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. 168
Accessories ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
....................................
Position)
Accessory Power Socket Additives, Engine Oil Airbag (SRS) Airbag System Components Air Conditioning
....................................... ............. .................... ................................... .......... ............................ ......................................... ....................... .......................
Air Pressure, Tires Alcohol in Gasoline Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Usage
. 78
. 103
. 212
. 11
. 23
. 109
. 111
. 237
. 280
Indicator Operation
............................... ...................................
. 59, 186
. 185
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock . 78
. 118, 126, 136, 141
Audio System
. 151
Automatic Speed Control
.............
Automatic Transmission
. 178
..............
. 274
..........................
Capacity, Fluid
Shifting
.......................................
. 178
Shift Lever Position Indicator . 178
. 178
Shift Lever Positions
................
....................
Shift Lock Release
. 181
........
Battery
Charging System
Indicator
...........................
Jump Starting Maintenance Specifications Before Driving Belts, Seat Brakes
............................ .............................. ............................ .............................. ........................................
. 58, 259
. 253
. 242
. 275
. 159
. 10
Anti-lock System (ABS) Break-in, New Linings Bulb Replacement Fluid Parking System Indicator Wear Indicators
........... ............. .................... ........................................... ......................................... ......................... ........................ ............................. ........................
. 185
. 160
. 231
. 223
. 99
. 59
. 184
. 184
Braking System
. 160
Break-in, New Car
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
Brights, Headlights
........................
. 70
Bulb Replacement
Brake Lights Front Parking Lights Headlights
.............................. ................ .................................
. 231
. 229
. 226
Index
High-mount Brake Light Specifications Trunk Light Turn Signal Lights
......... ............................ ............................... .................... ..............................
Bulbs, Halogen
. 232
. 275
. 231
. 229
. 226
..............
...................................
............................ ............. .............................
Capacities Chart Carbon Monoxide Hazard Carrying Cargo CAUTION, Explanation of CD Changer CD Player CD Pocket, Center Certification Label Chains Changing a Flat Tire Changing Oil
........................ ........................ ............................................ ....................
. 274
. 52
. 170
. ii
. 128
. 126, 127
. 103
. 272
. 241
. 247
..............................
How to When to
.............
........................................
Charging System Indicator Checklist, Before Driving Childproof Door Locks
. 214
. 202, 203, 204, 205
. 58, 259
. 174
. 81
............ ..................
...
CONTINUED
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Index
Child Seats
Lower Anchorage Points Tether Anchorage Points
....................................... ........... .......... .............. ......................... ................................... ........................ ............ .............................. ................. ................. .............
Climate Control Sensors Clock, Setting the Clutch Fluid CO in the Exhaust Cold Weather, Starting in Compact Spare Console Compartment Consumer Information Controls, Instruments and Coolant
. 34
. 43
. 47
. 117
. 149
. 224
. 280
. 175
. 246
. 103
. 288
. 55
Adding Checking Proper Solution Temperature Gauge
........................................ .................................... ......................... ...................
. 217
. 166
. 217
. 65
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Cruise Control Operation Customer Service Office
........................................ ............ .............
. 282
. 151
. 288
DANGER, Explanation of Dashboard
...................................
................
. ii
. 4, 56
II
Daytime Running Lights Defects, Reporting Safety Defogger, Rear Window Dimensions Dimming the Headlights Dipstick
................ ............ ................ .................................... ...............
. 72
. 290
. 73
. 274
. 70
Automatic Transmission . 219, 220
. 165
Engine Oil
. 70
. 184
. 215
.................................. .......................... ........ .....................
Directional Signals Disc Brake Wear Indicators Disposal of Used Oil Doors
Locking and Unlocking DOT Tire Quality Grading Downshifting, 5-speed Manual
.............. ..........
. 79
. 277
...........
Transmission
.............................
Driver and Passenger Safety Driving
Economy In Foreign Countries
........................................... .................................... ................ .......... ..................
Dual Temperature Control Dust and Pollen Filter
. 176
. 7
. 173
. 167
. 281
. 115
. 233
Economy, Fuel
..............................
. 167
. 245
Emergencies on the Road
. 253
Battery, Jump Starting
. 261
Brake System Indicator
. 247
Changing a Flat Tire
. 259
Charging System Indicator
. 265
Checking the Fuses
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. 258
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 259
. 262
Manually Closing Moonroof
. 256
Overheated Engine
. 99
. 72
. 263
. 282
............ ............. ........... ................ ..... .................. ..... ... ... .................. ........................... ...................... ...................... .......................
