment before you start driving. 1. Insert the key in a crash. Move the steering wheel up or down . Push the lever under the steering column all the...
Owner's Manual
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... the power windows do not injure themselves by your vehicle checked by operating the windows unintentionally. Keep the MAIN switch off when you release the switch. AUTO REVERSE If the driver's window senses any obstacle while it will need to close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. To close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds. Start the engine...
... the power windows do not injure themselves by your vehicle checked by operating the windows unintentionally. Keep the MAIN switch off when you release the switch. AUTO REVERSE If the driver's window senses any obstacle while it will need to close the window, remove the obstacle, then use the window switch again. To close the window completely, then hold the switch for about 2 seconds. Start the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... engine deposits. You should also follow these additives may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this happens, contact your dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear...
... engine deposits. You should also follow these additives may hear a knocking noise from the engine if you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this happens, contact your dealer for the first 200 miles (300 km). Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time. Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation Break-in Period Help assure your vehicle's future reliability and performance by shifting to a lower gear...
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake, and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 3. With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to the first/ second gear side of sixth while the vehicle is not limited during downshifts. The engine speed limiter only works when you reduce the rpm below the red zone. If you may be developing a problem. If you are in the engine's computer controls. engine speed...
... parking brake, and turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position. 3. With the clutch pedal pressed, move the shift lever to the first/ second gear side of sixth while the vehicle is not limited during downshifts. The engine speed limiter only works when you reduce the rpm below the red zone. If you may be developing a problem. If you are in the engine's computer controls. engine speed...
Owner's Manual
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..., you choose electric brakes, be equipped with federal, state, and regulations. Trailer lights and equipment must comply with its own electric or surge-type brakes. Many states and provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any attempt to attach trailer brakes to tap into your vehicle warranty. Do not attempt to your towing situation. Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Honda recommends that...
..., you choose electric brakes, be equipped with federal, state, and regulations. Trailer lights and equipment must comply with its own electric or surge-type brakes. Many states and provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any attempt to attach trailer brakes to tap into your vehicle warranty. Do not attempt to your towing situation. Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Honda recommends that...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with trailers. Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to check the following: The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good operating condition. Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of a trailer will affect your safety and the safety of others, take time to practice driving maneuvers before driving away, be sure to tow, and before heading for vehicles...
... vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with trailers. Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist When preparing to check the following: The vehicle has been properly serviced, and the tires, brakes, suspension, cooling system, and lights are in good operating condition. Driving Safely With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of a trailer will affect your safety and the safety of others, take time to practice driving maneuvers before driving away, be sure to tow, and before heading for vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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...211 5-speed Manual Transmission. 213 6-speed Manual Transmission . 214 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...215 Brake Fluid ...216 Clutch Fluid ...216 Power Steering Fluid ...216 Timing Belt ...217 Lights ...218 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...224 Floor Mats ...224 Dust and Pollen Filter ...225 Wiper Blades ...226 Tires ...228 Inflation Guidelines ...228 Recommended Tire Pressures ...229 Tire Inspection ...230 Tire Maintenance ...230 Tire Rotation ...231 Replacing Tires Wheels ...232 Wheels and Tires ...232 Winter Driving ...233 Snow Tires ...233 Tire Chains ...234 Checking the Battery ...235 Vehicle Storage...
...211 5-speed Manual Transmission. 213 6-speed Manual Transmission . 214 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...215 Brake Fluid ...216 Clutch Fluid ...216 Power Steering Fluid ...216 Timing Belt ...217 Lights ...218 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...224 Floor Mats ...224 Dust and Pollen Filter ...225 Wiper Blades ...226 Tires ...228 Inflation Guidelines ...228 Recommended Tire Pressures ...229 Tire Inspection ...230 Tire Maintenance ...230 Tire Rotation ...231 Replacing Tires Wheels ...232 Wheels and Tires ...232 Winter Driving ...233 Snow Tires ...233 Tire Chains ...234 Checking the Battery ...235 Vehicle Storage...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid changed at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in very low temperatures (under these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Symbol 1 2 Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Maintenance...
... fluid changed at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in very low temperatures (under these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Symbol 1 2 Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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Fluid Locations 4-cylinder models BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed manual transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP 202
Fluid Locations 4-cylinder models BRAKE FLUID (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed manual transmission only) (Light gray cap) ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange handle) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR RADIATOR CAP 202
Owner's Manual
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... it sit for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Refill the engine with it on the connecting surface of engine oil can be harmf ul to a recycling center. If you change capacity (including filter): (4-cylinder models) 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) (6-cylinder models) 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance Improper disposal of a new...
... it sit for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for several minutes, then check the oil level on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Refill the engine with it on the connecting surface of engine oil can be harmf ul to a recycling center. If you change capacity (including filter): (4-cylinder models) 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) (6-cylinder models) 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Maintenance Improper disposal of a new...
Owner's Manual
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... ). Change the engine oil and filter. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc., are several things you should do the battery maintenance. 236 The next time you turn on the road. Vehicle Storage If you need to kill or seriously hurt you will disable itself. Wash and dry the exterior completely. Clean the interior. The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. Fill the fuel tank. A spark...
... ). Change the engine oil and filter. Make sure the carpeting, floor mats, etc., are several things you should do the battery maintenance. 236 The next time you turn on the road. Vehicle Storage If you need to kill or seriously hurt you will disable itself. Wash and dry the exterior completely. Clean the interior. The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. Fill the fuel tank. A spark...
