Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 64
Fuel................................................64
Speedometer................................ 63
Tachometer.................................. 63
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) ....................................... 208
Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission........... 193
5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 191
Glass Cleaning............................... 290
Glove Box......................................... 88
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ....................................... 208
Automatic Lighting Off
Feature...................................... 68
Daytime Running Lights............. 68
High Beam Indicator................... 62
Lights On Indicator..................... 62
Reminder Chime.......................... 67
Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 272
Turning on.................................... 67
Head Restraints............................... 99
Heating and Cooling...................... 118
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 190
High-Low Beam Switch .................. 67
HomeLink Universal
Transmitter.................................. 89
Hood Latch..................................... 251
Hood, Opening the........................ 176
Horn................................................... 66
Hydraulic Clutch............................ 247
Hydroplaning.................................. 206
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 181
Gasohol........................................... 332
Gasoline.......................................... 174
Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 62
Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 272
Hazard Warning Flashers............... 71
Headlights......................................... 67
Aiming......................................... 272
Identification Number, Vehicle.... 324
Ignition
Keys............................................... 77
Switch............................................ 80
Main MenustTiming Control System............. 335
Immobilizer System......................... 78
Important Safety Precautions .......... 6
Indicators, Instrument Panel.......... 57
Infant Restraint................................ 20
Infant Seats....................................... 29
Tether Anchorage Points........... 40
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 264
Inside Mirror.................................. 106
Inspection, Tire.............................. 265
Instrument Panel......................... 2, 56
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 69
Interior Cleaning............................ 288
Interior Lights................................ 114
Introduction......................................... i
Jacking up the Car......................... 297
Jack, Tire........................................ 296
Jump Starting................................. 303
Keys...................................................77
Label, Certification........................ 324
Lane Change, Signaling.................. 69
Lap/Shoulder Belts................... 15, 41
Lights
Bulb Replacement..................... 272
Indicator........................................ 57
Parking.......................................... 67
Turn Signal................................... 69
Load Limit...................................... 185
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 80
Lockout Prevention......................... 82
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 80
Fuel Fill Door............................. 175
Glove Box..................................... 88
Power Door.................................. 81
Trunk............................................ 86
Low Coolant Level......................... 180
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 191
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 58, 309
Lubricant Specifications
Chart................................... 326, 328
Luggage.......................................... 184
Index
Maintenance................................... 215
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 227
Record.................................. 225-226
Required Indicator....................... 65
Safety...........................................216
Schedule.............................. 220-224
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp..................................... 59, 311
Manual Transmission.................... 191
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 245
Meters, Gauges................................ 63
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 332
Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 106
Moonroof........................................ 105
Closing Manually....................... 314
Operation.................................... 105
Neutral Gear Position.................... 195
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 174
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 192
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NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i
Numbers, Identification................ 324
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 174
Odometer.......................................... 63
Odometer, Trip................................ 64
Oil
Change, How to......................... 232
Change, When to....................... 220
Checking Engine....................... 178
Pressure Indicator............... 58, 309
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart....................................... 231
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 81
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery..................................... 334
Operation in Foreign Countries... 333
Outside Mirrors............................. 106
Overheating, Engine..................... 306
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 227
Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 332
Paint Touch-up............................... 287
Panel Brightness Control............... 69
Park Gear Position......................... 194
Parking............................................ 198
Parking Brake................................ 108
Parking Brake and Brake
System Indicator.................. 59, 313
Parking Lights.................................. 67
Parking Over Things that Burn... 198
PGM-FI System.............................. 335
Polishing and Waxing................... 287
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............. 11
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 18
Proper Seat Belt Usage................... 15
Protecting Adults............................. 12
Additional Safety Precautions.... 19
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18
Protecting Children......................... 20
Protecting Infants........................ 29
Protecting Larger Children........ 36
Protecting Small Children.......... 33
Using Child Seats with
Tethers...................................... 40
Radiator Overheating.................... 306
Radio/Cassette/CD Changer
Sound System............................. 148
Radio/CD Sound System.............. 133
Readiness Codes.................... 312, 337
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 276
Rear Seat Access............................. 98
Rear Seat, Folding......................... 100
Rear View Mirror........................... 106
Rear Window Defogger.................. 72
Reclining the Seat Backs.......... 94, 97
Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 192
Reminder Lights.............................. 57
Remote Audio Controls................. 170
Remote Transmitter........................ 83
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element.................. 249
Air Conditioning Filter.............. 262
Engine Coolant........................... 237
Engine Oil and Filter................. 232
Fuses........................................... 316
Light Bulbs................................. 272
Schedule.............................. 218-224
Spark Plugs ........................ 251, 253
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Timing Belt................................. 263
Tires............................................ 267
Wiper Blades.............................. 259
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 44
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 180
Restraint, Child................................ 20
Reverse Gear Position................... 194
Rotation, Tire................................. 267
Safety Belts................................... 8, 41
Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 344
Safety Features.................................. 7