Emergency Brake Emergency Flashers Emergency Towing Emissions Controls Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
...................................... .............. .............. ............................... ............................ ....................
Oil Pressure Indicator Oil, What Kind to Use Overheating Specifications Speed Limiter Starting
.........................................
....
. 65
. 259
. 258
. 212
. 256
. 274
. 177, 180
. 75
. 177, 180
. 280
Engine Speed Limiter Ethanol in Gasoline
..........
......................
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Index
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
Exhaust Fumes
. 52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
...............................
Belts by
........................................
. 18
Fan, Interior Features Filling the Fuel Tank Filter
................................... ......................................... ....................
Dust and Pollen Oil
......................... ...............................................
. 108
. 105
. 162
. 233
. 214
Manual Transmission
Checking Fluid Level
...............
. 222
Manual Transmission
Shifting the
................................ ............. ...................
Flashers, Hazard Warning Flat Tire, Changing a Fluids
. 176
. 72
. 247
Automatic Transmission . 219, 220
. 223
Brake
. 224
Clutch
. 222
Manual Transmission
Power Steering
. 224
. 216
Windshield Washer
.......................................... ......................................... .............. .......................... ..................
Folding Rear Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in Four-way Flashers Fuel
........................... ..... .......................... ................................................. ............................... ...................... ........................................... ................ ............................... ........................ .....................
Cap Message Fill Door and Cap Gauge Octane Requirement Oxygenated Tank, Filling the
Fuses, Checking the
. 91
. 281
. 72
. 160
. 66
. 162
. 66
. 160
. 280
. 162
. 265
Gas Mileage, Improving Gasohol Gasoline Gauge Octane Requirement Tank, Filling the
............... .......................................... ......................................... ........................................... ................ ........................ ................
Gas Station Procedures Gauges
. 167
. 280
. 160
. 66
. 160
. 162
. 162
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
. 66
Fuel
Speedometer
. 64
. 64
Tachometer
... ............................................... ............................... .................................
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission Glove Box
.......... ................... ......................................
. 178
. 176
. 104
Halogen Headlight Bulbs Hazard Warning Flashers Headlights Aiming Automatic Lighting Off Daytime Running Lights Low Beams, Turning on Reminder Chime Replacing Halogen Bulbs Turning on
............. .............. ........................................ ........................................ .............. ............ ............ ......................... ........ ................................... .............................. ..................... .................................
Head Restraints Heating and Cooling Heated Mirror HomeLink Universal
. 226
. 72
. 70
. 226
. 71
. 72
. 70
. 70
. 226
. 70
. 90
. 106
. 95
Transceiver
................................
. 154
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the . 163
...........................
. 224
Hydraulic Clutch
CONTINUED
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Index
...
Identification Number, Vehicle . 272
Ignition
Keys
Switch
Timing Control System
Immobilizer System Important Safety Precautions Indicators, Instrument Panel Infant Restraint Infant Seats
.............................................. ........................................... ............ ........................ ......... ......... ............................... ...................................... .......... ................... ................................... ............................. .................... .......... ............................. ............................ ........
Tether Anchorage Points Using LATCH Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Brightness Introduction
Inflation, Proper Tire Inside Mirror Inspection, Tire Installing a Child Seat
. 75
. 78
. 283
. 77
. 8
. 58
. 39
. 39
. 47
. 236
. 94
. 238
. 43
. 44
. 43
. 57
. 72
. i
Tether Anchorage Points
........................................
Jacking up the Vehicle
.................
. 248
IV
Jack, Tire Jump Starting
....................................... ................................
. 247
. 253
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a . 177
. 58
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
. 274
Lubricant Specifications Chart
Luggage
. 170
... ........... ... .........................................
Keys
..................................................
. 75
Label, Certification Lane Change, Signaling Lap/Shoulder Belts Lights
....................... ................. ........................
. 272
. 70
. 20
Bulb Replacement Indicator Parking Turn Signal
.................... ....................................... ....................................... .................................. ......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) Locks
. 226
. 57
. 229
. 61
. 78
Anti-theft Steering Column Fuel Fill Door Glove Box Lockout Prevention Power Door Trunk
....... ............................ .................................. .................... ................................. ........................................... ........................