Owner's Manual
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......280 Controls, Instruments and ...55 Coolant Adding ...208 Checking ...160 Proper Solution ...208 Temperature Gauge ...65 Crankcase Emissions Control System...274 Cruise Control Operation ...145 Customer Service Office ...280 Dimensions ...268 Dimming the Headlights ...69 Dipstick Automatic Transmission .. 211, 212 Engine Oil ...159 Directional Signals ...69 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...179 Disposal of Used Oil ...207 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...77 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...271 Downshifting, Manual Transmission ...170 Driver and Passenger Safety ...7 Driving...
......280 Controls, Instruments and ...55 Coolant Adding ...208 Checking ...160 Proper Solution ...208 Temperature Gauge ...65 Crankcase Emissions Control System...274 Cruise Control Operation ...145 Customer Service Office ...280 Dimensions ...268 Dimming the Headlights ...69 Dipstick Automatic Transmission .. 211, 212 Engine Oil ...159 Directional Signals ...69 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ...179 Disposal of Used Oil ...207 Doors Locking and Unlocking ...77 DOT Tire Quality Grading ...271 Downshifting, Manual Transmission ...170 Driver and Passenger Safety ...7 Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... the Fuel Tank ...156 Filter, Oil ...206 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...213 Shifting the ...170 Flashers, Hazard Warning...71 Flat Tire, Changing a ...241 Fluids Automatic Transmission .. 211, 212 Brake ...215 Clutch ...215 Manual Transmission ...213, 214 Power Steering...216 Windshield Washer ...210 Folding Rear Seat ...88 Four-way Flashers ...71 Fuel ...154 Cap Message ...66 Fill Door and Cap...156 Gauge ...66 Octane Requirement ...154 Tank, Filling the...156 Fuses, Checking the ...257 Automatic Lighting Off ...70 Daytime Running Lights...70 Low Beams, Turning...
... the Fuel Tank ...156 Filter, Oil ...206 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...213 Shifting the ...170 Flashers, Hazard Warning...71 Flat Tire, Changing a ...241 Fluids Automatic Transmission .. 211, 212 Brake ...215 Clutch ...215 Manual Transmission ...213, 214 Power Steering...216 Windshield Washer ...210 Folding Rear Seat ...88 Four-way Flashers ...71 Fuel ...154 Cap Message ...66 Fill Door and Cap...156 Gauge ...66 Octane Requirement ...154 Tank, Filling the...156 Fuses, Checking the ...257 Automatic Lighting Off ...70 Daytime Running Lights...70 Low Beams, Turning...
Owner's Manual
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... Mirror ...90 Inspection, Tire ...230 Installing a Child Seat ...43 Tether Anchorage Points ...48 Using LATCH ...44 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Brightness ...71 Introduction ...i Lane Change, Signaling ...69 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...21 Lights Bulb Replacement ...218 Indicator ...57 Parking ...69 Turn Signal ...61 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...76 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...76 Fuel Fill Door ...156 Glove Box ...100 Lockout Prevention ...78 Power Door ...77 Trunk ...82 Low Coolant Level ...160 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a ...172, 175 Low Oil Pressure...
... Mirror ...90 Inspection, Tire ...230 Installing a Child Seat ...43 Tether Anchorage Points ...48 Using LATCH ...44 Instrument Panel ...57 Instrument Panel Brightness ...71 Introduction ...i Lane Change, Signaling ...69 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...21 Lights Bulb Replacement ...218 Indicator ...57 Parking ...69 Turn Signal ...61 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ...76 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column ...76 Fuel Fill Door ...156 Glove Box ...100 Lockout Prevention ...78 Power Door ...77 Trunk ...82 Low Coolant Level ...160 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a ...172, 175 Low Oil Pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... Airbag Service ...32 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...31 How Your SRS Indicator Works ...30 How Your Front Airbags Works ...25 How Your Side Airbags Works ...28 SRS Components ...23 SRS Indicator...30, 59 START (Ignition Key Position) ...76 Starting the Engine...169 With a Dead Battery ...248 Steam Coming from Engine ...251 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...73 Anti-theft Column Lock ...76 Stereo Sound System ...114, 122, 131, 135 Sun Visor...
... Airbag Service ...32 How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works ...31 How Your SRS Indicator Works ...30 How Your Front Airbags Works ...25 How Your Side Airbags Works ...28 SRS Components ...23 SRS Indicator...30, 59 START (Ignition Key Position) ...76 Starting the Engine...169 With a Dead Battery ...248 Steam Coming from Engine ...251 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...73 Anti-theft Column Lock ...76 Stereo Sound System ...114, 122, 131, 135 Sun Visor...
Owner's Manual
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... of 87 or higher. Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Oil change capacity (including filter): 4-cylinder models 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 6-cylinder models 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 216 ). Do not use ATF (see page 214 ). 5-speed manual transmission: 2.0 US qt (1.9 ) 6-speed manual transmission: Tire Pressure (measured cold): U.S. Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.09 US gal...
... of 87 or higher. Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Oil change capacity (including filter): 4-cylinder models 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 6-cylinder models 4.5 US qt (4.3 ) Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 216 ). Do not use ATF (see page 214 ). 5-speed manual transmission: 2.0 US qt (1.9 ) 6-speed manual transmission: Tire Pressure (measured cold): U.S. Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.09 US gal...