Airbags............................................ 9
Door Locks................................... 10
Head Restraints........................... 10
Seat Belts........................................ 8
Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 53
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belts...................................... 8, 41
Additional Information................ 41
Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners................................ 43
Cleaning...................................... 289
Lap/Shoulder Belt................. 15, 41
Maintenance................................. 44
Reminder Light and
Beeper................................. 41, 58
System Components.................... 41
Use During Pregnancy................ 18
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 15
Seats, Adjusting the......................... 94
Seat Heaters................................... 102
Security System............................. 172
Serial Number................................ 324
Service Intervals............................ 220
Service Manual* ............................ 345
Service Station Procedures.......... 175
Setting the Clock........................... 109
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 193
Shift Lock Release......................... 196
Side Airbags..................................... 47
Side Airbag Indicator................ 49, 60
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement............................... 278
Signaling Turns................................ 69
Snow Tires...................................... 269
Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 286
Sound System........................ 133, 148
Spare Tire
Inflating....................................... 294
Specifications..................... 327, 329
Spark Plugs, Replacing......... 251, 253
Specifications Charts............ 326, 328
Speed Control................................... 74
Speedometer.................................... 63
Spotlights........................................ 114
SRS, Additional Information........... 45
Additional Safety Precautions.... 50
Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners................................ 43
How the SRS Indicator
Works........................................ 48
How Your Airbags Work............ 45
SRS Components......................... 45
SRS Service................................... 50
SRS Indicator.............................. 48, 60
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 81
Starting the Engine........................ 189
In Cold Weather at High
Altitude................................... 190
With a Dead Battery................. 303
State Emissions Testing............... 337
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Steam Coming from Engine......... 306
Steering Wheel
Adjustment................................... 73
Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 80
Stereo Sound System........... 133, 148
Storing Your Car............................ 283
Sun Visor......................................... 112
Sunglasses Holder......................... 109
Supplemental Restraint
System................................... 9, 45
Servicing....................................... 50
SRS Indicator.......................... 48, 60
System Components.................... 45
Synthetic Oil................................... 232
Tachometer...................................... 63
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 276
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 293
Tape Player........................... 145, 156
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 330
Emissions Control Systems...... 334
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 332
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 336
Temperature Gauge........................ 64
Tether Anchorage Points............... 40
Theft Protection............................. 171
Three Way Catalytic Converter... 336
Time, Setting the........................... 109
Timing Belt..................................... 263
Tire Chains..................................... 269
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 295
Tires................................................ 264
Air Pressure............................... 264
Checking Wear.......................... 265
Compact Spare........................... 294
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 330
Inflation....................................... 264
Inspection................................... 265
Maintenance............................... 266
Replacing.................................... 267
Rotating....................................... 267
Snow............................................ 269
Specifications..................... 327, 329
Tire Chains................................. 269
Winter Driving........................... 268
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 295
Towing
ATrailer......................................207
Emergency Wrecker................. 320
Traction Control System (TCS)
Indicator................................ 60, 204
Operation.................................... 202
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic............................... 243
Manual.................................... 245
Fluid Selection................... 244, 245
Identification Number............... 325
Shifting the Automatic.............. 193
Shifting the Manual................... 191
Treadwear...................................... 330
Trip Meter........................................ 64
Trunk................................................. 86
Emergency Trunk Release......... 87
Opening the.................................. 86
Open Monitor Light.................... 61
Turn Signals..................................... 69
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Underside, Cleaning...................... 291
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 293
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 330
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 174
Upholstery Cleaning...................... 289
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 234
Vanity Mirror................................. 112
Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 185
Vehicle Dimensions .............. 326, 328
Vehicle Identification Number..... 324
Vehicle Storage.............................. 283
Ventilation............................. 121, 125
VIN.................................................. 324
Vinyl Cleaning................................ 289
Viscosity, Oil................................... 231
WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of.......... 53
Warranty Coverages*................... 343
Washer, Windshield
Checking the Fluid Level......... 242
Indicator........................................ 62
Washer, Windshield
Operation...................................... 71
Washing.......................................... 286
Waxing and Polishing................... 287
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering................ 73
Alignment and Balance............. 266
Compact Spare........................... 294
Wrench....................................... 296
Windows
Cleaning...................................... 290
Operating the Power................. 103
Rear, Defogger............................ 72
Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 70
Defroster.......................... 123, 131
Washers........................................ 71
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades........................ 259
Operation...................................... 70
Worn Tires..................................... 265
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 321
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Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity:
17.12 US gal (64.8 l, 14.26 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 230).
Oil change capacity (including filter):
LX, EX
4.5 US qt (4.3 l, 3.8 Imp qt)
LX-V6, EX-V6
4.6 US qt (4.4 l, 3.9 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON® III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 244).
Tire Pressure (measured cold): LX, EX Front/Rear:
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm2)
LX-V6
Front/Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm2)
EX-V6
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2)
Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2)
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 245).
Capacity:
2.0 US qt (1.9 l, 1.7 Imp qt)
Power Steering Fluid: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 248 ). Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 246).
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