. 78
. 162
. 104
. 80
. 79
. 86
. 166
Low Coolant Level
Maintenance
.................................. ... ........................................ ...................... ..........................................
. 197
Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
. 206
Record
Required Indicator
. 66
. 198
Safety
. 202-205
Schedule
. 259
.......
. 176
...................
........
. 222
. 64
...............................
. 280
...................
. 94
..........................
.................................
. 169
. 98
.........................................
. 262
......................
.....................................
. 98
............................. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Meters, Gauges Methanol in Gasoline Mirrors, Adjusting Modifications Moonroof
Closing Manually Operation
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Neutral Gear Position New Vehicle Break-in Normal Shift Speeds NOTICE, Explanation of Numbers, Identification
................... .................. .....................
................... ...............
. 179
. 160
. 177
. i
. 272
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 160
...
Odometer
. 64
.........................................
Odometer/Outside Temperature
........................................
...............................
Display
. 64
. 65
Odometer, Trip Oil
Change, How to ........................ Change, When to ............... Checking Engine ...................... Pressure Indicator .............. Selecting Proper Viscosity
. 214
. 202-205
. 165
. 58, 258
Chart
. 213
ON (Ignition Key Position)
. 78
Operation in Foreign Countries . 281
Outside Mirrors
. 94
. 64
Outside Temperature
...................................... ........... .. .............................. .....................
Overheating, Engine Owner Maintenance Checks Oxygenated Fuel
.................... ....... ..........................
. 256
. 201
. 280
..............
. 72
Panel Brightness Control
........................
. 178
Park Gear Position
.................................
. 99
Parking Brake
.................................
Parking Lights
. 70
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 284
. 183
Parking Tips
..................................
. 283
PGM-FI System
.............................
. 233
Pollen Filter
...................................
. 18
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts
.........
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens
. 13
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
...
. 18
.....
Advice for Pregnant Women
........................
. 34
Protecting Children Protecting Infants and Small
Children
Protecting Larger Children
....................................... ........... .....................
. 39
. 48
. 49
Using Booster Seat
Index
...................
. 256
Radiator Overheating Radio/CD Sound
System
...............
.. .......................... ............................ ................. .........
. 119, 120, 126, 127
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 230
. 91
Rear Seat, Folding
. 94
Rear View Mirror
. 73
Rear Window Defogger
. 88, 89
Reclining the Seat Backs
Recommended Shift Speeds
. 177
. 58
Reminder Lights
Remote Transmitter
. 81
Replacement Information
....... ............................. .......................
................ .......................................... ................................
Engine Oil and Filter Fuses Light Bulbs Schedule Tires Wiper Blades
........................................... .............................
. 214
. 265
. 226
. 202-205
. 239
. 234
.............................
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash
Reserve Tank, Coolant Restraint, Child
............................................ ................. ...............................
. 21
. 217
. 34
CONTINUED
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Index
Reverse Gear Position Rotation, Tire
.................. ................................
. 179
. 239
Airbags Seat Belts
Safety Belts Safety Defects, Reporting Safety Features
...................................... ............
................................. ......................................... ..................................... ............. ...............................
Safety Labels, Location of Safety Messages Satellite Radio Seat Belts
................................ ......................................... ...............
. 10
. 290
. 9
. 11
. 10
. 53
. ii
. 141
. 10
. 20
Additional Information Automatic Seat Belt
Tensioners
Lap/Shoulder Belt Maintenance Reminder Light and
............................... ...................... ................................
. 21
. 20
. 21
Beeper
................................
System Components Use During Pregnancy Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt ...................
Seats, Adjusting the Security System
. 20, 58
. 20
...................
. 18
...............
...
. 20
. 88-90
. 150
............................
VI
..................... ......................... ...............................
Selecting a Child Seat Select/Reset Knob Serial Number Service Intervals Service Manual Service Station Procedure Setting the Clock Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lock Release Side Airbags
. 41
. 67
. 272
. 202-205
. 293
. 162
. 149
. 178
. 181
. 11, 28
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How the Side Airbag Off
.................... ............................. ........... .......................... ..... ........................
..............................
...
Indicator Works Side Curtain Airbags
...................... ................
. 29
. 11, 30
How Your Side Curtain
Airbags Work
.......................... ............................... .....................................
. 30
. 70
. 240
Signaling Turns Snow Tires Sound System
.............. 118, 119, 126, 127 136, 137
Spare Tire Inflating Specifications
...................................... ............................ .................... ................................ ........................
. 246
. 276
. 274
. 152
. 177, 180
Specifications Charts Speed Control Speed Limiter
Speedometer SRS, Additional Information
. 64
...................................
. 20
..........
Additional Safety Precautions . 33
...
Airbag Service
. 28
.............................
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
SRS Components
....................................... ........................
. 28
. 20
. 30, 59
....
. 78
.......................
. 175
. 253
................
........
. 256
SRS Indicator ............................. START (Ignition Key Position) Starting the Engine
With a Dead Battery
Steam Coming from Engine Steering Wheel
Adjustment Anti-theft Column Lock
.................................. .............
. 74
. 78
Stereo Sound
System
.......... 118, 119, 126, 127 136, 137
. 100
. 104
........................................ ........................
Sun Visor Sunglasses Holder
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Index
Supplemental Restraint
................................ ......................................
System Servicing SRS Indicator System Components
.........................
................... ..................................
. 11, 23
. 32
. 30, 58
. 23
. 213
Synthetic Oil
.....................................
Tachometer
. 64
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in
. 230
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 245
Technical Descriptions
DOT Tire Quality Grading Emissions Control Systems Oxygenated Fuels Three Way Catalytic
...... ..... .....................
. 277
. 282
. 280
Converter
. 284
...............................
. 65
Temperature Gauge
.......................
. 47
Tether Anchorage Points
..............
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 284
. 149
Time, Setting the
..........................
. 225
Timing Belt
....................................
. 241
Tire Chains
....................................
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat
. 247
. 279
Tire Labeling
.................................
Tires
Air Pressure Checking Wear Compact Spare DOT Tire Quality Grading Inflation Inspection Replacing Rotating Snow Specifications
............................................... .............................. ......................... .......................... ...... ...................................... .................................. ................................... ...................................... ........................................... ............................ ...................
. 236
. 237
. 238
. 246
. 277
. 236
. 238
. 239
. 239
. 240
. 276
. 247
Tools, Tire Changing Towing
A Trailer Emergency Wrecker Traction Control System
..................................... ................ ..............
TCS Activation Indicator TCS Indicator TCS ON/OFF Switch
... ......................
...............
. 190
. 263
. 187
. 60, 187
. 60, 187
. 188
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
Automatic
......................
. 219, 220
Checking Fluid Level,
Manual
...................................
Fluid Selection .......... Identification Number
. 222
. 219, 221, 222
. 272
..............
Treadwear Trip Meter Trunk
Shifting the Automatic Shifting the Manual
............. .................. ..................................... ....................................... ................................................ .................... ................................. ................... ....................................
Emergency Opener Opening the Open Monitor Light
Turn Signals
. 178
. 176
. 277
. 65
. 85
. 86
. 85
. 60
. 70
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Unleaded Gasoline Upholstery Cleaning Used Oil, How to Dispose of
.......................................... .... ........................ ..................... .......
. 245
. 277
. 160
. 233
. 215
Vanity Mirror Vehicle Capacity Load Vehicle Dimensions
................................ ................. ......................
. 100
. 171
. 274
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Index
Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Storage VIN Viscosity, Oil
.... ............................. ................................................. ..................................
. 272
. 243
. 272
. 213
Operation Worn Tires Wrecker, Emergency Towing
..................................... .................................... .....
. 69
. 238
. 264
WARNING, Explanation of Warning Labels, Location of Warranty Coverages Washer, Windshield
............. ......... ....................
. ii
. 53
. 289
Checking the Fluid Level ......... 216
Operation
. 69
.....................................
Wheels
Adjusting the Steering Alignment and Balance Compact Spare Wrench Windows
............... ............ .......................... ......................................
Operating the Power Rear, Defogger
.................. ...........................
. 74
. 238
. 246
. 249
. 95
. 73
Windshield Cleaning Washers
....................................... .......................................
. 69
. 69
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades
.......................
. 234
VIII
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Service Information Summary
Tire Pressure (measured cold): LX
Front: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm ) Rear: 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm )
All other models
Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm ) Rear: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm )
Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.09 US gal (64.7 )
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page
213
).
Oil change capacity (including filter):
4-cylinder models 4.4 US qt (4.2 ) 6-cylinder models 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement (see pages
and
219
220
).
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
222
Capacity:
).
2.0 US qt (1.9 )
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
224
).
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
223
).
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